Calling All Tinkers, Makers, & Hawkers of Extraordinary things..
PLEASE READ FIRST: Our oddity and curiosity events are highly curated ART shows. Our focus is on the artist and the collector. The Menagerie is now seeking purveyors of strange & unusual handmade wares, antiques, taxidermy, natural science, medical history, bizarre home décor, the occult, dark art, weird anatomical curiosities, relics, unique jewelry, and more. We are not a metaphysical market or a craft market: witchy, crystals, herbs, foraged things from the forest are Magickal not odd..
IF selected, we’ll contact you with booth availability and pricing. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL US WITH INQUIRIES.
**Virtual markets are ONLINE - you must have an online selling platform to participate. These events are managed by Menagerie vendors making it a community event for everyone involved with our brand. They bring their personal knowledge and experiences from vending other virtual markets and vending in-person events to offer fellow vendors and Menagerie patrons a one-of-a-kind, virtual market experience.
Prospective Vendors FAQ’S
Every event has a specific number of categories with a maximum number of artists in each.
Our application process is ongoing until an event is filled.
RETURNING Vendors are not guaranteed a space.
We do not send rejection letters. If your application is accepted we will notify you when we have an opening.
We do not share vending information on public forums, this includes booth fees.
We will NEVER solicit you by asking you to call a number, send money up front, or through posting on social media so BEWARE of scammers.
Fine art, candle, chocolate, and textile vendors are given first priority at indoor/outdoor venues.
Payment is expected to secure your space at the time you submit your selection.
DETERMINING WHO VENDS…we consider all of the following and more: Do you fit our criteria for odd & curious; Booth set-up in photos or social media; Price points-we are not a flea market or swap meet; Is your social media up-to-date with your art work; Who/what/where are you currently vending; If you are a returning artist, we review all aspects of your vending history with us including how you treat our crew, your fellow vendors, etc.
This ain’t your grannies craft fair! If you aren’t sure your creations are a good fit, look up our events on social media. Spooky ghosts, horror, and pumpkins are good for Halloween themes but don’t necessarily make an oddity. Some of our shows are specifically themed-some artists may fit one but not all. AGAIN, our artists specialize in collectibles, natural science, and objets d’ art~we are not a witchy/metaphysical market. Crystals, tye-dye, and herbs are NOT odd.
ALL vendors are required to carry event insurance, SHOULD have a California resale certificates, and a business license for the cities you vend. Resale certificates are free here: https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/faqseller.htm
Vendors are responsible to know all California State laws on animal possession and sales as well as what documents are needed. Please keep documents on hand at your booth. The Menagerie is not responsible for vendors having required documentation or costs associated with acquiring permits, licenses, fines, or fees.
NO AI Art - this is a handmade by you or found object, fine art show.
Event Listings
March 9th | Women of Oddities Virtual Art Market: Applications CLOSED
April 13th | Shady Oak Barrel House Peculiar PopUp | Santa Rosa, CA: Applications CLOSED
April 20th | Victorian Oddities Market | The Old Steeple - Ferndale California: Applications CLOSED
May 4th | World Goth Day | USS Hornet - Alameda, California: Applications CLOSED
June 8th | Preston Castle Oddities Show | Preston Castle - Ione, California: Applications CLOSED
June 22nd | Virginia City Oddities Show | Mackay Mansion - Virginia City, Nevada: Applications CLOSED
July 13th | The Menagerie Oddities & Curiosities World Faire | The Bridgeyard - Oakland, CA: WANTED: Artists & Vendors selling bugs, bones, taxidermy, dark art, unique fine jewelry, strange home decor, medical or science specimens, entomology, antiques, odd apparel, photography, Victorian inspired & themed creations, antiques, etc. RADIUS CLAUSE
July 20th | The Ethereal Wunderkammer, A Virtual Oddities Market: We’re seeking participants from around the globe to participate in our second online, virtual market. To participate all items must be handmade or found by YOU. We are looking for Artists & Vendors selling bugs, bones, taxidermy, dark art, unique fine jewelry, strange home decor, medical or science specimens, entomology, antiques, odd apparel, photography, etc. Virtual markets are ONLINE - you must have an online selling platform to participate. These events are managed by Menagerie vendors making it a community event for everyone involved with our brand. They bring their personal knowledge and experiences from vending other virtual markets as well as vending in-person events to offer fellow vendors and Menagerie patrons a one-of-a-kind, virtual market experience.
August 10th | Ashland Oregon Oddities Show | The Ashland Armory - Ashland OR: Applications CLOSED
September 8th | The Central Coast Oddities & Curiosities Show | Madonna Inn - San Luis Obispo, CA: WANTED: Artists & Vendors selling bugs, bones, taxidermy, dark art, unique fine jewelry, strange home decor, medical or science specimens, entomology, antiques, odd apparel, photography, etc. This is an indoor event, rain or shine.
September 22nd | Nevada City Oddities Show | Nevada City, California: Applications CLOSED
October 5th | A Spookeasy Halloween Market & Oddities Show | Santa Rosa, California: Applications CLOSED
October 12th & 13th | Ritual II A Halloween Market & Oddities Show CLOSED
December 7th | TBA Annual Holiday Market | Bay Area: Applications CLOSED
December 8th | Shady Oak Barrel House Holiday Market | Santa Rosa, CA: Applications CLOSED
December 14th | TBA Annual Holiday Market | Bay Area Applications CLOSED
December 17th | Ghost Town Brewing Holiday Show: Applications CLOSED
2024 WORLD GOTH DAY (Application closed)
MAY 4TH | ALAMEDA, CA
We DO NOT have a waitlist but we encourage you to attend as a patron to see the event in the flesh! Each year our event has consistently grown with an attendance of 2k people. We require all artists to sign a radius clause to vend. You can view previous footage from the past two years on our YouTube channel: WGD 2022 and WGD 2023.
Do you sell crystals and herbs?: Thanks for your interest. The Menagerie is not hosting any metaphysical events at this time. Please contact the The Whimsy Market in Stockton.