Market of Curiosities

10/29/2025

Welcome to the Market of Curiosities! We’re an odd market for everyone that’s been a part of folks' holiday traditions since 2013!

On Saturday, December 6th, we’re excited to roll out our 2025 show, featuring all the fun you’ve grown to expect from the MOC! Experience shopping like you’ve never had before, give your taste buds a treat with delicious things to eat and drink, watch in wonderment as the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus amazes, visit with the one and only Punk Rock Santa, and grab a group shot of your gang at the Shesophoto Photography Booth!

The Market of Curiosities will be the highlight of your December fun!

Tickets are available at the door (Cash Only)

Adults - $6.00
Students - $3.00
Seniors - $3.00
Kids Under 12 - Free

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be traveling from New York to perform for the Market of Curiosities at 1:00 and 3:00.

10/29/2025

Prepare to be astounded on Saturday, December 6th at the Market of Curiousities! Enjoy eye-popping unique shopping, mouth-watering food and beverages, and the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus!

This is an odd market for everyone!

Tickets are available at the door (Cash Only)

Adults - $6.00
Students - $3.00
Seniors - $3.00
Kids Under 12 - Free

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will be traveling from New York to perform for the Market of Curiosities at 1:00 and 3:00.

07/21/2025

Join our party at The Market of Curiosities. Apply today at www.marketofcuriosities.comand get ready to have fun and make some funds on Saturday, December 6th

If you’re a maker, crafter, vintage collector, creator, foodie, or purveyor of peculiar delights, step-right-up and apply to join the Market of Curiosities, an odd market for everyone!

Why Join Our Show?

🎪 Be Under Our Big Top: Sell your goods in an environment full of lively shoppers seeking unique treasures to wow their loved ones or savor for themselves.
🎪 We Market our Market: Benefit from our marketing efforts. We work on attracting crowds beyond our front door.
🎪 Showcase your product with folks face-to-face, which can lead to more online sales even after the show!
🎪 Friendly Supportive Community: Connect with fellow makers who share your love for creativity and unconventional flair.

Seeking the Following:

🎪 Makers and Collectors of Wearables: Clothing, textiles, jewelry, and accessories that make a statement
🎪 Chefs and Bakers: Foods that make your mouth water and your belly smile
🎪 Creators and Curators of Home Goods: Art, furniture, pillows, textiles, and decorations for the curious home
🎪 Handmakers and Gathers of Trinkets: Ornaments, plants, stuffies, animatronics, toys, games, and goods that spark joy and wonder

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this extraordinary event! For more information and to complete the application form, visit our website, www.marketofcuriosities.com.

Apply Today🎪

Applications will only remain open till August 31st.

www.marketofcuriosities.com

12/20/2024

A message from Punk Rock Santa all the way from the North Point of Miss Ruth’s Time Bomb’s basement!

“This community of ours is absolutely amazing. You all showed that together we are stronger and helped raise $1,240.27 for 👏 Michelle (Gifts Officer for UPMC CentralPA) and I cannot express our gratitude more for the love and support you have all shown. Thank you, each and every one, for your generosity and support. Zac and I both toast you! 🥺🥺❤️❤️

12/11/2024

While looking for the link to share to push for donations one more time for the UPMC Foundation, I came across this YouTube video of Chris Prince, the Punk Rock Santa, discussing his inspiration and journey into kidney donation. Please take a few minutes to watch this and grab your tissues and credit card because you're going to want to donate ❤️

Our community is so lucky to have Chris and his wife Elenaas members. They're both teachers, dog rescuers, and charitable human beings. Maybe we could get Elena to wear that Mrs. Punk Rock Santa outfit next year and share the joy of moshing through the holidays!

https://www.upmcpinnaclefoundation.org/rock-out-raise-up

12/09/2024

Did you attend the 2024 Market of Curiosities? We'd love to hear from you. If you'd do us a favor and fill our our Attendee Survay it would truly help us make the market even better in 2025!

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12/08/2024

The 2024 Market of Curiosities is a wrap and we find ourselves once again overwhelmed with gratefulness. To our funny, fierce, and fabulous volunteers, thank you for being the heart of the MOC! There would be no market without you. We’re forever indebted to the vendors who pour themselves into their craft and bring their brilliance to share at the MOC. We’re still in awe of the talent and joy that the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus brought the day.
However, most importantly, we want to thank the attendees who have made the Market of Curiosities one of their holiday traditions. We’re forever indebted to you and beyond humbled to have you as a part of our MOC family.

Mark your calendars on December 6th, 2025 for the 10th annual Market of Curiosities and always stay curious!

12/07/2024

is ready to show you why they're the 2022 and 2023 Most Curious Booth winner. Get yourself a pic that you can post that is guaranteed to bring you tons of engagement or the perfect pic of you and your friends to frame for your wall. Whatever your goal, SheSoPhoto will catch your most unique and playful spirit at the Market of Curiosities taking place at the Carlisle Expo Center tomorrow from 11:00 - 6:00 6🎩🍺📷🎪