2027 Food & Beverages

Our 2027 Pub Features:
Starrlight Mead ~ Wherever your journey takes you, we welcome you to Starrlight Mead. May the Starrs be your guide as you discover your new world of honey wine!
BMC Brewing ~ Serving Chatham County one pint at a time
Bragging Rooster Beer & Mead ~ Great tasting, quality craft beverages brewed from local ingredients! Beer, hard cider, and mead all under one roof!
Clouds Brewing ~ German inspired American made beer
Our 2027 Court of Food Presents:
Sheila’s Aussie Bakery ~ G’Day! We have authentic Australian cuisine spanning from savory meat pies to sweet treats!
Yagg Sii Tenn ~ The leading African cuisine caterers in the country. We prepare and cook everything from scratch with fresh and authentic ingredients
Poblanos Tacos ~ Family owned and operated Food Truck and Restaurant from Knightdale. Serving Mexican and Latin Cuisine
Fiori Trattoria ~ Fast Casual and Delicious Italian Food! Made to order pasta bowls and classic sandwiches using only the best quality ingredients. Homemade sauces where the ingredients are always fresh!
Kono Pizza ~ Pizza reinvented!
Super Spuds Food Truck ~ Your go-to destination for delicious meals on the go! As a family-owned food truck, we prioritize our customers by using only the finest, all-natural ingredients. Join us for a mouthwatering experience!
Beverages (non-alcohol):
Carolina Tea Company ~ Collectible stainless steel mugs (with the 2025 Festival of Legends logo!) filled with Carolina Sweet Tea, Unsweetened Tea, Lemonade, Classic style Root Beer, Cream Soda, Orange Cream, Black Cherry or our special But-Ter Beer soda
Boom! Boom! Boba! ~ From mango, strawberry, and taro boba teas to our passion fruit, peach, and AMAZING Starlight and Stardust teas, to the world famous Tiger Tea, we have a wide variety of flavors (26+ in all) and we are sure you’ll find something you’ll love
Third Eye Coffee ~ specialty coffee shop featuring freshly roasted and ethically sourced coffee beans. Our entire menu is purposely crafted by experienced baristas. We use quality ingredients that are nourishing and delicious. Our menu has something for everyone, including vegan, caffeine-free, and kid-friendly options
Gluten-Free:
Oat & Co. ~ Delicious gluten-free treats for all!
Desserts, Snacks, & Sweets:
Mr. A’s Beignets (Sunday Only) ~ Mr. A’s Beignets makes handmade Authentic Beignets and Chicory Coffee of New Orleans for the Triangle. Our beignet mix and coffee are shipped directly from Louisiana and each batch is made on site and served fresh and hot
Dragon Ice Cream ~ Frozen treats served by everyone’s favorite storytelling dragon!
The Kupkake Fairy ~ Founded by husband and wife duo, and Aisha and Joseph White, The Kupkake Fairy is the embodiment of their shared love for baking and their commitment to creating irresistible baked goods. As a black-owned business, we take immense pride in celebrating diversity and weaving it into the fabric of our delectable offerings
Pops & Pucker ~ Hot pretzels and artisinal fruit drinks!

This exclusive batch of wine is made with a strong and long friendship in mind. Festival of Legends and Starrlight Mead have a long history that is worthy of celebration! We both believe in inclusion and a place for all. Pair this bottle with friends old and new for the best experience!

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Our 2027 Artists & Exhibitors Will Include…

Bath & Beauty
The Potion Seller ~ Handmade scents for the discerning adventurer! Our finely crafted perfumes are inspired by fiction, folklore, and fantasy. There’s sure to be something for everyone in your party!
Gruesome Beauty ~ Gruesome Beauty creates handcrafted, nut-free bath, body, and home fragrance products, including soaps, soy candles, lotions, body scrubs, shower steamers, lip balms, car diffusers, and more. Each product is made in small batches with quality ingredients and is thoughtfully crafted for those with sensitive skin.
