Participating Vendors

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We are a custom metal fabricating shop in Mt. Vernon, IL. We do large or small functional and ornamental projects to your specifications. Come and see!

AES Solar has been providing renewable energy solutions to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers for more than 20 years. Stop by the showroom in Carterville or call 618-988-0888 to learn more about solar.

The Aisin group, comprised of Aisin Mfg. Illinois (AMI), Aisin Light Metals (ALM), and Aisin Electronics Illinois (AEIL), are located in the Aisin Industrial Park on Redco Drive in Marion, IL, and manufacture an array of automobile components for some of the most demanding automobile manufacturers including Toyota, GM, Subaru, Fiat-Chrysler, Nissan, Honda, and Lexus. Beginning in 2001 with the groundbreaking for AMI, continuing in 2003 with ALM, and on to AEIL in 2004, Aisin is proud to continue to be a part of the Southern Illinois community.

We specialize in making flavor infused olive oils. We source our oil from the best farms in Greece. Then use herbs we either grow ourselves or sustainably source to infuse the flavors into the oils. Everything is packaged & made in small batches.

Located in Raleigh Illinois, KO Farms and Slykhuis Farms have partnered to bring you the best freezer beef, American Family Beef. Available in quarter, half, and whole quantities. Get on the list for 2023 now!

Award-winning and best-selling author Amy Hale uses stories to entertain, inspire, and educate. She writes under the genres of romance, paranormal, and thrillers.

Uplifting and Encouraging Contemporary Romance

Roofs, Seamless Gutters, Fascia, and Soffit

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Big Muddy Peddler is a purveyor of primitively honest goods featuring hand-poured and fragrant coconut soy candles infused with good vibes and gratitude. All candles are made in small batches with toxin-free coconut/soy wax and the highest quality non-toxic fragrance oil blends as well as rolled beeswax candles. Big Muddy Peddler also creates hand-crafted primitive dolls and other small primitive home decor items.

Here at CAHRL J’s Creations, we customize a wide variety of sizes and styles of Stainless Steel Tumblers to your liking! We also create other customized gifts as well. We are located in the Harrisburg/Marion area, check us out of Facebook for all of your customized needs!

As an Illinois state registered not-for-profit, our mission is to promote, establish, develop and preserve historic and ecological understandings and ancient ways of life, which will be beneficial in understanding and caring for our natural resources and the health and well-being of our people and community. We will achieve this by providing:

1. Educational wildlife tours via canoe, kayak or hiking to individuals, community organizations, schools, and other groups on the lower Cache River wetlands.

2. Educational primitive technology, nature awareness, and traditional wilderness living skills programs, workshops, and camps for youth and adults to promote self-awareness through a heightened sense of nature and rediscovery of ancient understandings of the natural world.

3. Affordable canoe and kayak rentals to the general public.

Camp Manitowa is a summer camp and retreat center in Benton and Makanda. We offer overnight camp, day camp, and retreat programs throughout the year.

Chocolate Factory, Inc. in located in beautiful Pope County across from Dixon Springs State Park. We offer gourmet chocolates, homemade fudge, ice cream, and handcrafted novelty chocolates.

From our Daybreak Breakfast blend, Single Origin Costa Rica to Bourbon Barrel Aged Bootlegger coffee, we roast each to perfection. Sourced directly from fair trade organic farms around the world, each cup brings an authentic experience.

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Crude Carnivore makes handcrafted bone broth for dogs and cats, locally sourced and lovingly simmered in southern Illinois.

Crystals Original Salad Dressing is available at many stores in this region as well as Indiana and Kentucky. Online sales are available as well. crystalsdressing.com or crystalsgoodfood.com

Glitter/epoxy tumblers, freshies, dolls, wood flags, shirts

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Eagles Nest is the perfect location, in the heart of Southern Illinois, for weddings, receptions, and special events with lodge and expansive scenic views on a tranquil lake.​

Egyptian Board of Realtors is a non-profit trade association for Realtor members

Elko Sales is a food and beverage distributor established in 1960. We partner with manufactures to distribute their goods into local grocery stores. We handle the distribution for Excel Bottling and Ski soda.

