Our Story
Discover the story behind Witches & Weirdos Events and Vendor Collective. Learn how Jay and Sav's passion for helping a friend's business and nurturing alternative vendors sparked a unique and thrilling event planning adventure in Greater Sudbury.
About Jay
Jay has been on both sides of vendor events and markets.
Graduating in 2016 with a diploma in Event Planning and Public Relations, Jay has an extensive track record of working with non-profit organizations, event hosting, creative writing forms, research and marketing. She also has experience with Crisis Management and Leadership roles, giving her the elbow grease she needs to run and manage ambitious endeavors.
Before Witches and Weirdos, Jay was a vendor first. Jay has travelled across Ontario from 2021 to 2024 with her business; The High Priestess Holistics - selling crystals, candles, pins, and other metaphysical items for your everyday modern witchy needs.
Jay is the co-owner and co-creator of The Witches & Weirdos Events and Vendor Collective. She is known as the "witch" and the "mother" of these events.
About Sav
Sav is a vendor first, and creates nature terrariums using the whimsical beauty of nature; turning them into art. Autumn Amber Roses Oddities brings respect and love of nature in all forms. Sav also offers apparel with Autumn Amber Moon.
Before Witches and Weirdos, Sav focused on volunteering in the community. She works in Health Care and maintaining her Union role as "Women Advocate." People Advocate, really. Standing up for the rights of the individual.
She is a Co-Owner and Co-Creator of The Witches & Weirdos Events and Vendors Collective. She's better known as the "weirdo" and "father" of the events.
Event Planning
Do you require assistance planning your alternative event? This is a core competency of our organization.
We specialize in both market-based and private events.
In 2024 we work with Northern Screams' "Night Market", SICK & Sudbury Market for their Halloween event, Mindmelt's "Black Christmas."
In 2025, we will work with Catcha Vibes Halloween Market in the Hanmer Mall. We collaborated with Derek Young, Tourism and Event Marketing, and their special performer! KON will collaborate with SICK for "Creature Kon." We worked privately with The Nickel City Reapers for their Halloween Bash FAFO.