We are offering a variety of BBQ sauce, seasoning, autographed books by Amy Mills, and information on our restaurants/catering.

40 Below Company takes classic food and beverage items and elevates them into unique, novelty snacks using cryogenic technology. Using our custom made equipment combined with a freezing methodology based on liquid nitrogen at -320°F, we are able to capture all of the fun and flavor in your favorite foods and beverages while maintaining the highest quality and freshness.

AES Solar offers turnkey solar energy installations for homes and business. Also offering other Advanced Energy Solutions such as generators, portable power stations and battery back up.

The Aisin Group in Marion includes Aisin Mfg. Illinois, Aisin Electronics Illinois, and Aisin Light Metals as well as the new Marion Logistics Center which serves all 3 plants. The facilities are world-class manufacturing facilities supplying components including sunroofs, door handles, electronic control units, and extruded aluminum bumper reinforcements and aluminum blocks for ABS systems to some of the largest automotive companies including Toyota, General Motors, Honda, Subaru, Mercedes, Lexus, Dodge and others.

door & cemetery decorations and floral arrangements

All Star Air Care helps with in-home air purification and is an in-home cleaning system with the Rainbow. Rainbow has 3 certifications; one certification it has is being certified through the Asthma & Allergy Foundation and will also make your house smell good.

We exist to comfort our communities through restoring homes and providing life changing career opportunities.

Baked goods

Banterra Bank, proudly based in Southern Illinois, has six locations in Marion and 40 total throughout six states. Stop by their table and learn more about their banking services.

Homemade Salted Caramel and brittles and turtles

We hand pour scented candles using from a unique blend of wax made from Coconut wax and Soy wax. Our candles are virtually sootless and smokeless as well as burn longer than other candles.

Manufacturer of Holiday Lighting and Decor

We Build Hardwood Tables That Restore Craftsmanship To The American Home

Fresh hand popped kettle corn , and other gourmet pop corn flavors.

Handmade jewelry using natural materials, such as gemstones and copper wire to create wire-wrapped necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Nature-inspired charms mixed with gemstone beads to create necklaces and earrings. Adjustable string bracelets and wire bangle bracelet, woven by hand.

Handmade creations for both you and your home.

CLS Woodworks is a handmade custom furniture shop that tailors every piece to the clients home while utilizing local and sustainable sourced materials.

Cas & Molly are professional printmakers. We create handmade original prints, stickers, zines, apparel, and handmade sketchbooks. Specializing in serigraphy and relief printmaking. Our art is inspired by nature and folklore.

Winery

Fun and functional , bright and colorful handmade Majolica Pottery

Cloud 9 Cotton Candy is the premier cotton candy spinners and smile givers of southern Illinois!

Cold Blooded Coffee creates & produces high scored roasted coffee and specialty crafted drinks.

Com-Pac is the manufacturer of its new Titan Tote line of Slider Big Bags which are available on-line and will soon be available in Wal-Mart stores. Com-Pac employees 250 workers at its 120,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in the Carbondale industrial park.

Outdoor off-premise billboard advertising.

Dinger Bats manufactures Quality Wood Baseball and Softball Bats Worldwide. We almost market Quality Trophy Bats. Corporate Awards: 2023 Marks our 20th year in Major League Baseball
We see a lot of Blue Sky concerning our Future!

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We create wreaths, memorial flowers, wooden shelf sitters, silk floral arrangements and clay pot characters. All items made uniquely in southern Illinois

Down The Leash Service Dogs is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization that helps Southern Illinois Veterans train their own service dogs at zero cost to them. We are committed to ending veteran suicide and are doing it one dog/handler team at a time.

Drizzle Mini Donuts is on a big mission to serve Hot 'n Fresh mini donuts across Southern Illinois while working to give back to the place we call Home!

Nestled in the heart of Southern Illinois, The Nest is a wedding venue and event center that is the perfect location for weddings, receptions, special events and corporate events.

Wholesale distributors of food products specializing in Illinois made items including sauces, jams, bbq sauces, chili, salad dressing, hot sauce, pretzels, and potato chips

Personal Care & Wellness products and services.

We are a locally owned pop-up and private party permanent/claspless jewelry artists. We carry 14k gold/rosegold filled, sterling silver, enamel, and stainless steel chains that is custom sized to each client to create an infinity necklace, bracelet, anklet or ring.

Extreme Exigency is a destination that has a complete training academy with a shooting park and archery set up. The Armed Barbers is an old school barbershop on the grounds of Extreme Exigency, with a barber school recently chartered and classes beginning soon. The Armed Barbers also have a magnificent massage therapist who takes appointments. Come out and see us and enjoy all we have to offer!

