Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm
YES! Cash and credit is accepted at the door. Day of tickets are $15.
YES! The large majority of vendors accept both cash and card. If they only accept cash, they will have signs up. Some accept Venmo, CashApp, Zelle, etc.
** PLEASE NOTE: We recommend only buying direct from our ticketing platform and not through anyone selling via Facebook. Lots of scammers out there!
Yes! Upon arriving you will get a stamp that allows you to re-enter during show hours. Bags are subject to search each time.
Though we truly appreciate how much interest we get regarding volunteer work, we do not need volunteers at our shows. We have trained staff at each show making sure everything is running smoothly.
YES! Please do! We love when our awesome attendees show up in costume. Make note: Depending on venue you may have to undergo a bag or quick costume search before entering. No realistic weapons.
We are an all ages event! Families come and enjoy their day with us all the time. But, it depends on the child and if they get frightened easily. We normally say, "Parental Discretion Advised".
Strollers: Yes!
Wheelchairs: Yes, always. Each venue is ADA compliant. We do NOT provide wheelchairs. Its best to contact the venue to check if they offer wheelchair rentals.
Large bags: Yes, but they are subject to search before entering.
Animals: Service animals only in most venues. We recommend checking the specific venue website.
Please talk with the vendor you are purchasing from and they will contact show management. At that time show management will coordinate pulling your vehicle up closer for pick up.
None of the animals you see at our event were killed for the sake of art or collecting for the O&C Expo. All of our vendors are required to source sustainably. This can come from a variety of sources including: vet clinics, farms, sanctuaries, road kill, foraging, antique/vintage auctions and more.
Instead of being discarded, our vendors give these animals another purpose in the afterlife - whether its beauty is preserved in a jar, becomes a taxidermy mount, or used in an art piece.
Each city and venue is different on parking costs, where to enter, etc. We always include an informational post in each Facebook event page leading up to event day. If you already have tickets, you will receive information via email or can check our website for your cities tab at the top of the page.
Yes! Cameras are welcome. We do however ask you be respectful of the vendors and if they have signage not allowing photo or video, please respect their requests.
YES! There will always be food and drink concession available for purchase.
Sadly almost all venues allow service animals only. Please leave your pet at home or inquire about a specific venue via our contact form.
Yes! The venues and entire expo including the vendor space, classroom and museum is wheelchair accessible.
We cannot guarantee wheelchair rental at the venue. We recommend reaching out to your cities venue beforehand.
This is not allowed at our show.
Visit our ticketing page here: https://odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com/tickets
No, we will always have tickets day of at the door for $15 (unless otherwise noted). If the event had timed ticketing in your area, we do encourage you to purchase in advance if you know what time you are arriving. This helps us stagger crowds arriving.
Tickets are nonrefundable. *Unless the event is fully canceled. You can however sell your ticket to another person! All they need is the barcode on the ticket. NO REFUNDS IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND. NO REFUNDS IF YOU DID NOT LIKE THE EVENT FOR WHATEVER REASON.
No, the name on the ticket does not matter. We only need the QR code on the ticket to scan.
If you cannot find your ticket in your inbox, please contact us via the contact form with the following info:
- Name
- City you're attending
Children 12 and under are free and do NOT need a ticket. NO REFUNDS.
Absolutely. The ticket is valid until scanned. It will NOT work both days, but will work for either day.
YES! Our merchandise booth is available near the entry at every expo. We have multiple t-shirts, tote bags, hoodies, enamel pins, patches, stickers and more at the booth. Thanks for your support!
If you haven't received your online order within 14 business days, please reach out via our contact form with the following info:
Name
Order # (if you have it)
Our 2025 application opens on 10/31/24 at 10AM CST and closes on 11/1/24 at 10AM CST. It is only open for 24 hour due to the high volume of applications received.
We are a heavily curated show and only book within our dark, strange and odd theme.. We DO NOT accept direct sale / franchise based companies.
Please reach out via the contact form on our website and we will get you to the right place.
We note on the 2025 application that only those chosen to vend will receive an acceptance email within 45 days of submitting. This is due to the high volume of applications received! We truly appreciate your interest in our show and if there are any changes or availability arises, we will reach out. You are welcome to reach out via out contact form for updates!
We ask that all students arrive 15 minutes prior to class start time. There are multiple classes throughout the weekend so you need to check which class you are attending.
All Taxidermy Classes start promptly at 10AM.
AM Entomology/Wet Specimen Classes starts promptly at 10AM.
PM Entomology/Wet Specimens Classes starts promptly at 1:30PM.
Late students wont have enough time to catch up and tickets are non refundable as we have already prepared your hides/supplies in advance. PLEASE give yourself enough time to park, walk, arrive, etc..
Each class is at a different location within the expo - sometimes within the hall and sometimes in a meeting room near the hall. When you arrive to get your ticket scanned you will be directly on where to wait for your instructor.
Each class has a unique schedule.
ALL taxidermy classes at the O&C Expo START at 10AM and END at 4PM. Taxidermy class includes two 30-45 minute breaks that are dependent on class progress.
Entomology/Wet Specimen class times do vary, double check your ticket before purchasing to be sure you have the right time slot. AM class starts at 10AM and PM class starts at 1:30PM. These classes generally run 2 hours.
YES.
We do require a parent or legal guardian to purchase a ticket and follow along with their student. This applies to any student under the age of 16. We do not allow any students under the age of 13 into the taxidermy workshops. PLEASE EMAIL THE INSTRUCTOR to get permission regarding an underage student BEFORE you purchase a ticket - this goes for ALL CLASSES. Approval must be granted for a student under the age of 16 IN ADVANCE. We only take a certain number of underage students so we MUST know about their attendance in advance.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS IF YOU PURCHASE YOUR CHILD A TICKET BEFORE GETTING APPROVED IN ADVANCE. There is no guarantee that day of they will be accepted into the class.
Email: Thesleepingsirens3@gmail.com
Unfortunately NO, we can only allow ticketed students into class. There is no project sharing allowed as we do not have the space in the room. There are NO refunds if you plan to share and decide to not take the class alone.
Absolutely! It's all yours to take home.
Yes! The class price includes your admission to the expo. You do NOT need an entry ticket as well for the day of your class. No refunds.
We DO NOT allow the sale of real bats or human remains at our shows due to the lack of confident confirmation that these items are ethically, respectfully and responsibly sourced.
We do not allow the sale of AI generated artwork in our show. We highly recommend if you think a piece of art is AI - ask the vendor! We're constantly getting people claiming art they see at our show is AI when its not - we just have some incredibly talented artists and they're happy to talk about and show you their process, WIP shots and more. Just ask!
We're constantly working against drop ship style products in our show from websites like Temu, AliExpress, etc. We do not allow this and do our best to ensure all vendors are selling sustainably sourced goods.
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