We are a full service training academy and shooting park located in Benton, Illinois which provides certified high quality concealed carry and personal firearms home protection education programs. A man’s barbershop is located in the main facility on the grounds of the Extreme Exigency Shooting Park. Where we took two things men love and put them together..... Shooting and classic men's haircuts. A place to shoot and a place to enjoy old school classic haircuts, beard trims, and hot towel straight blade razor shaves.

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We have a strawberry habanero jelly and a peach cinnamon habanero jam. They go great on cream cheese, as a glaze on meat, on sandwiches and more!

Flabby Daddy Dips makes entertaining simple by offering easy to prepare dips, cheeseballs and no bake cheesecakes. We also offer wine slushy and drink mixes

A small regional winery located at Olney, Illinois specializing in locally grown fruit, berries and grape wines. A tasting will be convincing!

We are a Health & Lifestyle Resource Center. We provide nutrition therapy & healthy protocols designed to help

Here at Glitter Rx we add a little sparkle to your day with glitter and rhinestone art and unique gifts.

Grandma's Goodies Award Winning Homemade Candy. By the pound, tray or gift baskets. Gift giving made easy! Treat yourself TODAY!!!

We are a Bakery located at 220 North Park Herrin, Il. We offer a variety of cupcakes, cookies, cakes and cinnamon rolls.

HDT Vinyl Woodcrafts makes an assortment of wooden artistry— some of which includes things such as: school days/growth charts, welcome, patriotic-military signs. I strive to make each piece of my work be unique— or personalized— to the specific buyer that wishes to acquire them.

We are a small first generation family cattle farm. We started raising our own beef cattle after our daughter's struggles with food additives. Raising and selling All-Natural, Pastured Beef. Visit our Storefront located at 311 Small St. in Harrisburg, catch us at Marion & Carbondale Farmer's Markets or shop online at heartlandbeeffarm.com

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Heather's Bakeshop offers homemade baked goods, snacks, and drink mixes. We offer a variety of cookies, cinnamon rolls, several flavors of sweet breads, scones, some healthier options including Keto cookies, scones, bars, and much more!

Amazing Animal Wound Healing Salve heals from the bone outward. Regrows tissue and hair, stops bleeding, no scars, stops bleeding, no stitches needed, All weather use, Made in Marion, IL

Handmade natural bath/spa products; Soy candles, soap, sprays, oils, bath bombs and fizzies, lip balm, beard oil and skin serum, etc., as well as self-published books and journals.

IMEC is a team of improvement specialists and technicians dedicated to providing organizations in Illinois with the tools and techniques to create sustainable competitive futures. The experienced hands-on team at IMEC works closely with its clients to plan critical business improvements in the areas of Leadership, Strategy, Customer Engagement, Operations, and Workforce. As a NIST MEP approved Center, IMEC is the official representative of the MEP National Network in Illinois. The MEP National Network is a unique public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions to U.S. manufacturers, fueling growth and advancing U.S. manufacturing.

Publisher and distributor of Southern Illinois regional history titles by Jon Musgrave and others.

We are a diverse learning and teaching community committed to improving individual life and society through high-quality, accessible educational programs and engaged learning opportunities. We offer a variety of degrees and certificates, community education and workforce training. Come visit us at our booth to find out more and how we can serve you better.

Johnson’s barbecue is a family owned business that has been in business for 36 years in Harrisburg Illinois. We as a family have been in Business for 94 years.

Judge Services specializes in Exterior Cleaning and Holiday Lighting services. Located in Carbondale, we are proud to serve Southern Illinois with excellent service from people you can trust.

We offer portable buildings, play sets and poly furniture that are constructed to the highest quality standards backed by industry leading warranties. We believe that our customers deserve the best customer service and strive to make sure they are 100% satisfied when the product is complete and delivered.