Fan Favorite Fragrances ~ Fan Favorite Fragrances is a “by fans, for fans” perfumery, handcrafting personal scents inspired by some of the most beloved fandoms. From cult classic TV shows to superhero summer blockbusters, from princesses to pocket monsters, fans can channel their favorite characters on a new level with our perfumes and colognes.
Blacksmith, Blades, Bows
Kilted Tree Forge ~ Forging of dice, penniacular broch, chop sticks
Appalachian Archery & Armory ~ Longbows, custom horse bows, archery accessories, medieval blades and axes.
A Twisted Yarn ~ Find hand knitted scale mail accessories and tiny replica swords at A Twisted Yarn. We offer letter opener-sized swords from your favorite games, shows and animes in a handy pocket size.
Books
Space Wizard Science ~ Space Wizard Science Fantasy is an NC small press focusing on telling queer science fiction and fantasy stories. We have over 70 titles available and more on the way. We also sell cool keychains, stickers, buttons, and pins, as well as honey, homemade beeswax candles from our apiary, and occasionally, seasonal jellies.
Author K. N. Timofeev ~ Tales of magic, healing, and just a little bit of spice.
Chapter & Verse ~ We create original rebinds from fantasy/romantasy books featuring unique covers, story inspired end pages, hand painted edges and vellum overlays along with a variety of other bookish things
Oak and Ink Bookish Boutique ~ Oak & Ink is a collective group of local authors and bookish vendors who collaborate to create pop up shopping experiences for readers.
Cassie Swindon Books ~ Cassie Swindon is a fantasy romance author with several titles available in paperback and collectors editions hardcovers.
Arcane Realms Press ~ Every page a new portal, every book a new realm! Our Indie Press presents to you work by independent authors, atists, and poets through our library and we are always looking for new talent to help.
Clothing (Everyday Wear)
K&D Creative ~ Handmade garb and leather goods
Fire & Ice Designs ~ We make functional fandom fashion. We make a variety of cosplay/-bounding attire, from children’s play skirts and costuming accessories to adult nerdwear like themed hair bows, skirts, nerdy stickers, dice bags and more. Vinyl decals, crochet stuffies, children & adult cosplay skirts, adult & children’s clothing, headbands, hair bows, yarn hair, tote bags, witch hats, & bowties
South Carolina Chic ~ I make fantasy themed t-shirts with original designs, earrings, resin ear cuffs , flower crowns, wooden games, wooden bookmarks, and tote bags.
Costuming & Cosplay Props
Verillas ~ We provide Leather boots and clothing witha medieval and fantasy flair, comfortable enough for everyday wear but epic enough for grand adventures.
Reyen Design Studios ~ Haute couture clothing for the discriminating Fey! Hand dyed and felted silk garments and accessories for all occassionns.
Woodlunds ~ Woodlunds creates fantasy fashion and legendary scents.
Atypically Creative ~ Chainmaille and scalemail costume pieces, jewelry, and accessories as well as a variety of other handmade accessories including leather and pinback buttons.
Crochet & Knit
2 Crochet Hooks ~ Handmade crochet stuffies and soft sculpture featuring dragons and other fantastical beasts.
Samhain Faerie Creations ~ I specialize in crocheting spiritual, fantasy, and pop culture critters from dragons to anime, I try to cover it all! I also love creating custom orders for folks.
Fluffy Sheep Crochet ~ Handmade items with crochet as the main medium. Other worldly items are to follow!
Hedge Witch Accessories ~ Hedge Witch Accessories evolved from a hoard of crafting supplies, a desire for unique accessories, and a passion for creating *all the things*. Crocheted witchy, boho, Viking Apparel and Accessories; Handmade jewelry with geek/fantasy styles and semi-precious stones; Handcrafted wands for display or cosplay; Art and design on buttons, prints, and stickers referencing literature, pop culture, and gaming themes.
Drawings & Paintings
Glimmerfae Creations ~ Original art, prints, stickers, & jewelry inspired by myth, nature, & the journey of existence & transformation.
