Oglebayfest was October 4th-6th and has become a time-honored tradition to kickoff fall in the Wheeling area. The people who truly love Oglebayfest are the small business vendors . It is a time where they can show off their amazing work.
It is Mountain Creek Glass’s first year selling at Oglebay fest and she is very excited to sell. They sell stained glass suncatchers and Ornaments.
“I started business officially in 2012 doing window restoration and commissioned pieces. Started doing art markets like this in 2022,” said Sarah Hoblitzell of Mountain Creek Glass.
Just An E is a small business that sells all different kinds of sewn and embroidered accessories like handbags, wallets, and purses. She started her business in 2016, and she started selling at Oglebayfest in 2017.
“My favorite part of Oglebayfest is connecting with my clients and friends in person and chatting about my work,” said Abbe Coury of Just an E.
Yellow Sky Designs started their small business in January of 2023. She sells all kinds of crochet items such as coffee cozies, earrings, and zipper pouches.
“I’ve been a shopper/supporter at Oglebay Fest for years. Once I started my own handmade small business I really wanted to be at that event,” said Sarah Yeager of Yellow Sky Designs.
All of these small businesses put a lot of hard work and dedication to what they make. Set your calendar for the next Oglebayfest in 2025 or look for these artizans around the area in holiday pop ups!
