Event Vendor / Performer Links - updated 04/20/2022
The following vendors exhibited their wares at The Viking Experience NC and Festival of Legends events in 2022, with a few exceptions that I added - great vendors whose wares I can vouch for. This is intended as an event organizer's resource. Feel free to share or copy / paste / whatever. LINKING STILL IN PROGRESS - SHOULD BE COMPLETE BY 05/31/2022.
Albion GroveAlchemy Q Designs ~ Handmade whimsical-styled jewelry to invoke crystal healing and strengthen spiritual connection to Mother Earth, genuine stone bespoke malas to enhance meditation, and copper electroformed raw gemstone pieces for fashion forward crystal lover
Appalachian Highlands Dispensary ~ CBD & Hemp Shop sourcing Small-Batch, Handmade Edibles
Aquabun ~ Traditional watercolor artist specializing in whimsical fantasy animal paintings
Art by Samuel McCormick
Art of Rachel Ohls ~ Original fantasy art and illustrations featuring dragons, mermaids, fairies, etc. Also offering prints and jewelry created from Rachel’s original designs
Art of the Wood (aka Piratical Parrot)
Ashes Anomalous Adornments
Bayou Sunset ~ Handmade jewelry, fairy furniture, and original art
Blue Wolf Wood and Iron
Bone and Iron <== (Etsy)
The Bone Weaver Costume Creations
Brain Basket Designs ~ Handmade wire wrap jewelry and custom rings made on the spot! Also handmade wire tree of life suncatchers and other handmade home decor items
Brigid’s Fire ~ Celtic/fantasy inspired jewelry and apothecary goods
BrokenCompass ~ Handmade or upcycled gifts, decor, oddities, mystery boxes, art, stickers, and more!
Camelot Treasures
Catie’s Parties and Paints ~ Digitally created adorable dragon posters and stickers
The Celtic Rainbow ~ Stained glass suncatchers, jewelry, faerie dancers
Chantal Rae ~ Colorful, hand-illustrated fantasy drawings and other handmade items including candles, wooden jewelry, and trinkets
Chaos Creationz ~ Hand crafted leather masks and hair pins, suncatchers, windchimes, floral crowns and jewelry
Cheeky Lather, LLC ~ Cheeky Lather, LLC owners Julie and Kristi make all of their soaps and balms by hand, using carefully selected ingredients and long-tested recipes
Chimerical Reaction ~ Handcrafted leather and chainmail clothing, costume pieces, jewelry, and accessories
Chimes & Charms by AMB-Studios LLC ~ Handcrafted Bottle Art, Gnome Homes, Embroidery, Wood Turnings, Incense, Candles, Stain Glass, Jewelry, Lotions
Claybaby Pottery
Corsets and Cogs ~ Custom made corsets, Steampunk themed gaming supplies, handmade leather goods, and Steampunk and Victorian accessories and clothing
Cosmic Creations / Camielle's Creative Mind
C. Photography and Jewelry ~ Photography, jewelry and woodcrafts
The Crafty Celts
Cuddly Creations NC ~ Handmade toys
Custom Creature Creations, LLC ~ Face painting, henna, bling, glitter tats, and water color paintings
Dark Roast Emporium ~ Fantasy-themed crafts: replica potions, miniature monster terrariums, jewelry, and tabletop RPG merchandise
Doctor Gus Designs ~ Fine handcrafted pewter art and accessories
Dragon Cat Leather ~ Handmade leather goods
Dragongate ~ Fantasy novels, buttons, posters, and crochet critters
Dragon Lane ~ Plush dragons of all sizes and dragon accessories
Earth Element Smudge ~ Smudge Bowls/Feather Wands/Sage/ Palo Santo Wood. Unique handmade Feather Wand made with ALL ethically gathered feathersEarthly Leather Design ~ Leather accessories, plus a selection of eclectic costuming and jewelry for fairies, vikings, steampunks, and bellydancers from Midnight Orchid Design
Elden Fragrances (2022 VIP Artist) ~ Elden Fragrances creates whimsical perfumes, colognes, and candles modeled after beloved pop culture heroes, mischievous villains, and magical settings.
