For Lovers of the Strange, Unusual & Bizarre...

DATE: Saturday, 1/4 AND Sunday 1/5 2025
TIME: Saturday 10AM - 6PM and Sunday 10AM - 4PM
LOCATION: Los Angeles Convention Center
ENTRY COST: $12 advance / $15 days of
Kids 12 and under free (no ticket needed)

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The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand-selected vendors, dealers, 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, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more. We truly have something weird for everyone at our shows. All items you see at our shows are legal to own and sustainably sourced. Outside of our curated vendors, we host sideshow performers on stage all throughout the day and the opportunity to learn the taxidermy craft with classes available during the expo.

The O&C Expo provides a safe place for anyone to come and discover new artists, meet new friends and be surrounded by a fantastic community of like-minded people. We pride ourselves on being an altogether "DIY" run show from start to finish. We find so much joy in providing a place where you can feel at home surrounded by others with the same interests. We are the first and original traveling event exclusively showcasing the country's oddities, vendors, and dark artists. We are a one-of-a-kind event and the first to do what we specialize in. We take tremendous pride in this and hope to gain your support along the way.

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** CLASSES AVAILABLE AT THE EXPO **
Saturday Taxidermy – Raccoon
Saturday Entomology – AM Beetles / PM Spiders
Sunday Dissection – AM and PM
Sunday Entomology AM Beetles / PM Spiders

Live nativity with actors and live sheep, a donkey, and a camel - 60-80 chalk artworks drawn in parking spaces - Live instrumental and choral groups - Free hot chocolate and cookies.

Fri, Dec 20 at 06:00 PM - 08:00PM

Sat, Dec 21 at 06:00 PM - 08:00PM

November 29 – December 1, 2024

Everyone Welcome
Free Admission

Announcers: Vince Byle, Edmond Nevaquaya
Arena Directors:  Tony Wahweotten, Timothy Eashappie Sr
Head Judges: Toni Mule, PhD, Lynnae Lawrence, MD
Head Drum Judge:  Naca Charging Crow
Head Whistle Carrier: Rooster Top Sky
Indigenous Akicita Women’s Honor Guard
Sound Provided by Waste’ste Sound, Angelo Waste’ste
Tabulations: iCreeAzn, Ray Seto

This year, day of the dead will be a two-day event on November 2 from 1 PM to 10 PM and Sunday 11 AM to 7 PM if you are an art vendor, Food Vendor or Face painter are wanted to participate, Please click above on our profile select what kind of Vendor and select a date for appointment with me and select a space at the meeting and go over all the details. Please follow the instructions on the link above thank you.

DATE & TIME

TBD

PARKING

PARKING FEE $12

Gate 10 or Gate 1 (Gate may change as traffic flow increases and decreases)

ADDRESS

OC FAIR&EVENT CENTER

88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

ADMISSION

Regular Admission Fee $10 (Online or Entrance)  / Children 6 and under & over 65 are FREE.

No Pet Allowed (Service Dog Only) 

Grab your friends and celebrate one of Southern California's most prominent Japanese cultural festivals. Enjoy the experience of tasting, shopping, and learning about Japanese culture. There will also be cosplay show, tuna cutting show, popular Japanese artists/comedians performances, traditional instrument performances, games, kimono models meet and greet, and more!!

We can’t wait to see you all in both Spring and Fall!

Beyond just a simple convention, ANIME Impulse is a weekend-long celebration of all things anime, manga, video games, and fandom with the likes of a massive Vendor Hall and Artist Alley for attendees to shop to their hearts’ content, special appearances from voice actors, cosplayers, influencers, and streamers, nonstop live entertainment, and a nearly endless selection from food booths.

The goal of this event is to provide casual fans and otakus with a venue to gather and indulge in fandom. To be yourself and motivate creativity within the community.

IN DARKNESS, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS… DEAD ENDLESS.

