Oddity & Bizarre Expo — Colorado Springs

The Oddity & Bizarre Expo arrives in Colorado Springs this weekend, April 25–26, at the Colorado Springs Event Center. (rjpromotions.com) The two‑day show runs Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday, April 26, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., at 3960 Palmer Park Blvd. (rjpromotions.com) Organizer RJ Promotions describes the floor as a marketplace for morbid taxidermy, creepy dolls, steampunk items, bizarre art, odd décor and palm readers. (rjpromotions.com) This marks the expo’s seventh annual Colorado Springs appearance and organizers say the event typically attracts thousands of visitors. (thirstcolorado.com) Programming includes aerial performances, sideshow acts, tarot and palm readings, plus educational, hands‑on classes such as insect pinning. (thirstcolorado.com) Vendors range from small artisans to high‑end sellers; booth fees are listed from about $195 and some large pieces can sell for hundreds or thousands of dollars. (thecraftmap.com) Organizers advise discretion for parents because preserved specimens and taxidermy appear on the floor; photography is encouraged but some workshops may have age limits. (thirstcolorado.com) “Our vendors offer one‑of‑a‑kind, handmade items that cannot be found in standard retail stores,” marketing director Renee King said about the show’s appeal. (thirstcolorado.com)