Elven Caravan ~ Elf Ears, Faerie Dust and Whimsical Accessories for all Creatures
Fantasy Art by TJ Kleens ~ Wood carvings and fantasy drawings and paintings
Fantasy Teas ~ Tea mixtures and handmade traditional artworks
Feather Wings by Über Kio ~ Feather wings, heapieces, hair accessories as well as a small selection of rings and necklaces
Finklepotts Fairy Hair
Fiona W. Dunn ~ Original art prints, comics, greeting cards, and t shirts inspired by fantasy, folktales, and natureFjallvaettir Workshop
Flowers by V (no link)
Flutter-ByeBoutique ~ Upcycled vintage sequined & embroidered fabrics fashioned into coverups wearable multiple waysFoxfire Fancies ~ Seed bead jewelry and accessories
GAMERGOODIES4U ~ A variety of items with a geek/gamer theme: masks, purses, paint kits, jewelry and tshirts
Glastonbury Designs and The Merry Mercer ~ Hand made period clothing and accessories for all ages
Glimmerfae Creations ~ Make your fantasy look a reality with handmade wearable art pieces! You will find fairy wings, fantasy earpieces, jewelry, one of a kind headdresses, masks, & more!
Goblinne Shoppe ~ Handcrafted jewelry, resin goods, candles potion bottles, home décor, and curated crystal specimens in displays, cursed items, etc.
Gorgeous Chain ~ high quality chainmaille art and craftwork, all made by hand by our artist, Keith BarchThe Grim Ringer ~ Carefully handcrafted chainmaille and leather armor, jewelry, and accessories! Be it battle, ball, or just every day wear, we have something for everyone and every occasion!
Hammersol Jewelry ~ Handmade jewelry designs based on myth, fantasy, and nature
Happy Mermaid Sisters’ Treasures ~ Thrifty and crafty fair-priced Handmade treasures from the sea and beyond
Heather Leigh Designs ~ Handcrafted metal work including jewelry, ornaments, clocks, wall art, and sculptures made out of copper and aluminum
The Hedge Empress
Hollow Hills Couture ~ Costumes, accessories, fabric art
Ill Gotten Gains ~ Swords, knives, leather goods, children’s items, and other items of unique and different origins
Ink Therapy ~ Custom apparel
Interesting Intricacies ~ Chainmaille and scalemaille jewelry and accessories
James Maxstadt ~ Independent author of fantasy novels
Kalmanson Creations Studio ~ Handmade jewelry and accessories to adorn your inner fae
Kilted Jeweler ~ We hand craft and design hypoallergenic chainmail jewelry and accessories with crystals, gemstones and/or charms
Kitschy Kat’s Custom Jewelry ~ Resin jewelry with beads and metal accessoriesKlan Rúnda
KUANTUM LIFE ~ Tools and resources needed for conscious and empowered living: crystals, jewelry, books, singing bowls and lots of fun and unique items
Long Forgotten Forest <== (Etsy)
Mack Daddy Woodworks ~ Hand made wooden magical items: all-natural magic wands, from nearly 200 different types of woods, is our specialty
Madalyn McLeod ~ Fantasy art. Paintings, prints, stickers, and moreThe Magical Garden ~ Miss Felicity Meadowsweet, The Story Fairy, regales with her children’s books
Magickal Things ~ Fantasy art and design paintings costuming clothing props magickal supplies
Mason Hamby - Blacksmith <== (Etsy)The Merchant Of Many Things
Michi Doan Art ~ Art books, prints, stickers, and enamel pins of enchanted creatures, fairies, and other magical beings
Mobile Gem Mining ~ Mobile gem mine and sales of all natural gem stone products
Modern Goldfish ~ Hello friends! Modern Goldfish is thrilled to return to Festival of Legends with hand made wands for everyone! We will also have decorative potions, handmade jewelry and bookmarks, and more delightful treasures handmade by Kenna and Bryan. We are thrilled to see you and talk about what you are reading these days!
MyPreciousBeauty ~ Salves, beard oils, beard balms, sage sticks, lip balms, small leather goods, aloe-oatmeal and based fantasy soapsMystic Hollow Emporium ~ Apothecary starter sets, potions and mixes , tiny worlds filled with magic that you can purchase or build yourself, crystals, gems, jewlery, original artwork and many other oddities!
