Fall Diddley- MHRL

08/25/2026

Fall Diddley is celebrating 41 YEARS!

RETURNING TO MCHENRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS!

Join us October 10 & 11 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds for the area’s largest craft show

Shop 200+ talented artisans and vendors
Unique handmade creations
Food trucks & dirty soda
FREE parking
$10 admission ages 12+

📍 11900 Country Club Rd., Woodstock, IL

Come shop, eat, explore, and support a great cause. All proceeds benefit mental health agencies in McHenry County.

08/21/2026

Celebrate 41 years of Fall Diddley is RETURNING TO MCHENRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. Join us October 10 & 11 for McHenry County’s largest craft show.

Shop 200+ talented artisans and vendors
Unique handmade creations
Food trucks & dirty soda
FREE PARKING
$10 admission for ages 12+

McHenry County Fairgrounds
111900 Country Club Rd., Woodstock, IL

Bring your friends and family and make a day of it! All proceeds benefit mental health agencies in McHenry County.

08/20/2026

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Coming Up Roses

We’re excited to spotlight Coming Up Roses Art, featuring the beautiful original artwork of Sandra from Minnesota. Sandra specializes in original paintings on mirrors and rustic boards, with her signature themes inspired by trees and the beauty of the four seasons. She also creates stunning lake-themed designs on pallet wood, giving each piece a unique rustic charm. Her artwork is a wonderful way to bring nature, color, and personality into your home or office. We’re thrilled to feature Sandra’s creativity and one-of-a-kind artwork.

You can find Coming Up Roses at Fall Diddley: Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 111900 Country Club Rd., Woodstock, IL. Admission $10. Children under 12 are free. Free Parking.

08/20/2026

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: MADE 4 U Furniture

We’re excited to spotlight Made 4 U Furniture, Located in Northern Wisconsin, this family business creates beautiful, handcrafted oak and pine furniture, signs, and home décor. In addition to their handcrafted pieces, they offer seasonal home décor and unique giftware, perfect for adding a special touch to your home or finding a one-of-a-kind gift. We’re proud to feature this wonderful family-owned business and celebrate the creativity and craftsmanship that goes into every piece!

You can find MADE 4 U Furniture at Fall Diddley: Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 111900 Country Club Rd., Woodstock, IL. Admission $10. Children under 12 are free. Free Parking.

08/20/2026

Artisan Spotlight: Marie’s Country Rose, LLC.

We’re excited to shine the spotlight on Marie’s Country Rose, LLC., a talented artisan known for beautiful handmade crafts, sewing, and custom fabric creations. Each piece is thoughtfully made with creativity, care, and attention to detail. We’re so happy to feature Marie’s work and celebrate the talent and craftsmanship that goes into every creation! 's Country Rose, LLC

Join us at Fall Diddley: Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 111900 Country Club Rd., Woodstock, IL. Admission $10. Children under 12 are free. Free Parking.

08/20/2026

ARTISAN SPOTLIGHT: Gene Malin Carvings

We’re excited to showcase the incredible work of Gene Malin, a talented artisan who creates beautifully detailed carvings of waterfowl, ducks, birds, and more. Each piece is truly unique, and the incredible attention to detail brings these sculptures to life!

We’re so happy to feature Gene’s work and share his amazing talent with our community. Be sure to take a closer look, you’ll be amazed by the craftsmanship!

Join us at Fall Diddley: Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 111900 Country Club Rd., Woodstock, IL. Admission $10. Children under 12 are free. Free Parking.

08/20/2026

FALL DIDDLEY IS BACK! We’re returning to the McHenry County Fairgrounds for our 41st Annual Fall Diddley Craft Show on October 10 & 11, 2026. Shop 200+ talented vendors, enjoy delicious food, dirty soda and more.

Best of all, Fall Diddley is a fundraiser supporting mental health related agencies in McHenry County. Admission is $10 for ages 12+. FREE parking. We hope you’ll join us for a fabulous weekend of shopping and fun while supporting a great cause.

07/16/2026

We are currently utilizing a wait list for people looking to get booth space at Fall Diddley for 2026. I apologize to anybody who has not been responded to in our messages. If you do wish to have a spot, feel free to visit www.mhrl.org and fill out an application. But, understand that we are placing people onto a wait list. We are, however, interested in seeing unique, high quality hand crafted items.
PLEASE BE SURE TO SEND PICTURES OF YOUR WORK IN PROGRESS, WITH YOU ACTUALLY CREATING YOUR PRODUCT!!!

The Mental Health Resource League (MHRL) puts on Fair Diddley and Fall Diddley juried craft shows to benefit mental health agencies in McHenry County. Fair Diddley is held the Sunday after Mother's Day each year on the historic Woodstock, IL square. Fall Diddley is held the 2nd full weekend in Octob...

05/18/2026

Update for the upcoming year!
On May 16th the members of the board got together for jurying the crafter applications. We spent about 5 hours going through the applications to decide which were the ones we definitely wish to have in the fair.
We have chosen to take this opportunity to start being a little more selective. We, as a whole, are striving to commit to handmade items and try to do better about keeping out the buy and sell crowd. We wish to make Fall Diddley the best experience it possibly can be for both the crafters and the public coming in to buy from the crafters.
We will be sending out the acceptance letters very soon.
Thank you for your patience.
Also, remember, NOBODY FROM THE MHRL WILL BE CONDUCTING ANY BUSINESS THROUGH FACEBOOK! If anybody contacts you through here about your contracts and asks you to send money to them through here, and they do NOT have this MHRL name, they are NOT with us. Be sure to contact us through the website. We will also have a new updated website launching very soon, easier to navigate, with all the information you could possibly need. Plus pictures!!!

04/14/2026

Judy Mae Foszcz

The Mental Health Resource League (MHRL) puts on Fair Diddley and Fall Diddley juried craft shows to benefit mental health agencies in McHenry County. Fair Diddley is held the Sunday after Mother's Day each year on the historic Woodstock, IL square. Fall Diddley is held the 2nd full weekend in Octob...