Vancouver's Weirdest Weekend Returns This October

By Elke Porter | WBN News Vancouver | August 20, 2025
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A Unique Gathering of the Strange and Unusual

Vancouver Convention Centre transforms into a marketplace of the bizarre on October 11-12, 2025, as the Oddities & Curiosities Expo makes its highly anticipated return to British Columbia. This traveling exhibition celebrates collectors, artists, and enthusiasts who share a passion for the unconventional, bringing together vendors from across North America to showcase their most peculiar wares.

What Awaits Curious Minds

Visitors discover handcrafted items that defy categorization, from vintage medical curiosities to gothic art pieces. The expo features an eclectic mix of vendors selling everything from preserved specimens in Victorian-era bell jars to custom jewelry made from unusual materials. Local and international artisans display their darkly beautiful creations alongside antique oddities that tell stories of bygone eras.

Interactive demonstrations captivate audiences throughout both days. Sideshow performances entertain crowds with acts that blur the line between art and spectacle, while educational workshops teach skills like taxidermy to interested participants. These hands-on experiences allow attendees to engage directly with the crafts and traditions that define oddity culture.

Building Community Through Curiosity

The expo serves as more than just a marketplace – it creates connections among people who appreciate the unusual. Collectors share stories behind their prized possessions, while newcomers receive welcoming introductions to this fascinating subculture. Artists network with potential collaborators, and museum curators scout for unique pieces to add to their collections.

Plan Your Visit

The Vancouver Convention Centre opens its doors at 10:00 AM PDT on both Saturday and Sunday, giving visitors ample time to explore the extensive vendor booths and attend special presentations. Early arrival proves beneficial, as popular items and workshop spaces fill quickly throughout the weekend.

For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.showpass.com/vancouver-canada-oddities-curiosities-expo-2025/

A Unique Gathering of the Strange and Unusual

What Awaits Curious Minds

Building Community Through Curiosity

Plan Your Visit

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