World Oddities Expo - Tickets & Event Information
World Oddities Expo is scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Iowa Events Center - Hy Vee Hall in Des Moines, IA, featuring World Oddities Expo. Ticket listings currently start at $55.00 all-in pricing with no hidden fees across 5 available listings.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Venue: Iowa Events Center - Hy Vee Hall
Location: Des Moines, IA
Address: Des Moines, IA
Presented by: Iowa Events Center - Hy Vee Hall
Featuring: World Oddities Expo
The World Oddities Expo brings together a range of vendors and artists showcasing the unusual and macabre. Expect to see everything from taxidermy and preserved specimens to dark art, unique jewelry, and vintage curiosities. It's a chance to explore a different side of the creative world, with exhibitors often traveling from across the country for these events. This one-day expo on Sunday, August 23, 2026, takes place at Hy-Vee Hall within the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The large convention space allows for a diverse collection of booths and displays, making it a good fit for anyone interested in alternative culture, gothic aesthetics, or collecting the unconventional.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I buy World Oddities Expo tickets?
- Tickets for World Oddities Expo are available. You can purchase official tickets directly from the event page.
- When is World Oddities Expo?
- World Oddities Expo takes place on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Iowa Events Center - Hy Vee Hall.
- Are tickets still available for World Oddities Expo?
- Tickets are still available but quantities are limited. Purchase yours to guarantee entry.
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