The original Oddities and Curiosities Expo Tampa returns to the Florida State Fairgrounds. Find skulls, unique antiques, and take a taxidermy class.
Brace yourselves, Florida, for a truly strange and exciting event. The ultimate celebration of all things peculiar and extraordinary, The Oddities and Curiosities Expo Tampa, is making its triumphant return to the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, FL, on November 22nd and 23rd.
This one-of-a-kind traveling showcase is a destination for the wonderfully weird, bringing together hundreds of oddity vendors and artists from across the country. It’s a playground where the bizarre, the wonderful, and the downright unusual unite in a fascinating display of the extraordinary. Don’t miss out—Get your tickets starting at $10 here!
What You’ll Find at the Oddities and Curiosities Expo Tampa
Attendees can browse and shop for a staggering array of rare and unique items, including:
- Taxidermy and ethically preserved animal specimens
- Dark artistry and original horror/Halloween-inspired artwork
- Skulls, bones, and funeral collectibles
- Antiques and metaphysical accoutrements
- Handcrafted oddities
Beyond shopping, the expo offers an immersive experience complete with photo opportunities, tarot readings, sideshow performances, and various concessions to keep you entertained throughout the day.
Learn the Art of the Strange
For those looking to get hands-on, the Oddities and Curiosities Expo Tampa also offers special ticketed classes. Students can sign up for a day-long taxidermy class in Tampa, the Jackalope Taxidermy Class on Saturday, November 22nd, for $225. There will also be a beginner Beetles and Spiders Entomology Class on Sunday, November 23rd, for $150. All classes are hosted by Heather Clark of The Sleeping Sirens and use sustainably sourced specimens. It is important to note the expo’s ethical commitment: All animals used in the classes and displayed as preserved specimens died of natural causes.
A Community for the Unusual
Founded by Michelle and Tony Cozzaglio, the Oddities and Curiosities Expo was created to give niche small businesses and artists a space to thrive. “Our goal is to build a community where people feel safe to be themselves, surrounded by like-minded folks who appreciate the weird and wonderful,” said co-founder Michelle Cozzaglio. With a strong DIY ethos and a commitment to curating the best exhibitors, the expo continues to grow year after year, cementing its place as the leading destination for the wonderfully weird.
Tickets can be purchased at https://oddities.com. For more theme park-related news and information, visit MSM News.
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