Oddities

Multi-day event: 2026-07-25 through 2026-07-26. For Lovers of the Strange, Unusual and Bizarre? The Oddities & Curiosities Expo is the world's largest traveling oddities event showcasing hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses with all things weird. 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 collectible

Unleash your creativity and curiosity in our Introductory Taxidermy Class! Designed for beginners, this hands-on course offers a fascinating glimpse into the art and science of taxidermy. Class begins promptly at 10am and ends at 4pm. We provide each student with either a skinned, cleaned, and tanned racoon, opossum, or rat hide depending on the workshop you are taking. The first half of class is focused on preparing your form, setting the eyes, test fitting and mounting the hide, as well as gro

Unlock the artistry of entomology in our Introductory Bug Pinning Workshop! This hands-on experience is perfect for nature enthusiasts, aspiring entomologists, or anyone interested in the intricate craft of insect preservation. Join us as we guide you through the techniques of preparing and pining insects, transforming them into beautiful, display-ready specimens. The AM class will begin promptly at 10am and last 2.5 hours. You will learn the foundational skills of bug pinning, including safe co

Unlock the artistry of entomology in our Introductory Bug Pinning Workshop! This hands-on experience is perfect for nature enthusiasts, aspiring entomologists, or anyone interested in the intricate craft of insect preservation. Join us as we guide you through the techniques of preparing and pining insects, transforming them into beautiful, display-ready specimens. The PM class will begin promptly at 1:30pm Our newly added scorpion workshop delves into the art and science of preserving and pinnin

Multi-day event: 2026-08-01 through 2026-08-02. Scorpion Habitat Entomology Class Description: Unlock the artistry of entomology in our Introductory Bug Pinning Workshop! This hands-on experience is perfect for nature enthusiasts, aspiring entomologists, or anyone interested in the intricate craft of insect preservation. Join us as we guide you through the techniques of preparing and pining insects, transforming them into beautiful, display-ready specimens. The PM class will begin promptly at 1:

General Admission: $15 Advance/$20 Day of Expo Kids 12 & under free (no ticket needed) Saturday Raccoon Taxidermy Class: $325 (includes General Admission to Expo) * Saturday/Sunday AM Sunset Moth Entomology: $150 (includes General Admission to Expo) * Saturday/Sunday PM Scorpion Habitat Entomology: $150 (includes General Admission to Expo) * Sunday Octopus Wet Specimen: $175 (includes General Admission to Expo) * Sunday Ratalope Coffin Taxidermy Class: $175 (includes General Admission to Expo) *

Raccoon Class Description: Unleash your creativity and curiosity in our Introductory Taxidermy Class! Designed for beginners, this hands-on course offers a fascinating glimpse into the art and science of taxidermy. Class begins promptly at 10am and ends at 4pm. We provide each student with either a skinned, cleaned, and tanned racoon, opossum, or rat hide depending on the workshop you are taking. The first half of class is focused on preparing your form, setting the eyes, test fitting and mounti

Multi-day event: 2026-08-01 through 2026-08-02. Sunset Moths Entomology Class Description: Unlock the artistry of entomology in our Introductory Bug Pinning Workshop! This hands-on experience is perfect for nature enthusiasts, aspiring entomologists, or anyone interested in the intricate craft of insect preservation. Join us as we guide you through the techniques of preparing and pining insects, transforming them into beautiful, display-ready specimens. The AM class will begin promptly at 10am a

General Admission: $15 Advance/$20 Day of Expo Kids 12 & under free (no ticket needed) Saturday Raccoon Taxidermy Class: $325 (includes General Admission to Expo) * Saturday/Sunday AM Sunset Moth Entomology: $150 (includes General Admission to Expo) * Saturday/Sunday PM Scorpion Habitat Entomology: $150 (includes General Admission to Expo) * Sunday Octopus Wet Specimen: $175 (includes General Admission to Expo) * Sunday Ratalope Coffin Taxidermy Class: $175 (includes General Admission to Expo) *

Ratalope Coffin Taxidermy Class Description: This class is packaged into a very manageable 2.5-hours of learning and hands on taxidermy. The first half of class is focused on fixing your eyes, mounting your hide onto your form, and grooming. The final half of class is focused on preparing your coffin style plaque where your ratalope will be mounted for display. The PM class will begin promptly at 1:30pm. Whether you?re a budding artist, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about this unique cr

Octopus & Tentacle Globe Wet Specimen Class Description: Immerse yourself in the intriguing world of biological preservation with our Wet Specimen Preservation Workshop! This hands-on class is designed for students, artists, and science enthusiasts eager to explore the techniques of preserving specimens in liquid mediums. Discover how to create striking wet specimens that showcase the beauty and complexity of the natural world. This class begins promptly at 10am and lasts approximately 2.5 hours