Fired Up Jellies and Jams has a Strawberry Habanero Jelly, Cinnful Peach Habanero Jam and a Strawberry Vanilla Rhubarb Jam! Great for charcuterie, poured over cream cheese, meat glazes, sandwich condiments, baked in pastries and MORE! The perfect unique treat to bring to a get together!

FIshers Garden is a home canning business that specializes in salsa, hot sauce, pasta sauce, pickles, jams, jellies, and homemade extracts. We locally source over 90% of our ingredients from local farmers.

Flabby Daddy sells dip mixes, cheeseball mixes, seasonings, wine slushie mixes and popcorn.

Southeastern Illinois artisanal winery producing fine wines in the traditional styles of the old masters. Berry and fruit wines are a specialty.

We are the Craft Ladies of the Williamson County Programs On Aging. Bringing awareness to Senior Services with, crochet items, sewn bags, sublimated tumbler and cups, hand made jewelry, wreaths and general decor.

Handmade artwork & prints, hand-poured upcycled soy candles

Glaciers End, owned and operated by Derek and Libby Ervin, is a farm in Johnston City and a store located at 104 N Print Ave Marion IL. We are a farm to shelf agribusiness that produces Shrub drinking Vinegars, Hot Sauces, Pickles, Jams, Jellies, Butters and Syrups, as well as other interesting and unique creations.

Homemade resin/epoxy and rhinestone art (tumblers, pens/pencils, keychains, ext.

Gospel Studios is an eclectic brand specializing in purpos)e-driven photography and storytelling sessions for individuals, artists, and brands ready to be seen with clarity and intention.

We offer a variety of homemade cupcakes, cookies, scones, parfaits, bread pudding, macarons, muffins, bread and more! We are known for our jumbo cinnamon rolls that are available daily. We also offer a variety breakfast and lunch items daily.

H&H Boneless Buffalo is a family owned business serving up Boneless Buffalo Fish Dinners and desserts. We are located in Ullin IL

We specialize in creating unique one of a kind custom wide brim hats and premade trucker hats.

Heather's Bakeshop offers fresh homemade baked goods. We offer a variety of cookies, scones, breads/muffins, brookies, blondies, gooey bars, lemon bars, cinnamon rolls and more! We also offer healthier options including energy bites, Keto bars/cookies, and superfood cookies.

Heroes United, NFP is partnering with Freedom Sings USA to host a 3-day songwriting retreat in Marion, Illinois, from September 4–6, 2025. Nashville songwriters will collaborate with local Veterans to turn their stories into original songs. Visit us to learn more!

Howdy Hyde Hats have a laser engraved genuine leather patch that has been hand dyed and hand stitched. We design all these patches ourselves. We print our own logo on our hats and we also do custom orders for businesses and weddings. We make other leather goods like belts, key chains, wallets and duck call lanyards. We design Howdy Hyde DTF heat transfers and we press them on tshirts and hoodies. We offer a monthly hat membership as well. Our website is Howdyhyde.com

Memorialize the beauty of Southern Illinois and the enchantment of the Shawnee National Forest with our wide range of promotional products. From magnets to shot glasses, stickers to t-shirts, we showcase the allure of the southern Illinois region

The Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at SIUE provides no-cost export consulting, market research, and training, generating over $160 million in export sales for clients in five years.

The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University provides no-cost, confidential, one-on-one business advising services, training opportunities, and business resources for small businesses in southern Illinois.

I wrote, co-author, edit, publish, and distribute Southern Illinois regional history books and novels.

We Create, Design, Repair, & Restore, Mostly beaded Necklaces, Bracelets, & Earrings.

Crappie hair jigs

John A. Logan College is one of the Community Colleges that serve industry, employers, and the community. Our Mission is "To enrich lives through learning and community engagement."

Restaurant and barbecue sauce manufacturers. We sell meat and sauce. It�s a drive thru restaurant service.

We specialize in Exterior Cleaning and Outdoor Lighting solutions.

KAAST 22 promotes emotional health and self-care through skincare products. We offer whipped body butters, whipped sugar scrubs, soaps and self-care workbooks.

KT Bakes Bakery is a home-based bakery based in Woodlawn, Illinois. Starting the business in March of 2023, our specialty is bougie brownies and other dessert bars. Most recently there has been some expanding into other baked goods, and we plan to expand even further by the end of the year. If you are feeling downie, have a brownie!