Welcome to Fearplex, where everything your imagination doesn’t desire is unfortunately within reach – the dead become the undead, monsters are real and the fun of a county fair morphs into a gory carnival of carnage!

Here, darkness reigns, and the nightmares you feared at bedtime come to life with heart-pounding intensity. Open your eyes…or don’t. It doesn’t matter – the terror of the night will penetrate your mind like the bloody pick of a madman.

You’ve reached a destination of incomparable horror – welcome to Fearplex Presents LIGHTS OUT!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

TICKET PRICING

Buy tickets early and online to save! General Admission starts at $27.

BUY TICKETS

Purchase at Gate: $39.99

PARKING & DROP-OFF

General parking is available at Yellow Lot / Gate 17. Uber, Lyft, and Taxi drop-off/pick-up is available at Gate 1 on McKinley Ave.

Online General Parking: $20 – at Gate $25 (Credit Card only)

CASHLESS VENUE

Admission, parking and alcohol sales are all card only. Some food stands may accept cash.

Note: LIGHTS OUT is recommended for ages 13+

Since 2016, Pacific Airshow® has become the cornerstone event in Southern California, with millions of spectators flocking to iconic Huntington Beach to experience the kick-ass spectacle!

Pacific Airshow is not just an airshow. Since its launch, the spectacle-scale event has grown to become the largest airshow in the United States, with attendance attracting millions of spectators to Southern California every fall. 

The three-day weekend features heart-pumping aerobatic demonstrations by the world’s finest display teams, an exhilarating boat race around Catalina Island, on-sand entertainment, signing sessions with your favorite Airshow performers, beach bars, music, and much more.

See for yourself!

General Admission – $30/ticket

Experience the ultimate thrill at Show Center, located right on the water's edge. Access to this area guarantees up-close encounters with aircraft, parachute teams, and more. Bring your own chairs, blankets, and umbrellas, and come prepared for a day at the beach like never before. EZ-Up tents are not permitted in this area to ensure an unobstructed view for all.

Pier Seating – $55 Friday; $80 Saturday & Sunday

Experience the Airshow from an unreserved, elevated seat on the iconic Huntington Beach Pier with access to the Airshow’s live announcer feed. Nearby food trucks, beverage stands, and restrooms add to the experience. 

Premiere Club – $249 Friday; $349 Saturday & Sunday

This reserved section is located near the Show Centre, in the heart of the action, and includes all-day hosted food and beverage (beer, wine, and soft drinks included), access to private air-conditioned restrooms, and an unforgettable Pacific Airshow experience – all in the comfort of a tented pavilion complete with tables and chairs right on the sand.

The Oasis (Reserved Tables of 10) – $2,490 Friday; $3,490 Saturday & Sunday

This shared hospitality area, rebranded as ‘The Oasis’ for 2024, includes (10) tickets and all of the amenities of the Premiere Club plus your own reserved table.

Private Cabanas (for 20 Guests) – $6,200 Friday; $7,350 Saturday & Sunday; $17,900 for 3 days

The ultimate group experience: private, luxurious, fully furnished beach cabanas, providing an unforgettable setting to host family, friends, co-workers, or clients. New for 2024, all Cabanas include hosted food and access to a designated bar.

4-Day RV Camping Experience – $4,500

Arrive Thursday, October 3rd, and depart Monday, October 7th, and enjoy an unforgettable beachfront RV camping experience!  Each package includes (10) General Admission (GA) tickets per day for you and your friends!  Each space includes water, electrical hookups, and (2) pumpouts.

Private Chalets (starting at 50 guests) - Price on application 

The Private Chalets is the most premium hospitality offering available at Pacific Airshow. Starting at 50 guests per day, Private Chalets include catering (morning tea, buffet lunch, and dessert) plus a fully hosted bar and staff for the day to look after you and your guests.  

On October 1 of each year, hundreds of imaginative and whimsical scarecrows descend upon the seaside villages of Cambria and San Simeon for the annual Cambria Scarecrow Festival.  

