2024 Farm Toy and Crafting Vendor Information
Think Goodness: Now has a licensed Disney Collection
Above: Winnie the Pooh
Right: Alice in Wonderland
Contact Our Current List of Vendors
Many of our vendors have a ✅ website and/or ✅ social media platform(s) that we encourage you to explore to get a better idea of the products that they will be selling at the Forreston FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Craft Show on March 8, 2025. Click on the links below to find where your favorite vendors will be at our show.
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2025 Farm Toy Vendors
Alsvig Pedal Tractors
We would like welcome new vendor Gerald Alsvig from Wheaton, Illinois to the Forreston FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Craft Show. They will be selling pedal tractors. Stop by their booth area to see these amazing toys.
630-653-2795
A–Z Farm Toys
If you are looking for a vendor with a new stock of farm toys at the FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Craft Show, the man to see is Anthony Nickels from Monroe, Wisconsin.
608-931-0784
Henpeck Toys LLC
Farm toys, advertising artifacts, and diecast trucks will be sold by Donald W. Wesemann of Hampshire, Illinois.
847-727-3006
Allen Persson
Allen Persson, from Roscoe, Illinois, will be selling toys at this year’s Farm Toy and Craft Show.
Robinson Sales & Distributors
John Robinson sells all kinds of tin signs and miscellaneous new merchandise. He has been a vendor at the FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Craft Show for many years, and we’re glad to have him back for our March 8th event.
563-503-1175
Campbell Collectibles
Are you looking for die cast farm toys and accessory vehicles? Stop by Rick Campbell’s sales area at the FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Craft Show on Saturday, March 8th. Mr. Campbell is from Apple River, Illinois and has been a vendor at our show for several years. Welcome back, Rick!
815-594-2410
Jim Klenke
If John Deere collectibles are your passion, you need to stop and see Jim Klenke from Janesville, WI. His vendor area will feature 1/16 and 1/32 scale farm toys with a substantial display of John Deere toys.
608-295-2182
John Lawrence
Atkinson, IL is home to the 2025 FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show vendor John Lawrence. John will be selling farm toys, paper memorabilia, and Nascar-related items. We’re glad to have him back in Forreston.
309-945-5503
Stephen MacLeod
Sharon, Wisconsin is the home of Stephen Mac Leod. The FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Craft Show is more than just a place to sell his amazing collection of farm toys, construction toys, and collectibles, antiques, advertising, and is also a time to meet up annually with a relative (who is also vendors at our show) for a family reunion. So stop by Stephen’s sales area because he has something for everyone.
smamacleod@sharontelephone.com
262-233-0602
Stephen MacLeod: 2024 FFA Alumni Toy & Craft Show
David Krieg
David Krieg is from Harvard, Illinois and will be selling farm toys, toy trucks, construction toys, and ag. collectibles. David has been a vendor at Forreston’s FFA Alumni shows for several years now. Welcome back, David!
815-943-5310
Blossomland Toy Tractor Sales
Robert Lozmack is a veteran to the FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Craft Show. This Galien, Michigan resident has a HUGE inventory of farm toys for sale. Be sure to check out his stock of farm toys.
269-545-3657
The 64 Farm Toy Store
We’d like to welcome back Josh and Monica Osborne from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin They will be selling 1/64 and 1/16 scale farm toys and 1/64 parts in their sales area. The 64 Farm Toy Store, specializes in 1/64th scale farming diorama products, too. Whether you're an avid collector, a passionate enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of farming miniatures, Josh and Monica have it all!
262-749-0252
Morganhil Toys
Richard Morgan will be joining us at our March 8th Farm Toy and Craft Show. This Delavan, Wisconsin vendor will be selling new-in-the-package farm toys and custom farm toys. Welcome back, Richard!
262-215-0287
A–Z Farm Toys
Anthony Nickels from Monroe, Wisconsin will be selling farm toys and “dusty” farm toys at the FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Craft Show this year.
