Vendor Showcase

A Touch from the Heart Creations’ mantra is to reuse, repurpose and recycle. They take pieces that others may see as junk and transform them into charming, one-of-a-kind treasures with character, creativity and heart. Every piece is carefully reimagined to be beautiful and special.

A&J Covers fishing lure covers are perfect for many different uses. A&J Covers are made out of high density denier nylon. You will love the simplicity of leaving your lures on your rod and being able to cover them! They also have tip up sleeves for your tip ups! Customization is available on all of…

Akerberg Acres sells canned apple products, jams, jellies, pickles and salsa. They have a small farm where they grow fruits and vegetables that are used in their products.

ALaCard makes tile coasters, embellished ornaments and resin products which include phone stands, candleholders, coasters and new this year is Christmas decor. Sweet Delights Home Bakery’s specialty is cookie cakes but also makes scones, brownies, bars and candy. Both ALaCard and Sweet Delights are thrilled to be part of Maker Fair Minnesota!

Fragile by nature, bold by design. Angie’s Glass Creations turns raw glass into vibrant art. As a local, veteran-owned business, Angie brings patience and precision to every custom stained and fused glass piece they create. Looking for a truly unique gift? Stop by Angie’s booth to explore one-of-a-kind light-catching creations, or collaborate with Angie on…

Art by Fernando offers wood burning art.

Asian Hut is a family-owned food truck built on love & passion for great food. Owned and operated by Troy and Melinda, Asian Hut serves up savory, flavorful Asian favorites made with care. Their menu includes chicken teriyaki, pad thai, crispy egg rolls, fried rice, refreshing boba, and more.

Baja Smoothie features fresh blended fruit smoothies. Their flavors include strawberry, strawberry banana, and pina colada banana.

Beans Coffee Company is a coffee roaster and coffee house based in Beans Coffee House on Belgrade Avenue in North Mankato. Founded in the early 2010s as a home roasting operation, Beans has grown steadily over the past decade—expanding roasting production, a mobile coffee trailer, and a full service coffee shop.

Ben’s Wife Made Treats is a cottage food bakery based out of their home in Apple Valley, MN. They specialize in a variety of baked goods ranging from sweet to savory. Fan favorites include: s’mores cookies, bronuts, BBQ seasoned pretzels, Nutty Jane’s Famous snack mix, candied nuts, puppy chow, mini Dutch apple pies, 10 day…

Braam’s Boutique is a Minnesota small business that creates unique handmade sewn and machine-embroidered bags, accessories, gifts, and more—thoughtfully made with creativity, quality, and care. They also specialize in fleece car seat ponchos for children.

Brenda’s Pepper Patch is a Minnesota cottage food business creating small-batch sweet & spicy favorites with bold, friendly flavors. Their offerings include jams, jellies, candied jalapeños, pickles, salsa, cocktail infusion kits, mixes, seasonings, snacks, & seasonal goodies—all made with an emphasis on tested recipes, quality ingredients & flavors.

“Tomorrow’s headlines today” is how reviewers describe the military thrillers of US Navy veterans and co-authors Bruns & Olson. This former submarine officer and retired naval intelligence officer write about ordinary men and women called to extraordinary service for their country. Their award-winning Command and Control series has sold over 250,000 copies.

C & L Woodworking creates high quality wood items such as cheese slicers, cutting boards, a horse racing game, game of 10000 (farkle), pizza cutters and pizza peels, ulu knife and bowls/boards and so much more.

C-Koop Beads’ torch fired enameled components are first made and then comes time to design the piece. No two pieces are exactly alike. Most of their designs are made with leather to give a more everyday look. Enameling has been around for centuries, C-Koop Beads gives it a modern look.

Eleven-year-old Charlotte creates charming, handmade beaded flowers that double as magnets! Choose your favorite seven stems to design a one-of-a-kind bouquet, or select from one of her beautiful premade creations.

Caribbean Kitchen & Grill features authentic Jamaican food: jerk chicken, BBQ ribs, sautéed cabbage, jerk wings, fried plantains, rice & beans.

Chasing Sunsets Drink Co is where bold flavor meets golden hour vibes. Serving up custom dirty sodas🥤, energy drinks ⚡️, lemonades 🍋 with a playful twist, they are here to turn your favorite sips into a moment of sunshine.

