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Permanent Vendors at the Arkansas Renaissance Festival

Become a Lasting Part of Dragonstone Springs

Join Our Marketplace Community

The Arkansas Renaissance Festival welcomes permanent vendors who bring craftsmanship, creativity, and authenticity to our growing village at Dragonstone Springs. As a permanent vendor, your shop becomes part of the festival landscape—open year after year for guests to enjoy.

Meet the Permanent Vendors of Dragonstone Springs

Our permanent vendors bring craftsmanship, tradition, and artistry to life throughout the year. Each shop contributes to the immersive atmosphere of Dragonstone Springs, offering guests a unique blend of handmade goods, themed merchandise, and Renaissance-inspired creations.

Building with red shutters, signs reading "Hex," "Racoon's Tea Deck," and "Buttercup." Skull art.

Enchanted! Witches Cottage

Step inside the Enchanted! Witches Cottage at the Arkansas Renaissance Festival, where the veil thins, the lanterns glow, and old-world magic stirs in every shadowed corner. Draped in herbs, spell bottles, and twinkling crystal light, this cozy cottage invites all wandering souls to explore its wonders—and to step out onto the largest deck in the realm, a grand wooden perch perfect for weary travelers, curious seekers, and witches-in-training to gather, rest, and revel in the festival’s enchantment.

Within its rustic walls, you’ll discover ethically sourced, sustainably mined crystals that gleam like treasures unearthed from ancient caverns. Each stone is chosen with intention and respect for the earth, offering energy for protection, clarity, courage, or a pinch of witch’s luck.

Adorning the shelves are fair-trade, hand-crafted jewels and mystical décor, wrought by artisans whose craft echoes the heart of Renaissance tradition—slow-made, meaningful, and infused with story. From enchanted pendants to spellbound home adornments, every piece carries the touch of human hands and the spark of old magic.

Whether you seek a talisman, a gift, or simply a moment to bask in the world-between-worlds, the Enchanted! Witches Cottage offers a haven where Renaissance charm and witchcraft’s warm glow entwine. Here, every item—and every corner of that mighty deck—beckons you deeper into your own mystic path, illuminated by timeless enchantment.

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Leah’s Cat Face Painting

Step into a world of color, sparkle, and imagination as Leah Cat’s Face Painting presents Leah Cat’s House of Faces, now open every festival day at the Arkansas Renaissance Festival! Whether you’re a knight, fairy, pirate, princess, woodland creature, or fierce dragon, we bring characters to life with professional, skin-safe face and body paint, custom gem clusters, and handmade fantasy horns you won’t find anywhere else.

✨ Fast or full-face designs for all ages

✨ Cosmetic-grade glitter & sparkles

✨ Unique body jewels and 3D festival accessories

✨ Custom looks for cast members, royals, and nobles

✨ Perfect for photos, parades, and magical memories

Every design is painted by an insured, professional festival artist using only FDA/MOCRA-compliant products, safe for even the littlest adventurers. Choose from dragons, butterflies, fairies, spooky goblins, glam queens, glitter beards, and more, or request a totally one-of-a-kind creation!

One of our most-loved features is the Forever Mirror, a large enchanted mirror where kids (and grown-ups!) can admire their transformation for as long as they like. No rushing, no “next please,” just pure festival joy and big smiles.

Located just inside the front gate; follow the glitter trail and look for the royal blue banners and colorful painted faces. Come get painted, get glittered, and step into the story. Because every great adventure deserves great face paint.

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The Sweet Wench

The Sweet Wench has been in this business since 2001, serving up fresh, fried desserts and other goodies. Gluten allergy? No worries....we have you covered. Our funnel cakes are gluten-free, as well as delicious. Whether you are looking for freshly roasted pecans; hot kettle corn; homemade lemonade; freshly-dipped chocolate banana; deep-fried Twinkies, Oreos, or Snickers, you are in for a treat. Oh, and this year we carry chocolate-covered bacon!!! Come see us for a sweet treat! Huzzah!!!

Ceramic goblet with a dragon design. Orange, brown, and black speckled glaze. On a wooden surface.

Pottery By Joanna

The pottery shop where you can purchase a mug, tanker, or drinking horn to toast to the Queens health. Here you will find handcrafted one of a kind pottery, from functional pieces like mugs, bowls, goblets and plates to decorative items like fire breathing dragons, wizard words and sculptural pieces each one is unique and one-of-kind. Each season you will find something new to add to your pottery collection.

You will see demonstrations performed on antique style kick wheel where you are welcome to interact with the potter and ask the potter questions as she throws vessels like mugs, bowls and potion bottles. You can watch her take a piece of clay and turn it into a fire breathing dragon.

Pottery by Joanna, pottery shop is located in the Courtyard. As you come in the the main gate turn to the left and you will find us behind Leach Cat’s face painting and across the path from Grifford Rope Walk.

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Rococos Notebookery & Portraiture

At Rococo’s notebookery and portraiture where craftsmanship, elegance, and design coincide. Located adjacent from the Queens pavilion come experience French and Italian Renaissance architectural themes while perusing handmade items. We offer a variety of reusable notebooks, recipe books and sketchbooks. You can also get your portrait taken to memorialize your Arkansas Renaissance Festival experience.

Permanent Vendor Application Process

Interested artisans, craftspeople, and food vendors can apply to become a permanent fixture of the Arkansas Renaissance Festival. Spaces are limited and evaluated based on craftsmanship, uniqueness, and how well your booth complements the festival atmosphere.

Steps to Apply:
  1. Complete the Permanent Vendor Application form.
  2. Submit photos or renderings of your booth and merchandise.
  3. Await review and approval from the festival’s vendor committee.
  4. Upon approval, you’ll receive setup details, licensing information, and village placement options.
Requirements & Expectations:
  • Booths must maintain a Renaissance or historically inspired aesthetic.
  • Vendors are responsible for maintaining their space year-round.
  • Permanent vendors must be available for all major festival events.
  • Food vendors must comply with Arkansas health and safety regulations.

Benefits of Becoming a Permanent Vendor

Prime Location

Establish your shop within the heart of the festival grounds for maximum visibility.

Yearly Presence

Operate during multiple events throughout the year, including the Renaissance Festival, Viking Thing, and Highland Games.

Build a Following

Create loyal customers who return to your booth every season.

Become Part of the Village

Help shape the look, feel, and story of Dragonstone Springs.

Ready to Join the Marketplace?

Become part of the magic and growth of Dragonstone Springs. Whether you’re a seasoned craftsperson or a passionate artisan ready to put down roots, our permanent vendor program offers a place for your creativity to flourish.