Check back weekly to see which vendors, artists, authors, and service providers will be joining us in January 2027.
Armchair News – Randee Dawn is the bestselling author of the “funny as hell” pop culture fantasy novel “Tune in Tomorrow” (2022) and its “Tune”-iverse 2026 follow-up “We Interrupt This Program.” A third book in the universe, “Don’t Touch That Dial,” is due in 2027. She’s also the author of the dark Celtic musical fantasies “The Only Song Worth Singing” and “Leave No Trace” (both 2025). Her short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies, including most recently “Dark Spores: Stories We Tell After Midnight, Vol. 4,” and is the co-author of “The Law & Order: SVU Unofficial Companion.” The table will sell all of her top titles and provide special tea-related swag. Find them on Facebook, BSky, Instagram, and TikTok.
Atlantis Games & Comics – Your one stop shop for all your tabletop gaming needs! We have a huge selection of board games, trading card games, tabletop role playing games, and gaming accessories. We also have a great selection of collectibles! Find them online at www.atlantis-comics.com.
Atypically Creative – Chainmail and Scalemail Jewelry and Costumes. Find them on @atypicallycreative on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
Bent Out Of Shape Silvery – Antique silverware turned into wearable art but with a Celtic mythical twist. Find them on Facebook
Blue Dahlia Publishing House – Terry Hooker, also known as M.E. Anderson, is a freelance writer and editor, a Jersey girl from the shore turned Florida farm girl. She has a BA an anthropology, an AAS in Culinary Arts, and a MA in Library science. She has worked as a congressional archivist, historian, teacher, and professional chef as well as having presented her research on the history and iconography of southern cemeteries throughout the Southeast United States. She has edited a number of children’s books as well as academic papers, she has published her own academic papers, magazine articles, fictional stories and books. She lives with her husband, two kids, and a plethora of critters. Follow her @: Thooker_Author on Instagram, Terry Hooker-Author on Facebook
BrittanyDinosaur – A craft shop with handmade nerdy home decor, shadow boxes, dice bags for your next tabletop game session and more! Find her on etsy at brittanydinosaur.etsy.com
Cakelady Desserts – We sell delicious cupcakes, cookies, brownies and cake slices! Taking you on a sweet journey! Follow us on IG: cakelady5, cakeladydesserts5@gmail.com, or call 240-401-9245
Cherubun’s Craft Corner – Sells anime, kawaii and nerd themed headbands, scrunchies, and jewelry!!! Find her on Instagram!
Cloud Pop Snack Co. LLC – A Hampton Roads-based snack company specializing in fun, flavorful freeze-dried candy and fruit treats. We transform your favorite sweets and fruits into crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth snacks packed with bold flavor and a unique texture. We proudly offer local pickup and participate in pop-up events throughout the 757, bringing our colorful creations directly to the community. Whether you’re trying freeze-dried snacks for the first time or already obsessed, we love bringing you treats that are just as fun to eat as they are to share. Check us out online or follow us on social media for upcoming events, new products, and more: www.cloudpopsnackco.com
Instagram: @cloudpopsnackco Facebook: https://facebook.com/cloudpopsnackco
Crazy 8 Press – Robert Greenberger is a writer/editor/educator who has previously worked for Starlog Press, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and other pop culture organizations. He helped co-found Crazy 8 Press and continues to write articles, short stories, and novels. He also teaches at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Find him online at: https://linktr.ee/bobgreenberger
Creative Dabblers – Handmade layered wood art, D&D metal dice sets, D&D pocket watches, keychains and more! Find her on Facebook at Creative Dabblers!
Crowded Shelf – An Indie Author Co-op bookstore featuring more than three dozen authors and carrying 200+ of their titles. Find your newest treat or lifelong treasure on the Shelf! Find them online at www.crowdedshelf.com
DC Designs Cakes & Crafts – A pair of artists/crafters that can’t seem to stop making things. We dabble in a little bit of everything from jewelry to fine art. We just love to create! dcdesignscakesandcrafts.com
DreamPunk Press – An independent press centered in Norfolk, Virginia that publishes mostly speculative fiction (sci-fi, fantasy, horror and mixed genres) novels and novellas, including books for children. We publish two versions of every title, one in a traditional font (deja vu) and one in a dyslexic friendly font (open dyslexic). Find them online at www.dreampunkpress.com.
