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 County Extension - Cass County Master Gardeners will answer gardening questions and distribute growing information sheets at the event.
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.
Connell Ranch Embroidery - Machine embroidered items such as key fobs, dog walking poop carrier bags with compostable poop bags, dish towels, hair accessories, scrap buster lip balm carriers, scrap buster hand sanitizer carriers, earrings, as well as handcrafted cutting boards, and novels written by Rachel.
Crow Wing Food Co-op - Information about the store & membership options, as well as baked goods, snacks, and merchandise for purchase.
Crow Wing Studio - Hand-thrown wood-fired pottery and soy wax candles.
CynthiaRose Sound Art - Tiny dot painted stones, glass on glass mosaics, and glass/driftwood suncatchers.
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 hand painted 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.
Fox Natural Medicine LLC - Information on naturopathic medicine and services.
Gert And Bess dba - Embroidered towels with funny sayings, bowl and casserole covers, and sourdough bread bags.
Guiding Spirit Journeys - Information about this Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness guide service, offering 4-10 day BWCA canoe camping adventures for individual women, small groups, families, and organizations.
Happy Dancing Turtle - Learn more about the host organization, Happy Dancing Turtle, as well as other programs & services they offer in their mission to grow good stewards and shop merchandise to support the event!
Healthcare for All Minnesota - Information on reform of our healthcare system to make healthcare access universal and contain costs.
Hokey Pokey Offerings - Small-batch, plant-based CBD salves crafted for wellness and relief, as well as information on cannabis consulting, or personalized guidance on safe, intentional cannabis use and wellness applications.
HOT NANA - Flaxseed-filled heating pads and jewelry.
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.
Initiative Foundation - Information on extreme weather impacts of climate change in Minnesota, disaster preparedness take-away kits, and information on the upcoming Community Climate Leaders cohort training program.
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.
Mankato Area Zero Waste and Beyond Plastics - Information on the health effects of plastic and legislation, as well as samples of sustainable products.
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.
Moments Hospice - Information about hospice care, including comfort, compassion, and dignity at life's end.
National Loon Center & WAPOA - Information for loon lovers & lake property owners to know what they can do to keep lakes and shorelines healthy & a variety of merchandise from the National Loon Center's gift store (books, puzzles, toys, hats, etc.). All proceeds go back to the NLC to fund programs, education, and conservation efforts of our state bird.
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.
Pine River Seed Library - Information about the Pine River Seed Library, how it works, how to sign up, seed samples, and some seeds that are available to check out.
Pinewood Lane Pet Resort LLC - Handmade dog products including: treats, toys, blankets, enrichment activities, and bandanas.
Plant Magick - Handcrafted herbal products for health, wellness, and body care.
PRB Schools/Community Ed - Information about the school and upcoming community ed classes.
Project Optimist - Information about Project Optimist and a variety of merchandise for suggested donations.
Serenity Now Yarn and Alpaca Shop - Yarn, roving, drop spindles and spinning wheels, alpaca socks, wool boot inserts, wool dryer balls, and more.
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!
Tamarack Water Alliance - Information about protecting water, fish, and wild rice from the risks of sulfide mining, particularly in Tamarack in Aitkin County, with the proposed Talon Metals/RioTinto mine.
The Good Village Co. - Herbal remedies and potentially custom teas.
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.
Wellness in the Woods Inc - Mental health and wellness resources.
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.