Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026

Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026

WhenSunday, May 17, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WhereAmerica’s Center & The Dome

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo is the largest internationally traveling oddities/subculture event in the world. A space showcasing hand selected vendors, artists, and small businesses with all things weird.

You'll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/Halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, animal skulls/bones, funeral collectibles, & much more. We truly have something weird for everyone at our shows.

Know Before You Go

Entrances:

The Dr. Donald M. Suggs entrance on 9th Street at Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., will be the ONLY entrance open for this event.  There is no access to this event from inside the Convention Center (from 8th & Washington or 7th & Convention Plaza)

ADA Accessibility and Parking:

There are several ADA Accessible parking facilities located near America’s Center. Drop-off and pick-up for guests with physical limitations will be at the Suggs lobby located at 9th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.

Public Transportation:

The Convention Center MetroLink stop is located at 6th and Washington and conveniently located to The Dome at America’s Center. For information about Metrobus, MetroLink or Metro Call-A-Ride please visit the Metro St Louis website.

Bag Policy: 

The America’s Center does not have any bag size restrictions for this event.

Event Re-Entry:

Attendees will be permitted to exit and re-enter with a handstamp obtained by guest services at the Dr. Suggs lobby entrance to the show floor.

Weapons:

Guests are prohibited from bringing weapons into America’s Center. Guests found in possession of a weapon will be asked to remove the item from the facility. Guests who refuse to comply will be ejected from the facility and may be subject to arrest.

Concessions:

Unless necessary for dietary needs (restrictions) the America’s Center food policy does not allow for our guests, exhibitors, attendees or participants to bring outside food into the facility.  Individual snacks, water bottles and drinks are permitted.  Coolers are not permitted, and large outside food orders for team feeding are not permitted.  Guests are allowed to exit and re-enter the facility throughout the event if other food items are desired.

Levy Restaurants is a global leader in hospitality management and food service management and is the America’s Center official concessionaire.  They provide an assortment of dining options, ranging from standard fare to local favorites.

America’s Center operates cash-free at concessions and retail locations. Payment with debit or credit cards, Google Pay or Apple Pay are accepted.  Please note that parking facilities and certain vendors may still require cash.

Lost or separated parties:

Guests should notify the Guest Services or Public Safety team for assistance.

ATM:

An ATM is located inside America’s Center in the Plaza Lobby near the Ferrara Theatre.  Access to this ATM is only possible by exiting the Oddities and Curiosities event at the Suggs entrance and entering the Convention Center at 8th and Washington.  Re-Entry to the event is only at the Suggs Entrance.

Emergency:

In the event of an emergency, guests may reach out to America’s Center Public Safety at (314) 342-5081.

Evacuation:

America’s Center guest services staff and public safety personnel are trained to handle any emergency that arises.  Should an evacuation become necessary, please make sure you are aware of the exits nearest your seat and be prepared to follow the instructions of America’s Center staff.

First Aid:

First Aid will be located in Hall 4 near the east doors during show hours.

Lost & Found:

Please notify Guest Services or Public Safety if you have a lost item or have found an item.

Service Animals:

Service animals, or those in training, are welcome in all areas of America’s Center. No other animal or pet is permitted.

Smoking Policy:

America’s Center is a smoke-free facility. Smoking of any kind, including electronic or vapor cigarettes is prohibited. Smoking is permitted only in the designated smoking areas outside the Suggs entrance.

Telephone Number:

America’s Center primary phone number is (314) 342-5036 during normal business hours. Any changes to show hours will be posted on the Totally Rad Vintage website.

 

This information is subject to change at any time.

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