2026 Vendors

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.

Pisgah Banjo Company

Pisgah Banjo Company creates open-back banjos, hand-made in the Appalachian mountains with native hardwoods and 100% solar power. Located in Western NC’s Fairview Valley, their banjos celebrate the rich musical and creative culture of the mountains.

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.

John Hofmann Violins

John Hofmann repairs and sells quality violins and bows, as well as other vintage instruments. He does major restorations as well as minor repairs and setups on all string family instruments.

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.

Boone Barndog

Created by artist Mar Startari-Stegall, for the love of art – for you! Shop original art and poetry in the form of coloring books, posters, cards and stickers — all ready to be colored, decorated, and reinvented by moms and dads, kids, college students, therapists and clients alike.

Sister Soaps

Created by a homeschooling mother of five for her itchy year-round swimmers, Sister Soaps sells handmade soap that moisturizes and makes bubbles! Total body soap.

Food & Beverage Vendors:

Carolina Brewery Beer: Carolina’s premier brewery!

Shakori Hills Pizza: Homemade pizza, New York Style

Shakori Café: Offering something for every meal of the day, including vegan and vegetarian options.

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