World Oddities Expo at the Agriculture Supply Exposition Center
Taxidermy, tattoos, and treasures you didn’t know you needed.
Shannon
May 06, 2026
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If your idea of a good time includes a little strange with your shopping, the World Oddities Expo is calling your name. From macabre art and insect displays to live performances and on-site tattoos, it’s a full-on celebration of the weird and wonderful. Wander the Lost Curio Marketplace, catch a burlesque set, or learn something unexpected at a workshop.
Curious what kind of treasures (or tattoos) await? You can grab your tickets here.
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