Cicada Music & Arts Festival, a festival dedicated to celebrating Canada’s best musical talents, took place over the weekend of Oct. 5. On top of uplifting Canadian musicians, Cicada Fest also welcomed a variety of local vendors to the festival to sell their wares.
Here is a look at everyone who came out to the Cicada Music & Arts Festival this past weekend.
Evolution Records:
A local mobile record shop, Evolution Records, brought the music to Cicada Fest — literally. Selling a variety of vinyl records all around the Niagara region, more information about Evolution Records and their upcoming stops can be found on their Facebook page.
Jenna’s Doodles:
Jenna Gregory, a multi-faceted artist based out of Hamilton who specializes in illustration and graphic design, showed off her wide array of greeting cards and prints. Her goods can be found in various local shops around the province as well as on her online store, where she also offers custom design services.
Lay Low Goods:
Lay Low Goods, a small business opened five years ago by founder Larissa, showcased a variety of playful and bright jewellery. While Lay Low Goods mostly makes sales by attending local craft festivals, the locations of which are announced on their Instagram. An online shop is in the works.
Modern Wanderer:
Starting their business Modern Wanderer in 2019, sisters Shannon and Hailey made an appearance at Cicada with their one-of-a-kind upcycled clothing and vintage goods. Their online shop and their Instagram feature more of the wares they have to offer.
Rare Olive:
Owned and operated out of Guelph by Nicole Gagnon, Rare Olive brought its passion for woodwork to Henley Island, showcasing a variety of wooden jewellery. Their online shop also sells other home goods such as jewellery holders, and their Instagram outlines all the craft shows they attend throughout the year.
Woods and Wicker Vintage:
Woods and Wicker Vintage exhibited its classic home treasures on Henley Island for the Cicada Musical Festival. While their physical setup is in booth 03O in the Hamilton Antique Mall, more information about their products can be found on their Instagram page.
Sankalpa Crystal Studio & Elaine Hines:
Sankalpa Crystal Studio, a local small business that focuses on spreading light and magic, brought a variety of beautiful crystal works. Sold at Studio Shop in St. Catharines and LocalLife in Hamilton, Sankalpa Crystal Studio hosts their online shop on Etsy. More information about them can be found on their Instagram. With them was Niagara region local, Elaine Hines, who shared her colourful tie dye works with festival goers. She posts more of her work on her Etsy shop and Facebook page.
Art by Katalin:
A Hungarian-born artist living in Ontario, Art by Katalin showcased folklore, nature and music-inspired prints. Owner Katalin Koos does not have an online shop as of writing, but her work, along with information about the many craft shows she attends, can be found on her Instagram.
Gilli Naturals:
Gillian Pagnotta, a St. Catharines local, exhibited some of her natural handmade skincare on Henley Island. With no physical storefront, more information on the products being sold by Gilli Naturals can be found on their Instagram and Facebook pages.
Melissa Cammisuli Art:
In an attempt to end the wasteful cycle of “stuffness” through fine art, Melissa Cammisuli shared some unique pieces of art at her booth. All of the proceeds for her work go to Grey’s Haven Farm, a registered non-profit animal sanctuary in Port Colborne. More information about her work can be found on her Instagram page and her online shop.
Mom and Manga:
Mom and Manga brought their handmade resin jewellery, all made with real flowers, to the musical festival. Cicada Fest was one of their first craft shows of the season, with more information about their next few stops on their online shop and Facebook pages.
Nefarious Clothing:
Created in 2016 in the Niagara region, Nefarious Clothing showcased their variety of clothing and scrunchies. With both custom and wholesale products available and sustainably made, Nefarious Clothing provides in-person shopping at various festivals throughout the year and online. More information can be found on their Instagram and on their online storefront.
Thistle Bookshop & Café:
Thistle Bookshop & Café found its home in Port Dalhousie in 2020 and has been a welcome part of the community ever since. Exhibiting a variety of books at the festival, more information about this bookshop can be found on their online store, their Instagram or at their physical storefront at 50 Lakeport Rd.