Calling All Tinkers, Makers, & Hawkers of Extraordinary things..

PLEASE READ FIRST: Our oddity and curiosity events are highly curated oddity 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. The Menagerie hosts ONE metaphysical themed show a year, for the New Year.

IF selected, we’ll contact you with booth availability and pricing through Google Forms. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL US WITH INQUIRIES.

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, or through posting in our comments 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. If you need additional time, please inquire.

• 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 granny’s 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 our Halloween themed shows but don’t necessarily make an oddity. We’re not like other “oddity” events. We are smaller and do not accept 20 of the same types of vendors. Most often we have one type of vendor per show (gothy sunglasses, stained glass artists, photography, clothing, etc.). We also look for vendors who specialize in one medium rather than a “Jack or Jill of all trades”. Some of our shows are specifically themed-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 and are selected for specific events.

• We recommend ALL vendors carry event insurance, 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, found object, and antique fine art show.

Event Listings

2025 EVENTS

June 28th | Peculiar PopUp | Punk & Bunny Tattoo Shop | Grass Valley, 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. for a mini Menagerie! Bands, Food Trucks, Full Bar, & special guest tattoo artists. This is an evening event outdoors. Rain or shine.

September 12th & 13 | 2nd Annual Central Coast Oddities 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.

October 10th | Virginia City HALLOWEEN Oddities Show | Haunted Mackay Mansion | Virginia City, NV: WANTED: Artists & Vendors who create handmade Halloween wares and oddities: spooky inspired decor, bugs, bones, taxidermy, dark art, unique fine jewelry, strange home decor, medical or science specimens, entomology, antiques, odd apparel, photography, etc. Celebrating the dead during the annual month long Mackay Mansion Halloween Haunt!

November | BONES 4th Annual Nevada City Oddities Show | Miners Foundry | Nevada City, 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. The Menagerie returns for its 4th year to Gold Country! Every October in honor of both Halloween and Dia de los Muertos the sister cities of Grass Valley and Nevada City host a plethora of activities. This year the Menagerie's Jolly Band of Misfits will bring all the strange & unusual to the festivities set amongst the charming backdrop of these two historic Victorian, Gold Rush towns!

YULETIDE applications opening to the public soon!