A fine woodworking shop that provides all of life's essentials located right at the tip of Southern Illinois. From home furnishings to fine writing utensils, we provide the best quality products that are built to last a lifetime

A fine woodworking shop that provides all of life's essentials located right at the tip of Southern Illinois. From home furnishings to fine writing utensils, we provide the best quality products that are built to last a lifetime.

We are a family owned and operated apiary and beekeeping supply store in Mulkeytown, IL. We produce Pure, Raw, Local Honey and Honey products. We offer locally raised honey bees and beekeeping equipment for sale.

Lilee's Creations is a craft business located in Vienna. 12 year old Lilee, makes soap, jewelry, crafts, and more!

Lomax Septic Systems are produced in Southern Illinois. Stop by and see our Compressed Air, Low Maintenance, Highly Energy Efficient, Environmental Friendly Unit

We are a locally owned and operated food wholesaler. We distribute our products throughout the country; from smaller meat markets, to major grocery stores.

Louie’s Seasoning Company, Inc. now has over a dozen products with distribution in more than 30 states

We carry a variety of merchandise promoting Southern Illinois and the Shawnee National Forest. Items like magnets, patches, tshirts, hats, shot glasses, koozies, wooden nickels, hiking medallions, lapel pins, bumper stickers, post cards and more.

Mandala Gardens, a seven acre garden in Marion, IL., is the perfect place to picnic or celebrate. Open daily from 8am until dark. $2/person www.mandalagardens.org (618) 889-9228

We are small, family-owned farm surrounded by bluffs, the Shawnee National Forest and Cedar Lake in beautiful Southern Illinois. We own a small dairy goat herd that we milk daily. The milk from our goats then gets used in all of our Handmade Goats' Milk Soaps and other products.

I am a home baker that loves to cook and bake for people. Everything is made from scratch. From our cookies and pies to cakes and cheese cakes every thing is "Simply Good"

We make homemade chocolate candies and bake goods

Goat milk soaps and bath bombs, scrubs, lotions and bath soaks

I sell garden plants, Honey from my own bees, and body salve and lip balm and soap made from my beeswax.

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The Ohio River Scenic Byway showcases the very Best of Southern Illinois! Its monumental history, natural and scenic splendor, heartland farming, warm and welcoming people- all within the realm of one of the Nation's greatest Rivers! Roll into 188 miles of adventure along the Illinois stretch of the Ohio River Scenic Byway and Beyond.

We have been in the kettle korn business based in southern Illinois for over 20 years...setting up for fundraising, craft shows, school events, demonstrations etc. BBQ and plain pork rinds and cracklings is another snack we sell. Handmade wood signs and crafts also primitive made which many can be personalized.

Produce milk and dairy products, ice cream sales and distribution in all of Southern Illinois. Plants located at Carbondale, Olney, O'fallon, and Granite City.

ReinneckRanch.com Mascoutah, IL Award Winning- Salsa Rose Salsa, Snack Sticks, Bratwurst, Jerky. Reinneck Ranch Zesty B&B Pickles! We appreciate your support! Stop by our Booth for samples!

Rend Lake attracts more than 1.5 million visitors annually. Come enjoy 19,000 acres of water, a golf course, biking trails, an archery complex, beaches, hunting, fishing, and more.

We are a small sustainable farm in Tunnel Hill. We grow a variety of vegetables with ginger and turmeric being our biggest fall crop. We also have a small dairy herd that provides us milk for our goat milk soaps and lotions. LEAF Food Hub (Little Egypt Alliance of Farmers) is a coop of small farms and producers throughout Southern Illinois. We sell our products online through our online farmers market, making deliveries and drop-offs of orders throughout southern Illinois.

A mother-daughter team raising alpacas. We host classes, tours and events. The alpacas are sheared each year providing the fiber for handmade scarves, hats, dryer balls and more.

Birdhouses, birdfeeders, bat houses, bee traps, and other unique crafts made of gourds, wood, or metals.

