Merchants & Artisans I
The Cranky Mandrake
Handcraft artisans specializing in deep woodlands found-item art. Hand-bound books of bark, moss, and shell; delicate arrangements of the same, under glass; and crochet, oils, and trinkets.
Simply Nixe
Simply Nixe makes array of copper wire wrapped natural stone jewelry, wire tree sculptures, wire crowns. Also, macramé decorations, macramé bottle holders, intention candles, and other artwork.
King's Carvings
Half Horns Trade Post
King's Carvings offers a wide variety of useful and decorative handcrafted wood. Hewn with hammer and chisel, then painted with stain, everything from furniture to painted shields, to wall tableaus and D&D accessories. Also taking custom orders, he can be often seen working on current projects at fairs.
Half Horns Trade Post
Half Horns Trade Post
This Viking age inspired bazaar peddles fur cloaks, whimsical crochet, fierce Norse and pirate paintings, and artistic compositions of bone... One might even call it a post-decomposition composition!
Red Witch Crochet Creations
The Red Witch offers many unique and imaginative wearables both large and small to add that flair to an outfit. From scarves, hats, and gloves, to dice bags, stuffed animals, and blankets, the Red Witch will make sure you leave prepared... because winter is coming.
Aly Kay's Art
Large and small acrylic works on canvas of Viking and pirate ships, each ominous, mysterious, and strangely calming. Aly also loves working on custom pieces.
Ancestral Trading Company
Ancestral Trading Company
Handcrafted runes, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, teas, sage, and many more unique items can be found at the Ancestral Trading Company. Ask these Iowans about their recent Renaissance adventures across our great nation.
The Dragon's Horde
Ancestral Trading Company
Swords, and daggers, and dirks, oh my! Also offering corsets and clothing, jewelry and fantasy figurines, patrons leave well dressed and well armed.
Somerled Traders
A Viking inspired shop that offers drinking horns - some with carvings, leather, or insets - jewelry, and runes.
Second Gear Kustom
Paintings, resin work, and many unique and custom order handmade walking staffs.
North Woods Warpaint Post
A professional makeup artist gone rogue, transforming kids and adults alike into mighty warriors and spectacularly fearsome groups. She can be found with the Olskipan Vikings by the Small Sea.
Enchanted Beauty and Bohemian Arts Festival
Creating one of a kind pendants and jewelry, up-cycled from antique china, and other amazing found-item works of art.
Merchants & Artisans II
Dwarven Workshop
Custom woodwork that fits any situation. Bottle openers, coasters, cutting boards, bowls, tables, and dice boxes.
Siren's Song Live Pearl Shucking
Create custom jewelry with a secret surprise color when you pick your own pearl. Hidden inside every clam and revealed before your eyes is a never-before-seen creation of nature. With alittle mermaid magic, pearls allear in green, blue, pink, yellow, and classic white. You can mount your pearl onto a ring, or locket it inside a dainty necklace. A frequent bonus find with the Siren is crocheted mushrooms of many colors and sizes.
Iowa Henna by Divya
Since 1997, Divya has practiced the ancient Mehndi Art from India, creating custom temporary tattoos with the natural ink, Henna. Small to large, traditional to modern, Divya can replicate your favorite characters or patterns on any public-appropriate place. Show off your art for a week or more!
Paxton 3D
Spinning art from the air like a magical web, Paxton 3D hosts a horde of articulating mythical creatures in an array of colors. All of their critters (real and imagined), gaming accessories, dice towers, fidgets, keychains, custom designs, et cetera is structurally engineered from sturdy recyclable plastic thread.
Chestnut Hill Pottery
Stoneware pottery made by the talented Linda Ross. Made by hand as well as wheel thrown, she has everything you might need for home and garden. Also sharing her booth is a lovely lady who crochets from wool she sheers and dyes.
Primal Imperfections
Ragnar Sharpe hand crafts all of his blades and hilts, utilizing stone and bone to create something perfect for you.
Merry Caricatures: Ye Olde Funny Portraits
Merry Caricatures: Ye Olde Funny Portraits
Everyone gets one at some point. Get a caricature portrait this time!
Ryan captures every curve and color to make the mundane extreme.
EaGenie's Scots N Knots
Merry Caricatures: Ye Olde Funny Portraits
One of a Kind Renaissance and Steampunk Clothing, all Hand Made in Iowa.
Ursa Arms
Feather In Your Cap
Ursa Arms, a small gunsmithing business specializing in historical percussion cap firearms and reproductions. Their background in historical civil war living history and re-enactments inspired me to create this business to preserve and pass on the history of the civil war through the firearms, knives, and equipment used.
