Sponsors 2025

TRX Tattoos & Piercings

At TRX Tattoos and Piercings, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, professional space where art, self-expression, and safety come first. Our experienced team of tattoo artists and professional piercers are passionate about delivering high-quality work in a clean and comfortable environment. Whether you’re coming in for your first piercing, adding to your tattoo collection, or bringing a new idea to life, we’re here to help you express yourself with confidence.

The Crystal Wizard Shop 

The Crystal Wizard Shop We are the oldest occult shop in Missouri, with the biggest selection of oils, candles and fortune telling items for sale. Specializing in all your hard to find items. Our diverse book selection grows every month. Looking for something unique check out out selection of vintage collectables. Smoking accessories and we are a pet friendly store, so never shop alone.

As long as there is an Imagination,
there will also be the fantasy
world of the Crystal Wizard

Artisans in The LOOP

Artisans in THE LOOP is a boutique art gallery, representing 60+ local, regional and national artists

Hodak’s Restaurant & Bar

It’s where chicken lovers go! Voted ‘Best Fried Chicken’ by RFT readers 27 years in a row! We serve our customers great meals at affordable prices in a nonchalant atmosphere. So, whether you’re out with the family, or having lunch with the coworkers, stop on by Hodak’s, have a seat, and try our famous chicken, voted St. Louis’ best chicken since 1991! We also offer carry out for the busy, lifestyles of St. Louis.

Juice EJ

Juicing is an art form and our passion brought to life.
We craft nutritious, holistic juices with care and intention, offering a delicious way to support your health and wellness. Each blend is thoughtfully formulated without additives or preservatives, using only fresh ingredients sourced from responsible, sustainable farmers.

Whether you’re looking for a one, three, or five-day juice cleanse, we work closely with you to create a personalized plan tailored to your unique health goals and lifestyle.

Experience the difference of juice made with purpose, passion, and health in mind.

Seductive Tees

At Seductive Tees™, we passionately craft custom tee shirts that celebrate and empower the diverse and vibrant identities within the Kinky, Queer, Non-Monogamous, and allied communities. With a commitment to advocacy and inclusivity, we stand as allies for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Non-Monogamy, and Accessibility, embracing the rich tapestry of identities and experiences that make each individual unique. Through our designs, we strive to spark conversations, promote visibility, and foster a culture of acceptance and celebration. Together, we amplify voices, dismantle barriers, and champion authenticity, one product at a time. Enjoy and wear what fits you!

HandleBar STL

HandleBar is female immigrant owned bicycle themed bar/nightclub in the Grove, established in 2010.
Featuring a beautiful two-story patio, friendly staff, & a packed event calendar, HandleBar is an eclectic bike-themed pub that fosters a diverse community. Founded in 2010 by Tatyana Telnikova, a Russian immigrant, HandleBar is a staple of the vibrant Grove neighborhood. Visit us to enjoy local beers on tap, signature cocktails, tasty pizza, & a poppin’ dance floor.

Calla Lily Cosmetics

Everything we whip up here at Calla Lily is made with love and care. We mix in small batches to keep things fresh and fabulous, and I personally handcraft all our skincare, body care, hair care, bath bombs, and blooming beauty nail polish line right here in our cozy little lab.

Prince of Darkness

Prints of Darkness was created by 4 friends who just wanted to make better quality spooky items than the big box stores do. Many items at Big box stores and seasonal Halloween stores use production methods like Vacuum forming which is thin, cheap plastic that doesn’t last. Prints of Darkness takes extra special care to produce our products with high quality PLA, PETG, and Resin to ensure that our products are loved for as long as possible. 

Dunaway Books

Best Used Book Store: Hand-picked by The Riverfront Times as the Best Used Book Store in St. Louis, Dunaway Books has been recognized as a bookshop of superior quality. Our diversity of selection and our fair prices make it difficult to visit without finding at least one thing to bring home and devour. Upon entering, you can expect both a delightful array of subject matter and an erudite staff to help you navigate your journey through the stacks. Come see what’s on our shelves today!

Arkadin Cinema & Bar

We are Arkadin Cinema & Bar! Named after a film by one of our favorite filmmakers, Orson Welles, the Arkadin is a microcinema right in the heart of the Bevo Mill area of St. Louis. We screen a mix of cult favorites, timeless classics, and cutting-edge new releases in a cozy, comfortable setting.

We’re thrilled to be bringing this unique cinematic experience to South City. If you’re as excited as we are, please follow us on social media for updates on our progress and news of our opening!

Ciggfreeds Liquid & Lace

Ciggfreeds Liquid And Lace is an award-winning Vape and adult entertainment Store located in St Louis, Missouri. As one of the top St Louis Lingerie Stores, we care about each customer that walks through our doors and are happy to answer any questions no matter how kinky they can be. We are truly the one-stop Adult shop specializing in the latest Adult Sex Toys the Industry has to offer. Being a top St Louis Vaporizer Store, we have a large variety of e-liquids disposable vapes, vape tanks, vape devices and coils. We also carry a range of alternative health products like kratom and CBD. Must be 18+ to enter and 21+ to purchase vape supplies. 

Hysteria Fest

Our goal each year is to focus on a different country, continent, or region, showcasing its unique horror cinema. In between films from the focal area, we play the best films currently on the festival circuit. In 2023, we highlighted the French Extremity Movement. In 2024, it was Scandinavian horror, and in 2025, it will be Canadian horror! Hysteria Fest is run by people passionate about horror, especially films that push the envelope. We eagerly anticipate what filmmakers will bring to our screens. See you there!

CINDERSOOTASHBY

A crafter of cute pussy cat hats! Cindy has taken the time to provide us with her amazing crafting skills! Thank you for being a strong community member Cindy!!

Hello Tiny Painters

Hollie Brubaker is a multidisciplinary artist based in St. Louis, specializing in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media paintings. As the co-founder of Thespis Media & Art, she creates emotionally evocative art, offering commissioned works and original pieces. Through her YouTube channel, Hello Tiny Painters, she shares her creative process, fostering a community that embraces mini art as a meditative and expressive practice.

Noll Creations

I am a hobby artist and have created pieces for local nonprofit events like Stray Rescue, Dolly’s Dream Home Rabbit Rescue, Wildlife Rescue, Abortion Action MO, and others to help raise money for their organizations. I have also done pumpkins for Hysteria Fest, a local horror festival, and Handlebar Halloween events. For this event, I am donating a horror bunny Theme basket, two bunny key chains, one is an alien, the other is scream, and a zombie bunny painting!

Estro Ink

We are a female owned all inclusive tattoo shop. We strive to create a safe space for people to come and feel comfortable being their genuine quirky selves. We also do tattoos and body piercings 😂.

Silverback Training

Silverback training voted best for training and weightloss in Madison IL 2024 .

Visions by DJC – Photographer

I’m just friendly neighborhood STL photographer who captures. Great for events, parties, and more!