The Ol' Homestead

06/12/2026

ITS HOT!!
But the cupcakes are so good and the charcuterie cups and dipped pretzels are nice and cool in the fridge! Come on and get you some limited quantities!!!

06/12/2026

Bring on the heat!!! 😶🫣
Cuz let me tell you it's nice and cool inside the walls here at the The Ol' Homestead 💯

And because we understand the implications to small business people and vendors that work extremely hard to offer their products during these months, I would like to open up some spaces.

With a little bit of imagination I can free up three to four shelf areas and an 8x10 floor space if anyone is looking to get out of the heat and unpredictable weather for the next 6 months. This would be a 6-month lease contract.

Shelf spaces typically range from $35 to $50 and the floor space is a flat $100. 10% commission on sales.

We ask that you promote and market yourselves and the place that you do business as much as you can on whatever platforms you utilize. We also encourage outside sales on the property whenever you want to with whatever you want to sell as often as you want to at no added charge! The property inside and out is there to help you be successful. Network with your fellow vendors create excitement and interest and make money ‼️💪🙏💯😎

Unlike many vendor malls or outlets you are not required to work, there are no hidden fees or other weird, extreme requirements. The only thing we ask is that you offer a foundational product that is different from other vendors here at our location. We ask that you cycle out what you sell on a regular basis and keep things fresh and clean. We ask that you have a team mindset and encourage one another.

What I believe and maybe a mini mission statement..

I believe that we should all be clapping for one another.
I believe that there's room at the table for everybody.
I believe in operating with transparency and integrity.
I believe in offering the community of Oakboro and its residents the best that I can personally bring them through you and what you do.
I believe that teamwork makes the dream work.

If that sounds like something that you can benefit from, work with and participate in.. come talk to me!

Cut down on those outside daily event venue expenses.
Save the gas.
Save the wear and tear on you and your vehicle!
Save the constant setup fees.
Save the unpredictability of the weather and the impact on your product and your sales.
Work smarter not harder over the next 6 months. And then go from there.. We will support you in whatever decision you make!

I would love the following:
A houseplant and landscape plant vendor!
A fine jewelry vendor.
Someone that offers technology accessories for cell phones laptops etc
Someone that offers music in the form of CDs cassettes and vinyl.
Vintage toy vendor anything from the '20s to the '90s.
Purses and accessories. Especially concealed carry etc
Woodworkers
Leather workers
I don't have a quilter
Man stuff lol

What else do you have?
I'm open to the conversation.

Come in now get the rest of June for free and get in before the next cruising and fair week and the 4th of July!

06/10/2026

Home decor and memorial arrangements in store now!!!
Thrifty Crafters

06/10/2026

It's her last month with us as a vendor 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️🥹🥹🥹🙏🙏🙏
I hate this part!
20% off everything for KC HERBALS
Karyn Casper

06/10/2026

I would like to say that there are six fresh cupcakes on the shelf!
Unfortunately, there's only 3.. cause who can resist strawberry and white, chocolate, raspberry?!?!!
2 vanilla and one white chocolate raspberry left.. 👀
Amber Mcilwaine Helms ❤️

06/09/2026

It's AAAAALLLLLL about the jewelry today!!

Dragonfly Designs by Shelley

Enchanted Trees
Unique Designs
Robbins Family Farm
Mimi's Attic

06/09/2026

Looking pretty festive out here!
Small concrete bulldogs $75 each, large concrete bulldog $150.
White bench $150 decorative
Woodstove, useable shape $250
Small barn quilts $95 each (3)
Decorative arches $45 each
Ceiling medallion lrg $50
Ceiling medallion small $25

06/08/2026

Hoping to possibly reschedule later in the fall if we can find the right vendors!

Important Update: Field & Forge Market Cancellation
At WCG, our standard is excellence. When we put our name on an event, we commit to delivering a high-caliber experience that brings real traffic and value to our vendors.

Because we currently do not have enough registered vendors to meet that standard, we have made the executive decision to cancel the Field & Forge Market. We refuse to host an underwhelming event that doesn't properly serve our participants.

What you need to know:

Refunds: All registered vendors will receive a full refund within the next 24–48 hours. Please check your email for confirmation.

Looking Ahead: We are hitting pause for the summer, but we intend to regroup, restructure, and try again this fall when the timing aligns better for local commerce.

Thank you to the vendors who stepped up early and committed to the vision. We appreciate your grit, and we look forward to building a bigger, stronger foundation for the autumn market.