Aquabun Art ~ Whimsical fantasy animal watercolor art by artist Liana Stadelmann of Upstate South Carolina.
Eli Flo Art ~ Eli Flo is an Art Faerie who loves painting, sculpting, and clowning! Come visit her booth to trade trinkets and peruse her whimsical wares,
Earth Curious Art Co. ~ Sav from Earth Curious Art Co. makes cute and colorful art of animals and nature that encourage you to explore, enjoy, and get curious about the world around you! Here, you can find stationery and gift items with cute animal characters like a wizard frog, a possum cowgirl, a cat-stronaut, and more!
Fantasy Art of Arwen Delyon ~ Corlorful, intricate fantasy art of elemental elves and fairies, as well as sci fi tarot art. Art prints in various sizes, greeting cards, bookmarks, stickers, goddess pendants and more.
MoonysArtStudios ~ Fan art and original art by Harloe Rifner. Ranging from fantasy and sci-fi to anime and comics!
Face & Body Paint (including Henna)
Custom Creature Creations LLC ~ We will be offering face painting, body art, glitter tattoos and Henna.
Fairy Wings, & Ears
The Witch’s Friend ~ Handmade fairy wings and fantasy wares
House of Blossom and Bone ~ As curators of the Fae Wilds, we provide handcrafted iridescent fairy wings, customized fantasy ears, and delicate ear cuffs tailored for the most discerning fae. Our enchanting collection also features whimsical fairy bells and wooden fairy lanterns, perfect for illuminating your journey through the Festival of Legends.
Glasswork
Coming Soon!
Hair Braiding & Ornaments
FeatherStone Florals ~ Flower crowns, floral headbands, other botanical accessories, custom pieces made to order!
Honey & Beeswax
Beekeeper Inc ~ I am a 4th generation beekeeper who moves hives around North Carolina to collect different varieties of honey.
Incense, Aromatics, & Potpourri
NikNak Creations ~ Your favorite things deserve more than a spot on a shelf. Bring the worlds you love into everyday life with handcrafted candles, soaps, lotions, perfumes, oil rollers, wax melts, and whimsical treasures inspired by books, anime, fantasy, gaming, and cottagecore magic.
Jewelry
Kilted Jeweler ~ Kilted Jeweler creates handcrafted Celtic and fantasy-inspired jewelry featuring dragons, gemstones, chainmail, and symbols of myth and legend. Each piece is designed to help adventurers, fae, and heroes express the story they carry with them.
Bent Out Of Shape Silvery ~ Antique silverware turned into wearable art but with a Celtic/mythical twist.
Shasta’s Treasures ~ Jewelry Unique and high quality handmade gemstone jewelry, both beaded and wire wrapped. Also available is an incredible line of all natural handmade incense.
Knotbeard’s Jewelry ~ Jewelry Using both ancient and modern methods i create demi fine and fine jewelry based on magic and myth. Adornments for the everyday and uncommon adventure alike.
Wizarding Arts ~ We are primarily wire wrap artists with an eclectic mix of magical items from crystals, spell jars, and magic wands to hula hoops, bag bangles, crocheted magic catchers and handmade fabric bags! We also have a curated selection of 3D printed magical creatures to add to your collection.
Impulsive Creativity ~ Chainmail jewelry, gemstone jewelry, d&d dice candles, 3d mtg cards, whimsical cosplay items.
Mother’s Blessings Jewelry ~ Hammered and woven copper, brass, and bronze pieces set with gemstones and other mineral specimens for body and home.
DARKSTAR MACHINATIONS ~ DARKSTAR MACHINATIONS crafts handmade artisan jewelry drawing inspiration from mythology, historical ornamentation, dark science fiction, and weaponry. We sell handmade jewely and authentic asian parasols.
Inspire Dreams Studio ~ I make beautiful wire and macrame jewelry.
