How much does it cost to attend?
Typically, our events have a $5 admission for people aged 12 and older. Children under 12 may attend without a ticket if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets can be purchased on our site, or at the door (with cash or card). (Well behaved animal companions are welcome, mobile animals must be leashed.)

What is Community Hour?
Certain events feature a free-entry period during the final hour. This is to allow visitors with financial hardships or limited budgets to partake in our strange community. Check the event listings.

What sorts of vendors should I expect to find?
While our vendor list changes each event, you can usually find creepy decor, dolls, candles, crystals, tarot readers, costumers, witching supplies, local authors, leatherworkers, glass blowers, jewelry, snacks, and a variety of talented artists.

In addition to our large vendor hall, our events feature wandering entertainers, a tattoo booth, food trucks, photo spots and themed decor. Certain events feature stage performances, interactive elements, and workshops.

Is this a family-friendly event?
Yes, all ages are welcome at most of our events. However, we do feature an 18+ area with vendors whose products might not be appropriate for younger eyes, including glassware, kink accessories, and artistic nudity. This area is clearly marked with large banners, and easy to avoid if you have children with you.

When is the next event?
Whether you're interested in becoming a vendor or a visitor, the best way to find out about each event is by signing up for our mailing list. (See below.) We send out announcements when vendor applications open, when tickets go on sale, and reminders about events in the days before it takes place. Our homepage also lists our current 2025 calendar.

Which types of vendors are you looking for?
MFTS is an oddities vendor market with a loose emphasis on gothic, creepy, unusual and surreal art, but we feature creators of all types at our event. We look for authentic creativity, passionate craftwork, niche products, and anything you can't find in big chain stores. We don't feature "buy/sell" vendors, MLM agents, or corporate franchises.

How much are the vendor registration fees?
Our registration fees occasionally change, but typically a standard 10x10 booth has a fee of $125. We offer upgrades for bigger booths and electrical access. For vendors with less elaborate setups or restricted budgets, we typically allow two vendors to split a 10x10 space for $63 each. These fees help us cover space rental, entertainment, marketing, staffing, insurance, supplies and taxes for the event.

How is the event promoted?
We promote every event in multiple avenues, including local flyers, local event calendar listings, a paid social media campaign, and our ever growing mailing list. In addition, we've been featured in newspapers like the Salem Reporter, interviewed for local news stations like KATU and KOIN, and we sponsor a booth at Pride in the Park.

Do you highlight vendors on social media?
Yes! When you're showing off something you're making for one of our events, please tag us. We regularly share these posts in our story feeds to our large audience of strange art lovers.

May community organizations to apply for booths?
Yes, we've been proud to make space for organizations like Punx in the Park, the Oregon School for the Deaf, and Ghosts of the Grand. If you're involved in making Oregon stranger, more welcoming, or more entertaining, we're happy to work with you. Please send us an email!