National Folk Festival in Jackson reveals food vendors, artisans

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Organizers with the 82nd National Folk Festival announced the vendors who will be featured during the event in Jackson.

The Festival Marketplace will showcase the handmade creations of 20 of Mississippi and the Deep South’s finest artists and craftspeople. In addition to the Marketplace, organizers also assembled a vibrant lineup of food vendors.

Over 300 artists set to perform at 82nd National Folk Festival

The festival will take place throughout downtown Jackson from November 7-9, 2025.

Festival Marketplace Artisans

  • Afghans by Aftan (Jackson)
  • Bledsoe Ventures LLC (Jackson)
  • Bro. Shambé (Jackson)
  • Drew McKercher (Brandon, MS)
  • Fredamind Artistry (Greenwood, MS)
  • Gloria Gipson Suggs (Holly Springs, MS)
  • Gombo Atelier (Lafayette, LA)
  • Kate Donovan Studio (Water Valley, MS)
  • Klassy Krafts (Hattiesburg, MS)
  • Lee Arts (Nashville, TN)
  • Messy Pots Pottery (Clinton, MS)
  • Nadabutter (Jackson)
  • Nicolas Neese Glass, LLC (Madison, MS)
  • Optimal Mart (Jackson)
  • Raven LeMon (Meridian, MS)
  • Ravin Lovett, LLC (Jackson)
  • Sanaa Gallery (Jackson)
  • Sharony Green (Ocean Springs, MS)
  • Studio M (Madison, MS)
  • The Taylr’D Table (Byram, MS)

Food Vendors

  • Althea’s Almost Famous (Columbia, MD)
  • Campbell’s Bakery (Jackson)
  • Charlies’ (Jackson)
  • Chef Phillips Creative (Jackson)
  • Crunch Time Concessions (Clinton, MS)
  • D’s Carnival Treats (Mobile, AL)
  • Daughtry’s Concession (Semmes, AL)
  • Dippin’ Dots (Clinton, MS)
  • Gorilla Back BBQ (Jackson)
  • Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine (Rolesville, NC)
  • Green Ghost Tacos (Jackson)
  • Grumpy Dave’s Kettle Korn (Crystal Springs, MS)
  • Hal & Mal’s (Jackson)
  • Hen & Egg (Jackson)
  • Homegirl Beverage Company (Clinton, MS)
  • Kandymellons (Gulfport, MS)
  • Lee’s Heavenly BBQ & Soul Food (Edwards, MS)
  • Loren’s Colombian Kitchen (Flowood, MS)
  • Lucy’s Fresh Squeezed Lemonade (Canton, MS)
  • Metro Squeeze (Clinton, MS)
  • Mississippi Black Pot (Coila, MS)
  • The Parad-Ice (Forest, MS)
  • Small Time Street Eats & Fair Favorites (Winona, MS)
  • Squigglers (Richland, MS)

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