CLP Designs creates cozy flannel and cotton pillowcases for a soft sleep as well as hand-crocheted baby blankets to keep the littles warm. They also created some fun Minnesota shaped potholders for the kitchen and zippered pouches to keep your items organized.

Cora Ann Inspires LLC is a polymer clay art business started in 2021 out of Chanhassen, MN. The business was named after her daughter, Cora Ann. Cora inspires much of the artwork and in turn inspires customers. Whimsical quirky art, gnomes, charms and jewelry cater to children and every adult’s inner child.

Country Farm Crafts has been in business since 1992 . It started with cloth rabbits and pillow blankets and has grown to what it is now. You’ll find hand painted plaques and ornaments, painted glass blocks, and a variety of gnomes, snowmen and candy canes. Country Farm Crafts has grown since the beginning and continues…

Courtland Grip Art creates custom, one-of-a-kind, hand-painted artwork directly on skateboard grip-tape—the abrasive top surface that keeps skaters locked in. While their signature style leans toward skate culture and horror themes, they have recently expanded into dynamic sports artwork. They can’t wait to connect with everyone!

Coyote and Bee Studio offers works of art by Ashley Siehler, including original paintings, painted baubles, prints of work, and greeting cards. Ashley’s work is folk art and fantasy illustrations done in watercolor, gouache, and marker.

Cozy Cottage Gnomes features gnomes with a story to tell and so much more. Each gnome starts with recycled water bottles and is filled with recycled plastic bags. The gnome comes to life from there. Each with their own themed accessories and stories to tell. You will also find cows and recycled bleached flannel shirts…

Cozy Wraps are a cozy winter wrap that can be worn 4 different ways. Their wraps require no tying of knots and simple instructions are included with each purchase. These are a practical gift for yourself or others. Cozy Wraps are available in kids and adult sizes.

Crafty Campers offers cat and dog signs and accessories, spooky season sweatshirts, new bleached sunflower sweatshirts and bleached flannels.

Creating Memories 4 You, LLC offers personalized scrapbooks, handmade cards, calendars (yearly, baby, perpetual, desk), 3D items – small and large, gift tags, and more. They also offer craft classes through community ed and have the ability to customize a variety of classes for a group or event.

Dontcha Know Whoopie Pies is a New England company that was established here in MN in 2022. They create a treat with no lard, shortening, food coloring or fructose. These yummy treats are two cakes with a filling in the middle.

Earth, Wick & Fire offers handcrafted stone oil candles.

Emerald Rose Crochet creates adorable crochet plushies! Crochet plushies range from large to small plushies, keychains, and fidgets. Many items are also interactive! They can’t wait to see you at Maker Fair Minnesota!

Family Crafts handmakes bowl warmers, tater bakers, oven towels, children blankets, kitchen boas, sniffle mats, and more!

Finnspiration Blankets are made with quality, ultra soft minky fabric. They can be purchased in various sizes, colors, and prints. All blankets are able to be personalized! Onesies are available with various appliques on them, sizes 3 mos. to 18 mos.. Also available are lovies, baby crinkles, and teethers.

Fusion Bouzion Craft Cocktails offers craft cocktail kits.

Gracious Gifts Wellness Barkery & Boutique – enhancing the bond between pets and their people by nurturing pet wellness with small batch, limited ingredient dog treats, natural paw balms, goat milk soap bars, and snuffle mats – alongside sweet and savory treats for their people; also featuring artisan breads, homemade caramels, smoked and seasoned snacks,…

Granny’s Garden Art offers birdbaths, birdfeeders, bee and butterfly waterers, solar fountains, and assorted garden and yard decor created from repurposed materials. Their items are a unique one-of-a-kind beautiful accent for your yard or garden or make a lovely gift. Each purchase includes a “starter kit” of a small bag of birdseed.

Handmade Lines LLC is made up of Jeremy and Michelle, the husband-and-wife duo behind custom laser-engraved woodwork designed to celebrate life’s special moments. From multi-layered emblems and monograms to seasonal decor and full event displays, every piece is crafted with care in their shop. Stop by their booth to check out their latest creations or…

Hidden Treasure Soap creates luxurious, handcrafted bath and body products right here in Minnesota. From creamy goat milk soaps to nourishing body butters, scrubs, balms, and hair care, each product is thoughtfully made with quality, skin-loving ingredients and beautiful fragrances. They believe everyday self-care should feel like a little luxury.

