The ratty old entrance flap hangs, torn in the ghostly breeze. Weathered wood boxes cling to the perimeter of the tent. As you leave the lights and enter the shadows, you encounter the remnants of a sideshow tent from years gone by. You wander to the quiet outskirts, looking for a place to be alone. Imagine the end of a day at the carnival: you’ve had your fill of laughter, lights, and cotton candy. We take tremendous pride in this and hope to gain your support along the way.Īdvance Price: $5 (must also have expo admission ticket)ĭay Of: $7 (must also have expo admission ticket) We are a one of a kind event and the first to do what we specialize in. We are the first and original traveling event exclusively showcasing oddities vendors and dark artists in the country. We find so much joy in being able to provide a place where you can feel at home surrounded by others that share the same interests. We pride ourselves in being a completely “DIY” ran show from start to finish. The O&C Expo provides a safe place for anyone to come and discover new artists, meet new friends and be surrounded by an amazing community of like-minded people. Outside of our curated vendors, we host sideshow performers on stage all throughout day and the opportunity to learn the craft of taxidermy with classes available during the expo. All items you see at our shows are legal to own and sustainably sourced. We truly have something weird for everyone at our shows. You’ll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more. Kids 12 and under free (no ticket needed) LOCATION: San Mateo County Event Center – Expo Hall A Ninja Warrior-inspired obstacle course and a space-themed 'wonderland' will be stationed alongside the main attraction.The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses with all things weird.įor Lovers of the Strange, Unusual & Bizarre… Aside from bouncing, the house promises giant slides, ball pits, basketball hoops and climbing towers inside. Standing 31 feet tall, this towering, springy structure arrives in Philadelphia on Friday for a weeks-long stint at the Navy Yard. There's bounce houses, and then there's the 16,000-square-foot inflatable from Big Bounce America. Jump around the world's biggest bounce house It's best known for its distinctive makeup and costuming, as well as its lifelike animal puppets - including a 13-foot-long elephant and 18-foot-tall giraffes. The musical first debuted in New York in 1997 and is now the third longest-running Broadway show in history. 'The Lion King' is now playing at the Academy of Music through Sunday, Sept. Scar, Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa have returned to Philly after eight years away. There will also be a circus-gone-wrong sideshow and full-mount rabbit taxidermy class for additional fees. On Saturday, head to Oaks to shop a large collection of taxidermy, antiques, preserved specimens, original art and all kinds of horror-inspired items. Shop oddities at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Centerįor some people, Halloween is a year-long state of mind - and those people will feel right at home at the Oddities & Curiosities Expo. Expect plenty of treats along Main Street. Bark Social will have 'yappy hour' specials and an adoption event, where visitors can meet new four-legged friends. On Saturday, pups can test their skills at an agility course featuring cones and hurdles or splash around in the pool at City of Paws Pet Care, which will also host a portrait pop-up. Manayunk's Dog Day of Summer promises an afternoon of treats and feats of agility. Take your dog to a pool party and yappy hour The party starts at Xfinity Live! at 2 p.m. On both days, the fest will welcome crowds with not just food but margarita bars, piñata smashing and lucha libre wrestling. Sample al pastor and carnitas from 25 local vendors at the Philadelphia Taco Festival this Saturday and Sunday. Stuff your face with Philly's finest tacos And if you still need more to do, follow Media on its path to (hopeful) victory in the Little League World Series on ESPN. Stop by the Academy of Music for some Disney-inspired musical magic, or visit nearby Oak for the kind of macabre magic Jack Skellington would enjoy. South Philly will host a taco festival (at Xfinity Live!) and a ridiculously large bounce house (at the Navy Yard) over multiple days, while Manayunk rolls out the paw-friendly red carpet for its Dog Day of Summer event on Saturday. If that giant mural on the Art Museum steps didn't convince you to see 'Blue Beetle' this weekend, consider these worthy alternative plans.

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