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| Animal Rescue Fund ARF | ADOPTION EVENT! At ARF of MS, rescued pets stay as long as they need to in order to find a forever home. During their stay, ARF serves the whole animal with attention to their comprehensive care and medical needs and also works to build social skills. ARF is a no-kill shelter and is typically home to over 60 cats and 240 dogs at any given time. Residents have a safe and happy environment while they await adoption. | ||
| BIrds of Prey | We’ll have Falconers for Mississippi & Alabama coming this year to CelticFest with a few Birds of Prey including a Red Tailed Hawk & American Kestrel Falcon. Visit them to learn all about their efforts to conserve these mighty birds! | ||
| Black Axes Throwing | Our friends at Vans Comics & Cards will have a booth set up and also will bring their Black Axes Mobile Ax Throwing Trailer to once again offer FREE throws to CelticFest attendees. | ||
| Cool Creek Farm | Davis & Family are bringing their Highland Cows! Cool Creek is a family run farm in Fannin, MS whose main focus is to preserve Heritage Breeds. | ||
| The Hesitation Station Podcast | Two friends had a crazy idea to talk about everything they like. We’re glad they like CelticFest! Tank & Jay will be broadcasting all day from the Fest. Go say Hi! | ||
| Mississippi Forge Council | A non-profit, educational, organization dedicated to preserving and teaching traditional blackmithing. They meet monthly at the McIntosh Blacksmith Shop on the grounds of the MS Agriculture Museum and membership is open to anyone with an interest. | ||
| Southern Border Collies | Sheepdog Herding Demos and a special Sheepdog Herding Clinic on Sunday from 8-5. Registration is $95 and available on to purchase on our ticketing page. Includes weekend admission. Southern Border Collies is owned and operated by Tiffany Menard in Perkinston, MS. She offers Herding Clinics on her farm and sometimes has herding dogs available for purchase (NOT PETS). Tiffany trained under Welsh Herding champion Aled Owen. | ||
| Jen’s Bay Balloons & Face Painting | Three years in planning to get Jenni over here from Mobile! She is an incredibly talented artist who will be doing facepainting AND Balloon Twisting FOR FREE! ALL AGES WELCOME! She’ll be set up near the Children’s Tent and will be offering a Balloon Twisting Hands On Activity both days! Check the schedule for times! | ||
| MERCHANDISE VENDORS & ARTISANS in Alphabetical-ish Order | |||
| Alabar Candle Co. | 2.5oz Lotion Candles and 2.0oz Lotion Melts are available in the following options: Aladdin’s Girl–Jasmine & Tea Tree essential oils Back to Basics–Unscented Coming Up Roses–Rose essential oils Deep Breaths–Sandalwood & Bergamot essential oils Lavender Lovers’–Lavender essential oils Refreshing Breeze–Lemongrass & Eucalyptus essential oils Vanilla-Cinnamon Swirl–Vanilla & Cinnamon Bark essential oils Seasonal Scents, Seasonal Pumpkin Spice–Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, & Nutmeg essential oils Winter Winds–Peppermint & Frankincense Clearance Candles & Melts : Summer Days–Lime, Blood Orange & Rosemary essential oils (& Mango Butter) Summer Nights–Lavender, Sweet Orange & Vetiver essential oils | ||
| Big John’s Woodworks | Small Woodworks (typically nothing over $35-40). Will be focused on Holiday Decor/Gifts for this event. Heavy on games/puzzles. | ||
| Build A Critter | Formerly RayJen’s Custom Creations. Build A Critter is a mobile plushing stuffing stop which lets you build your new best friend! Highland Coos, Bats, Dogs etc, along with costumes, sound boxes and other accessories. | ||
| The Celtic Jeweler/ Bockemuehl | Hand made Celtic jewelry, in Sterling Silver and 14K gold, using genuine gemstones. Made by lost wax casting hand fabrication with many pieces embellished by hand engraving. | ||
| Celtic Folly Gifts | Exclusive Original Designed T-shirts, Canvas Tote Bags, Magnets, Buttons & Stickers plus Stainless Flasks, a variety of Jewelry, Celtic Flags, Real Swords, Daggers & Axes as well as Toy Swords, Fairy Wands, Viking Drinking Tankards, Tree of Life Wreaths, tin signs, celtic suncatchers. | ||