608-931-0784
Derald DeVries
Derald DeVries is a Forreston, Illinois native and has been a participant in the Forreston FFA Alumni Toy & Craft Show for many years. He will be selling farm toys in his vendor area this year. Be sure to stop by and see what he has to offer!
815-238-8120
L.J. Skretta Toys and J.A. Skretta Toys
Lucian Skretta is traveling from Jefferson, Wisconsin to be with us at this year’s show. Lucian will be selling farm toys, literature, and manuals. Welcome back, Lucian!
920-723-7301
Rodney Sager
Rodney Sager is a local vendor from Freeport, Illinois. In his sales area he will have pressed steel toys along with plastic, rubber, and farm toys. Pressed steel toys tend to be bigger and heavier than most toys and are made of steel predominantly. The thick steel parts (compared to most toy forms) are pressed between two tooled metal dies with hydraulic force. The result is a very strong and sturdy toy, often made in a process similar to 19th century auto fenders.
815-235-1505
Craig A. Schisler
Craig Schisler from Polo, Illinois has been a vendor here at the Forreston FFA Farm Toy and Craft Fair for close to three decades. He will be featuring both vintage and new farm toys in his sales area.
815-718-3303
Paul Withrow
If you’re looking for cars, trucks, and tractors be sure to talk to Paul Withrow from Leaf River, Illinois. He brings a huge selection of toys that all collectors should stop by and see at this year’s Farm Toy and Craft Show.
815-738-234
Green Deer Collectibles
Vendors Jim and Arden Olson, come to us frm Dixon, Illinois. They will be selling model toys in 1/16, 1/32, and 1/64 sizes. They also sell back issues of Antique Power, Green Magazine, and Two Cylinder magazine; children's books and farm toys; and sundry JD signs and collectibles. Be sure to see Jim and Arden for all of your John Deere needs.
779-861-0230
Green Deer Collectibles: A rare pedal combine will be for sale at the 2025 FFA Alumni Farm Toy & Craft Show in March.
Green Deer Collectibles: A large John Deere metal sign will also be for sale in Jim and Arden’s vendor booth.
The Bolen Family
We're always excited to get new vendors at our show and 2025 is no different. We welcome Josh Bolen and his family. Josh, Stacey, and Shelia Bolen from the German Valley area will be selling farm toys, figurines, Nascar items, and miscellaneous collectibles. Be sure to stop by their booth area to check out their inventory!
309-945-5503
Steve Barr
Steve Barr, from Ottawa, IL, is back for the third year at Forreston’s FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Craft Show. If you’re looking for DCP Trucks and other diecast models, Steve is the guy to see!
630-881-7049
Vicky Clark-Drake
Vicky is a new vendor to our show. She will feature new toys, planter’s tools, Fram oil filters, tractor rakes, and new fan belts. Vicky comes to us from Clinton, IA. Welcome, Vicky!
563-593-6765
Think Goodness
Katie Cerney is a new vendor to our Forreston Toy and Craft Show. Katie comes to us from Kenosha, Wisconsin, but is a native of German Valley, Illinois. She will be selling custom jewelry in her vendor space this March 8th. She will have hand-painted charms that are put in glass lockets to create necklaces, bracelets, rings, and keychains. Katie will also have earrings, and pendant necklaces for sale.
✅ my.thinkgoodness.com/katiecerney
✅ www.facebook.com/thekatiecerney
✅ www.instagram.com/katie_cerney
262-339-5935
Alost Creations
We would like to welcome back Forreston, Illinois vendors Eric and Vanessa Marks to the 37th annual Farm Toy and Craft Show. Alost Creations has been with us for several years. In their booth this year you can purchase patched hats, 3-D prints, welded decor, bookmarks, ornaments, and tumblers. Stop by their vendor area to check out the creative items that they design and construct themselves.
✅ www.facebook.com/alostcreations
✅ www.instagram.com/alostcreations
815-541-4694
Alost Creations: Horseshoe wine bottle and glass rack
Things of Beauty
Marge Immel from Polo, IL has been with our show for close to three decades now. She will be selling some amazing items in her vendor area on March 8th. Marge will be featuring chimes, art catchers, horse statues, earrings, necklaces, two small dolls, and several toy farm items—cars, tractors, and animals. We’re glad to have you back, Marge!