Hive and Honey sells local honey, creamed honey, reusable beeswax food wraps and bags, and bee themed gifts.

Joan Bischof Creations offers newly designed and repurposed unique one of a kind house and garden decor. They feature garden art, metal and woodwork, benches, coat racks, and more.

Joe Mama’ BBQ Sauce & Seasonings make premium seasoning blends, Rubs, BBQ sauces, and ketchup – crafted in small batches using “REAL” ingredients. They use no gluten or artificial ingredients, sweeteners, preservatives, flavors, or thickeners. They support local businesses and are a MN, made in the USA business. Their products are designed so you can…

Joy and Grace Customs began as a hobby in 2019 and became a business in 2020. Since then, they have expanded from just wood jewelry to wood & metal, leather, beads & wire, and many other non-jewelry products such as dice cups, ornaments, and hair clips to name a few. They make all of their…

Just Sew Creative features lots of extremely warm mittens for all ages, doll clothes and ornaments.

Kato Yarn Company is a small fiber arts business creating vibrant hand-dyed yarns and handcrafted project bags that makers love. Their mission is to inspire creativity, celebrate handmade craftsmanship, and bring a little extra color to every stitch.

Kettle River Candles creates and makes soy wax candles, wax melts, room sprays, diffusers, and car fresheners. They offer scents and vessels for all seasons and decor. They love to see both new and returning customers.

Kiesha Howard’s products are handmade multimedia canvas pieces and earrings that include natural products, paper and thread.

Lavender & Grain cookies are baked from scratch in small batches using quality ingredients. Their cookies are big, soft, and full of flavor, with a mix of classic favorites and fun seasonal flavors. The menu changes throughout the year, so there’s always something new baking. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or keeping all to yourself.

Linda DeCor & More offers aromatherapy rice hot & cold pads, dinner plates & bowl cozys, breeze blockers for your doors, paracord dog leashes and collars, paracord bracelets, jewelry, hot plates, pot holders, knitted dish clothes, jams & more.

Lori (also known as the Duudle Lady) works primarily with ultra-fine tip pens and pencils. She pursues themes of whimsy, nature, and intricate patterns. Her work spans one of a kind ornaments, originals, and prints. “For me, nothing is inanimate. Everything – whether it’s trees, appliances, or toys – can tell a story.”

lydeen features felted wool art.

Brothers Mark and Rodney founded M&R Firepokers in 2015. One night sitting at the cabin fire we decided we needed something different than a plain stick to stir up the campfire. We came up with a metal fire poker. We also make ice skimmers, hot dog and marshmallow roasters, and golf ball pickers. All come…

For 3 years, M&M Sauces, Rubs, Jams & More has proudly served their community with homemade baked goods, sourdough, jams, salsa, pickles, BBQ sauces, seasonings, spices, and dry mixes! Find them at the Le Sueur Farmers Market from May – October and their Henderson farmstand. They are grateful for their amazing customers and can’t wait…

Maple River Stained Glass features stained glass sun catchers, panels and lamps.

Minnesota Epoxy Co creates beautiful wood/epoxy lazy susans, coasters, and charcuterie boards, along with epoxy-coated glassware, including wine glasses, vases, pitchers, etc.. Each unique and one-of-a-kind item is a vibrant and functional piece of art.

Myra’s Kitchen specializes in unique and interactive crocheted fun! Stop by and feed the fish, animals, and monsters. Help give the babies a bottle and put them down for a nap. Make a call on the pay phone. But PLEASE do not disturb the beehives! Specializing in smiles, Myra’s is always full of fun and…

o+h parfum offers handcrafted fragrances (perfumes and colognes) made with better-for-you and better-for-the-Earth ingredients.

Overson/Weber Honey offers raw honey from bees that are kept in Sibley County. The main source of nectar for the bees comes from their own wildflowers.

Paradise Popcorn Co. is a family-owned Minnesota business serving 20+ varieties of handcrafted gourmet popcorn. From classics like Movie Theater Butter and Caramel to favorites like Loaded Baked Potato and Toffee Chocolate Sea Salt, there’s something for everyone. Stop by, grab a sample, and find your new favorite!