| Chunky Corgi Creations | Handmade, gemstone and manufactured dice, 3D printed dice towers, dice boxes, gaming themed tankards, bookmarks, articulated dragons and other critters, a few tumblers, coasters, pens and pencils, dice trays and other gaming related items, resin and 3D printed skulls. I plan on focusing on Celtic themed items of these such as in the first collage picture. And of course, some corgi themed items. | ||
| Dutch Creek Goat Farm | Dutch Creek returns with Goat’s Milk Products: Fudge, Fudge Filled, soap cbd oil creme and lip balm. Cookies, Fudge Filled bars | ||
| Go Across the Pond | Mississippi based photographer offering canvas photos of Scotland, Ireland and Wales | ||
| Handcrafted Wonders | Sourdough bread, baked goods Handpainted crafts and decor items ( tea light holders, wine bottle, flower vase et | ||
| Haney Family Sawmill Crafts | Hand made Celtic Crest and Coat of arms on natural Wood sawed at our farm. Family Histories printed on Parchment paper while you wait. Hand crafted Plaques, games and Celtic crafts. | ||
| Holy Heck USA | USA made Leather Kilt Accessories, Belts and Gifts —Kilt Belts , Renaissance Belts , Sporrans (Trad., Modern, Hand Tooled, Unique, Rob Roys),Misc. Bags (Belt Bags, Deerskin Bags, Other Bags), Sporran Belts & Hangers (w/chain & strap style) ,Kilt Extenders , Suede Flashes , Knee Socks/Hose, Tankard Straps & Tankards ,Flask covers with flasks, Horn Holders ,Celtic Tapestries , Celtic Bags, ,Bracelets/Cuffs, Hair Slides & Claw Clips, Wallets , Cell Phone Clip Bags & Cell Phone Covers Leather Conchos/Buttons , Key Fobs, Water Bottle Holders for Belt , Earrings , Leather Magnets , Leather Tokens ,Keychains ,Bookmarks & Necklaces. | ||
| J’s Jewelry and Novelties/LizardPatch.com | Mississippi based Artist and long time CelticFest friends will be offering Handmade Jewelry in silver, pewter & stones in many styles and price ranges. Celtic items and more including Dreamcatchers, decor, walking sticks, rocks and minerals, flower crowns, pewter collectables & homemade soaps and jams | ||
| Jennifer’s Treasure Chest | Handcrafted jewelry, Resin art, pixel art and unique fantasy gifts from this local Mississippi artisan. | ||
| Jo Patterson Artist | Handmade jewelry Matted copper wire artwork Copper wire dragonflies and fireflies from local Mississippi Artist | ||
| Laurins Crafty Creations | Crystals, skull art, buttery art, jewelry, and so much more | ||
| Little House Soap and Bath Company | handcrafted tallow soaps, lotions, lip balms, herbal infused tallow face cream, herbal salves, beard care products, sugar scrubs, and handcrafted perfumes and room sprays | ||
| La Wrens Nest | Handmade Viking wrapped jewelry, other Viking and Celtic jewelry, tiaras and florals, kilt purses, fanny packs, shoulder bags, capes (including Clan capes) 3D figures (dragons and animals) | ||
| Lost Nexus Hobbies | 3d Printed items Crochet/knitted hats, socks, hand warmers, etc Resin Items Hand made jewelry. | ||
| Mamaw’s Quilts & Things | Local artisan offering Lap quilts, baby quilts, table runners, place mats, children's halloween bags, potholders, bags, bowl cozies | ||
| Nonnie’s Treasures | All items are handcrafted with main offerings including themed tumblers—featuring a variety of designs including Celtic-themed options. The popular DIY Bead Bar where attendees can create their own pens, keychains, silverware, bracelets, badge reels, and bookmarks with a selection of Celtic beads to enhance the Bead Bar experience. Plus handmade T-shirts and hats, including Tree of Life designs, as well as unique Christmas and Celtic-themed ornaments. Handcrafted Wind Spinners, with several featuring Celtic patterns. | ||