815-946-2611
Things of Beauty: a fish-themed “art catcher”
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Summit Creations
We're welcoming back mega crafter Gail McWorthy to the FFA Alumni Toy and Craft Show. Gail is an amazing seamstress and even has items made with FFA fabric. In Gail's booth you will find microwave bowls, crocheted dish cloths, table runners, oven door towel hangers, baby bibs, and baby burp rags.
•Is there a new baby you need to buy a gift for? Gail also has beautiful coordinated baby sets which include a baby blanket, baby bib, and burb rag.
✅ Find Summit Creations on Facebook
815-541-5541
Summit Creations: Coordinated Baby Sets which include a baby blanket, baby bib, and burb rag.
Lilla Rose Hair Accessories
Jodi Dandridge from Rockford, Illinois has also been a vendor here at Forreston for several years..Stop by and get your hair done by Jodi at the Lilla Rose booth and check out her sale on hair clips and sun catchers.
Be sure to click on her website links below to see examples of the the charming items that she will be selling.
www.lillarose.biz/jodidandridge
www.facebook.com/jodi'shairaccessoriesvipgroup
815-218-4793
Summit Creations: Microwave bowls
Mollie’s Boo Boo Bags
Mollie Krecklow is a second year vendor at our Forreston Show. This Leaf River, Illinois crafter will have many items in her vendor space on March 8th. These items include: “Boo Boo Bags”– hot and/or cold packs for adults or kids, crocheted animals, zippered bags, cloth bows and bandanas for dogs, and bows for girls. Welcome back, Mollie!
815-979-0510
Jackie Lee's Creations
Artist, Jackie Ritschard from Monroe, Wisconsin will be a part of our Farm Toy and Craft Show on March 8th. She paints on various mediums such as canvas, wood, and ceramic tiles with acrylic paint. We’re so glad you’re back with us this year, Jackie!
608-293-0196
Dezyn by Mary
Crafter Mary Huenefeld will be showcasing towels with toppers, bracelets, and other miscellaneous crafted items in her booth this year. She is from Forreston, Illinois. Welcome back, Mary!
815-541-9843
Jean Burton
Forreston’s own Jean Burton is a new vendor to the Forreston FFA Alumni Show. In Jean’s booth area she will be selling handmade quilt throws, doll clothes, dolls, decorative hand towels, and miscellaneous handmade items. Welcome, Jean!
815-541-3267
YCART–Rada Cutlery Reseller
We’d like to welcome back Tracy Mobley who comes to us from Chicago, Illinois. Tracy will be selling the Rada Cutlery Full Line of Kitchen Cutlery and some utensil accessories. Rada Cutlery is made in the USA since 1948.
312-758-5223
B2 Crafts and Wreaths
We’d love to welcome new crafting vendor Barb Stewart from Freeport, IL. She will be selling floral wreaths and arrangements, seasonal crafts, and painted barn boards. To see her beautiful work, click on her Facebook link below. We’re excited to have Barb as a part of our 2025 FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Craft Show.
bsquaredcraftsandwreaths@gmail.com
✅ Find B2 Crafts and Wreaths on Facebook
815-997-2511
Kriss’s N.F.P. Cheese Sales
Kriss Mulder is no stranger to the FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Craft Show. This German Valley, Illinois vendor sells delicious blocks of cheese from a local cheese factory and donates her profit to a local nonprofit organization. You can buy mild Cheddar, sharp Cheddar, brick, muenster, co-jack, aged Swiss, baby Swiss, and pepper jack cheese in her vendor sales area.
815-238-6467
KLV Unique Creations
Laura Hillman and her family are German Valley residents and are not strangers to the FFA Alumni Farm Toy & Craft Show. They have been busy creating handmade items for this year’s show. In their vendor area you will find fleece jackets & vests, aprons, quilted placemats, casserole cozies, baskets, hot pads, crocheted dishrags, trivets, slippers, wooden items, and more.