Duchess of Sparkle Jeweled Emporium – Unique handcrafted jewelry, accessories and homegoods made with whimsy and an ethereal vintage design. Find them online at Duchess of Sparkle Jeweled Emporium.
Fidgety Stitchety – From one-of-a-kind dragons to weighted octopuses, to a large variety of silent fidgets, Fidgety Stitchety Crochet has you covered. Find them online at www.fidgetystitchety.com, and on Instagram.
Fleur De Leigh Creations – A handcrafted design business dedicated to creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces that add a personal and artistic touch to everyday life. Specializing in fandom themed handbags and accessory’s, Fleur De Leigh Creations brings your vision to life with originality and care. Find her on Facebook.
FlowVista Art – Creates acrylic pour paintings/jewelry, and resin art. She specializes in D&D dice sets/ vaults., and D20 skull rollers and also creates many unique resin pieces for the fantasy and sci-fi lovers, including magic 8-ball skulls, lava lamp skulls, big foot and other sci fi items, fairy garden items. She enjoys custom orders. flowvistaart@aol.com FB: FlowVista Art IG: flowvista_art
FLSCon – A nonprofit convention dedicated to promoting education and STEAM through the participation of authors, creators, and special guests representing a wide range of genres. Our mission is to inspire learning, creativity, and imagination while providing opportunities for fans to interact with their favorite authors, discover new voices, and engage with industry professionals in a relaxed, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere. Find them online at flscon.org.
Geek Fandoms LLC – Sublimation on Demand vendor specializing in custom made shirts, mugs, tumblers, metal prints & other mediums while the customer waits and watches the magic happen. Find them on Facebook.
Griffin Quill Press – Rowan Worth writes in multiple genres, and currently has books out in her Forester Series, which are paranormal romantic suspense featuring wolf shifters. She’s working on a science fiction romance series about a young asteroid miner who finds herself and her team suddenly caught up a centuries-old galactic battle over the throne of a fallen emperor. Find her online on Facebook and Instagram.
Hometown Go – Returning pop culture artist. My designs reinvent and depict my favorite movies, shows and artists. Find them on Facebook and Instagram.
Imperial Renegade – A local Star Wars fan group based on making a better community through cosplay and Star Wars. Find them on Facebook.
In Touch Bodywork Hampton Roads – Hands-on massage and bodywork to help you feel your very best! Find her on Facebook and Instagram
Kathryn Louise Wood – Author of a supernatural mystery series aimed at 9 to 12-year-olds but finds that adults enjoy them as well. The series primarily takes place on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, with literary side trips to Elizabeth City, NC, and to the mysterious Great Dismal Swamp of Virginia. The books include true history, geography, and social sciences along with the spooky fun of ghost stories. Published by Blue Ink Press, the series includes: Zephyr Stone and the Moon Mist Ghost, Zephyr Stone and the Haunted Beach House, and Zephyr Stone and the Frosty Phantom. In addition, Kathryn has a historical fiction novel with a supernatural twist for teens and adults: Sea Snow, the gentle haunting of a 19th century lighthouse. Find her online at www.KathrynLouiseWoodAuthor.com, email her at KathrynLouiseWoodAuthor@gmail.com.
Katsumi Cosplay – Gently used cosplays, crafting materials, and other goodies! Find her on instagram.
Kilted Jeweler – Creates handcrafted chainmail jewelry and accessories inspired by Celtic heritage, fantasy worlds, and legendary craftsmanship. Every piece is assembled ring-by-ring using traditional chainmail weaving techniques, creating durable designs that look like they came straight from a dragon’s hoard or a hero’s armory. From elegant necklaces and bracelets to dragon ear cuffs, hair pins, and fantasy-inspired accessories, Kilted Jeweler offers pieces perfect for everyday wear, cosplay, or adding a little adventure to your style. Whether you’re a knight, rogue, wizard, or space explorer, you’ll find something at Kilted Jeweler that feels like it belongs in your story. Because your jewelry should say who you are — not what everyone else bought. Find them online at www.kiltedjeweler.com, https://www.facebook.com/KiltedJeweler, @TheKiltedJeweler (Instagram), @kiltedjeweler (TikTok).
