3rd Annual Nevada City Oddities Market

Name: 3rd Annual Nevada City Oddities Market
Start: 2024-09-22T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-09-22T18:00:00-07:00
Location: Miners Foundry Cultural Center

Schedule

Sun Sep 22 2024 at 11:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Miners Foundry Cultural Center | Nevada City, CA

Join the ODDventure™!
Nestled in the Sierra Foothills, surrounded by legends and lore, is the charming Victorian town of Nevada City, the perfect backdrop for a one-of-a-kind art experience.
Shop a curated art market with over 50 vendors selling extraordinary wares! We've got bones, bugs, taxidermy, bizarre art, strange home decor, unique fine jewelry, collectibles, medical specimens, antiques, and more..
We invite you to explore the mysteries of our Menagerie
🗓️Sunday, September 22, 2024.
⏰VIP 11am
Be the first through the doors! VIP tickets includes an event tote designed by @Raggz in collaboration w/the Menagerie! We limit tickets so you can shop before the crowd for the first hour.
⏰General Admission 12pm
Includes access to all our vendors, thrilling entertainment, exhibits, and workshops!
⏰Twilight Hour 5pm
Final hour!! Valid 5-6pm The Twilight Hour is when things wind down! Take advantage of a thinning crowd and half off admission! VALID ONLY DURING SPECIFIED TIMES.
Under 5 free.
🗺️Miners Foundry Cultural Center in Nevada City, CA
plus..
A new lineup of artists and vendors you won't find anywhere else!
Live Entertainment
Workshops with NY Taxidermist Katie Innamorato from Afterlife Anatomy (Jackalope & Rat Mount)
Pinning Workshops with the inimitable Silver Moon Curiosities (Luna Moth and Ulysses Swallowtail Butterfly)
Sideshow Exhibits w/Dr. R. Snick presenting new material
Full Bar & Music
*RAIN OR SHINE* this is an indoor event!
ALL TICKET SALES FINAL - NO REFUNDS, TRANSFERS, OR EXCHANGES. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.
**workshops require a general admission ticket for entry!
Taxidermy: Taught by guest Taxidermist from New York, Katie Innamorato of Afterlife Anatomy, these classes will introduce students to the process & techniques behind basic small mammal taxidermy. Must be 14+ (Minors must be accompanied by adult to sign consent form). NO guests allowed-seating is limited. 2-3 hours
11:15 Rat Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Class: Students will learn how to skin, prep, preserve, mount, and position the animal. Basic armatures will be used and students will learn how to carve bust forms. Everything is supplied and students do not need any prior experience for this class. Each student will leave with their own finished piece.
2:45 Jackalope Shoulder Mount Class: Each student is provided with their own specimen which has been prepped and tanned. They will have to final prep, mount, pin, and groom. We will go through the process of preparing our forms, building up with clay, and final assembly. Everything is supplied and students do not need any prior experience for this class. Each student will leave with their own finished piece.
Pinning: Returning expert entemology-artist-extraordinaire, Kristin of Silver Moon Curiosities will be teaching these fun and uniquely Menagerie pinning workshops. These classes are appropriate for all skill levels and teach the basics of pinning. Must be 12+ (Minors must be accompanied by adult to sign consent form). NO guests allowed-seating is limited. 1 hour
1:00 Luna Moth: The workshop includes an 8" frame, pinning kit, and digital class to continue creating works of art from home!
3:00 Ulysses Swallowtail Butterfly: The workshop includes 8" frame, pinning kit, digital class to continue creating works of art from home!
**LODGING:**
Visit: http://nevadacitychamber.com for information on Nevada City and local lodging~we’ve stayed at many Air bnb’s and highly recommend The National Exchange Hotel at: http://thenationalexchangehotel.com
For more info on the Menagerie Oddities Market visit us at http://themenagerieodditiesmarket.com
The Menagerie is a safe space for everyone to come together in all things odd. We have a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, hate, or bullying.
ABSOLUTELY no soliciting of ANY kind: Religious, Political, or Event Scouting. Take a business card.
ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS to purchase as ADD-Ons after you select your tickets:
Beetle & Swallowtail Butterfly Pinning Workshops taught by the inimitable Kristin Silver of Silver Moon Curiosities
Menagerie Merch Bundle: New tote created by Raggz, choice of Menagerie tshirt, 11x17 event poster **limited quantity** Buy the bundle and save!
POLICIES:
SOLICITING: ABSOLUTELY no soliciting of ANY kind: Religious, Political, or Event Scouting. Take a business card.
NO outside food, drink or promotional materials.
PARKING - Street parking; Save the lot for ADA.
Artists take cash, credit, debit, and Venmo, some take Apple Pay and PayPal.
WORKSHOPS - Students must be 12+ or 14+; Anyone under the age of 18 must have an adult present to sign a consent form at the time of class. NO guests are allowed inside the workshop-seating is limited to students only. Please come to the front of the ticket line upon arrival! Check in for Class 10 minutes early. Please be on time. DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION TO THE EVENT. Classes are taught independently by artists and vendors.
Editorial copy, graphic art, and photographs are the intellectual property of the Menagerie Oddities Market.
NO REFUNDS, TRANSFERS, OR EXCHANGES
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