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. We are NOT a witchy, metaphysical, or bohemian market. The Menagerie hosts ONE metaphysical themed show a year, for the New Year. Keep an eye out for the call if you fit this category!
IF selected, we’ll contact you with booth availability and pricing through Google Forms. Make sure you ADD our email to your contact list. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL US WITH INQUIRIES.
Payment is expected at the time you apply.
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 for indoor spaces at indoor/outdoor venues.
Payment is expected to secure your space at the time you submit your selection. IF YOU DO NOT PAY, YOU ARE NOT CONFIRMED. Please inquire if you need additional time.
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, payment history, punctuality, 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 and have resale certificate.
Vendors are responsible to know all 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 not having 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
2026 OPEN EVENTS
April 25th | A Peculiar Mother’s Day PopUp | Crooked Lane Brewing Co. | Auburn, CA. - WANTED: Artisans and Makers of strange & unusual gifts and more. APPLICATIONS ONGOING
April 25th & 26th | Spirit Alley~Halfway to Halloween | Winchester Mystery House | San Jose, CA. Now summoning the finest creators of Halloween wares for the season that lives in our bones year-round. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your handmade spooky art & unique creations at one of California’s most iconic landmarks with the Official Oddities & Curiosities Market of the San Francisco Bay Area. HALLOWEEN THEMED: home decor, fine jewelry, apparel & clothing, accessories, dark art, bath & beauty, oddities, curiosities, antiques, books and other macabre goods. This is an outdoor event with select indoor spaces reserved for vendors selling certain products such as photography, art prints, clothing, etc. (INDOOR SPACE IS NOT GUARANTEED AND AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME-FIRST RESERVED BASIS). Applications close 2/28 and vendors will be selected by March 1st! You will only be notified if accepted.
May 16th | Independence Oddities Show | Elks Lodge | Independence (Salem Metro Area), OR - WANTED: Artisans and Makers of the strange & unusual. Now seeking vendors selling bones, bugs, taxidermy, dark art, bizarre home decor, unique fine jewelry, clothing and apparel, bath & beauty. DJ, Full Bar, & easy access to local eateries.
June 6th | 3rd Annual Virginia City Oddities Show | Haunted Mackay Mansion | Virginia City, NV - WANTED: Artisans and Makers of the strange & unusual. Now seeking vendors selling bones, bugs, taxidermy, dark art, bizarre home decor, unique fine jewelry, clothing and apparel, bath & beauty. DJ, Full Bar, & Hot Food from the Red Dog Saloon!
June 13th | A Peculiar PopUp | The Holbrooke Hotel | Grass Valley, CA. WANTED: Artisans and Makers of the strange & unusual. DJ, Bar, Restaurant.
June 20th | | The Soap Cauldron - Three Sisters Apothecary | Penngrove, CA. You are cordially invited to join us for a new market in the charming Sonoma County town of Penngrove! This Peculiar PopUp is part of a series of community-centered celebrations aligned with the turning of seasons during the year. The theme is fun, whimsical, elvin, a journey as the day unfolds with seasonal altars, intuitive readings, live ambient music, hands-on crafts, tea preparation, and light seasonal nourishment inspired by the harvest and mood of the season. The event is open to oddity & curiosity vendors, metaphysical practitioners, herbs, teas, food (if it’s packaged you only need your current cottage license), bath & beauty, dark cottage and bohemian, silversmiths and unique fine jewelry, art, antiques and more! Take a look at our host: https://www.soapcauldron.com
JULY TBD
AUGUST TBD
September 13th | Virginia City Halloween Oddities Show | Haunted Mackay Mansion | Virginia City, NV - WANTED: Artisans and Makers of Halloween wares. Now seeking vendors selling bones, bugs, taxidermy, dark art, bizarre home decor, unique fine jewelry, clothing and apparel, bath & beauty. DJ, Full Bar, & Hot Food from the Red Dog Saloon!
September 19th | Bugs, Bones, & Taxidermy Peculiar PopUp | Crooked Lane Brewing Co. | Auburn, CA. DJ, Beer, & Food Truck!
September 26th & 27th | 3rd Annual Ferndale Oddities Show | The Old Steeple | Ferndale, CA - WANTED: Artisans and Makers of the strange & unusual. Now seeking vendors selling bones, bugs, taxidermy, dark art, bizarre home decor, unique fine jewelry, clothing and apparel, bath & beauty. DJ, Full Bar, & easy access to local eateries.
October 3rd | 5th Annual Nevada City Oddities Show | Miners Foundry | Nevada City, CA - WANTED: Artisans and Makers of the strange & unusual. Now seeking vendors selling bones, bugs, taxidermy, dark art, bizarre home decor, unique fine jewelry, clothing and apparel, bath & beauty. DJ, Bands (featuring Sisters of Mercy Tribute, The Reptile House & special guests), Workshops, Chocolate Tastings, Performers, Full Bar, & Hot Food from nearby eateries. This will be an anniversary celebration!
NOVEMBER 28th - DECEMBER 26th The Menagerie Oddities Market returns to the Winchester Mystery House for its 5th Holiday Residency, Yuletide! Each weekend is a new theme featuring a highly curated oddities market with vendors selling extraordinary wares. Artisans and Makers of the strange & unusual. Now seeking vendors selling bones, bugs, taxidermy, dark art, bizarre home decor, unique fine jewelry, clothing and apparel, bath & beauty and more. This is an outdoor event with select indoor spaces reserved for vendors selling certain products such as photography, art prints, clothing, etc. (INDOOR SPACE IS NOT GUARANTEED AND AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME-FIRST RESERVED BASIS).