Posey Of Rosey offers high quality minky blankets, lovie animals, doll clothes, and upcycled shirts.

Handmade pottery that feels like home, made by local artist, Mary Ann Schwartz, brings connection and authentic beauty to your home. Making beautiful vessels that can be touched, held, and interacted with; finding their way into daily rituals; that are so personal and intimate for each of us, is her aim. Each piece is an…

Prairie Flower Alpacas, LLC sells sweater mittens, alpaca fleece items, seasonal decor, and raw honey.

Prime Sauce Co. is a small-batch sauce and seasoning company based in Mankato, Minnesota. They are a husband-and-wife team creating handcrafted BBQ sauces, hot sauces, seasonings, and more. What started as a passion for great flavor has grown into a local business focused on quality, unique flavors, and Minnesota-made goodness.

Quiet Mouse offers table runners, placemats, baby blankets, critter blankets, childrens books, bowl cozies, paper crafts, and more.

reJOYce is a mother & daughter team that found they love bonding over crafting! They started out with gnomes for different occasions (and personalities), and have blossomed into other categories over time. Come see what is new in their booth! They even have lots of great gifts!

Rita Prahl’s work includes original watercolors and prints.

Rush Innovation MN creates handcrafted, laser-engraved gifts and home décor using wood, bamboo, cork, leather, slate, acrylic, and more. Visit their booth to shop cutting boards, coasters, trivets, ornaments, signs, seasonal pieces, and other unique finds— all thoughtfully made to be useful, giftable, and one of a kind.

S&J Majestic Soaps sells decorated natural homemade soap.

SassySotaGirl is a woman-owned Minnesota business creating fun, unique, and personalized gifts. She has been designing and printing for over 17 years, with a passion for creating a huge variety of kitchen towels—from sassy & Minnesota, to inspirational & chickens, and so much more. She also laser-engraves dice cups, all made with a little—or maybe…

Sawdust and Bobbin Thread is a small business focused on unique, high quality items at an excellent price point. They focused on lots of NEW products this year. You will find amazing items for everyone – friends and family to Fido and more! There is something for everyone…even the hardest to shop for people on…

Founded in 2025, Silver 3D Prints turned a simple hobby into a passion for creating fun and unique items. From fidgets and playsets to keychains, magnets, and more, there’s something for everyone. Each piece is made with care, quality, and one goal in mind—bringing joy to others, one print at a time.

Simply Summer Sweets is a home-based cottage bakery creating beautifully decorated cookies, gourmet cookies, cinnamon rolls, cakes, and other handcrafted treats for life’s sweetest celebrations. They love combining quality ingredients with creative designs to make desserts that are just as special as the moments they’re made for. They are excited to be returning to Maker…

Sniff This Wax Melts & More offers handmade candles, wax melts, car diffusers, lotions, body mists, room sprays, all-purpose sprays, and lip balms. They use ingredients from reputable, popular candle supply companies and strive to create products that are non-toxic and as natural as possible while providing amazing scents and quality you can enjoy.

Sip, savor, share, and sweeten the season with Social Splash Sweets delicious hot drinks made for cozy moments and gift-giving! Classic favorites to fun and unique flavor combinations perfect for warming up on a chilly MN day. Featuring gift packages designed for teachers, co-workers, friends, family, hostess gift, stocking stuffers, and those hard to buy…

Stanghelle Sewing creates machine embroidered dish towels and hand towels. They have more than 75 designs to choose from.

Starry River Creations creates handcrafted comfort for home and body with small-batch candles, home fragrance, artisan soaps, bath & body products, and home essentials. Inspired by cozy cabins, farmhouse charm, and a touch of nostalgia, each product is thoughtfully made to bring warmth, comfort, and a little everyday joy.

The Sugared Acorn is a Minnesota cottage bakery specializing in small-batch, handcrafted sourdough and sourdough-based treats. From slow-fermented artisan bread and sampler bread flights to signature chocolate chip cookies and seasonal sweets, everything is made from scratch with simple ingredients and plenty of time. Stop by to discover a new favorite!