Gigi & Cat ~ Rings, wings, and magical things. Everything a fairy could need, plus jewelry for all, flower crowns an NEW…bubble poi!
Leather Armor & Accessories
Gryphon’s Wing Armory ~ Hand carved, painted, and tooled medieval cats (and other illuminations) on hand crafted leather bags, as well as custom armor pieces (functional for HEMA or cosplay), leather crowns, belts, bracers, and other goods! Full of whimsical little guys riding snails and other delights.
Ribbons and Rivets ~ Ribbons and Rivets is a costuming and design company that brings fantastical characters to life with our creations. Whether a regal knight, a dashing rogue, or an elegant damsel, Ribbons and Rivets has wares worthy of your next adventure.
The Spider’s Masque ~ We offer fantasy armor and accessories in boldly colorful, intricately hand tooled leather.
Rabid Llama Creations ~ Ethically sourced and creatively made, Rabid Llama Creations specializes in fur, leather, and bone products ready to join you on your next adventure. We specialize in costume accessories in bright colors and unique designs.
Mythic Moor Leather ~ Mythic Moor Leather creates handmade fantasy themed armor and accessories. Steve will be customizing leather goods for customers throughout the day.
Chimerical Reaction ~ 100% handcrafted by the artist, Chimerical Reaction specializes in whimsical and unique tooled leather costume pieces, accessories, and jewelry
Melliez.art ~ Whimsical handmade leatherwork
Masks
Treasures of the Coyote Moon ~Handmade cloaks, masks and feather hair pieces
Calile’s Creations LLC ~ Leather hand tooled and painted masks, belts, keychains and original wood 3D art
Massage Therapy
Coming Soon!
Mugs, Tankards, & Drinking Horns
Coming Soon!
Musical Instraments
Wild Sparrow Strings ~ Handcrafted lute style dulcimers and lyres
Pottery & Ceramics
Mountain Harvest Pottery ~ My pottery often involves carved and hand-sculpted elements inspired by the autumnal season, nature, and mountain landscapes. Through layered glaze and textures, I bring warmth, cozy elements, and a sense of the outdoors into functional pieces.
Jasperfalls Ceramics ~ Hand-made, wheel-thrown ceramic North Carolina pottery
Artlady’s Folly Ceramics ~ Weird and wonderful utilitarian ceramic items to enhance your everyday life.
Cersamic Ceramics ~ Cersamic ceramics are a wife and husband team that have together created whimsical and dungeon and dragon inspired functional and decorative ceramic wares.
Blue Mutts Pottery ~ Functional and decorative pottery created by an NC local Husband and Wife team.
Spiritual
FeatherBee Apothecary ~ Inspired by the folklore and traditions of Northern Europe, FeatherBee Apothecary creates handcrafted herbal blends, candles, and ritual goods that honor the enduring relationship between people, plants, and legend.
LeafStar Botanicals ~ We have botanicals elixirs with optional wellness infusions as well as dried herbs, spiritual tools & metaphysical goods. Come visit our popup lounge activation for all festival attendees enjoyment
Stitch & Embroidery
Triple Moon Threads ~ Triple Moon Threads is where moon magic meets needle and thread! Each piece—whether it’s a bag, patch, sparkly bit of jewelry, or something delightfully unexpected—is stitched with love, eco-friendly flair, and just a sprinkle of mischief. Come find the embroidered treasure your whimsical heart didn’t know it needed.
Hollow Hills Couture ~ Embroidered dice bags and wall art, horned headpieces/flower crowns, handmade costumes and other garments. All handmade, all carefully crafted and obsessively engineered for use in the human world (Thanks, it has pockets!)
Taxidermy & Organic Art
New Moon Leather and Oddities ~ Displays with bones, taxidermy, and mummified animals with light up mushrooms and crystals! We also have leather and bone jewelry
Love Gaia ~ Bioactive terrariums that are designed to be easy care and make great home or office decor. We also have handmade Japanese Kokedama plants.
