Village Market & Food Park
At the Village Market, you will find artisans selling their arts, crafts and collectables. You can participate as a vendor at the Village Market. Applications here:
The Food Park features local nonprofit organizations teamed up with area restaurants to offer a variety of “grab and go” food items. If your nonprofit organization is interested in being part of the Festival, send your contact information to info@olfrontporch.org..
The Village Market is located at Lou Mac Park. The Food Park is along South Avenue.Village Market (2024 vendor list)
Alpacas of the Crystal Coast: Alpaca outerwear. Socks, gloves, hats and scarves. Dryer balls, felted items and alpaca stuffed animals.Bohowave: Bohemian women’s clothing line of the 1960’s and 1970’s. Items such as a variety of tops, sweaters, dresses, kimonos, shorts, pants, jewelry and many other accessories.
Briggettte Cook: Briggettte Cook designs and makes unique woven goods and household items.
By George Woodworking: Hand turned bowls and plates made from wood and resin.
DeDe Richardson Ceramics: Whimsical ceramic fish and functional ceramic works.
George Peele: Original watercolors Focused on workboats and landscapes of North Carolina’s Inner and Outer Banks.
Heather Cobham: Local author of three award winning novels set in Oriental: Hungry Mother Creek, The Mother Tree and the newest release, Calling the Circle.
Jan Sisk: Jan Sisk uses pastels to make her colorful drawings and artworks.
Janine Gillen: One of a kind woven beaded jewelry, using crystals and natural stones with leather and cord.
Christina Howerin: handmade crafts, paintings & Farmasi.
Michelle Brooks Pottery: Dragons & Mushrooms
Mike Walker Intarsia: Wall art made from solid natural hardwoods from around the world.
One of a Kind Quilts by Terry Ausband: Quilts, placemats, & other crafty quilted items.
Marine Corps League Oriental Dragon Detachment #1413: Fundraising raffle for toys for tots, scholarships and wounded warriors.
Pamlico Christian Academy: Giving away water and offering a baby changing station. Sharing about the school and capital campaign.
Pamlico Democrats: Information about the upcoming election and how to register and vote.
Perky Penguin Crafts: Stone/Shell/Glass Mosaics, Rustic Signs, Seasonal Decor, Engraved/Painted Decor
Senbete’s Art: Canvas paintings, Watercolor paintings and more
Tire Swing Company: Freeze Dried Candies, Gourmet Pecans
Wind Water and Wisdom: Custom essential oil. Home, personal, protection and bug sprays, essential oil roller bottles, soothing bath salts infused with essential oils and crystals, essential oil bead bracelets and home energy and protection clearing kits.
Wisdomwood: Wood arts and crafts
Food Park
Bayboro Development Center – The Great WallFriends of the Pamlico County Public Library – Yawl’s Cafe
NAACP Pamlico County – Silos\
Pamlico County Fishes and Loaves – Piggly Wiggly “The Piglet”
Parkinson’s Disease Oriental Alliance – M&M’s Cafe
Mary Ellen Ham
Pamlico Partnership for Children
Pamlico High Navy Junior ROTC Booster Club
S.E. Pamlico Volunteer Fire Dept. Station 19 – The Bean
Youth Navigating Towards Opportunity (YNTO) – Rick’s N.C. BBQ
Prime Time – Barco’s Food Company Fusion Restaurant
Taylor & Sons BBQ & Catering
Hope Clinic – Darrell Gibbs – Fish Fry
Helping Hands – Flame Catering & Banquet Center