Suz And Roo creates handcrafted modern jewelry and accessories that blend minimalism with warmth, personality and everyday wearability. Featuring dainty jewelry designed to feel light, personal and perfect for layering or daily wear with clean lines, subtle sparkle and meaningful symbolism and playful handmade graphic apparel that mixes humor, craftmanship and a cozy vintage inspired…

Swan Lake Crafts offers applique flour sack dish towels that will personalize and brighten your kitchen. They also feature bowl cozies in various sizes from pint sized to dinner plate, fabric bookmarks, knitted dish rags, fragrant candles in old beer cans, and boards to display your tap handle collections.

Sweet Surprises has been creating delicious combinations of chocolates for over 30 years. They make several varieties of truffles, caramels, and assorted chocolates along with many other sweet treats. They will also be featuring several new items this year!

T’s Sweet Treats and More makes homemade dry soup and dip mixes, drink mixes, pickled items, jams, salsa, Bloody Mary mix, and baked goods. Many of their products are gluten-free.

Tara’s Cupcakes features scratch made cupcakes. They are sold in packages of 6 cupcakes ($14 for 1 package or $25 for 2 packages).

From their cottage to your table, The Crust & Crumb Cottage creates handcrafted sourdough baked goods in small batches. They offer rustic artisan loaves, specialty flavors, bagels, English muffins, sandwich bread, and seasonal treats. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, plenty of patience, and a whole lot of love. It takes a cottage – they…

The Jelly Express is excited to make their debut this year at Maker Fair MN. They offer a wide selection of traditional and spicy homemade and locally sourced jams and jellies. Look for them in Building C.

Welcome to The Learning Space, where little hands get BIG opportunities to play, create, and explore! From super soft homemade sensory doh and colorful slime to sensory kits and imaginative play accessories, their products are made for curious kiddos who love to dig in, get messy, and make something magical.

Visit the Mad Hatter to find fun hats and animals all crocheted by hand! There are hats for all ages that come in many special designs! Stop by and see the Made Hatter and her cute hats and animals in building A!! She will have sports, princess, cartoons and super heroes!

The Pink Pig’s business is a bit of lots of things! The owner is florist that likes to paint. Their products range from seasonal silks and dried flowers to painted furniture, with painting on antiques for a winter look. They also do flower arranging classes, painting classes, and spruce top classes. This year, look for…

The Timber Lane Company is a small-town South Dakota maker business specializing in handcrafted, laser-engraved goods. From ornaments and home décor to hats, gifts and keepsakes, they turn wood, leather, acrylic and more into unique pieces—with many items personalized on-site while you shop! They love creating meaningful, one-of-a-kind pieces made just for you.

Twigs and Branches Shop creates handcrafted three dimensional wall art and greeting cards created from mixed media and carefully preserved dried flowers. They grow, dry, and press all of their own organic grown flowers. Their work emphasizes natural textures their work is thoughtful designed to offer collectible pieces that bring a touch of timeless elegance…

Twist & Pull features crochet and knit items.

White Boxer Coffee Company is a family owned and operated specialty coffee roasting company. They ship daily around the country to homes, businesses and coffee shops. They run the company with their three children out of New Ulm, MN. Specialty top grade coffee beans is all they roast. They offer fundraisers, wedding gifts, custom labels…

Willow & Wool MN feature hand knit items made with premium fibers by a mother and her two daughters. Products include a variety of mittens, hats, scarves, wraps, cowls for both adults and kids.

Woodworking by Don Kelm features handcrafted unique wooden gifts, games, game accessories and household items.

Yellow Brick Pottery creates wheel thrown functional pottery. All of their pieces are dishwasher, microwave and food safe. Mugs, bowls, yarn bowls, berry bowls and spoon rests are just a few of the items they make.

Yeti Scrubs creates unique handpainted bathbombs, dead sea salt scrubs, soaks, and lotion.

YULA features handcrafted natural beauty products inspired by the plants, colors, and scents of nature. Since 2006, YULA has been creating small-batch soaps, skincare, herbal wellness products, and more using nourishing plant oils, herbs, and simple ingredients.

Zeitgeist Gifting features handmade polymer clay earrings and accessories.

Zwart Woodworking offers cabinetry, woodworking, duck calls and jewelry.