Kinkaid Kandy is a family owned freeze drying business located in Ava,IL. We specialize in candy,fruit,vegetables,pickles and sweet treats.

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Laser / Sublimation items made from stainless steel slate aluminum wooden, etched engraved burnt and cut. This items consist of signs plaques shirts tumblers glass garden flags wind spinners and much more.

Located in Marion

Legence Bank is a proud, community-driven financial institution dedicated to supporting the people, businesses, and growth of Southern Illinois. With a strong local presence and a history rooted in service, we provide personal, business, and agricultural banking solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our region. Beyond banking, we are passionate about giving back—through financial literacy programs, local partnerships, and acts of kindness that uplift the communities we call home. At Legence Bank, our mission is simple: to serve, support, and strengthen Southern Illinois—today and for generations to come.

Handmade soap, jewelry, lamps, art, etc

MCN Hammocks make custom camping gear.

Outdoor/waterfowl apparel

My artwork embraces traditional rag rug techniques. However, I bring to that tradition new explorations of color and pattern made possible by increased availability of post-industrial and post-consumer fabrics.

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I own and operate my family farm where I make various handmade goats' milk products such as goats' milk soaps, lotions, salves, sugar scrubs, lip balms, shave soaps, face masks, bath teas, beard oils, beard balms, and wooden soap dishes.

Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. and its family of health plans provide government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex medical needs. Meridian connects members to care and offers comprehensive services to support lifelong health and wellness. Meridian is a Centene company. Learn more at ILmeridian.com.

MollyFlower Designs creates ethically sourced nature inspired jewelry with foraged materials. Real butterfly wings, ferns, flowers, feathers, and gemstones are used and preserved as wearable pieces of art!

I have bees and sell Honey and body balms, lip balms and soap made with beeswax and Honey

The Ohio River Scenic Byway showcases monumental history, natural and scenic splendor, heartland farming and warm and welcoming people, all within the realm of one of the nation's greatest rivers. The Byway's lands and natural resources provide many scenic wonders and some of the best sightseeing and outdoor recreation opportunities in southern Illinois. Hike, bike, boat, fish, hunt, birdwatch, and make your own adventures in the natural and wild lands along the Byway. A unique travel experience awaits you along the Byway's 188 miles.

Providing dairy products throughout the midwest. Locations in Olney, Carbondale, Granite City, Edwardsville.

We are a small family owned business that sell 3d printed items ranging from articulated figures, dragons, fidgets. As well as resin printed models.

Salsa Rose Products are locally produced in ILLINOIS !

Handmade alpaca hats, headbands, scarves, shawls, gloves, dryer balls, felted soap, blankets, pillows, rugs, bracelets, beard oil, and cement vessel candles with unique farm names.

Rovals Decor creates handmade wooden decor to accent your style. Each piece of decor is created using various hardwoods and hand painted with stain, acrylic paint and ink. We design interchangeable ladders that can be used both inside and out, along with interchangeable tabletop frames, along with barn quilts and pictured decor. A portion of all our sales goes to support the local Animal Protection Shelter.

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Two friends, two sewing machines and the love of fabric are the heart of Sewcial Gatherings. Our items are handmade and always fun and functional. We make various aprons, nesting storage pods, kitchen towel boas, canvas knot bags and more. All the things you truly need, you just don’t know it yet!

We are dedicated to redesignating the Shawnee National Forest as the Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve

At Simply Camille LLC, we bring self-care and soul-care together, offering holistic wellness solutions that elevate your body, mind, and soul. Our luxury MzMia self-care products, now a Simply Camille brand, are designed to help you embrace the skin you're in, while our faith-centered services provide emotional support and inspire personal growth. With a heart for service, we empower individuals to unlock their true potential and create a balanced, fulfilling life. Start your transformative journey today and experience the art of self and soul-care reimagined.

SmokehouseJellies is dedicated to creating the perfect blend of smoke, sweet, and heat in every bite. We use all real fruits in our jellies, and our signature smoke flavor is made with 100% pure Applewood smoke, crafted using authentic barbeque techniques. We are committed to providing our customers with only the best in quality and flavor - Award Winning Blackberry&Habanero Pepper Jelly, Jalapeno Pepper Jelly, Peach&Habanero Pepper Jelly, Pineapple&Habanero Pepper Jelly, Raspberry&Habanero Pepper Jelly, Strawberry&Habanero Pepper Jelly.

Freeze dried candy, the machine takes all the moisture out of the candy. When freeze dried that flavor is more enhanced. I make several different types of candy.

We paint pottery! From travel mugs to platters, vases to coin banks, we hand paint and kiln fire each piece to a high-gloss shine that is food safe and lasts a lifetime with proper care!

