What to Expect at the Appalachian Oddities Market
The Appalachian Oddities Market brings together artists, collectors, makers, and vendors from across the region for a one-of-a-kind shopping and educational experience focused on the strange, unusual, and fascinating. Held at Chattahoochee Tech's Appalachian Campus in Jasper, Georgia, the market features over 8,000 square feet of indoor vendor space filled with dark art, taxidermy, bones, fossils, preserved specimens, handmade oddities, vintage curios, and other unique finds you won't typically see at a traditional craft fair or vendor market.
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Admission
Admission is $10 per person when purchased in advance and $15 per person at the door. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. Tickets may be purchased online before the event or on-site using cash or card. Upon arrival, guests will check in at the admission area where tickets will be scanned and event wristbands issued. Wristbands allow attendees to come and go throughout the day without needing to purchase another ticket.
Classes, Music, and More
In addition to shopping, attendees can enjoy live music, educational classes, a costume contest, and raffle giveaways throughout the day. The market is designed to be more than just a place to browse vendors, offering opportunities to learn about unique subjects, discover new artists and creators, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Some classes require separate registration and may have limited seating. Guests who pre-register for classes will receive any necessary class credentials during check-in.
Parking
The Appalachian Oddities Market offers plenty of free parking throughout Chattahoochee Tech's Appalachian Campus. Additional overflow parking will be available as needed to accommodate larger crowds and help ensure a smooth arrival experience. Guests with accessibility needs will find parking available near the venue entrance, and the campus is fully ADA accessible. Please follow event signage and directions from parking attendants on event day.
Giving back to the arts!
At the Appalachian Oddities Market, we believe communities thrive when creativity is supported. That’s why 100% of all raffle proceeds from the event will be donated to PACA – Pickens Arts & Cultural Alliance. PACA is a local nonprofit dedicated to strengthening arts and culture throughout Pickens County by supporting artists, preserving local heritage, creating educational opportunities, and connecting the community through events and programs. From helping local creatives grow to enriching our area through art and culture, PACA plays a major role in making our community stronger, and we’re proud to help support that mission while bringing something wonderfully weird to North Georgia.