Market for the Strange was created to make space for the growing alternative art scene around Salem, Oregon. A place where the unusual is welcome, where the odd ones fit in, and where visitors can walk away with a little bit of the unexpected.
A community Market for the strange side of Oregon
We host a monthly pop-up art market in western Oregon. We alternate event locations between Salem and surrounding cities.
Our Footprint So Far: Salem - Eugene - Springfield - Albany - Brownsville - Portland
A place to be you
Gothic leathers? Witchy outfits? Characterful costumes? Whatever your vibe is, we're happy to help you celebrate it. Many of our visitors show up to show off their strange fashions, so don't hesitate to pull that special getup out of your closet and show us what you've got!
Cursed CarnivalStep right up, strangelings, to the most bizarre and unusual art market in town! Market for the Strange presents Cursed Carnival! This is your chance to wander through a mysterious carnival, filled with eerie art, haunting crafts and spellbinding decor. Cursed Carnival will feature artists, creators and crafters from the PNW area and promises an experience you'll never forget!Sunday, April 27th 11AM - 6PM Salem Convention Center Salem, ORCommunity Hour: Admission is waived in the final hour to allow visitors with limited budgets to partake in our strange community. From 5-6 PM, entry is free.Apply to be a Vendor!
Beautiful MonsterThey say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and our eyes have stranger tastes. Come see what we mean at our art and oddities market as we feature bizarre, creepy, and monstrous artists and creators from around the PNW. Catch a show on our performer stage, grab a bite to eat, or a new tattoo, and bring home strange new treasures.Saturday, May 10th 11AM - 6PM Linn County Expo Center Albany, ORApply to be a Vendor!Tickets available starting on Tuesday!
Goblin City MarketExplore a labyrinth of fantastic, unreal, and otherworldly delights at the Goblin City Market. Browse a magical collection of strange treasures from more than 70 local creators, pick up some tasty treats, and hang out in the heart of Salem's alternative art scene.Sunday, June 8th 11AM - 6PM Salem Convention Center Salem, ORApply to be a Vendor!Tickets available in late May.
2025 Event Calendar
July 19th - Bob Keefer Center (Springfield) August 17th - Salem Convention Center September 13th - Linn County Expo Center (Albany) October 26th - Salem Convention Center November 29th - Lane Events Center (Eugene) December 21st - Salem Convention Center
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