This year’s New Deal Fest Artisan Market is bigger than ever, featuring local West Virginian artisans and their handmade crafts, preserves, and baked goods. Be sure and stop by their artisan booths on July 11th! The Artisan Market runs from 11am to 5pm.
Blue Bird Farm
Blue Bird Farm LLC creates small-batch goat-milk and tallow skincare using fresh milk from Alpine dairy goats. Each product is handcrafted with simple, thoughtfully chosen ingredients, including nourishing soaps, balms, and bath and lip care items.
Brooke Bakes
Brooke Bakes is a local baker renowned for her expertise in sourdough creations. She offers a delightful variety of baked goods, including breads, bagels, muffins, cookies, brownies, and more. Her passion for baking is evident in every bite. Whether you’re savoring a slice of her rustic sourdough or indulging in a rich, chocolatey brownie, Brooke Bakes promises an experience that warms both the heart and the palate.
Bubbles, Bones & Biscuits
A woman-owned small business in Morgantown, West Virginia, produces all-natural dog and cat treats and handcrafted pet skincare products. The eco-friendly packaged treats use oat flour to avoid grain allergies and contain fresh ground peanut butter, cheddar cheese, bananas, unsweetened applesauce, organic pumpkin puree, and rolled oats. Baked and dried at low temperatures, the treats are preservative-free.
Clay and Fire Studio
Based in Morgantown, West Virginia, this maker and studio potter creates handcrafted work featuring unique shapes, rich textures, and a touch of whimsy in every piece. When not working with clay, she enjoys exploring the art of stained glass as a novice maker, continually learning new techniques and finding new ways to express her creativity.
Echo Peak Handmade
Megan Landis is a proud native of West Virginia and a current resident of Preston County, Megan discovered her love for crochet in second grade, inspired by her grandmother. She delights in creating charming and cuddly animals that children can cherish. Her passion for the craft shines through in every stitch, as she blends vibrant colors with soft textures to craft whimsical creatures that inspire joy and imagination.
Erstwhile Leathers
Leather goods meticulously crafted in the traditional manner, reflecting a time-honored approach. Erstwhile Leathers offer a diverse array of designs and colors, ensuring that each piece boasts its own unique character and charm. Adam can genuinely say that he still finds joy in his craft, and each time he sees someone using a product he created, he feels a sense of pride in his work.
Fields Creek Creations
Denise Baylor of Fields Creek Creations, a self-taught scroll saw artist from Preston County, crafts unique pieces from repurposed wood. Each creation is hand-drawn, cut, and finished to capture the natural beauty of West Virginia, featuring sunrises that celebrate the state and its people.
Green Cap Forge
A skilled blacksmith with 14 years of experience, Joseph crafts each piece by hand, without the use of machinery. Their creations pay homage to the rich history of West Virginia, drawing inspiration from the logging industry, coal mining, and hunting. Joseph’s commitment to traditional techniques ensures that every piece is not only functional but also a work of art infused with heritage.
Haley Kitchen Creations
Haley’s Kitchen Creations is a locally owned, Preston County small business specializing in homemade cookies and baked treats made from scratch with quality ingredients and plenty of care. Her passion for baking shines through in comforting desserts that bring people together.
High Bridge Herbs
High Bridge Herbs, founded by Preston County herbalist Emma Taylor, offers handcrafted salves, tinctures, teas, and infused honeys made in small batches from ethically sourced ingredients. Rooted in Appalachian healing traditions, the business provides affordable, community-focused herbal care, with profits supporting free remedies for those in need.
Jackie’s Useables
Local artisan Jackie Clarkson, of Jackie’s Useables, creates durable and beautiful rag rugs and kitchen essentials that enhance everyday life. Her handcrafted items blend functionality with warmth and tradition, featuring vibrant colors and intricate patterns that celebrate recycled materials. Jackie’s commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability makes her work unique.
LightHouse Stitches
Tammy, a gifted artisan of Kingwood, WV, weaves her magic into vibrant, handcrafted treasures. For years, she has poured her heart into creating exquisite knitted and crocheted wonders, alongside an array of delightful kitchen accessories and more.
Mindi Rockwell
West Virginia ceramicist Mindi Rockwell’s work is instantly recognizable and deeply admired. Known for her distinctive style and exceptional craftsmanship, Mindi creates pieces that feel both timeless and refreshingly original—functional art meant to be used, loved, and passed down.
Modern Appalachian Kitchen
Modern Appalachian Kitchen aims to deliver exceptional, homemade products to the West Virginia community. It was established with the goal of reconnecting with the love and traditions passed down through generations in the kitchen.
Mouser’s Handmade
Mouser’s Handmade is a local Preston County maker, dedicated to creating high-quality, handcrafted pieces designed to be treasured for generations. Specializing in thoughtfully crafted sewn and quilted items for all ages, each piece reflects exceptional craftsmanship, durability, and timeless charm.
Pleasant Nonsense Studio
Elaine, an artist hailing from Weirton, WV, specializes in creating “art for the heart” that promotes personal well-being and evokes positive feelings. Her vibrant and whimsical designs provide a sense of peace and joy. Her pieces range from intricate ceramic necklaces to imaginative jewelry dishes and incense holders, each crafted with care and a touch of magic.
Soaps & Beyond
Soaps & Beyond is a West Virginia-based, family-run business founded in 2015, creating small-batch, plant-based skincare inspired by a need for gentle, effective products for sensitive skin. The company is committed to cruelty-free, paraben-free ingredients, eco-conscious packaging, and supporting the local community.
That’s the Point Fiber Arts
Jelise Ballon is an award-winning fiber artist from Hampshire County, West Virginia, who creates wearable and fine art pieces using recycled and upcycled materials. Her work transforms discarded items into imaginative, often humorous designs and has been featured in galleries and juried shows across West Virginia, Ohio, and Virginia. She is also a member of the Hampshire County Arts Council and serves on the board of The River House in Capon Bridge.
The Horn & Antler Shop
Handmade Scrimshawed ivory, silver, and antler jewelry and wildlife prints by Melva Gillispie. Her exquisite pieces are a testament to her artistry, each one reflecting the beauty and intricacy of nature. Whether you’re searching for a unique piece of jewelry to make a statement or a captivating wildlife print to adorn your walls, Melva’s creations are sure to enchant and inspire.
Tygart River Woodcraft
Artisan Robert Shomo from Belington, WV crafts handmade bowls, rolling pins, cutting boards, and more from local hardwoods. His commitment to quality and traditional woodworking techniques showcases the beauty of natural materials and West Virginia’s resources. At the New Deal Festival, visitors can meet Robert and view his creations, offering a chance to acquire a piece of West Virginia’s heritage.
