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Meet Our 2026
Presenters and Demonstrators
The Shindig is proud to feature a talented group of presenters and demonstrators who bring history, heritage, and hands-on learning to life. From traditional crafts and homesteading skills to agriculture and Ozark traditions, these individuals share their knowledge, passion, and real-world experience through engaging demonstrations and educational presentations. This page highlights the people who help make the Shindig a meaningful, interactive experience for guests of all ages.
Zac Bauer
An American Homestead
Topics: Gardening and Homestead Preparedness
Michelle Bauer
An American Homestead
Mental Health on the Homestead
Brian Fuller
The Fuller Homestead
Topics: Chicken Management & Processing
Sara Avrams
Cheese Artisan
Topics: Cheese Making
PJ Gorman
Simple Iris Homestead
Topics: Cold Process Soap
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Jenni Olsen
Veteran fermenter and Arkansas Master Gardener
Unfortunately, Jenni has had to cancel for this year.
Heidi McLaughlin
Local Blacksmith
Topics: Blacksmithing
Karen Fancher
AuxArc Botanicals
Topics: Oil Distilling with Lavender
Mary Quincey
Local Crafter
Topics: Quilting
Roxan Smith
Nana's Homemade Creations
Topics: Hot Process Soap
Donna Norton
Local Crafter
Topics: Finger Knitting
Shakeita Smith
Light Ridge Farms
Topics: Natural Home Cleaning and Clean Make-Up
Samantha Heffley
Shindig Committee Member and Local Homesteader
Topics: Goats and Milking
Alex Dye
Local Trapper
Trapping
Patty Bragg
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Topics: Mushrooms
Evan Welch
Local Homesteader
Topics: Hog Processing
Tochia McCutcheon & Samantha Heffley
Shindig Committee Members and Local Homesteaders
Topics: Rendering Lard
Jamie Barber
Local Crafter
Topics: Felting
Sally Burleson
Local Homesteader
Topics: Rag Rugs
Sandra Valdez
Local Crafter
Topics: Art from Gourds
Adam Willis
County Extension Agent
Topics: Split Rail Fences
Angela Jenkins
Dirt & Detox Dietitian
Topics: (1) Detox Your Life & Land: The Homesteader's Advantage (2) The Real Food Rebellion
Sophia Fowler
Third Wheel Granja (TWG)
Topics: Permaculture
George Fowler
Third Wheel Granja (TWG)
Topics: War on Us--and How We Can Win
Crystal Wagner
FeatherStone Farm
Unfortunately, Crystal has had to cancel for this year.
Nancy Chapey
Local Homesteader
Topics: Natural Medicine & Healing , Natural Salves, and Teas
Clayton Heffley
Local Homesteader
Topics: Full hog harvesting process--from start to finish!
Matthew Kasinger
6 Year Adv Level Beekeeper
Topics: Beekeeping
Bill Shepherd
River Fog Farm
Topics: Gardening in the Ozarks--Marketing gardening and hoop house. Also, greenhouse design and plant propagation
Leslie Wagner
The Farm in Peel
Unfortunately, Leslie has had to cancel for this year.
Makala McCutcheon
Local Homemaker
Topics: Pine Needle Soda
Debra Callahan
Master Food Preserver
Topics: Canning
Joei Phillips
Family & Consumer Science Agent
Topics: Bartering
Tochia McCutcheon
Shindig Committee Member and Local Homesteader
Topics: Rendering Lard
Evan Welch
Welch's Roofing and Construction, owner
Topics: Hog Processing
Jim Olsen
Electrical Design Engineer, Ret'd
Unfortunately, Jim has had to cancel this year.
Amanda Sarten
Holistic Herbalist
Topic 1: Salves
Topic 2: Fermenting
Kayla Hilles
Dairy Homesteader
Topic: Dairy Cows