Announcing a Step Into the Extraordinary: Discover the Wondurous and Whimsical Curiousities of the LUG CON 2026 Fantasy Market in October!
Calling all adventurers, dice goblins, cosplayers, and seekers of the extraordinary! LUG CON 2026 is arriving this October, and with it comes the debut of our highly anticipated Fantasy Market.
If you are tired of the same old manufactured merchandise and want to unearth rare, imaginative treasures you won’t find anywhere else in the mundane world, this bazaar is your ultimate destination. We’ve gathered an elite guild of creators—from masterwork leather smiths and alchemical woodworkers to metal weavers and mystical artisans—to bring you a shopping experience straight out of a high-fantasy tavern loot haul.
Ready your gold pieces and prepare your inventory bags. Here is your official look at the featured exhibitors bringing their legendary crafts to the LUG CON 2026 Fantasy Market!
Meet Our Featured Fantasy Market Exhibitors
Solhest Leather Goods
Looking to upgrade your Renaissance faire kit or elevate your next cosplay? Make a beeline for the burgundy and gold tent to discover Solhest Leather Goods. Founded in 2019 by Sara—a passionate leather crafter, equestrian, and Ren faire enthusiast based in northeast Georgia—Solhest transforms high-quality hides into stunning, functional art. Her spectacular product line includes faire favorites like teacup holsters, book holsters, versatile belt pouches, pirate hats, and custom leather armor elements.
HomeMakers
Bring a touch of cozy tavern magic into your daily life with HomeMakers. This talented married duo hand-carves exquisite wooden utensils and unique homegoods right from their home base near Athens, GA. Every single piece they create is completely distinct, highly durable, and designed to make everyday rituals feel like a fantasy quest. Whether you need an enchanted kitchen upgrade or a thoughtful gift for your campaign master, their booth is an absolute must-visit.
Volinar’s Workshop
Attention, tabletop RPG players! Welcome to Volinar’s Workshop, the ultimate haven for even the most discerning of dice goblins. They specialize in handmade wooden dice boxes and premium tabletop gaming accessories built to last a lifetime of critical rolls. Because adventuring is hungry work, you can also browse their custom wooden spoons, “nom wands,” and chopsticks. While you’re there, make sure to “dress for damage” by browsing Trinket’s selection of stunning dice and fantasy-themed jewelry. May you always roll with advantage!
J & E Crafts
Witness the beauty of raw materials transformed by pure artistry at J & E Crafts. This dynamic mother-and-son duo bends, twists, weaves, stamps, and melts raw metal to create breathtaking, intricate jewelry and statement accessories. If you love wearable art that tells a story of dedication and old-world craftsmanship, their collection of metalwork will cast an immediate spell on you.
Dan the Lefty Leather Works
For rugged, high-quality leather craftsmanship that breathes life into your favorite fantasy characters, visit Dan the Lefty Leather Works. Dan is a master craftsman selling a fantastic variety of handmade leather goods. His inventory features everything a fantasy traveler needs to survive the trail: custom shields, durable belts, pouches, hats, costume pieces, and uniquely crafted leather dice bags to protect your luckiest polyhedrals.
The Ember Cottage
Step into a realm where art, magic, and healing collide at The Ember Cottage. Inspired by Ember—a mythical dragon, familiar, and spirit guide representing moss and flame—this booth serves as a physical manifestation of pure creativity. The artist breathes inspiration into hidden beauty, gathering stories, images, and feelings to create mesmerizing pieces that carry a sense of protective tenderness and magical wonder.
TK Eyecatcher
If you hear a whispering booth of magic and memory calling out to you from across the convention floor, you’ve found TK Eyecatcher. Specializing in items where “bones once wandered, stones once slept, and branches once swayed,” this artist creates deeply resonant jewelry from bones, stones, shells, and raw natural materials. Adorn yourself in the old ways with their brass, pewter, and wood pendants, antler and horn rings, or take home wooden key hangers and beautifully crafted wooden bookmarks.
Even More Magic Awaits…
The excitement doesn’t stop here! Our Fantasy Market is packed to the brim with extraordinary talent. If you missed our previous artist announcements, be sure to catch up on the rest of our magical community:
- Discover the whimsical and adventurous treasures waiting for you at The Wandrring Bazaar at LUG CON.
- Unleash your inner mystic and see what incredible creations await when you Meet Dragon Eye at the Fantasy Market.
Join Us This October!
Whether you are hunting for the perfect piece of custom cosplay gear, updating your tabletop gaming setup with masterwork accessories, or looking for whimsical curiosities to adorn your home, the LUG CON 2026 Fantasy Market is the place to be. Support independent makers, meet the artists behind the magic, and take home a piece of the extraordinary.
Are you ready for the ultimate geek culture convention shopping experience? Secure your tickets for LUG CON 2026 today, and we’ll see you in the market bazaar this October!