They line the streets and fill empty lots through October 31. The festival debuted in 2009 and has been featured in places as varied as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, ABC News, and Huffington Post.  USA Today named our festival as one of the nation’s top 10 autumn festivals and The Travel Channel included it in the top 10 scarecrow festivals in the U.S. and Canada. 

From October 1st through October 31st, over 200 creative and animated scarecrows will take over the coastal towns of Cambria and San Simeon for the yearly Cambria Scarecrow Festival. These handcrafted and whimsical figures will be found along the streets and in vacant areas, offering a delightful sight for both residents and tourists to enjoy at their own pace during the entire month. While many newly-created scarecrows will be out in 2024, past year's creations and displays will also be reimagined and repurposed to keep it new and exciting. “This year’s festival will feature a new “Fun and Games” display, showcasing scarecrows playing popular games in an environment perfect for fun and photo ops. Additionally, attendees can look forward to a large area in town devoted to more traditional scarecrows,” said Patty Wallace Rixman, Cambria Scarecrow Festival president. “But they won't just be standing there in a field...these scarecrows will be lively and full of personality!” “Watch for a lot of new scarecrows,” she added. But she assures that “favorites like the CambrAliens, El Encanto and the Cambria Scarecrow Academy – with a new twist - will be coming back. So if you missed them last year, make sure to check them out this October." All of these unique works of art are made by a group of talented and dedicated community members. In 2009, the scarecrow festival made its debut with 30 scarecrows and has since grown from a weekend event at the Cambria Historical Museum to a month-long celebration. "The festival was created in response to a slow October for businesses in Cambria," Stephanie Vassigh, Vice President, explained. "Now, they are enjoying a nice increase in tourists during this time." Rixman, also in charge of the Friends of the Cambria Scarecrow Festival program, added, "Last year, we almost doubled our business participation. Donations of $100 or more include a free scarecrow for your business. Give over $300 and business donors will get a special shout out during the festival on our social media pages. This presents a great opportunity for increased foot traffic during the festival." The grand finale of the Cambria Scarecrow Festival is a culinary extravaganza at Cambria Nursery and Florist on Oct. 26, 2024. Known as “The Salute to Scarecrows! A Starlit Celebration of Cambria”, this event will showcase delicious dishes and wines from a select group of Cambria's restaurants and wineries. “Not only does this celebration support the Cambria Scarecrow Festival, a charitable organization, but it is also a highly popular event that sells out quickly," stated Vassigh. The Festival has garnered attention from various media outlets including Woman's Day, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, ABCNews.com, and Huffington Post. The Travel Channel even recognized it as one of the top 10 scarecrow festivals in the U.S., and Canada and USA Today proclaimed it to be one of the top fall festivals in the U.S. that are worth traveling to. "We are thrilled about this year's festival in scarecrowland," exclaimed Rixman. "It truly embodies the artistic spirit of our community." For more information, go to CambriaScarecrows.com or send an email to info@cambriascarecrows.com

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians will host their annual Thunder and Lighting Pow Wow September 27-29, 2024 in Cabazon, California.  Save the date!!

The Pow Wow is held at the Morongo Casino Resort and Spa.

PowWows.com will stream the pow wow live!

Free Admission.  Open to the public.

All Singers, Dancers & Drums Welcome!

