Forget Bigfoot Sightings—Are You Brave Enough for Atlanta’s Most Unusual Event?

Bigfoot may be elusive, but you know what’s even rarer? A shopping event where you can walk away with a framed tarantula, a Victorian mourning locket, and a taxidermy raccoon you mounted yourself. If your idea of a home refresh involves more skulls and fewer scented candles, the Oddities & Curiosities Expo is hitting Atlanta on February 15–16, and it’s got everything you never knew you needed.

Think of it as the ultimate flea market for the fabulously bizarre. One booth has beautifully preserved beetles, another is selling intricately designed skull art, and just around the corner, you’ll find a two-headed duck that would really tie your living room together. Whether you’re a horror fanatic, a collector of the macabre, or just looking to add some real personality to your space, this two-day event delivers in the weirdest, most wonderful way possible.

It’s not just about what you can buy—it’s about what you can do. All day long, sideshow performers will be on stage pulling off stunts that land somewhere between mesmerizing and mildly unsettling. Live taxidermy demonstrations offer a behind-the-scenes look at the craft, while hands-on workshops give you the chance to create your own macabre masterpiece. Here’s what’s happening:

• Raccoon Taxidermy (Saturday Only) – Spend six hours mounting, grooming, and posing your very own raccoon—because nothing says statement piece like a woodland creature you preserved yourself.
  
  
• Bug Pinning (Saturday & Sunday) – Whether you prefer beetles or spiders, this class teaches you how to properly pin and display insects—perfect for anyone who thinks home décor should have more legs.
  
  
• Wet Specimen Preservation (Sunday Only) – If you’ve ever wanted to preserve a fetal pig in a jar (who hasn’t?), this hands-on workshop walks you through the entire process, from preparation to final display.
  
  

Beyond the oddities and curiosities, you’ll find a welcoming community of artists, collectors, and fellow lovers of the strange. Whether you're hunting for something macabre, craving a break from the ordinary, or just want to be around people who also think funeral collectibles make great décor, this is your scene.

Tickets are available now! Grab yours before your weekend plans get any duller. Details at Oddities & Curiosities Expo.

For more fun things near you, find ideas at www.gbj.com/arts-entertainment.