Our Exhibitors

Exhibitors from all over

Calico Fort began as a dream by a group of local citizens who desired to promote our small town, to create an interest which would draw visitors, and develop an outstanding Arts and Crafts festival. A number of possible themes were considered but, considering our historical background, Calico Fort was selected.

A life long resident of Fort Deposit wrote the poem Calico Capers in anticipation of its success.

One of the local citizens volunteered the use of a pine thicket on her property for the show. And the work began, everyone was invited to help clear the brier bushes, the kudzu vines, limbs, pine cones and debris. A fence, reminiscent of an old fort and an Indian teepee were constructed, along with an assortment of rustic buildings to be used for the food concessions and even some exhibitors.

155 exhibitors accepted our invitation to be part of the first Calico Fort on April 8 and 9, 1972. The Bill Board, on the left, depicts the advertisement which was displayed that year. This sign, near the I-65 Exit, is updated each fall in an effort to help our visitors plan for the next event.

An estimated 5000 visitors responded that first year with enthusiasm to the invitation to enjoy an old time country fair complete with demonstrations and illustrations to amuse visitors, whether a toddler, teen or old time fair lover.
The first show included a variety of arts, handmade crafts and antiques. Demonstrations delighting the fair-goers included a glass blower and a weaver who operated her loom. Ceramics, candles and jewelry were made on the spot and portraits were sketched for those who were just a little patient.
155 exhibitors accepted our invitation to be a part of our first Calico Fort in 1972 and the list continues to grow.

If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor at Calico Fort, please go to our Exhibitor Information page for an application.