Korrine Maher Designs – Pop culture, fine, art, original paintings, fine art prints, blankets, stickers and more. Known for starry night vs transportation mashup series. Find her on Instagram at Www.instagram.com/korrinemaher
Krafty Bufferfly Creations – 3D printed cosplay props and tabletop gaming accessories. Find them on Facebook.
Legend Larp – a fantasy live-action roleplaying (LARP) organization that brings together players for immersive storytelling, mock combat, and interactive adventures. Participants create characters and take part in epic battles, political intrigue, roleplay, and community events in a welcoming environment for fans of fantasy and medieval-inspired gaming. Legend also promotes the LARP hobby through regular events, community engagement, and charitable activities.
Magical Mysteries – Fairy Hair Sparkles – Fairy Hair is my passion, and that passions shines through in every client we have the pleasure of Sparkling! We create a magical Fairy Salon and Fairy Hair experience for all our clients, making them feel like they’ve stepped into a whimsical fairy tale. Using only the finest quality materials to adorn your hair, our meticulous care and attention will have you will feeling Sparkly and Dazzling by the end of your session. Our Bubble/Rave Braids are a wonderful option for those who wish to add pizzazz to their look on a non-permanent basis. We have a wonderful variety of colors and styles to choose from. To sign up for your Fairy Hair Appointment in advance (and earn two extra FREE strands) look for the sign-up link on our Facebook page on the pinned post! Or call 443-570-3851 for “human” help!
M. Angel – The author of “The Wolf Trap” and “Homesick”. He resides in Southeast Virginia writing whenever he can find a quiet moment. Originally from central New York, he joined the U.S. Military just three days after graduation. That decision resulted in many years of travel, as well as meeting people from many different cultures and walks of life. These experiences are what he hopes to bring to his writing. Find him online at Wineywriter.com
MicahDraws – A cartoonist and illustrator specializing in pin-up art, mythology, fantasy, and sci-fi. When not drawing, he’s spending time with his ferrets or indulging in his favorite queer SF/F novels. Find her @michahdraws on Instagram , Etsy and BSky.
Niveym Arts LLC – Drema Deoraich writes speculative fiction that asks big questions. Her current books include Entheóphage (medical sci-fi/climate fiction), The Founder’s Seed Trilogy (science fiction/fantasy), and Murder of Crows (short story collection with paranormal, sci-fi, fantasy, and other speculative tales, all dealing with Consequences). Find her online at: https://www.facebook.com/NiveymArtsLLC/, @dremadeoraich.bsky.social, https://www.dremadeoraich.com, and https://niveymarts.com.
Oakley’s Gently Used Books – Sells carefully selected gently used books, both collectable and readers copies. Sci Fi, Fantasy, and Horror as well as history, mythology and science. Many are signed by author and/or cover artist. Chris has been a bookseller for more than 30 years with more than 20 years in her book shop on Charlottesville’s downtown mall. Find us online at oakleysusedbooks.com
Old Dominion Daleks – Life size reproductions of Daleks from the television series Doctor Who. What began as a 60 % scale costume for our 8 year old daughter years ago has grown into a fleet after the challenge was issued by my wife “You built a scale one, can you build a full size one for me?” Bumpy MK1(60% scale) was eventually outgrown as was Bumpy MKII (75% scale). Now Bumpy MKIII(90% scale) is under construction. Find them online at Old Dominion Daleks
Otaku United Studio – Sells buttons, pillows, prints, 3d prints and more. Find them on Instagram @otakuunitedstudio
Outsider Publishing Company – Tiffany Vega is a multi- genre author and a co-owner of Outsider Publishing Company. Her passions are reading, writing and crafting- which she bring in to her books. She is a mother of three adult men and 3 fur babies. Find her online at www.outsiderpublishingcompany.com
PhilCon – One of the longest-running science fiction conventions in the world, bringing together fans, creators, artists, writers, and gamers to celebrate science fiction, fantasy, and horror. The annual fan-run event features panel discussions, workshops, cosplay, gaming, an art show, vendors, and special guests from across the speculative fiction community. Philcon provides a welcoming space for fans of all ages to connect, learn, and share their passion for fandom. Find them online at philcon.org.
