A single vendor space without electricity is $25 through March. Beginning April 1, rate increases to $40.
Arts & Crafts Vendors are not permitted to operate as food trucks/restaurants selling prepared foods and drinks.
SIZE = 12 × 12 ft
Purchase 2 or more if you need more spaces.
Vendors must provide own shelter, chairs, tables, and displays. Setup is Thursday.
Vendors agree to be present and open for both Friday and Saturday during the festival operating hours: Friday, April 24 (8 am - 5 pm) & Saturday, April 25 (8 am - 5 pm).
Nonrefundable.
We try to accommodate your preferred location. We cannot guarantee that you will get the exact location of choice.
Join us for the return of the Homesteaders Gathering & Trade Days!
April 24 & 25, 2026
$8 per person per day
Must show ID at gate to claim.
Children 4 and under are admitted for free. Tickets required for ages 5 and up.
Nonrefundable. Nontransferable to next year.
Curious about herding livestock with farm dogs? Learn why this tradition is still relevant today.
The seminar and demo will be hosted by expert trainer David Rogers from Perkinston, MS. He has worked with Border Collies and taught others all around the US how to do the same for over 40 years.
Don’t miss this closeup opportunity to explore the why and how of using these brilliant dogs to manage other farm animals.
(This is an informational clinic for humans not training for students’ dogs. Please do not bring pets for this class.)
2 Hours
Saturday, April 25 only
9 am - 11 am
All ages and experience levels welcome.
Nonrefundable.
Includes general admission to the Homesteaders Gathering.
Learn the craft of sourdough breadmaking and take home your very own starter!
Ready to finally try sourdough without the overwhelm?
Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly class where you’ll learn how to care for a starter, make an easy sourdough pizza dough, and start baking right away using simple discard recipes.
No waiting, no stress—just real-life techniques you can use from day one.
You’ll leave with your own sourdough starter and everything you need to get started at home.
Spots are limited, so grab yours early! 🍞✨
1 Hour
Friday, April 24 or Saturday, April 25
All experience levels welcome.
Nonrefundable.
Includes general admission to the Homesteaders Gathering.
Learn the art of Dutch Oven Cooking over an open fire!
If you’ve ever wanted to try Dutch oven cooking but didn’t know where to start—this is for you.
In this class, I’m breaking it all down in a simple, approachable way. We’ll make homemade biscuits, talk through how to cook with a Dutch oven (without overcomplicating it), and I’ll share some of my favorite easy meals you can make both at home and at the campsite.
I’ll also show you how to care for your Dutch oven so it becomes one of your favorite go-to tools for years to come.
Come ready to learn, eat, and leave feeling confident enough to try it yourself!
1 Hour
Friday, April 24 or Saturday, April 25
All experience levels welcome.
Nonrefundable.
Includes general admission to the Homesteaders Gathering.
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