Appalachian Critter Co

09/04/2026

08/26/2026

🎉 WE HAVE SOME PRETTY AWESOME NEWS! 🎉

Appalachian Critter Co. has officially been nominated as one of the Coolest Things Made in WV! 🏔️🦎

What started with Silas, a 3D printer, and an idea has grown into something we never imagined. At just 13 years old, he's designing, printing, stocking his booth, and hauling his critters all over West Virginia to fairs and festivals.

And now his little West Virginia business is going head-to-head with products from across the state! 🤯

But here's the important part:

🗳️ PUBLIC VOTING IS OPEN NOW!

We need our Critter Co. family to help us get Silas into the TOP 5!

👉 VOTE FOR APPALACHIAN CRITTER CO. HERE:

https://www.coolestthingwv.com/nominees/appalachian-critter-co-silas-j-young

Voting runs through September 7.

If you've bought a critter from Silas, stopped by his booth at a festival, followed along as this business has grown, or just want to support a young West Virginia entrepreneur — please cast a vote and SHARE this post!

Every vote matters, and every share helps us reach someone new.

Let's see how far this 13-year-old West Virginia maker can take this thing. ❤️🏔️

Meet Appalachian Critter Co. by Silas J. Young, a 2026 Coolest Thing Made in West Virginia nominee from Sutton, WV.

08/14/2026

🐐 This one was pretty special. ❤️

The Mason County Fair has a wonderful event as part of its livestock program — the Mason County Special Needs Goat Show — giving participants with special needs the opportunity to get into the show ring and be part of one of the great traditions of the county fair.

This year, Silas wanted Appalachian Critter Co. to contribute something to it.

So for seven straight days, his printers ran pretty much nonstop.

More than 180 hours of printing later, he had made 36 of these knitted-style goats — enough to donate one for each participant in the Special Needs Goat Show. 🐐

At our normal pricing, the 36 goats represent more than $550 in retail value, but this was never about selling them.

They were made to be given away.

Getting to hear Silas and Appalachian Critter Co. recognized over the announcer at the fair was pretty awesome, but we're even more proud of why he was being recognized.

This little business started with a kid who loves 3D printing and wanted to sell some of the things he made. It's pretty incredible watching it grow into something that also gives him opportunities to do things like this.

Seven days.
180+ print hours.
36 little goats.
And every one of them went home with someone special. ❤️🐐

That's a week of printing we think was very well spent.

Mason County Fair, WV

08/04/2026

Custom piece!

07/29/2026

📣 PLEASE SHARE & TAG LOCAL BUSINESSES! 📣

Last year, the boys and I mailed hundreds of letters, but many were never delivered and others arrived more than a week later—some even after the sale.

This year, we’re counting on our community to help us spread the word in time. Please share this post and tag any local businesses, big or small, that may be interested in supporting Silas and Oliver’s 4-H market lamb projects.

Every share and tag helps these boys reach more potential supporters. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

07/22/2026

We're set up and ready for an amazing week at the Nicholas County Fair! 🎡🐮🪿

The Critter Bar is stocked, the printers have been busy, and Silas can't wait to meet everyone! Stop by Appalachian Critter Co. to check out all the new critters, dragons, Highland cows, desk geese, horror flexis, and more.

If you're at the fair this week, come say hi and support a 13-year-old entrepreneur. See you soon!

07/22/2026

The wait is almost over! 🎡

Silas and Appalachian Critter Co. will be at the Nicholas County Fair all week, and the printers have been working nonstop to bring lots of new critters, Highland cows, desk geese, dragons, and horror-themed flexis!

If you're coming to the fair, be sure to stop by, say hi, and support a 13-year-old West Virginia entrepreneur. We can't wait to see everyone this week! ❤️

07/22/2026

The horror collection is growing... 👻🔪 Fresh horror-themed flexis are printing now, just in time for this weekend. Which one would you take home first? 🎃

07/06/2026

After some much-needed rest and air conditioning after Gassaway Days Celebration , we're gearing up and loading up for the Nicholas County Fair WV - 101st Year

Silas is excited to bring all of his Critter Bar favorites, articulated critters, dragons, fidgets, mystery items, and new creations to one of the biggest events of the summer.

If you're heading to the fair, be sure to stop by and say hello. Every purchase helps support a local youth-owned business and encourages a young entrepreneur who has worked hard all year designing, printing, packaging, and preparing for events like this.

📍 Nicholas County Fair
📅 July 22–25, 2026

Come find us, check out the Critter Bar, and see what's new. We can't wait to meet everyone and help make this our biggest event yet!