Nectar Bee Alchem
Nordik Kraft
Once Upon A Con-artist ~ Magic wands, nesting dolls, wooden signs, swords, jewelry, key chains
One-Eyed Raven Gifts
Peasant's Corner ~ Affordable Renaissance and pirate clothing for everyone
The Pirate’s Booty ~ Primarily Pirate-themed clothing
The Potion Seller ~ Handmade scents for the discerning adventurer: perfume oils inspired by fantasy, folklore, and gamesPurrmaid Treasures ~ Select, enchanting hand-made resin-art pieces including sea glass pictures, abstracts, and signs, trays, and jewelry holders, plus decorated funny wine glasses and crocheted clothing and blankets
Rabenwald Metalsmything
RA Moonhawk Wands ~ One of a Kind, hand crafted magick wands, staves, rattles, and altar pieces, plus mineral specimens, crystals skulls, and moreRaven Conjure
Reiki Road Warrior ~ Kim Oathout is a Reiki Master/Teacher and channel who offers intuitive healings and readings from the akashic tarot deckReyenDesign Studios ~ Purveyors of fine hand dyed and felted silk garments and accessories. Our clothing is the height of haute couture for the discriminating Fae. Come wrap yourself in soft, flowing softness and color!
Ribbons and Rivets ~ Hand crafted leather goods from the fantastical, like armor suits and corsets, to the every day items like belts and wallets
Rigr Crafts Jewelry
Rillworks ~ Relief Sculpture inspired by history, nature and fantasy. Hand sculpted in water based clay, cast in Resin or Hydrostone, finished with oil or paint, and ready to hang on the wall
Samhain Faerie Creations ~ Specializes in crocheting fantasy amigurumi friends for you to adopt. Some of the patterns are of my own design and some are the amazing creations of others
Scarlett's Magic Threads
Scrolling Fantasy ~ Hand cut 3D wooden puzzles
Sea Bear Art / Wandering Pygmy
Shadowed Feather Dreams
Shasta's Treasures ~ Handmade crystal jewelry, all natural incense, and essential oil products
Shieldmaiden Creative
Silver Cacades ~ Nature, fantasy, and magick-inspired handmade artisan jewelry using gemstones, beetle wings, crystals, glass, hand-painted dragon’s eyes, sterling silver, brass and other materials
Skjaldborg Artisans
Skogarmaor <== (Etsy - moving soon)
SLS Creations ~ Handcrafted, creative and colorful jewelry and accessories based on traditional chainmaille weaves and patterns. Wire worked wonders and beautifully beaded
items to adorn your body and enrich your world
Space Wizard Science Fantasy and Fire and Ice Designs ~ Fantasy and Science Fiction books, art, and cosplay designs, custom clothing, and kids clothing
Stacy Lewis Studio ~ Original colorful mixed media animal paintingsStarving Writers Guild ~ Self published books, hand made pixel art, hand painted sea shells, hand made jewelry
Strands of Light
Sons of Vikings
The Suburban Pagan ~ Dungeons and Dragons Dice and Accessories, Fantasy Jewelry and Paintings
Sunfeather Studio ~ Fantasy watercolor artwork and children’s books by Talyn S Draconmore
Third Eye Gems ~ Handcrafted wands, crystal wearable art, smudge/chakra kits, pendulum jars, and other items of spiritual significance
Thormonger's Lair <== (Etsy)
Thorns, Roses, & Puppy Noses ~ Folded book art in a wide variety of designs - giving discarded books a second chance to be appreciated!
