Strange&curiousbazaar

04/08/2026

Hey everyone, we know it’s been a little quiet lately and we wanted to check in.

We are still a few months away from The Strange and Curious Bazaar, but things are already coming together behind the scenes and we want to keep the momentum going. We’ve had some great vendors lock in their spots already and the lineup is shaping up exactly how we envisioned.

If you are already registered, we would love for you to jump into the comments and introduce yourself. Let everyone know who you are, what you create, and what you plan on bringing to the bazaar. This is a great chance to start building excitement and give visitors a preview of what they can expect.

We still have plenty of space available and are continuing to curate a unique mix of vendors that fit the strange, dark, and curious theme. If you are interested in being part of the event, please reach out to us here on our page or email [email protected]

More updates coming soon.

03/16/2026

Logo is coming along nicely! Can't wait to see it when finished.

03/13/2026

Happy Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th has long been considered one of the most mysterious and unlucky days on the calendar. The superstition surrounding it goes back centuries. In Norse mythology, Loki — the trickster god — was said to be the 13th guest at a banquet of the gods, bringing chaos and tragedy with him. Later traditions tied the date to other misfortunes, including the mass arrest of the Knights Templar on Friday, October 13th, 1307.

Over time, the number 13 and Friday each carried their own reputation for bad luck, and when the two combined, the legend of Friday the 13th was born.

But around here, we think a little strange and mysterious is something to celebrate.

Whether you believe in the superstition or not, today is the perfect day to embrace the weird, the eerie, and the curious.

After all, that’s what The Strange & Curious Bazaar is all about.

Stay strange.

03/06/2026

Less than one week left to take advantage of the 20% early registration discount for The Strange & Curious Bazaar.

We’ve already had several great vendors lock in their spots, and we’ll be highlighting them in the weeks to come.

If you’ve been considering applying, now is the time. Early registration ends soon.

Contact us for more information or to be considered as a vendor.

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𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 & 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗮𝗿.

This is a curated event. Interested vendors must contact us to be considered. If accepted, we will send a link to online registration.

A 𝟮𝟬% 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 is being offered from February 25th through March 11th.

𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀:
8 foot tables – $80
10' x 8' booths – $150

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
The Strange & Curious Bazaar
November 21st
10am – 5pm
Kane County Fairgrounds
525 S Randall Rd, St. Charles

𝗧𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 815-345-1745
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangecuriousbazaar

&CuriousBazaar

03/02/2026

The artist rendition of The Strange & Curious Bazaar logo is coming along nicely. It’s being created on canvas and will be finished in oils.

It’s been exciting watching the concept take shape in a more detailed, hand-rendered form. There’s still more to come, but we’re loving how it’s developing.

Stay tuned — this one is going to look incredible when it’s finished.

02/25/2026

𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 & 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗮𝗿.

This is a curated event. Interested vendors must contact us to be considered. If accepted, we will send a link to online registration.

A 𝟮𝟬% 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 is being offered from February 25th through March 11th.

𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀:
8 foot tables – $80
10' x 8' booths – $150

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
The Strange & Curious Bazaar
November 21st
10am – 5pm
Kane County Fairgrounds
525 S Randall Rd, St. Charles

𝗧𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 815-345-1745
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangecuriousbazaar

&CuriousBazaar

02/19/2026

Big news! Vendor registration for 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 & 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗮𝗿 opens 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸.

We’ve had an incredible amount of interest in this new show, and we’re excited to begin welcoming vendors into our first Bazaar. To thank those who jump in early, we’ll be offering a 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬% once registration opens.

To help us build the right mix of vendors for our first Bazaar, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆. As some categories fill, this may change, but for now we’re asking interested vendors to reach out to us directly so we can learn more about what you offer.

If you’re interested in vending, please reach out to us directly with:

➡ Your business name
➡ What you would like to vend
➡ Photos of your products and/or booth setup (if available)

You can contact us any of the following ways:

Message us on 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 & 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗮𝗿 page
Email: [email protected]
Call: 𝟴𝟭𝟱-𝟯𝟰𝟱-𝟭𝟳𝟰𝟱

We’re finalizing the last details now and will be reaching out to interested vendors as registration opens.

If you’re seeing this on the 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵’𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲, be sure to follow our new page for all updates, announcements, and vendor information for the Bazaar:
https://www.facebook.com/strangecuriousbazaar/

We can’t wait to start building something truly strange and curious with you.

Send a message to learn more

02/13/2026

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

We’re excited to officially introduce the new sister show to the All Animal Expo family:

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 & 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗮𝗿

A curated marketplace for oddities, curiosities, and horror-inspired goods.

The Strange & Curious Bazaar is an entirely new event created for collectors, artists, and the curious. While this show is produced by the same team behind Scott Smith’s All Animal Expo, it is not an animal expo and is not a replacement for All Animal Expo. It is a separate event with its own focus, vendors, and experience.

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: November 21st
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Kane County Fairgrounds - 525 S Randall Rd, St Charles
(Same building as Scott Smith’s All Animal Expo)
𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: 18,000 sq ft, climate-controlled

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀: 10am – 5pm
𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁
𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲

𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴:
Ages 13 and up: $10
Ages 6–12: $5
Ages 5 and under: Free

𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴:
$150 for a 10' x 8' booth
$80 for an 8' Table
8' tables, chairs, and electric are included

𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 630-533-0181
Facebook Messenger: m.me/901654093041135

We are still working through all of the vendor rules and event details, but we are actively building a list of interested vendors. If you would like to be considered, please email [email protected] with your business information, a brief description of what you would be vending, and (if possible) photos of your products or booth setup. We will add you to the list and follow up as more vendor details are finalized.

Follow our page for the latest updates, vendor announcements, and event details.

More vendor details coming soon.