Custom woodcraft

Shawnee Community College's mission is to serve the needs of the student and our diverse community by providing quality higher education, community education, training and services that are accessible, affordable and promote life-long learning.

The Shawnee National Forest is 289,000 acres of public land, managed to promote healthy ecosystems and provide quality recreational opportunities like hiking, fishing, camping, hunting, rock climbing, biking and more.

From our Daybreak Breakfast blend, Single Origin Costa Rica to Bourbon Barrel Aged Bootlegger coffee, we roast each to perfection. Sourced directly from fair trade organic farms around the world, each cup brings an authentic experience.

Axe throwing venue in Harrisburg IL with throwing room, games, tap room with 28 brews, beer garden, and back room for wedding receptions, showers, corporate events, or private parties.

We specialize in helping businesses in southern Illinois start, grow and succeed. We provide no-cost, confidential, one-on-one business advising services, training opportunities and business resources for entrepreneurs in southern Illinois. Business space and co-working memberships are also available.

SIVR provides unique, boutique, and luxury accommodations on Lake of Egypt and the surrounding southern Illinois region.

Improving Quality of Life through Healing Power of Horses. Horse assisted therapy can succeed where traditional talk therapy or prescription medicine often fail.

Pink Zebra Soy Waxes all natural made in USA only Sold in the USA. Also All natural Oils that Fragrance the air. They are non-asthmatic.

We are a local Southern Illinois company that prides ourselves in a quality and affordable product. Since joining SI Made we have grown.

Towels/potholder, Potholder/pen & paper, Scissor cover/scissors, Plastic bag holder, Stuffed animals Etc. I take orders and Keepsakes.

A turnkey solar Engineering, Procurement and Construction firm installing solar PV systems for homeowners, businesses, governments and institutions, with over 1,300 projects completed in southern and central Illinois and Missouri.

Sunflower Girl is a handcrafted skincare brand helping women over 30 to be naturally beautiful. All products are made fresh to order with premium natural ingredients.

I sell cinnamon rolls and bread pudding.

The 276 Art Exchange in Equality retails the work of southern Illinois artists. Our collection of paintings, sculpture, glass, metal, wood, pottery, cosmetics, photography and fabric creations showcases their creativity.

The JAY Effect creates seasoning blends that are low in salt and full of flavor.

Gift Shop with locally produced goods & brands - 618 Soy Candle Tarts, Official SIU Gifts, BBQ Sauces, Coffee, Root Beer, Rubs/Seasonings, Personalized Gifts, Decor and Signs - Downtown Carbondale.

The Zombie Guitar Company is the fastest growing guitar shop in Southern Illinois. We sell new and used guitars, ukuleles, amps and accessories. We offer tech services to guitars and amps. We also offer lessons

I make and give lessons about painting Barn Quilts. These are panels from 16" square to 8' square for display indoors or out. These are displayed on fences, she-sheds or yard art.

Fishing products jigs and bass lures tee shirts

I make personalized products.

Uncle Joe Sauces, LLC has no High Fructose Corn Syrup, No MSG, Gluten Free and Lower Sodium than Most, We Have Original, Sweet Smoke, XXXL Hot, Sweet Mustard and 2 Rubs, they are Rub Down, Happy Ending, come visit us at Uncle Joe Restaurant in Ina Illinois or let us cater your next event.

Mom and daughter duo, located in Marion, IL. We make vinyl and sublimated items: clothing, tumblers, mugs, wine glasses, wind spinners, coasters, home decor and seasonal items.

The Marion Chamber of Commerce is an organization of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in our community. We help businesses to grow and increase job opportunities, which will contribute to the overall economic stability of the community.

Fine art portraits and portrait products

I make custom candles and melts and charcuterie/cutting/meat and cheese boards. My candles burn evenly and are very strong and last a very long time.

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Handcrafted beauty, wellness and beard products with grassfed beef tallow as the base. All products handcrafted in Harrisburg, IL.

visitSI is the destination marketing organization for Williamson County. We provide information about things to do in the county.