Back to Basics
Vendors/Exhibitors
The 20th Annual Back to Basics is Saturday, February 7, 2026
Pine River-Backus Schools, Pine River, MN
Sustainable Shopping & More at Back to Basics!
Open to the public, free entry, 8am - 4pm
The B2B Vendor Fair features goods and services that are handmade, upcycled, re-purposed, home-grown and sustainable in nature. The fee for an 8’x8’ booth is $50. Not sure if your products or services are a fit? Check out the Vendor Criteria. Additional information about the day can be found in the Vendor Guidelines. All vendors selling goods must fill out an ST-19 form, which can be turned in by email, mail, or at check-in by the day of the event.
The wealth of knowledge and experience as well as the quality of goods and services shared at the event each year are invaluable and of huge benefit to all who attend. Thank you to all of our past and future vendors!
Tanya Villano
Current 2026 Vendors
Abundant Life Holistic Wellness Center - Information on a variety of wellness services offered locally, including: colon hydrotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, infrared sauna with red light, and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, lie down, certified health coaching, thermography, myofascial stretch therapy, zyto biofeedback wellness scans & small-batch high-quality natural products & supplements.
ahtovesi - Automatic plant watering systems designed by a small Minnesota company to optimize plant growth while reducing time and effort in plant care.
Balsam Moon Preserve - Information on local sustainable living classes and activities.
Bee'n Happy Farms - Honey, beeswax products, and other products of the hive.
Cass Soil and Water Conservation District - Information on voluntary conservation opportunities for landowners, such as shoreline restoration, stormwater management, and agricultural soil health practices.
CatTale’s Books & Gifts - A fantastic selection of new and used books, and bookish gifts, focused on sustainable living from all aspects!
Clean Energy Resource Teams - Information and assistance with energy efficiency and renewable energy resources.
DGpottery - A variety of handcrafted ceramic items, including garden goodies like bee watering stations & toad houses.
Donna’s Daughter - Repurposed items including art journals made from old books, jewelry made from vintage knitting needles, granny flannels and jackets made from thrifted shirts and linens, pincushions made from repurposed containers and vintage linens, and greeting cards made from vintage fabrics, as well as handpainted gift jars, mugs, magnets, and jewelry.
Earth Is Our Home Environmental Solutions - Mycorrhizal fungi inoculants for sale, as well as soil health education and consultation.
HUG Hydronics - Information on simple, efficient, and DIY in-floor heating systems, designed and manufactured locally!
Icecube Herbals LLC - Herbal and mushroom-based medicinal tinctures and teas.
Itasca Moraine / North Country Trail - Maps and info to access the North Country Trail in our area.
Kaity Klothes - Hand dyed and painted women’s and children’s clothing from T-shirts to dresses.
Language of the Heart LLC - Original artwork and healing tools for children.
Lil Fish Studios - Original art and jewelry, cards, paper dolls, and prints based on original artwork; felting and collage kits; and information about workshops, all with a focus on nature and pollinators.
Mark's Brooms - Handmade brooms and whisks for sale, plus see demonstrations of broom-making techniques.
Minnesota Farmers Union - Information about the Farmers Union - a grassroots member-driven organization advocating for farm and rural policies that guarantee a safe and abundant food supply, provide family farmers with fair prices for their labor, and revitalize rural Minnesota.
Oak and Prairie - Whipped tallow lotion, lip balm, natural deodorant, goat milk & tallow soap.
Ole Lake Farm, LLC - Goat's milk soap and lotion, lip balms, farm logo T-shirts, whole wheat flour, rye flour, cornmeal; possibly cornbread and pancake mixes.
Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Association - Information on the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway and the Linda Ulland Memorial Garden.
Pine River Mittens - Shop a selection of recycled sweater mittens, unpaper towels, reusable duster heads, upcycled bead earrings, jar gripper openers, upcycled fabric bags, & sewn items.
Pinewood Lane Pet Resort LLC - Handmade dog products including: treats, toys, blankets, enrichment activities, and bandanas.
Stella Farms, LLC - A variety of products made from alpaca fiber, including socks, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, & toys, in addition to a variety of hand-carved leather goods such as jewelry, home decor, belts, & more.
Strictly Mushrooms - All things mushrooms, including: cultivated gourmet, dehydrated, powdered, & functional mushrooms, as well as mushroom tinctures, DIY, & Strictly Mushrooms merchandise!
Tangled Anchor - Information about Wellness & Mindset Coaching groups, as well as info about nature-based wellness products.
Treeline Acres, LLC - Information about summer CSAs as well as a variety of canned goods, including jams, salsas, pickled peppers, bloody mary mix, and seasoning mixes.
Vendor list will be updated regularly leading up to the big event - make sure to check back in!
Back to Basics is located at the Pine River-Backus Schools. The address is 401 Murray Ave, Pine River, MN 56474. This location is about 35 minutes north of Baxter/Brainerd.