For more information visit: www.morongopowwow.com

Friday, September 27, 2024

4:00 pm Indian Marketplace & Registration Opens Blessing of the Dance Arena

4:15 Bird Singers Opening
7:45 Open Bird Singing & Dancing
8 pm Drum Call and Color Guard Grand Entry
12:00am Closing- Retire Flags

Saturday, September 28, 2024

11:00 am Indian Marketplace Opens

11:00 amOpen Bird Singing & Dancing
12:45 pmDrum Call

1:00 pmColor Guard Grand Entry Powwow Registration Closes

5:00 pmBird Singers & Dancing ContestDinner 5pm-7pm
7:45 pmDrum Call

8:00 pmColor Guard Grand EntryDuskPeon (Men, Women, Boys & Grils)
12:00 am closing – Retire Flags

Sunday, September 29, 2024

11:00am Indian Marketplace Opens

11:00amOpen Bird Singing & Dancing

12:45 pm Drum Call

1:00pm Color Guard Grand Entry

6:00pmClosing

Experience Weekend in Viking Country at The Vista Viking Festival

Step back in time and experience the culture and history of the Vikings. This annual Vista Viking Festival features a variety of activities, including live music, traditional food and drink, Viking games and competitions, and a Viking village encampment. A place where you can see how the Vikings fought their battles and learn about the Norse way of life.

The 22st Vista Viking Festival, California’s Premiere Viking and Nordic heritage event, come to the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in Vista, CA on September 16th and 17th, 2023.

This new venue offers on-site parking, two acres of flat, and easy walking to enjoy the experiential activities, competitions, music, art, Scandinavian food, and more! It is ADA-accessible, with fully covered dining and entertainment areas.

Purchase tickets in advance. The festival is a popular event and draws thousands each year. There is much to see and do at the festival, so allow plenty of time to explore. This family-friendly event is a great way to learn about Viking culture and history. It is a fun and educational event that everyone can enjoy

Purchase Tickets Online: https://www.simpletix.com/.../vista-viking-festival...
Adults (18+) $25, Youth (12-17) $10, Child (6-11) $5, 5 & under -- Free.
Parking $5, Cash Only

Full information at www.VistaVikingFestival.com

The Vista Viking Festival is produced by the Sons of Norway Norge Lodge 0-60 Vista, CA, the Norwegian Fish Club Odin, and the Norway Hall Foundation.

San Manuel Pow Wow is a three-day celebration free to the public and features Southern California traditional bird singers and dancers, as well as North American and Canadian dancers and drum singing groups. In addition, there is also vending from artisans representing Indian tribal nations from all across North America and Canada. 

Since its beginning in 1996, the San Manuel Pow Wow has remained a celebration of Indigenous cultures and a symbol or Indigenous resiliency–open to all in the spirit of friendship.

During the three-day event, the Pow Wow is a sacred space where people from across Indian Country can share their traditions, spirituality and individual style through sounds, motion and art. Native American dishes–such as crowd-favorite foods like fry bread–as well as a diverse array of authentic Native American traditional crafts and fine art will be available for purchase from vendors.

San Manuel is proud to present more than $250,000 in cash prizes, which will be awarded to contestants competing in the Native American dancing and singing competitions.

We look forward to hosting our Native American relatives: dancers, drum groups, vendors, spectators, and honored guests to celebrate the very best of Indian Country.

SCHEDULE: Remember to bring your lawn chairs & blankets!
Friday, September 20: 5:00pm-Midnight
5:00pm: Blessings of the Grounds
6:00pm: Bird Singing and Dancing
8:00pm: Grand Entry
Midnight: Retreat Colors

Saturday, September 21: 11:00am-Midnight
11:00am: Gourd Dancing
Noon: Bird Singing and Dancing – featuring the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians
1:00pm: Grand Entry
6:00pm: Bird Singing and Dancing
8:00pm: Grand Entry
Midnight: Retreat Colors

Sunday, September 22: 11:00am-6:00pm
11:00am: Gourd Dancing
Noon: Bird Singing and Dancing
1:00pm: Grand Entry
6:00pm: Announce Winners & Retreat Colors

Don’t miss Creep, I.E., Aftermath 2024, coming to the Ontario Convention Center September 20-22, 2024! Aftermath is the sequel to this past February’s sold-out “Creep, I.E., Con.” It features celebrity guests, including a very special E.T. cast reunion… 200 vendors to shop at…the Fear Farm Haunted maze….the Creep, I.E., Arcade….Lucha Libre Wrestling…and so much more. It’s the Inland Empire’s Premiere Fan Convention!

