Catherine Vincenzi, originally from 100 Mile but currently based in Smithers, sells natural art and herbal remedies with her business Sticks & Brews. Photo credit: Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative
Vendors from as far as Smithers travelled to Williams Lake on Sunday, June 22 for the first ever Pixie Menagerie Oddities and Curios Faire.
“Pixie went amazingly,” said Wanda Sheppard who co-organized the market with Sunny Dyck. “All the vendors were nothing short of amazing with their goodies.”
“Overall it was perfect, even to the point of where the universe blessed us with perfect weather.”
Wanda Sheppard, co-organizer of Pixie Menagerie Oddities and Curios Faire
Jewellery, wood carvings and cutting boards, fudge, jams, baked goods, soaps and even tarot readings were on offer at the market which was visited and run by folks dressed for the occasion. The faire took place in the Thompson Rivers University fields from 4 to 9 p.m.
“Overall it was perfect, even to the point of where the universe blessed us with perfect weather,” Sheppard said, adding that the Chilcotin Chills fruit ice cream truck rocked.
This was the first Pixie Menagerie market, and Sheppard said it will likely come again next year. She and Dyck organize several markets throughout the year, creating a scene for the all types of artists and interests with their Bewitching Market and, another first, their Misfits and Misletoe Christmas Market.
Derek Hill took up carving about three years ago. His unique works are a common site at markets in Williams Lake, and the outdoor market allowed him to show folks on the spot how he works. Photo credit: Andie Mollins, Local Journalism InitiativeThroughout the day, Derek Hill invited market-goers to watch him carve on the spot. Photo credit: Andie Mollins, Local Journalism InitiativeDerek Hill’s June 22 carving project, done live at the Pixie Menagier market, caught in progress. Photo credit: Andie Mollins, Local Journalism InitiativeDerek Hill’s completed piece which he carved throughout the day in front of market-goers at the June 22, 2025 Pixie Menagerie outdoor market. Photo credit: Derek HillNivalis (left) and Lindalee from the Moonflower dance troupe visited Lee Walter’s booth, where he sells bracelets and other items he creates out of copper. Photo credit: Andie Mollins, Local Journalism InitiativeLee Walter’s first attempt at carving was on display at his LLW Recycle Copperworks booth at the Pixie Menagerie market in Williams Lake, June 22, 2025. Photo credit: Andie Mollins, Local Journalism InitiativeAmong his copper creations, Lee Walter sells roses he creates out of scrap copper. Photo credit: Andie Mollins, Local Journalism InitiativeThe Moonflower Dance Troupe performed at the first Pixie Menagerie market in Williams Lake on June 22, 2025. Photo credit: Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative
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