Pixelled Shadows – Specializes in anime, video game and pop culture art in various mediums. View their work online at https://cara.app/pixelledshadows/portfolio
Readings by Witchkin – (Tarot Service Provider) – Are you feeling uncertain about your future? Curious about love, career, or life’s next steps? Let the cards guide you. With intuition, empathy, and a compassionate approach, I offer personalized readings to help you gain clarity, confidence, and direction. Find her on Facebook.
Richard C. White – Richard is a multi-genre author, writing original as well as media tie-in works. His latest works include “Cry Havoc – The Furies Book One”, an action/adventure homage to the Golden Age of Comics, “The Emerald Forest”, a historical fantasy novella, and “Crystal Tresses in the Sky”, a Science Fiction collection again paying homage to the Golden Age of Comics. Find him online at Richardwhite.com or on Facebook at Author Richard C White.
Sandy’s Creations – Prepackaged freeze-dried fruit and candy. Garden flags and handmade brooms. Find them online at www.sandyscreations757.com.
Sarena Straus – a multi-award-winning science fiction novelist. Her REINCEPTION trilogy won more than ten awards including an IBPA Ben Franklin Award for “Best Audiobook-Fiction” as well as CIBA Cygnus and Pencrafts First Place Awards for Science Fiction. Book Three in the trilogy will be out October of 2026. In 2010, her true-crime memoir, BRONX DA: TRUE STORIES FROM THE SEX CRIMES AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT, sold as a TV Pilot to CBS/Paramount. Sarena has been an adjunct professor in New York and Zambia and had a multi-year career as a talking head, appearing on over 100 TV and radio shows. Find her on Facebook and Instagram.
Scentsonas LLC – Specializes in handmade body and fragrance products. Check out their different lines inspired by fandom! Click here to find their Online Items Catalog and other information. Order online website coming soon!
Senn Veloxavy Art and A.R. Moler – Senn Veloxavy is a sculptor of all kinds of creatures and costume maker of furry accessories. A.R. Moler is an author of spicy romance with numerous PNR and sci-fi romance titles. Find Senn Veloxavy on Instagram at @sennveloxavy and AR Moler at armoler.com.
Tamawham Crafts – A handmade brand specializing in custom press-on nails and stainless-steel jewelry. We create high-quality, unique designs ranging from minimalist styles to pop culture-inspired sets. Our goal is to provide durable, stylish, and customizable pieces that allow customers to express their individuality. Find her on Instagram
The Stitch Dimension – Returns to Mars Con to sell high-quality items for your storage needs. From covering a beloved book to taming your charger cords, The Stitch Dimension can help fly your fandom flag.! Find her on Etsy at TheStichDimension!
Valenza Publishing – Author of the genre-hopping sci-fi book series “The Empire Marathon,” featuring “Empire of the Void,” and lead publisher at Valenza Publishing. Find them on Instagram
Whimsy and Wonder Publishing – H. J. Harding is the author of the Moonlit Memories series, the Hyde Chronicles, and Those Who Go Do Not Return. She lives between the states of Chaos and Confusion with occasional stopovers in Virginia. Once in a while she even updates her website at www.hjharding.com.
Whitaker Lyon Press – Small-press publisher of speculative fiction from the Shenandoah Valley. We specialize in short story anthologies that turn real places into magical, mysterious, or downright weird territory—think ghost trains rumbling through Mount Jackson, trolls lurking under Luray Caverns, time travelers wandering Staunton streets, and bird revolutions in the Blue Ridge. Come see our latest titles in the Fantastic Anthologies series:
Charlottesville Fantastic: Arcane Echoes from Virginia’s Heartland (2024), Shenandoah Fantastic: Mystic Whispers from the Valley’s Vales (2026), Virginia Fantastic: Flash Fiction from the Old Dominion (2026), Richmond Fantastic: Spooky Tales from the Commonwealth’s Capital (2026). Find them online at whitakerlyon.com Or email them at: whitakerlyonpress@gmail.com