The Big Shanty Festival is proud to feature a Georgia Grown Member Village, a dedicated area of the festival showcasing 20–25 select Georgia Grown members offering handcrafted, locally produced goods made right here in the Peach State.
This special village highlights the creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit of Georgia businesses—giving festivalgoers a chance to shop small, support local, and connect directly with the makers behind the products.
Georgia Grown Member Village
What Is the Georgia Grown Member Village?
The Georgia Grown Member Village is a curated section of the festival, separate from general arts & crafts vendors, designed to spotlight officially recognized Georgia Grown members who produce or manufacture their products in Georgia.
Each vendor is a verified Georgia Grown business, ensuring authenticity, quality, and a strong connection to Georgia’s agricultural and artisan community.
Vendor Participation
Participation in the Georgia Grown Member Village is by approval only and limited to approximately 20–25 vendors to preserve the curated nature of the space.
To be considered, vendors must:
Be a current Georgia Grown member
Sell products that are made, produced, or manufactured in Georgia
Align with the quality and brand standards of the village
Space is limited, and category balance will be considered.
Section W - Watts Drive
Georgia Grown Vendors
W-1 — Yvette Davis — Muffins, Brownies, etc.
W-2 — Jerry Larkins — Hot Sauce
W-3 — Evan Summers — Butter & Cream Cheese
W-4 — Kris Hoover — Gnomes, Wind Chimes, Wall Hangings
W-5 — Marty Butler — Syrup, Grits, Corn Meal
W-6 — Sarah Rossi — Soap, Butter, Lip Balm, Body Products
W-7 — Barbara Sharpe — Hemp-Infused Health & Wellness Products
W-8 — Melissa Fiore — Earrings
W-9 — Nina Wilder — Pottery
W-10 — Michael Laidlaw — Planters and Live Decor
W-11 — Kyle Donatucci — Jams & Jellies, Salsa, Hot Sauce
W-12 — Amor Vida — Clay Earrings
W-13 — Loco 4 Lucuma LLC — Ice Cream, Vegan Frozen Desserts
W-14 — Christopher Grossnickle — Baked Goods - Cakes, Brownies, etc.
W-15 — Michael Lloyd — Num Num Sauce
W-16 — Marie Laurent — Cakes & Desserts
W-17 — Audra Haskins — Wire Bottle Candles, Diffusers
W-18 — Faith Nash — Tea, Throat Spray, Syrup, etc.
W-19 — Sweet Williams Farm — Ceramics, Candles, Soap & Lotion
W-20 — Nancy Lesser — Tumblers, Door Hangers, Doormats, etc.
W-21 — Rudolph Shepherd — Perfume, Lotion, Candles
W-22 — Simona Magnezid — Gourmet Popcorn, Macarons, Cookies, Drinks
W-23 — Melanie Cape — Jewelry
W-24 — Akilah Thomas — Pepper Sauce
W-25 — Alma Hurtado — Bath & Body Products
W-26 — Amanda Alongi — Vegan Snacks & Baked Goods
W-28 — Tameka Morgan — Bath & Body Products