Horse assisted learning for people with special needs and Veterans

Starlight Candles offers hand poured soy candles and wax melts. We’ve also added room / linen sprays and car oil diffusers.

Towels w/potholders, plastic bag holders, scissor covers, glass cases, small stuff animals and etc.

StraightUp Solar is a Marion-based full-service, turn-key EPC and solar installation company serving southern Illinois. We provide full solar services from design-to-build (engineering, procurement, construction, installation) for solar systems, battery storage, smart panels, and EV charging stations for homeowners and businesses throughout Illinois and Missouri.

Susan Willis Photography is a luxury portrait studio specializing in custom artwork of the people you love most. From timeless family portraits to polished professional headshots, we create heirloom-quality images designed for the most beautiful homes.

Event Special: On Saturday, July 19, anyone who donates $100 or more to the Veterans Honor Flight during the expo (between 10 AM and 6 PM) will receive a $500 studio credit, our gift to you as a thank-you for supporting our local heroes. Just bring your donation card to our booth to claim it. It's a win-win you won’t want to miss!

We specialize in automotive and commercial upholstery. Seat Recovery, Headliner Installation, Convertible top Installation and more!

Tara's Taste of Rock sells homemade hard rock candy in different shapes, sizes, colors and flavors. We currently carry over 50 different flavors of candy.

Hand crafted Fruit Tea, Milk Tea, Fruit Refresher, Frappe, and Smoothie with Boba

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The Hippie Chics specialize in handcrafted tie-dye clothing (sizes newborn-adult 5xl), bedding, and home decor, plus mini crochet and LED hanging lights.

The Infused Olive specializes in making handcrafted flavor infused olive oils, we are also a small batch sourdough bakery. In which we offer a varity of artisan sourdough bread items and many other products. Recently, we have expanded our business to offer moblie personal charcuterie and pupcuterie for events.

The JAY Effect is a seasoning manufacturer and catering company. We create seasoning blends that are full of flavor and low in salt. As a family owned and operated business our goal is to provide quality products without the use of artificial ingredients.

Christmas Ornaments, 618 Candle Tarts, Big Muddy Rootbeer

The Wrench Coffee Co - We import & roast coffee. We are a high end coffee roastery!

Custom made crappie jigs and Bass lures unique high quality great colors products made to improve your fishing experience

I make beef brisket jerky and bacon jerky

Uncle Joe Sauces, LLC has 4 sauces they are Sweet Smoke, Original, Sweet Mustard, XXXL Hot, are sauces have NO HIGH FRUTOSE CORN SYRUP, NO MSG, NO GLUTENS, NO PRESERVATIVES, AND LOWER IN SODIUM THAN MOST, we also have 3 spices they are RUB DOWN (PORK), HAPPY ENDING (BEEF) FOWL MOUTH (CHICKEN) most of are products can be found in your local grocery store , You can find us on Facebook or at eatunclejoes.com, "The Diggins" Original EST 2004

Fudges Caramel brittles rock candy pecan pie bark other sweets bbq rubs Canned goods and some crochet items and other crafts

Welcome to Unreal 3D Manufacturing & Design, your premier destination for cutting-edge additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, and 3D CAD services. Based in Southern Illinois and founded by Hons Lange, we specialize in transforming ideas into reality through innovative 3D solutions. With a commitment to excellence, we serve diverse industries, offering bespoke solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs. Currently, you can explore our curated selection of products on our Etsy shop, where quality meets craftsmanship. As we continue to grow, we're excited to expand our range of offerings and services, striving to redefine possibilities in the world of 3D manufacturing and design. Join us on this journey of innovation and creativity.

Mom and daughter duo, @VinylandThreads. We sell vinyl and sublimated: clothing, tumblers, mugs, wine glasses, coasters, home decor, and seasonal items

Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort located in Carterville, Ill., is your casino destination that includes dining, group events, weddings, concerts, spa, weekend getaways and so much more. Visit our website for career opportunities.

Handmade leather goods, from wine totes to office/ travel, to industrial coal mining gear. Featuring U.S. tanned bridle, harness, & latigo leathers.

We specialize in making clean pet treats and specialty products using high quality ingredients for your "fur" family!

Make and sell jewelry, florals, and other decor

Introducing ZORN Gourmet Hot Sauce, the perfect balance of fiery zest and delightful sweetness. Unlike conventional hot sauces, ZORN doesn’t rely solely on heat; it incorporates a fantastic flavor that complements and enhances the taste of any dish.