Thorthor's Hammer
Tiw's Arm
TK Eyecatcher
Treasures of the Coyote Moon Llc ~ Cloaks, masks, and jewelry
Trinket’s Costume & Sundry ~ Affordable garb optionsTwilight Forge <== (Etsy)
Twin Flower Botanicals
Vadym Guliuk Portrait Photography
Vagabond Metalworks ~ Hand forged copper masks, crowns, and other accoutrements
Valkyrie Armory
Valkyrie Leather Design
Vegetarian Viking Handcrafts
Viking Jerk's Beard Care
Violet Flame Creations
Vlad's Tovary Viking Age Goods
Wanderings in Wonderland
Wandrr Wares ~ Gemstones, antiques, witchcraft and altar supplies
Wayward Leather Design ~ Handmade Leather GoodsWhite Hart Creations ~ Handmade one-of-a-kind clay fantasy creatures, upcycled teacup fairy gardens, and geeky themed jewelry
Wicked Hollow Way
Wilde Autumn Apothecary
Wild Sparrow Strings ~ Lute Dulcimers - Mountain dulcimers held like guitars. Inspired by history, fantasy, and mountain culture
Witches Brew ~ Handmade, vegan and cruelty free bath & body products as well as lanterns, poppets, crystals, and ritual supplies (oils, simmer kits, candles, etc.)
Woven Sylver
Wuerker Bee Apiary
Wyrd Armouries ~ Handmade costume accessories and props
WyrdRavenz <== (Etsy)
Yvanna's Woods <== (Etsy)
ZenJumps Chainmaille ~ Handmade chainmaille & scalemaille jewelry, accessories, and fashion armor
Food
Cottage Comforts Cookies
Dragon Ice Cream (no link)
Em’s Cafe and Catering
Get Baked Potato Company
Kono PizzaNordic Wolves Hotdogs
Poppa Bears Kettle Korn (need local link)
Rese’s Carribean Kitchen
Smoken Souls
Soulbachi
Sunsetslush
Drink
Bull City Ciderworks
Carolina Tea Company
Clouds Brewing
Crazy Beans Coffee
Maui Wowi
Starrlight MeadTobacco Wood Brewery
Performers
Afrit Temple Band / Jam
Ayla the Dreams Fairy ~ Makes her magical bubbles for all to enjoy! Sweet Dreams and she hopes all of your sweetest dreams come true!
Cheeky Monkey Sideshow ~ Award-winning troupe of professional, experienced performers specializing in astounding feats and amazing oddities
CLAWS, Inc. ~ Raptor demo (owls, hawk and raven) - Rescuing, rehabilitating and speaking for North Carolina Wildlife
Crystal Serpents ~ NC based dance collective. These serpents will mesmerize & hypnotize before your eyes
The Dragon Riders (no link)
Dragon Story Time (no link)
Ed's Dinosaurs LiveEthereal Ginnie Fae Dancer
The Everyday Viking
Faeries: Acorn Leif, Ellowee the Fairy
Fermata ~ Combining the intimacy of chamber music with the boldness of rock: dark, dramatic, and invigorating
Fiddler’s Tales ~ Fiddling, story and song
Flying Hooves Archery
The Giggle Guardians ~ Helping children find their Faerie Giggles: The sound they make when they are truly happy all the way to their souls!
Imagine Circus ~ Juggling! Aerial silks! Stilts!
Knights of the Fiat Lux ~ Full-speed, full-contact combat (for charity!) Daily Battles, Build-a-Boffer and Fight-a-Knight
LUTE, The Living Statue
Michelle Mountain Harpist
Maryland Saga Encampment (fighting)
NC Dire Drakes: Medieval Fight Club
Nimble NorsemenNomad, The Enchanter ~ Mentalism & mysticism (no link)
Puss ‘n Boots (no link)
Rigr Crafts Jewelsmithing Demonstrations
ScanDans Scandinavian DancersScandimonium Band (no link)
Society of Amateur Vikings for General Reenactment (SAVGRVA)
Spark Dreamfire ~ A fire and nature fairy traveling the country encouraging belief in yourself, love & wonder
Sword Circle, LLC ~ Dedicated to teaching the authentic art and history of Medieval Combat! Hosting archery, axe throwing, candle-making and Archery Tournament
The Sword Conservatory ~ Teaching the history, sport, and art of swordsmanship to all, with safety and fun
Thimbleberry Woodsprite ~ a playful little Woodsprite bringing joy and entertainment
The Viking Experience ~ Historically inspired entertainment group. Visit with our characters in our camp!
Wakefire ~ Michigan’s most dynamic Celtic Rock Band!
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