Tickets are available now with special “Early Ghoul Savings” by visiting CreepIECon.com!!

*Celebrity guests announced include:

Henry Thomas (E.T., Doctor Sleep)

Dee Wallace (E.T., Cujo)

Robert MacNaughton (E.T.)

Matthew Demeritt (E.T.)

Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

Billy Zane (Titanic, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight)

Barbara Hershey (Insidious)

Many more celeb guests are to be announced ALL SUMMER LONG!

HorrorCon™ Los Angeles is a modern twist on the classic horror genre event.
Our mission is to honor and pay homage to the great American tradition of the eerie world of horror. HorrorCon™ LA is the authentic yearly horror entertainment con with two days of discovering and celebrating all things terror and unimaginable evil in its purest form.

While HorrorCon™ LA is NOT a haunted attraction with scare actors, it is a convention presenting fun entertainment, horror, sci-fi and Halloween themed exhibits for adults and kids alike. The horror community is brought together from across the country to explore exhibitors with thousands of their fellow horror lovers at the Los Angeles Convention Center. All under one roof in 100,000 square feet for one epic weekend once a year. HorrorCon™ LA presents a curated selection of exhibitors, artisans, FX artists and exhibits inspired by the world of horror, sci-fi, terror, evil, fright, fear and goth along with the worshipped holiday that's an ode to it all; Halloween.

Our goal is for you to be taken physically and emotionally out of reality to escape into the world of horror cinema entertainment, for a once in a lifetime chance to meet all your favorite actors and actresses portraying the evil villains, the unfortunate victims, the heroes, the heroines, and the scream queens in some of the last 50 years most iconic slashers, cult classics as well as from more recent motion picture releases.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase signed 8x10's, selfies, photo ops and get collectible merchandise signed by the celebrities. The weekend delivers unforgettable experiences, memorable moments and welcomes the most passionate horror addicts.

HorrorCon™ Los Angeles Event Information: http://HorrorConLA.com
Buy Tickets https://horrorconla.com/buy-tickets
The complete List of Horror Cinema and Television Celebrity Appearances https://horrorconla.com/celebrities
Direct Link to Buy Tickets https://www.tixr.com/.../horrorcon-los-angeles-2024-107044

SEPT 13 – 15, 2024

OCEAN INSTITUTE – DANA POINT, CA

Celebrate California’s rich maritime history and our connection to the ocean!

This is a fun-filled weekend with visiting Tall Ships, Sails ‘n Ales Craft Beer Party, Cannon Battles, Pirate and Mermaid Ball, Beer Garden, Mermaids Swim Shows, Pirate School, Live music, Reenactors and Sailor Camp, Local Vendors, Food Trucks and more!

Beyond just a simple convention, ANIME Impulse is a weekend-long celebration of all things anime, manga, video games, and fandom with the likes of a massive Vendor Hall and Artist Alley for attendees to shop to their hearts’ content, special appearances from voice actors, cosplayers, influencers, and streamers, nonstop live entertainment, and a nearly endless selection from food booths.

The goal of this event is to provide casual fans and otakus with a venue to gather and indulge in fandom. To be yourself and motivate creativity within the community.

The 22nd Annual World’s Famous Body Art Expo returns to Fairplex, August 16th through 18th. THAT’S RIGHT…. back to Pomona Fairplex with over two hundred famous artists tattooing and piercing onsite.

Top-notch artists from L.A., Arizona, Vegas, Texas, San Francisco will be attending along with celebrities onsite.  Get your tattoos by amazing artists at the best prices.  Get them all at the expo — black-and-grey, color, Asian style, Realistic, Latin, Portrait, or piercing anywhere on your body.