815-541-5903
KLV Unique Creations: Quilted placemats and hot pads
KLV Unique Creations: Casserole cozies
Crocheted Critters
We are excited to introduce another new crafting vendor to our 37th annual Farm Toy and Craft Show. Tammy Heslop is from Sterling, Illinois. She will be showcasing her crocheting talents in her vendor area with stuffed animals, blankets, and hats. Be sure to stop by to view her beautiful items for sale. Welcome, Tammy!
815-499-7353
Although Jane Koeller AKA “Grandma J” is no stranger to the Forreston area, this is her first time as a vendor at our FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Craft Show. If you’re looking for some sweet treats come and talk to Jane! She will be selling freeze dried candy and fruit in her vendor space on March 8th. Welcome to our show, Jane.
grandmajssweettreats@gmail.com
✅ Find Grandma J’s Sweet Treats on Facebook
815-266-1095
Grandma J’s Sweet Treats: Freeze dried candy
Gifts Unlimited
Eva Evans is from Stockton, Illinois. She will be selling both crafts and retail items in her vendor sales area this year. Her crafts include: jewelry, baby items, vintage, collectibles, gnomes, hot pads, and more.
815-930-1633
Wild Roots Boutique
Tara Petticrew, is from the German Valley, Illinois area. She will be selling clothing that represents the rural and country way of life in her vendor selling area. Click/tap on one of the links below to see the many items that she sells. Welcome back, Tara!
wildrootsboutique.est.2023@gmail.com
✅ wildrootsboutique2023.myshopify.com
✅ Find Wild Roots Boutique on Facebook
✅ https://www.instagram.com/wild.roots.boutique.est.2023/
815-275-4276
Wild Roots Boutique: Clothing for rural and country life
Ewe and Me Acres 🐑💙🐑💙🐑
We’d like to welcome back Marcie Poppen from Polo, Illinois. Marcie and her mom and sisters are no strangers to the Forreston area. This year Marcie will have homemade baked goods, tie-dyed items, and shirts with sayings, Do you have a dog at home? Stop by Marcie’s vendor area and pick up homemade dog treats for your little “fur baby”!
✅ Find Ewe and Me Acres on Facebook
815-297-5277
Vera’s Crafts
Vera Adams might be someone you recognize from other area craft shows. A Mt. Morris, IL native, Vera will be selling towels, scrubbies, Swiffer covers, plastic bag covers, microwave potholders, and much more. Welcome, Vera!
815-990-8420
remarK-able Creations
Crafter Sandy Kramer from Rockford, Illinois is back with us for another year! She has an assortment of items that you will want to be sure to see at the show. In her vendor area you can find sublimation tumblers and pens.
✅ www.remark-ablecreations.com
✅ www.facebook.com/remarkablecreationsbysandykramer
815-670-7588
remarK-able Creations: Sandy has a wide assortment of decorative pens.
Hatfield Jewelry & Things
We would like to welcome a new crafting vendor from Dixon, Illinois — Molly Hatfield. In Molly’s vendor area you will find she is selling handmade crystal jewelry and resin jewelry boxes. So if you’re shopping for a gift for someone special or just a gift for yourself, stop by to see the beautiful jewelry that Molly has to offer on March 8th at the Forreston FFA Alumni Show.
hatfieldjewelryandthings@gmail.com
✅ www.hatfieldjewelrynthings.com
✅ www.facebook.com/hatfieldjewelrynthings
✅ www.instagram.com/hatfieldjewelrynthings
815-677-2134
Hatfield Jewelry & Things: Molly has a wide assortment of crystal bead rings. They are made with a tarnish-resistant plated copper wire.
Baby Gurl Creations
Aimee Friedlein is back with us here at Forreston for our 2025 Farm Toy and Craft Show. Items you will find in her booth will include 100% soy candles, tote bags, dog items, and gnomes. So if you have an adorable canine that needs to look even cuter, drop by and see Aimee!
815-858-4846
Baby Gurl Creations: You can find gifts for yourself, a new baby in your family, or even your fur baby.