Permanent Vendors at the Arkansas Renaissance Festival
Become a Lasting Part of Dragonstone Springs
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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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
The Raven and The Rabbit - Curiosities and Clothier
Our mission is to bring the past and myth to life by curating a collection that celebrates the rich tapestry of history, folklore, and imagination. Whether you seek the rugged charm of a Viking fur, the elegance of Renaissance court attire, or the sparkle of a fairy’s enchanted realm, we are dedicated to helping you step into your story.
At The Raven and the Rabbit, we craft more than items—we create experiences. Every piece is thoughtfully handmade or sourced to honor the artistry of the past and the magic of myths. With a focus on quality, authenticity, and creativity, we provide a gateway to adventure for dreamers, storytellers, and history enthusiasts alike.
Continue your journey with us and discover a treasure trove of history and fantasy. Whether you’re exploring Renaissance elegance, Viking valor, pirate daring, or fairy enchantment, your adventure awaits. We are located on the red trail right before you reach the the tea house and Queen's pavilion. We welcome Friends of the Festival to take 20% off all regular procedure merch!
Robin Hood Archery
Now's your chance to try your hand at the sport of kings! A grand tradition of kings, nobles and peasants alike that requires skill, discipline and courage! Archery was instrumental in both hunting and defense and even today it's a popular Olympic sport! Our range masters are skilled and ready to provide all the assistance you need-- or not, for those well practiced! We'll have you shooting like Robin Hood in no time! And, we have smaller, closer targets and age appropriate bows for the young 'uns, as well!
Just inside the front gate you'll find Robin Hood Archery!
Mystical Moon Apothecary
Step into a world of Herbal Remedies, and Magic. From Grimoire Books, Spells, and Magic Wands to Therapeutic Teas, Tentures, Soaps and Bulk Herbs, Mystical Moon Apothecary is a truly unique experience.
We adjoin our sister shop, PIXIE DUST which has anything a fairy or dragon lover would need. Additional PIXIE DUST has gems and crystals and Geodes to Break.
Come and join in the fun.
Built By Bittle
Built By Bittle is a husband and wife duo who share a passion for creating unique items that you will find nowhere else. All of our wares are artisan made! Inside the grey and blue walls of the Built By Bittle Castle you will find:
🪵🎲🗡One-Of-A-Kind Wooden TTRPG Accessories 🪵🎲🗡
🌸👑🌸 Uniquely Handmade Flower Crowns 🌸👑🌸
💍📖💍 Fantasy & Romantasy Inspired Jewelry 💍📖💍
💎👑💎 Glittering Crystal Tiaras Made by Hand 💎👑💎
⚔️🛡 Wooden Swords & Shields for Young Adventurers ⚔️🛡
✨️🏠✨️ Elegant Home Decor With a Fantasy Twist ✨️🏠✨
Artistic Faces Face Painting
Step inside Artistic Faces Face painting and be transported to where face paint dreams become reality. Where dragons roar, unicorns shine, butterflies dance and more! We offer 100+ designs to choose from plus completely custom creations. Our belief: "If you can describe it, we can create it." Every design is painted by an insured face painter whose goal is for you to love your face paint. We love it when you go, "Wow!". Plus we use a cosmetic grade setting spray so your transformation lasts longer. But that's not all... We offer the choices of waterproof glitter tattoos and face jewels so you sparkle. Plus, glitter beards, fairy glitter hair and glitter masks. With a horde of colors to choose from you'll be enchanted! Our adoptable crochet jellyfish reside here as well, so feel free to squish! Washable, dry-able, and durable; they are a wonderful gift and ready to travel! Lastly, you can come feed the "starving" goats at our castle. Our face paints are hypoallergenic, cosmetic grade, FDA approved, and water-based. Our brushes are cleaned after every use using a three step CDC compliant method to keep every brush clean and sanitary for ALL our travelers. Our glitters we handcraft ourselves using cosmetic grade materials, so we know what's in them. If you wish to have your face paint dreams become reality, find jellyfish love, or be sparkly come see us!! We are at the heart of the fair in the kid zone. Look for the BIG white castle, and step inside our world.
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:
- Complete the Permanent Vendor Application form.
- Submit photos or renderings of your booth and merchandise.
- Await review and approval from the festival’s vendor committee.
- 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.