Get ready for the jaw-dropping performances — blow your mind with Human Suspension and extreme sideshows, Beautiful Ladi’s Contest, Party with beautiful tattooed people – To see and to be seen — Enter and Showoff your tattoos at over 22 tattoo contests —  plus Music, Beer, and great food, you’ve got to be there.

TATTOO and BODY ART EXPO – Friday through Sunday — 3 days only — August 16th through 18th – Pomona Fairplex.  Info at BodyArtExpo.com.  Instagram @BodyArtExpo – Produced by Mega Show

Schedule:

August 16 - 18, 2024 from

Friday:  2PM - 11PM
Saturday:  11AM - 11PM
Sunday:  11AM - 8PM

Location: Expo Hall 9

Beyond just a simple convention, ANIME Impulse is a weekend-long celebration of all things anime, manga, video games, and fandom with the likes of a massive Vendor Hall and Artist Alley for attendees to shop to their hearts’ content, special appearances from voice actors, cosplayers, influencers, and streamers, nonstop live entertainment, and a nearly endless selection from food booths.

The goal of this event is to provide casual fans and otakus with a venue to gather and indulge in fandom. To be yourself and motivate creativity within the community.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., USA (Friday, August 2, 2024) - The iconic Huntington Beach Pier is set to play as the backdrop for the upcoming World Surf League (WSL) Lexus US Open of Surfing Presented by Pacifico, Stop No. 4 of the 2024 Challenger Series, and the Huntington Beach Longboard Classic for Stop No. 2 of the 2024 WSL Longboard Tour, running from August 3 - 11 in Huntington Beach, California. The legendary event that began in 1959 continues to serve as a testing ground for some of the world's best proven and emerging talents. The nine-day festival will bring a plethora of high-performance action along with the style and grace of longboarding into the spotlight alongside a full set up of activations and activities for the whole family.

Race for Championship Tour Qualification and WSL Longboard World Title Reignites

Fans are in for a showcase of the world's best longboarders and next in line to join the 2025 Championship Tour (CT).

The Huntington Beach Longboard Classic marks the second stop toward the 2024 WSL Longboard World Title hunt and will kick off the weekend-to-weekend action. Reigning WSL Longboard Champions, current World No. 1, Soleil Errico (USA) and Kai Sallas (HAW) continue their hope of defending their World Titles alongside world-class fields after Errico's victory and Sallas' Semifinal finish at Bells Beach to start the 2024 season.

They will join the Challenger Series contenders' fourth stop in chasing their dream of qualifying for the 2025 CT. The high-performance showcase will begin Wednesday, August 7, following the Huntington Beach Longboard Classic Finals on Tuesday, August 6. Current Challenger Series No. 1's Isabella Nichols (AUS) and Ian Gouveia (BRA) look to separate themselves on the rankings with more success but will have an elite field of the sport's proven stars and rising talents ready to fight back.

Event organizers will convene Saturday, August 3, at 7:00 a.m. PDT to determine a possible 7:35 a.m. PDT start.

For more information, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com and USOpenofSurfing.com.

Watch LIVE The US Open of Surfing and Huntington Beach Longboard Classic will hold a competition window from August 3 through 11. Starting Sunday, August 4, the competition will be broadcast LIVE on WorldSurfLeague.com and the free WSL app. Also, check out more ways to watch from the WSL's broadcast partners.

For more information, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com.

Step back in time to the great American West and experience the simple life. Join us for this family-friendly three-day festival and learn about 19th-century living on America's frontier.

Hours: Lawn activity 10:00-4:00        BBQ and Bakery 9:00-5:00

Festival Featured Activity:

Tomahawk Throwing

Potato Sack Races

Civil War Band

Berry Picking

Nature Trails

Little Seedling Ranch Petting Zoo

Pioneer Encampments

 Victorian Tea Tent

 Old Timey Music

 Historical Demonstrations

Mercantile Gifts

Merchant Vendors

 Carriage Rides

 Horse Back Rides

Candle Dipping

Toy Making