What to Expect
Step into a world beyond the ordinary where flickering lantern light reveals cabinets filled with relics and curios from forgotten eras. This event offers a slow-wander experience designed to let you linger, explore, and uncover stories whispered through bone, brass, velvet, and shadow. Discover art, objects, and creations that blur the line between history, mystery, and the unknown in a fully indoor and air-conditioned venue.
Vendors and collectors bring carefully curated oddities, curiosities, and cryptic creations you won’t find at everyday markets. Expect rare pieces, one-of-a-kind items, and stories with soul that celebrate the strange, gothic, paranormal, vintage, and beautifully bizarre.
A special surprise will be unveiled during the event, adding to the immersive excitement and making this a must-visit for lovers of the dark and mysterious.
Activity Details
This event runs over two days, May 23rd and 24th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. It is curated specifically for vendors whose products align with the odd, gothic, cryptic, paranormal, vintage, and mysterious themes. The event is not a general market but a curated experience ensuring high quality and immersive engagement.
Vendors must submit an Expression of Interest to participate, with selections based on theme alignment, originality, and variety. The venue offers secure overnight lock-up for vendors and is fully air-conditioned for visitor comfort.
Location and Access
The event is held at the Toowoomba Showgrounds, Glenvale Room, located on Glenvale Rd, Glenvale QLD 4350. This indoor venue provides a comfortable environment regardless of weather, with easy access and secure facilities for vendors.
Visitors can expect a welcoming atmosphere where they can explore at their own pace, surrounded by an engaged community of collectors, gothic and alternative culture enthusiasts, paranormal fans, and vintage lovers.
Important Information
This is a curated event with strict guidelines to maintain its unique atmosphere. No mass-produced or off-theme items are allowed, and all specimens must be ethically and legally sourced. Power availability for vendors is subject to approval and safety compliance.
The event is designed for intentional buyers and collectors, not casual browsers, ensuring a focused and meaningful experience. A major reveal by one of the vendors will add an exciting element to the event.
Booking and Prices
Tickets are available for both days, with discounted rates for vendors booking the full weekend to maximize exposure and sales. Visitors should book early to secure their place at this unique event. Vendors must apply through an Expression of Interest form via the provided link.
Prepare to step into the shadows and experience a world of oddities and cryptic tales that will leave lasting memories.