Feather In Your Cap
Feather In Your Cap
Dave started out in 2007 as a crafter at Renaissance Festivals when he started out just making hats and hat pins. Now Dave makes several different vests, long vests, and pouches. I take a lot of unique orders for one of a kind vests and he's modified his pattern up to a 4X and made a vest for a 3 year old.
Laser Anything
When it comes to laser engravings and painted wood, Lazer Anything cuts to the chase. From spiritual, seasonal, to fun puns, and one of a kind pieces there's certainly something there for everyone.
Bree Moore, Author of The Quill and The Vial & Shadows of Camelot & more . . .
In the fantasy worlds of author Bree Moore (of Lee County, Keokuk!), fantasy has feelings and characters come to life! Whether you love traditional fantasy or urban fantasy, classic hard and soft covers or EPUB, MOBI, and PDF formats for your Kindle, phone, or tablet, Bree Moore has what you need - in series!
Merchants & Artisans III
Red Paw Leather
Queen's Bibs & Bobs
Queen's Bibs & Bobs
The Leather Lady hand-crafts hats, helmets, breastplates, vambraces, faulds-&-tasset sets, belts, pouches, hair-wear, and many accessories.
Queen's Bibs & Bobs
Queen's Bibs & Bobs
Queen's Bibs & Bobs
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Eldritch Energy
Queen's Bibs & Bobs
Luna Ce Craft Co.
An Art Collection You Can Get PUMPED About!
Blast through the hills, forest, and fields of The DIRF on a long-lasting high-octane burn!
Fly like a dragon & smash these drinks like the beast you are!
Support this family start-up this year & you can add more fantasy gaming art to your can collection next year at The DIRF.
Luna Ce Craft Co.
Luna Ce Craft Co.
Luna Ce Craft Co.
Mad as a Hatter finds its fullest meaning here. Whatever your expression is, they have the variety you need to find it and wear it loud and proud - on your fine and silly noggin!
Also up for grabs are a wide selection of belt bags, as well as many other trinkets and accoutrement.
Aesir Herb
Luna Ce Craft Co.
A Cunning Craft
Self-described Witchy Stuff (or something along those lines!) includes but is not limited to oils,
herbal concoctions, and handmade rune stones.
A Cunning Craft
Luna Ce Craft Co.
A Cunning Craft
Herb pouches and clusters, candles soaps and sprays, beautiful stones and brass finery.
Enchanted Gifts
Prados Trading Post
Prados Trading Post
Browse battle-ready armor, blades both real for adults and sturdy play foam for adults and children alike, and lovely ceramic and metal statues and trinkets. Also grab a tapestry for your bed, couch, or wall.
Prados Trading Post
Prados Trading Post
Prados Trading Post
Specializing in fur hats, this hunter sources, crafts, and adorns his creations each by hand. Winter is coming. Prepare like the wild things and grow a fur coat.
Luca Lou Books
Prados Trading Post
Luca Lou Books
Laser engraved, colored, and hand-bound custom books await your creative command. Let these bookshop shopkeeps know your pleasure and they will bind it while you browse.
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Use our contact form on our "Volunteer & Audition" page to receive assistance in planning how to set up your own shop.
If your crafty passion can fit the Renaissance Era, you can go pro! There is no cost to submit the application. All you need is a hearty craft room & a magical handheld rectangle that conveys images across long distances... like a foretune-teller's crystal ball. Still glassy, less roundy.
Make and sell anything your hands and heart desire!
Cloaks, Hats Boots, Quilts Gloves, Spats, Etc.
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It might get cold out there. Even, God willing, with a sunny weekend, we all know "Winter Is Coming." A brisk-weather fair can see every cloak vendor completely sell out, so get sewing!
Try your hand at bending custom hats for the gentry to find out why he's called The Mad Hatter, or add custom flto resale gloves, boots, and spats.
Iowa is known for her quilt-makers. Lovely geometry and color splashes well across the shoulders on a fair day, as well as over beds, couches, and cuddlers at home.
Pop-up Tent conversion into Renaissance Tent & Table Cover-Ups
Requesting Vendors for these categories above ! ! !
Are your sewing skills still growing? If you can measure, cut, and sew triangles and squares together like a little cloth architect, then we have a high-demand place for you, too!
Many merchants would love a motley tent roof with a scalloped rim or dangling points. Others need the metal frame covered by a simple ceiling with ties. Simple sleeves or elegant curtaining for the tent legs are a welcome addition.
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Vendor / Merchant / Artisan Payment Link
Mail your booth size's money order to 3265 Old Quarry Road Wever, IA 52658 or Venmo @TheDIRF or PayPal denreniowa@gmail.com, to which you can also write for quetions.
Your application & payment becomes a permission to participate once you sign and return the Harmless Agreement. (We will mail it to you.)
Sponsors of the DIRF & DIRF Giving Back to the Community
10% of Ticket Sales goes to Burlington Area Homeless Shelter