2025 Exhibitor Listing

Last Name

First Name

City

State

Craft

Web Site

.	Adams	David	Troy	AL	Stained Glass, Candy	.
.	Alford	Debbie	Montgomery	AL	Bird Baths, Feeders, Houses, Wind Chimes, Suncatchers, etc.	.
.	Andrews	Maryann	Red Level	AL	Woodworking, Scroll Saw Art, Kitchen Utensils, Signs, Home Decor, etc	.
.	Anthony	Voncile	Montgomery	AL	Clothing and Accessories for Children	.
.	Barday	Louise	Leesburg	AL	Bungy Jump	.
.	Barfoot	Gaye	Billingsley	AL	Metal Drcor, Fire Pits, Yard Stakes	.
.	Barnes	Harold	Red Level	AL	Canned Goods and Jellies	.
.	Bates	Mary	Greenville	AL	Camellia Plants	.
.	Benefield	Terry	Heflin	AL	Bird Houses, Wrought Iron Shepherd Hooks, Flag Holders, Birdhouse Stands	.
.	Bentley	Frank	Greenville	AL	Woodworking, Handmade Items	.
.	Bethel Baptist Youth		Fort Deposit	AL	Plants and Flowers	.
.	Black	Leigh	Hope Hull	AL	Handmade Bath and Body Products	.
.	Bowen	Reid	Calera	AL	BBQ Rubs and Sauces	.
.	Britt	Alma & Fred	Trenton	GA	Leather Goods	.
.	Brown	Robert	Prattville	AL	3D Printed Items	.
.	Brown	Mark	Prattville	AL	Beading and Accessories that are in connection, Glass Jars, Keychains, Bracelets, etc	.
.	Brown	Rosemary	Birminghan	AL	Clothes and Accessories, Hair Bows, Headbands, Crochet Items	.
.	Carroll	Donna	Glenwood	AL	Embroidery	.
.	Champion	Dana	Letohatchee	AL	Handmade Resin Decor	.
.	Champion	Angela	Shorter	AL	Bracelets & Candles	.
.	Clarke	Mackenzie	Lowndesboro	AL	Baked Goods	.
.	Cole	Brenda	Greenville	AL	Smoked and Infused Seasalts and Homemade Extracts	.
.	Coleman	Mark & Andy	Greenville	AL	Wooden Puzzles and Wooden Flags	.
.	Crawford	Norris	Greensboro	AL	Leather	.
.	Croley	Mary	Greenville	AL	Original Art / Paintings	.
.	Day	Daniel	Mobile	AL	Handcrafted Soaps, Bath and Body from Organic Oils	.
.	Dexter	Jennifer	Smiths	AL	Wreaths, Wooden Door Hangers, Laser	.
.	Dismukes	Amanda	Wetumpka	AL	Jewelry	.
.	Dylewski	Brian	Auburn	AL	Tie Dye Shirts	.
.	Furr	Leanne	Greenville	AL	Baked Cookies	.
.	Gamble	Tommy	Letohatchee	AL	Wooden Bowls	.
.	Gould	Lisa	Mobile	AL	Handmade Polymer Clay Jewelry and Home Decor	.
.	Gray	Tanya	Gadsden	AL	Laser Engraved Hats, Home and Pet Items	.
.	Green	Gina	Birminghan	AL	Jewelry	.
.	Griffin	Wendy & Bubba	Guntersville	AL	Handmade Jewelry	.
.	Griggs	Becky	Andalusia	AL	Cowhide Purses, Egg Aprons, Leather Knife Sheaths	.
.	Haines	John	Trussville	AL	Gourmet BBQ Sauce and Seasonings	.
.	Hall	Sandra	Columbus	MS	Lazy Susans, Door Hangers, Wreaths, Stove Top Covers	.
.	Hansen	Elizabeth	Prattville	AL	Wood Crafts, Signs, Door Hangers, All Seasonal Items	.
.	Harrell	Sandy	Hayneville	AL	Local Honey	.
.	Hayes	Sandra	Madison	AL	Sewing, Embroidery, Bags, Accesories	.
.	Hickman	Brad	Greenville	AL	Ice Cream and Snow Cones	.
.	Hooks	Ashleigh	Auburn	AL	Jewelry	.
.	Ivey	Willie	Montgomery	AL	Wood Crafts	.
.	Jacobson	Barbara	Andalusia	AL	Shattered Glass Art	.
.	Kelly	Brittany	Hope Hull	AL	Handmade Toy, Jewelry, Accessories, Resin Pieces	.
.	Knight	Jackson	Frisco City	AL	Photography, Book Series of Churches of The Alabama Black Belt	.
.	Langley	Clint	Opelika	AL	Handmade Knives	.
.	Leach	Janice	Andalusia	AL	Wood Burned Art	.
.	Lee	Amanda	Wetumpka	AL	Art Prints Note Cards	.
.	Lewis	Byron	Clanton	AL	Wood Turning	.
.	Lightsey	J S	Marion Junction	AL	Woodwork, Music Boxes, Bird Houses and Feeders	.
.	Lowe	Bady	Lapine	AL	Leather Patch Hats	.
.	Mahnsmith	Leigh	Deatsville	AL	Handmade Bags and Accessories, Embroidered Towels, Gadget Pillows, Plastic Bag Holders	.
.	Manley	Meagan	Pike Road	AL	Epoxy Resin Items	.
.	Martin	Kim	Prattville	AL	Dog Treats, Jelly & Jams ,Homemade Feeders	.
.	Masoner	Shirley	Troy	AL	Leaners, Door Hangers, Framed Art, Door Tags	.
.	McDaniel	Glenn	Montgomery	AL	Pastel and Graphite Art	.
.	McDurmont	Jeffery	Troy	AL	Laser Crafted Home Decor, Hand Painted Errings, Personalized Wooden Gifts	.
.	Merrill	Adrienne	Elmore	AL	Car Freshners, Personalized Libby Caps, Pens, Wristlets, Shirts	.
.	Milam	Lindsey	Prattville	AL	Crochet	.
.	Nata	Jodie	Ramer	AL	Pet Treats Made From Farm Raised Hens	.
.	Nations	Donna	Fitzpatrick	AL	Handcut, Hand Painted Rustic/Boho Door Hangers, Porch Leaners & Home Decor	.
.	Nester	Bobbie	Carbon HILL	AL	Handcrafted Natural Gemstone Jewelry	.
.	Nichelson	Melinda	Woodstock	GA	Wine Bottle Wind Chimes, Old Man Birdhouses, Wooden Spinners	.
.	Norris	Rebecca	Sweetwater	AL	Wooden Door Hangers, Lanterns, Toys etc; Embroidered Baby Items	.
.	Owens	Lee	Red Level	AL	Baby Quilts, Embroidered Towels, Caps, lankets, Pot Holder Towels, etc	.
.	Painter	Ricky	Elmore	AL	Beard Products and Candles	.
.	Proveaux	Juanita	Greenville	AL	Fabric	.
.	Ray	Debra	Wetumpka	AL	Metal Yard Art, Home Decor, Custom T Shirts	.
.	Richardson	John	Tuskegee	AL	Custom Carved Signs, Bird Houses, Hand Painted Signs	.
.	Rolle	Alec	Prattville	AL	Fresh Made Sweets and Savory Crepes	.
.	Roth	Amanda	Panama City	FL	Art w/Shells, Sea Glass, Decoupage, Modeling Clay, etc	.
.	Savage	Kathy	Andalusia	AL	All Natural Laundry Detergent Booster, Eczema Cream, Body and Lip Scrubs, etc.	.
.	Shumate	Lee	Sondheimer	LA	Dips, Soups, Cheeseballs, Cobler, Chicken Salad Mixes	.
.	Smith	Kacy	Greenville	AL	Cajun Boiled Peanuts & Sweet Tea	.
.	Snellgrove	Brad	Prattville	AL	Bird Hoses and Painted Glass	.
.	Steadman	Lynn	Evergreen	AL	Wreaths, Door Hangers, Outside Wood Decor, Porch Hangers	.
.	Stroud	Karen	Auburn	AL	Handjmade Infant & Toddler Clothing, Heirloom, Applique, Monogram	.
.	Swanson	Connie	Montgomery	AL	Home & Car Fresheners Itc.	.
.	Taylor	William	Forest Home	AL	Pecans, Pecan Treats, Handforged Copper Jewelty	.
.	Thompson	Kevin	Eclectic	AL	Handcrafted BBQ Sauce & Seasonings, Sweet Pickles, Dill Pickles, Apple Butter	.
.	Thompson	David	Danville	AL	Metal Work	.
.	Thrash	Rex	Troy	AL	Woodwork	.
.	Tingle	Tim	Montevallo	AL	Carved Golf Balls	.
.	Trotter	Charles	Eclectic	AL	Woodwork	.
.	Whitson	Lori	Glenwood	AL	Handmade Soaps, Lotions, Scrubs, Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap Bags	.
.	Wilson	Angie	Prattville	AL	Polymer Clay Earrings	.
.	Wilson	Antionette	Maplesville	AL	Pork Skins	.
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Sponsored by the Fort Deposit Arts Council, Fort Deposit, Alabama