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The Market at the Light the Knights Festival

Let’s Glow, Fun Glow Toys

We specialize in light up and sensory toys for children: light up bubble wands/swords, lightsabers, fidget /squish toys, light up masks, headbands, walking battery operated plush dogs/cats. We also have a variety of daytime novelties, including plushies, fun moving ear hats, handbags for kids, foam airplanes and dancing copycat cactus toys.

We have a super fun, interactive booth that attracts children, parents and grandparents.

Our price range for our toys are between $5-$25 to fit the wide spectrum of budgets amongst the different families that visit.

Pet Wants CLT: The Urban Feed Store

  • Pet Wants is a health food store for pets! We work with pet parents to help improve the lives of their four-legged companions. We focus on providing natural, fresh, high-quality, nutrition-dense food, treats & other pet products. We offer a wide variety of natural treats and chews sourced from the US, as well as locally curated pet accessories. Our main focus is our fresh pet food that’s cooked in small batches! Made with natural local ingredients monthly, our dry food is much fresher and more nutrient-rich than commercial kibble.
  • Woman, Minority, LGBTQ+ Owned

The Nomadic Jeweler

  • The Nomadic Jeweler provides a one-of-a-kind permanent and custom jewelry experience. Stop by our pop-up to select your favorite jewelry chain to be custom-fit as a bracelet, anklet, necklace, or ring. Once we have your perfect size, you can select if you would like to make your jewelry permanent (where your jump ring closure will be welded on, so you don't have to worry about taking your jewelry on and off) or have a clasp added for removal. These everyday chains are ideal for stacking and make the perfect gift for yourself or a way to create a memory with someone else! Learn more about us here.
  • The Nomadic Jeweler welding process only takes 2 minutes! One zap and your new favorite accessory is ready to go!
  • The Nomadic Jeweler has over 15 permanent jewelry chains to select from!

NOMADS LLC

  • Wool and cotton textiles, trending novelties, and toy land.

Village Bakery- by Charlotte Christmas Village

Our specialty: Austrian-style Apple, Cheese, and Cherry Strudel. You will also find hot, soft Bavarian pretzels, delightful Christmas cookies, and a variety of other fresh-baked treats, all served warm. We also have hot drinks: the best hot chocolate at the festival, along with hot apple cider and kinderwein (mulled fruit juice). New this year -- a selection of fine European packaged cookies, confections, and baked goods imported straight to Light the Knights Festival

Hans & Heidi's Holiday Haus- by Charlotte Christmas Village

Featuring our collection of authentic German Erzgebirge handcrafts like pyramids, nutcrackers, and smokers. This shop had Charlotte's largest collection of fine Christmas merchandise from Europe and beyond. Including

  • Russian nesting dolls, carved Santa figures, and ornaments
  • Chinese Cloisonne
  • Traditional glass ornaments
  • Delph porcelain
  • Whimsical gnomes
  • Herrnhuter Moravian Stars

Jibbity Hop Charm Shop

We are a super fun shoe charm shop with over 500 different charms that are made to fit Croc shoes and Croc look alikes. Our booth is a croc shoe fanatic’s paradise and make wonderful stocking stuffers. We also offer larger charms to fit beach bags.

Kool Fun Concessions

  • Kool Fun Nut Shack: Bavarian Roasted Nuts

  • We are bringing back our fresh roasted everyday: cinnamon roasted almonds, cashews, and pecans. We will have gift packs, as well as small and large cones.

  • Gourmet Chocolate

  • We are featuring a new item this year: gourmet chocolate from all over the world. We package perfectly for Christmas gifts or to spoil yourself!

  • Spanish 2 Foot Licorice Ropes

  • Imported for your pleasure from Madrid, Spain. We have sour ropes & sweet ropes! The classic black and red licorice will be represented as well.

  • Personalized Christmas Ornaments

  • We have several local artists come and add names and dates to your ornaments. We have celebrations, sports, weddings, newborns, animal families, hobbies, and jobs. Come check us out! We try to have ornaments for all of our friends and families to celebrate Christmas.

Jacob & Mabrey’s Gourmet Cotton Candy

Wow Fudge

Kelly’s Donuts

Baby It’s Cold Outside – Get Warm

A one stop shop for all of your gift and getting warm needs for your visit to the stadium’s snow tubing and ice skating park.

Forgot to bundle up for Light the Knights? No problem…We got you covered!

We offer a variety of hats, gloves, earmuffs, scarves, socks and hand warmers for adults and children. We also offer some great gifts, including Christmas and non-Christmas themed sweaters, sweatshirts and onesies with funny, catchy sayings on them.

Carolina Name Rings

Lotus Designs by Rachel

Lotus Designs by Rachel brings nature to life through handcrafted resin art featuring real flowers. Each piece is thoughtfully designed to preserve the beauty of blooms in jewelry, décor, and keepsakes that make meaningful gifts or personal treasures. Visit our booth to discover one-of-a-kind creations that capture the magic of the season.

Meme’s Caribbean Flavour

Waves Day Dream Lather

Waves Daydreams & Lather creates handcrafted, plant-based skincare and personal care products made in small batches for even the most sensitive skin. Our collection features nourishing artisan soaps, solid lotion bars, body butters, bath salts, beard care, lip balms, and more—each crafted with high-quality natural ingredients and free of harsh chemicals or synthetic fragrances.

This holiday season, discover gifts that pamper and delight at the Light the Knights Festival. From aromatic shower steamers to luxurious body oils perfect for winter skin, every product is designed to bring warmth and joy.

Website: www.wavesdaydreamslather.com

Instagram/Facebook: @wavesdaydreamslather

Cay Vault

Dream A Little Art

3 Southern Jewelz