Supporting small business with Cotton Fest Vendors

This weekend Somerville will host the 25^th Annual Cotton Fest. Now that you know the history, you might want to know who’s going to be there. Since we are the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce it should come as no surprise that our biggest passion is businesses here in Fayette County. Often those are brick and mortar but for this one weekend each year it is about so much more. It’s about those who live for festivals like ours bringing their talented giftings to our county and sharing them with you. I wish I could name them all, but space doesn’t permit for such things. So when you visit a vendor take an extra moment to thank them for coming and contributing to our county. We are grateful for each one!

Sweet Lily Cookies based out of Oakland. Laura’s cookies and cookie cakes are beautiful creations made to perfectly reflect whatever event you are celebrating. Whether you need cookies for a baby shower, graduation, birthday or just simply because it’s a Tuesday, look for Sweet Lily Cookies to make your event extra special.

Belle’s Grace All Natural Dog Treats has everything the special canine in your life needs. If chemicals and toxins are a concern for you, look for Belle’s Grace at Cotton Fest. They have blueberry & peanut butter, pumpkin & peanut butter and strawberry & apple treats available…for you dog… if you’re looking for something for you, check out

Warren Road Honey Farms where you’ll find honey that is local to Fayette County. Mix a little honey into your favorite coffee with some cream and have a delicious cup of home sweetened goodness. Local honey is full of nutritious benefits, as well. Make sure to grab a bottle or two at their booth.

KC Poly Clay will be there with a booth full of beautiful, hand-crafted earrings. If you’re looking for a gift for the special lady in your life, stop by Marsha’s booth, you’re sure to find it there. She has earrings for every occasion.

Mrs. Bear’s Wood Art has just what you need to decorate any door in your home or office. Erin’s signs are made with solid wood, are hand-painted and are interchangeable for each season. If you look down the halls of your local school, you’re sure to find one of Erin’s creations decorating classroom doors.

Faith Farms will have their locally famous goat milk soap, lotion, lip balm, laundry detergent, beard oils and more at the 2024 Cotton Fest. Come buy a bar or two and see what all the fuss is about. Goat milk is good for you, inside and out!

This year there are over 40 arts & craft vendors, but there are also boutiques, churches, local businesses with booths and food trucks! Thinking about changing careers? UT Martin will be on site to answer all of your questions about higher education. Blue Oval City will be there showing their commitment to the community. Does physical therapy seem like something you only do after surgery? Stop by the Dynamix booth to learn more about PT and how it can prevent surgery in some cases! Fayette Cares and the Carl Perkins Center will each have booths. Make sure to visit with the wonderful folks running their booths. They would love to share with you ways you can donate time or money to make important changes for your community. Come be part of one of the most highly anticipated events of 2024 here in Fayette County. Come shop local and shop Fayette first!

~Written By Karri Buck~