Participating Vendors
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A.S. Fabricating Inc.
15518 N IL Highway 37, Mount Vernon, IL, 62864
618-242-7438
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
1804 Supply Road, Carterville, IL, 62918
618-988-0888
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.

Aisin Mfg. Illinois
11000 Redco Drive, Marion, IL 62959
618-998-8333
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.

Allali Acres
16478 North Tolle Lane, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
6183164089
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.

American Family Beef
985 Mings Road Raleigh, IL 62977
6184991366
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!

Amy Hale
618-798-1629
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.

Author Cathy Jackson
1501 Viola Ave., Mount Vernon, IL 62864
618-231-2687
Uplifting and Encouraging Contemporary Romance

Back to Normal Construction
1037 State Hwy 37, West Frankfort, IL 62896
833-226-7663
Roofs, Seamless Gutters, Fascia, and Soffit

Big Muddy Peddler
253 Ween Road, De Soto, IL 62924
618-967-9182
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.

CAHRL J'S Creations
1195 Hartford Road, Harrisburg, IL 62946
618-518-0570
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!

Cache Bayou Outfitters Inc.
240 Dean Lane, Ullin, IL 62292
618-201-4090
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
12770 N. Benton Road, Benton, IL, 62812
314-348-6412
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.
990 State Hwy 146 W, Golconda, IL 62938
618-949-3829
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.

Cold Blooded Coffee & Roastery
503 Lakeshore Drive, Carterville, IL 62918
618-944-1612
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.

CottingTree Beads
618-988-2389

Crude Carnivore
350 N Vine Street, Du Quoin, IL 62832
618-521-8522
Crude Carnivore makes handcrafted bone broth for dogs and cats, locally sourced and lovingly simmered in southern Illinois.

Crystals Catering & More--Crystals Original Salad Dressing
1009 N. 4th Street, Herrin, IL 62948
618-925-3056
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

D.A.K.
4917 N Thompsonville Road, Thompsonville, IL 62890
Glitter/epoxy tumblers, freshies, dolls, wood flags, shirts

Eagles Nest at the Lake
3089 Aerie Lane, West Frankfort, IL 62896
618-218-0316
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 Realtors
1306 N Atchison Suite, Marion, IL 62959
618-364-0046
Egyptian Board of Realtors is a non-profit trade association for Realtor members

Elko Sales
204 S. McDyby Street Buckner, IL 62819
618-724-2612
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.

Extreme Exigency And The Home of the Armed Barbers
9911 River Bend Road, Benton, IL 62812
618-629-3422 ext 2 or 3
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.

Fairly Nuts
65 Wildwood Drive, Carbondale, IL 62902
618-889-9148

Fired Up Jellies and Jams
21 Long Acre Lane, Carbondale, IL 62902
217-502-4041
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
304 Water Ave., Johnston City, IL 62951
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

Fox Creek Vineyards
5502 N. Fox Road, Olney, IL
618-392-0418
A small regional winery located at Olney, Illinois specializing in locally grown fruit, berries and grape wines. A tasting will be convincing!

Get Healthy for Life
1885 Christian Chapel Rd., Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 319-0073
We are a Health & Lifestyle Resource Center. We provide nutrition therapy & healthy protocols designed to help

Glitter Rx
376 S Wolf Creek Rd., Carbondale, IL 62902
6189690493
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
111 W Edwards, Golconda, IL 62938
630-915-4404
Grandma's Goodies Award Winning Homemade Candy. By the pound, tray or gift baskets. Gift giving made easy! Treat yourself TODAY!!!

Granny Puckett's Cupcake
220 North Park Ave., Herrin, IL 62948
618-203-1956
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
145 Potter Loop Ozark, IL 62972
618-658-0445
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.

Heartland Beef Farm
311 W Small St., Harrisburg, IL 62946
6184993917
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

Heather's Bakeshop
137 S. Division Street, Carterville, IL 62918
618-521-5200
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!

Hillbilly Mudd
15460 Moellers Road Marion, IL 62959
618-926-4720
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

Honey Hill Naturals, Inc.
121 N Restivo Ave., West Frankfort, IL 62896
630-880-0485
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.

Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC)
1501 West Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61625
888-806-4632
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.

IllinoisHistory.com
P.O. Box 1142, Marion, IL 62959
618-889-5091
Publisher and distributor of Southern Illinois regional history titles by Jon Musgrave and others.

John A. Logan College
700 Logan College Road, Carterville, IL 62918
618-985-2828
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 Southern Style BBQ
700 East Walnut, Harrisburg IL 62946
618-252-0477
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 LLC
2007 W Meadow Lane, Carbondale, IL 62901
618-525-3406
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.

K&K Storage Barns, LLC
310 N. Main Street, Benton, IL 62812
618-927-0533
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.

KMR WoodWorks
7 Northview Estates, Metropolis, IL 62960
618-638-2800
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

KMR Woodworks
7 Northview Estates, Metropolis, IL 62960
618-638-2800
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.

Leedle Houme Bees
2713 State Highway 14, Mulkeytown, IL 62865
618-724-2786
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
1240 Pleasant Ridge Road, Vienna, IL 62995
618-634-3275
Lilee's Creations is a craft business located in Vienna. 12 year old Lilee, makes soap, jewelry, crafts, and more!