The Dead Peddler ~ Animal pelts, wet specimens, skulls and handmade fur cloaks and bags
Karous Resurrections ~ Ethically sourced bone art, jewelry and home decor. Spell related supplies, wearable amulets and spells to go.
Teas & Spices
Mythical Sauce Company ~ Hot Sauce seasonings and more
By These Hands Apothecary and Accessories ~ I make my own salts, sugars, meat rubs and popcorn seasonings, teas tinctures and bitters. I also make hand embroidered pendants, broaches, pouches, pockets, and purses, etc. I also make macrame bottle holders and witch bells.
Snowshoe’s Workshop ~ Small-batch, intuitively blended teas steeped in old-world folklore and moon magic — plus the pots and accessories to brew them right.
Toys, Puzzles, & Games
Cuddly Creations NC ~ Toys handmade using Japanese quilting and embroidery techniques
The Willow Tree Tavern ~ Welcome Adventurers to The Willow Tree Tavern, a local shop in which you can find handmade dice and one of a kind gaming accessories. Stop in and play “Rollies” with our dice goblins, huzzah!
Entwood Crafts ~ All of our wooden creations are hand cut via a scroll saw and almost entirely stain free. We only create original designs and specialize in the mosaic artform of intarsia and puzzle making while exploring other products.
Wands & Staffs
SparkleWish Creations ~ SparkleWish Creations offers handcrafted, sparkling dandelions that bring whimsy, and magic to all ages. From tiny single wish, to wands and dazzling 7’ staffs- each piece is one-of-a-kind! Perfect for children, adults and anyone who believes in the power of a wish!
Tinker Smyth’s ~ We will be selling Magic Wand, Earrings, Pens, and many other handmade and assembled products.
Wooden Swords & Shields
The Jousting Hare ~ Prepare for battle with our selection of hand crafted bucklers, shields, and even (wooden) weapons for the kids. Then enjoy your down time with any of our wood and leather works including games, tools for fiber arts, and home/camp decor.
Whimsey
Bear Hands ~ Step into the whimsical world of Bear Hands, where you’ll discover mystical, bookish, and fantasy-inspired handmade goods, DIY craft kits, and enchanting gifts. From magical home décor and accessories to creative take-home projects, every piece is designed to spark imagination and help you bring a little everyday magic home.
Gadgetometers ~ Gadgetometers presents handcrafted items. Whether you are a time traveler, vampire hunter, fairy friend or explorer these items will lend distinction to any persona. Our inventory includes theme related items like goggles, jewelry, hats, time machines, jetpacks, costume accessories and small vintage items.
Enchanted Rose ~ I use clay, resin, and acrylics to create my projects by hand. My product consists of trinket boxes, crates, and dioramas in treasure chests depicting fantasy scenes, as well as popular video games such as Minecraft, Zelda, rain world, hollow knight and Silksong.
MitawaMakes ~ Handmade bookish gifts and accessories.
Curious Craft Collective ~ I sell handmade plushies, some jewelry, fidgets, and shirts.
Sandy’s Creations ~ Prepackaged loose leaf teas-handmade brooms-garden flags and prepackaged freeze dried fruits, candy, and desserts
Piper’s Hollow ~ Piper’s Hollow is an original fantasy village brought to life through handcrafted candles, home fragrances, and collectible gifts inspired by its beloved woodland characters. Every fragrance and product reveals another chapter of the Hollow, creating a magical experience that continues long after the festival ends.
The Dice Foundry ~ Handmade resin dice, dice trays, and tabletop rpg accessories.
The Fidgety Spinner of Glastonbury Designs ~ Discover artisan hand-spun yarn, with a selection of hand-spun, hand-dyed skeins inspired by the colors of nature and fantasy.
Incipient Madness ~ Fiber Fantasy Dolls – Goblins and Dragons and Mermaids, oh my!
A Touch of Magic ~ While I have down time between customers I will either be sewing my hand bound journals or hand beading spiders. That also depends on the weather if raining the books might not be able to be done. 
