Events
The Spice House frequently hosts seminars on spices, cooking and other related topics. We hold these events in our stores, as well as other special locations.
Current & Upcoming Events
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Lure and Lore of Spices at the Algonquin Public Library
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
7:00 pm
Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102
The Algonquin Area Public Library will be hosting Spice House owners Tom and Patty Erd on June 12 for a talk on the Lure and Lore of Spices. Join our spice experts for tales of adventure, piracy, and culinary exploration. This is a free event but please register at the library's website.
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Fondy Food Market 5th Annual BBQ Cook-Off
Saturday, June 23rd
Fondy Food Market, 2200 W. Fond du Lac Avenue in Milwaukee, WI
Fondy Food Market is one of Milwaukee’s oldest and largest producers-only farmers markets, bringing fresh local produce to Milwaukee's urban residents. Since we've been providing the highest quality spices to Milwaukee for over 50 years, we love this market that provides the highest quality produce to spice up! This year's market season opens with the 5th annual BBQ Cook-Off, of which we are proud to be both sponsors and judges. Come out and join us for some delicious BBQ at one of our favorite Milwaukee landmarks!
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Lure and Lore of Spices at the Wauconda Public Library
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
7:00 pm
Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main Street Wauconda, IL 60084

The Wauconda Area Public Library will be hosting the Erds the following week. Join us on June 19 more stories of the Lure and Lore of Spices.
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Lure and Lore of Spices at the Carol Stream Public Library
Tuesday, July 10
7:00 pm
Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive Carol Stream, IL 60188
The Carol Stream Public Library will be hosting Spice House owners Tom and Patty Erd on July 10 for a talk on the Lure and Lore of Spices. Join these spice experts for tales of adventure, piracy, and culinary exploration. This is a free event, but due to space constraints please register at the library's website.
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Fondy Food Market 5th Annual Greens Cook-Off
Saturday, July 21
Fondy Food Market, 2200 W. Fond du Lac Avenue in Milwaukee, WI
Fondy Food Market is one of Milwaukee’s oldest and largest producers-only farmers markets, bringing fresh local produce to Milwaukee's urban residents. Since we've been providing the highest quality spices to Milwaukee for over 50 years, we love this market that provides the highest quality produce to spice up! At the height of summer's produce season, the market will hold it's 5th annual Green Cook-Off, of which we are proud to be both sponsors and judges. Come out and join us for some delicious green vegetables at one of our favorite Milwaukee landmarks!
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Lure and Lore of Spices at the Fox Lake Public Library
Wednesday, July 25
7:00 pm
Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Avenue Fox Lake, IL 60020

The Fox Lake District Library will be hosting Spice House owners Tom and Patty Erd on July 25 for a talk on the Lure and Lore of Spices. Join these spice experts for tales of adventure, piracy, and culinary exploration. This is a free event, but due to space constraints please register at the library's website.
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Lure and Lore of Spices at the Westmont Public Library
Monday, August 20
7:00 pm
Westmont Public Library, 428 N Cass Ave, Westmont IL 60559
Join spice experts Tom and Patty Erd for an evening of well-seasoned adventure. Learn how spices played a role in the exploration of the world and take home a spicy treat!
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Lure and Lore of Spices at the Warren Newport Public Library
Tuesday, August 21
7:00 pm
Warren Newport Public LIbrary, 224 N. O'Plaine Road Gurnee, IL 60031
Check back later for more information on this spicy lecture at the Warren Newport Public Library in Gurnee.
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Lure and Lore of Spices at the Fremont Public Library
Wednesday, September 5
7:00 pm
Fremont Public Library, 1170 North Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL
Check back later for more information on this spicy lecture at the Fremont Public Library.
Past Events
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60 Men Who Cook
Saturday, May 11
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Milwaukee Scavenger Hunt
05/05/2012
2:00 PM
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Cooking Classes with The Spice House and Waubonsee Community College
Wednesdays, April 18-April 25
6:30 - 8:30 pm
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The Lure and Lore of Spices at the Bartlett Public Library
Monday, March 26
7:00 pm
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The Lure and Lore of Spices at the Ela Area Public Library
Monday, March 5
7:00 pm
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For The Love Of Chocolate Annual Gala
Saturday, February 25
7-11 pm
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Lure and Lore of Spices at the University Guild
Monday, February 20
1:30 pm
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Spice It Up at the Cary Library
Sunday, February 12
1:30 pm
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Geneva Holiday Walk and House Tour
Friday & Saturday, December 2 & 3
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Central Street Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 4
Noon to 4 pm