Lomax Septic Systems
172147 E IL HWY 142, Opdyke, IL
618-244-5782
Lomax Septic Systems are produced in Southern Illinois. Stop by and see our Compressed Air, Low Maintenance, Highly Energy Efficient, Environmental Friendly Unit

Louie's Seasoning Company
506 Water Avenue, Johnston City, IL 62951
618-694-3329
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
506 Water Ave., Johnston City, IL 62951
618-694-3329
Louie’s Seasoning Company, Inc. now has over a dozen products with distribution in more than 30 states

MEC Industries, Inc DBA Illinois Ozarks Merchandising
546 N Iron Furnace Road, Elizabethtown, IL 62931
18156931422
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 LLC
1704 N. State Street, Marion, IL 62959
618-889-9228
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

Meadows Bluff Farm, LLC
315 Meadows Barn Road, Carbondale, IL 62903
618-924-2997
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.

Ms. Maddie Lou's
212 Pearl Street, Vienna, IL 62995
618-771-3970
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"

Ms. Maddie Lou's
212 Pearl Street, Vienna, IL 62995
618-771-3970
We make homemade chocolate candies and bake goods

Mystic Things
110 Cain Road, Dongola, IL 62926
618-697-5054
Goat milk soaps and bath bombs, scrubs, lotions and bath soaks

Nellie's Garden and Honey
1220 Legion Road, Carrier Mills, IL 62917
618-841-6593
I sell garden plants, Honey from my own bees, and body salve and lip balm and soap made from my beeswax.

Ohio River Scenic Byway Inc. NFP
#1 Charles Street, Rosiclare, IL 62982
618-525-1855
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.

Pokorney's Kettle Korn & Crafts
805 W Paradise Drive, Wayne City, IL 62895
618-895-2824
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.

Prairie Farms Dairy
1630 Hwy 145 South, Harrisburg, IL 62946
618-252-8393
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.

Reinneck Ranch
6305 Highbanks Road, Mascoutah, IL
618-910 –1390
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 Area Tourism Council
P.O. Box 1544, Benton, IL 62812
618-435-4000
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.

River to River Farm
8975 US Hwy 45 N, Tunnel Hill, IL 62972
618-520-1544
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.

Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch
1335 Hall Church Road, Makanda, IL 62958
618-201-2822
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.

Ron McCollom
4097 State Highway 148, Mulkeytown, IL 62865
618-596-6325
Birdhouses, birdfeeders, bat houses, bee traps, and other unique crafts made of gourds, wood, or metals.

Saltwell designs
129 s Calhoun St. Equality IL 62934
6183133154
Custom woodcraft

Shawnee Community College
8364 Shawnee College Road, Ullin, IL 62992
618-634-3200
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.

Shawnee National Forest
50 Highway 145 S Harrisburg, IL 62946
618-253-7114
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.

Snowie Gs Frozen treats
904 Gent Avenue, Johnston City, IL 62951
618-922-1826
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.

Southern Illinois Axe & Ale
35 S Vine St, Ste 3, Harrisburg, IL 62946
717-620-9676
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.

Southern Illinois University Research Park (Small Business Incubator and Illinois Small Business Development Center at SIU)
1740 Innovation Drive, Carbondale, IL 62903
618-453-3849
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.

Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals, LLC
2291 Market Rd, Marion, IL 62959
6186944017
SIVR provides unique, boutique, and luxury accommodations on Lake of Egypt and the surrounding southern Illinois region.

Specialized Equine Services & Therapeutic Riding (SES)
722 Giant City Road, Makanda, IL 62958
618-559-4954
Improving Quality of Life through Healing Power of Horses. Horse assisted therapy can succeed where traditional talk therapy or prescription medicine often fail.

Sprinkles with Becky
302 S Jenette Ave Buckner IL 62819
6182189086
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.

Stanley's Food Systems
205 W State Street, Harrisburg, IL 62946
618-518-0340
We are a local Southern Illinois company that prides ourselves in a quality and affordable product. Since joining SI Made we have grown.

Stiches by Marge
520 Vickie Lane, Herrin, IL 62948
773-550-1131
Towels/potholder, Potholder/pen & paper, Scissor cover/scissors, Plastic bag holder, Stuffed animals Etc. I take orders and Keepsakes.

Straight Up Solar
701 N. Oakland, Carbondale, IL 62901
314-218-2663
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 Skincare
Makanda, Illinois, United States
6183053677
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.

Sycamore Farms
775 Sycamore Road Desoto, IL 62924
618-925-3344
I sell cinnamon rolls and bread pudding.

The 276 Art Exchange
167 W Davis Street, Equality, IL 62934
618-499-3801
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
6182019670
The JAY Effect creates seasoning blends that are low in salt and full of flavor.

The Printing Plant
608 S Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62901
618-529-3115
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
107 N 16th St. Herrin, IL 62949
618-988-0934
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

TheBarnQuilter
908 Valley Dr., Carterville, IL 62918
618-499-8509
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.

Thunderworm tee’s and more LLC
939 N Oakland Ave., Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 967-8261
Fishing products jigs and bass lures tee shirts

Tyler's Crafts
17247 E IL Hwy 142, Opdyke, IL 62872
618-315-8608
I make personalized products.

Uncle Joe's Sauce
17327 Tick Ridge Road, Ewing, IL 62836
618-218-8682
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.

Vinyl & Threads
1403 Posey St., Marion, IL 62959
731-336-1222
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.

Williamson County Chambers of Commerce
2305 West Main, Marion, IL 62595
618-997-6311
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.

Willis Photography
1919 Hortense Street Murphysboro, IL 62966
314-282-5632
Fine art portraits and portrait products

Willow Farms
133 Stave Mill Rd., Murphysboro, IL 62966
6154187346
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.

Woodsy Earth, LLC
601 S. Webster St.
(812)250-9541
Handcrafted beauty, wellness and beard products with grassfed beef tallow as the base. All products handcrafted in Harrisburg, IL.

visitSI
1602 Sioux Drive, Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-3690
visitSI is the destination marketing organization for Williamson County. We provide information about things to do in the county.