| Pixie Pastries | Artisan Cottage Cookies Step into a world of whimsy with Pixie Pastries LLC! This years handcrafted cookies are inspired by folklore, fantasy, and nature, and made right here in our cottage bakery. At this event, we’re offering three enchanting collections: 1. Celtic & Fantasy Impressions Collection Beautifully embossed and hand-decorated cookies featuring Celtic knots, dragons, Scottish thistles, and mythical symbols. These buttery vanilla shortbread cookies are as delicious as they are stunning—perfect for lovers of lore and legend. 2. Bag O’ Gold Shortbreads Golden clover-embossed shortbread coins, buttery and rich with a hint of sea salt. Packaged in a custom “Bag O’ Gold,” these cookies are a charming nod to Irish tradition and a lucky treat to take home. 3. Paint-Your-Own Cookies (PYO) A creative edible experience for all ages! Each cookie comes with a line art design (fairy, dragon, Highland cow, and more), plus a paint palette and brush. Just add water and paint your own delicious masterpiece. | ||
| Pawsitivity | Products that express your love for life with dog. Handmade dog accessories such as bandannas, bowties, neckties, collars. Dog treats made from ingredients from North American farms (non-GMO, no wheat, no soy, no corn). Fun products for dogs such as Bubbles, Snuffles, and Lickmats. Inspiring apparel, auto accessories, home decor, and more from Dog Is Good. Quality grooming products for salon-like grooming at home. All products are from US companies, preference for products Made in USA. | ||
| Silvie & Gold | Original, handmade wire-wrapped pieces by Silvie & Gold feature precious and semi-precious gemstones, sea glass, freshwater pearls, and lab diamonds. Jewelry includes earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and my specialty, handmade wire-wrapped rings (sizes 4-12 with half sizes available). Designs incorporate themes of nature, geometric and organic designs, and Southern motifs. Metals used are 20 Gauge and 26 Gauge 14K gold-filled and sterling silver wire, which I either source locally, or through an American supplier. A Mississippi native and member of the MS Craftsmens Guild, I create each piece by hand, incorporating original design with great attention to detail. | ||
| Vans Comics, Cards & Games | Collectibles and the Black Axes Throwing trailer! SPONSOR | ||
| Woodstocks Woodworks | Hand made wooden bows crafted by me from both hardwood lumber and self harvested trees. I also carry small wooden trinkets such as pocket crosses and small decorative pieces. | ||
| Wm Thomas Leather Crafting | A new business from an old friend! Tom McCandlish, formerly of Emerald Accent, has taken his incredible artistic skills and started producing hand carved celtic art on leather. | ||
| FOOD VENDORS | |||
| America’s Finest | Mr. Glover has had a truck at CelticFest Mississippi every year since our inception! | ||
| The Celtic Monkey | From North Carolina, the Celtic Monkey makes their way to Mississippi to serve up traditional Scottish Foods with a twist! | ||
| Crooked Letter Kitchen | Crooked Letter Kitchen is a mobile kitchen & with two Brick & Mortar Restaurants in Pelahatchie & Flowood. As a chef in the United States Marine Corps, Jonathan Beard garnered experience and honed his skills, making Crooked Letter Kitchen the place for fantastic food that is “bustin’ tastebuds”. Cajun BBQ Fusion. | ||
| Scotsfare Heritage Meat Pies | Scotsfare Heritage Meat Pies are a time-honored tradition. For more than 30 years they have been making the best meat pies in the country. All dishes are prepared from scratch in their commercial kitchen with only the freshest ingredients. | ||
| Smokey’s Meal on Wheels | Smoked Ribs, Brisket and Pulled Pork, Chicken on a Stick, Wings, Catfish, Loaded Fries and Nachos, Flavored Lemonade | ||
| Singin’ Fireman BBQ | Local Food Truck serving up Fish & Chips, Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Sausage dogs, Pulled Pork Fries | ||
| SWEET TREATS | |||
| J’s Kettle Corn | Freshly popped Kettle Corn to tempt your tastebuds! | ||
| Lucy’s Lemonade | Fresh Squeezed regular and flavored Lemonade, Bottled Water , Boiled Peanuts , | ||
| Mo Better Dessert Bar | Local Dessert Food Truck offering a variety of desserts including their signature banana pudding | ||
| Squigglers Italian Ice | From Richland, MS Squigglers will be offering Italian Ice frozen treats | ||