2nd Annual Victorian Oddities Market, Camron-Standford House Museum - Oakland, CA
Step back in time for an afternoon of Victorian inspired Oddities and freakish delights in the lovely, shaded garden of the last standing Victorian on Lake Merritt. We’ve hand selected twenty-five of the finest vendors who craft uniquely bizarre art, curiosities, and antiques from the Victorian era.
Theatrics, entertainment & music will be provided for your amusement!
Join us in period dress for a costume contest with fabulous prizes, a raffle benefitting the Camron-Stanford House Museum, Tarot, and Henna ~ come join our Menagerie!
Admission Tickets
Market tickets include admission to our oddities market, entry to Camron-Stanford House Museum with the featured Victorian exhibit, "Gadgets Galore" and wristband for re-entry. This is a fundraising event! Half of the proceeds from general admission tickets will be donated to the Camron-Stanford House.
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT!
VIP Early Entry 10am | $20
Avoid the crowd and buy a VIP ticket to shop before the market opens to the general public. Includes a Menagerie tote bag and commemorative gift. Very limited quantity of tickets available.
General Admission 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, or 3pm | $10
TEA SERVICE provided by Blue Victrola Tea.
Sit down & unwind at a whimsical tea table set atop the veranda of the Camron-Stanford house overlooking the lovely rose garden and Lake Merritt. Enjoy a pot of tea of your choosing, an assortment of sandwiches, classic scones w/ jam & lemon curd, a refreshing small salad (mixed greens, olive oil & balsamic dressing, salt & pepper, goat cheese, green apple, glazed nuts), mixed seasonal fruits, & a delightful selection of sweets.
Vegan option includes an assortment of gluten free crackers, bread, seasonal fruits & veggies, vegan cheeses, and sweets.
Tea Selections (lemon, local honey, cream and sugar will be available):
1. Earl Grey (black)
2. Paris (black)
3. Apricot (black)
4. Japanese Sencha (green)
5. Blueberry Green (green)
6. Hibiscus (herbal)
7. Dandelion (herbal)
Bring friends, real or imaginary, we care not! Costumes, a keen wit, and a taste for something sweet or savory on the upper crust, is of course highly encouraged. ***Please Note: If there are less than 4 in your party, you will be seated at a table with complete strangers. Peculiar we know, but then, you were invited to “join us in all things ODD.” For larger parties, please contact us after you purchase your tickets. This is a formal tea service, please be on time as the session ends promptly when noted for the next group of patrons. Pinkies up!
In true Victorian fortune-telling fashion, tea leaf readings will also be offered on the veranda for a nominal fee.
Blue Victrola is a contracted service to enhance your experience during our Victorian Oddities show. Their resume includes the Secret Garden and Edwardian Ball. All ticket proceeds after taxes & fees go directly to Blue Victrola. A 20% gratuity is INCLUDED the cost of your Tea Service. Oddities market is not included. Don’t forget to purchase your market tickets!!
Catering provided by Wescafe, in Alameda, California.
Foods are prepped in and around areas which may come in contact with eggs, nuts, and dairy products. Due to the logistics and nature of our event, we are UNABLE to accommodate people with food allergies at this time.
Tea Service Reservation Times:
*11am and 1pm times are SOLD OUT.*
11:00 - 12:30pm, 1:00 - 2:30pm, 3:00 - 4:30pm
Have a special request or occasion to celebrate? Email themenageriealameda@gmail.com and we’ll do our best to accommodate you!
REFUNDS: All ticket sales are final. In the event of a cancellation, the event will be rescheduled for the next available date and tickets will be accepted at that time.
DISCLAIMER: Live video and/or photography takes place during our events and is used for promotional purposes only. We do not compensate for use of these images. Attendance to our event is acceptance of this policy and constitutes permission for future use of these images.
SOLICITING: Absolutely NO soliciting our vendors for wholesale or vending other events during our event. Our vendors are professional artists connecting with patrons during the Menagerie ~ please be respectful and take a card to contact them later. Violators will be asked to leave and banned from future markets.
NO outside food, drink or promotional materials.
PARKING: Metered parking and valet parking are available at the site and there is a parking garage located at 100 Lakeside Dr. Do not leave anything visible in your vehicle!
COVID-19: Masks are recommended outdoors at our events; Check with the venue prior to arrival for their current Covid policy indoors.
MISC: For more information on public transportation, ADA accessibility, or other offerings at Camron-Stanford House visit https://cshouse.org
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