2025 Vendors:

Click HERE to apply to be a 2025 Vendor. Here’s who’s confirmed so far.

D. Rickert Musical Instruments

Don Rickert Musical Instruments is a premiere designer and maker of innovative custom and historic musical instruments. Since 2007 Don has dealt primarily in instruments of the bowed variety (e.g. violins, fiddles and related instruments such as octave fiddles) as well as designed and made a number of fretted instruments: mandolins, parlor guitars, acoustic bass guitars, tenor guitars and the like. A member of the Professional Member of the Industrial Designers Society of America, Dr. Rickert has been playing, designing, making and modifying stringed musical instruments for more than 40 years. Stop by his spot at the top of the Grove field for high-end vintage and custom instrument plus bows, strings, shoulder rests and minor repairs.

John C. Campbell Folk School

Tucked away in the mountains of western North Carolina, the John C. Campbell Folk School offers weeklong and weekend classes for adults in craft, art, music, dance, cooking, gardening, nature studies, photography, writing, and more. Our non-competitive and small-sized classes are offered year-round on a scenic 270-acre campus, attracting students from all over the world. The Folk School transforms lives, bringing people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery. “I sing behind the plow,” the Folk School’s motto since its founding in 1925, reflects the importance of lifelong learning and growth while finding joy throughout every step of the process.

Fiddle Maker Mike

Hailing from Louisburg, NC, Mike makes pocket fiddles, 4 and 5-string fiddles, violas, cellos and upright basses. Hoppin’ John is pleased to welcome him for the first time to this neck of the woods selling outside his workshop.

Just a Tish Designs

All things tie dyed! If it is a natural fiber and Tish McDermott can get a rubber band around it, she’s going to tie dye it! Just a Tish offers a mix of new and recycled clothing, blankets, tapestries, onesies, totes and more. Focusing on recycled fabric helps to keep the manufacturing footprint low and keeps clothing out of the landfill for a little longer. Just a Tish also offers soul-supporting, hand wrapped stone accent jewelry.

Gaia’s Magical Goods

…are a husband and wife duo of natural dyers and herbalists that hand-dye one of a kind natural Indigo textiles and make small batch Herbal goods. Gaia’s carries a variety of naturally-dyed shirts, dresses, kids’ clothes, silk scarves, and more using Japanese Shibori techniques. Their small batch herbal line includes elixirs, tinctures, infused oils and balms made from homegrown, organic herbs.

Fiddle Maker Mike

Food & Beverage Vendors:

BMC Brewing: Serving Chatham County one pint at a time!

Shakori Hills Pizza: Homemade pizza, New York Style

Shakori Café: Offering something for every meal of the day, including vegan and vegetarian options. Menu posted by September 5th.