Black Swamp Horror & Oddities
Horror art, dark fashion, macabre collectibles, taxidermy and the occult. Two days, one hall.
The Surface0 fathoms
A horror convention, and what is on the tables
Horror art and dark illustration, original and print. Dark fashion and odd jewellery. Macabre collectibles and funeral ephemera. Strange books and occult curiosities. Ritual objects. Taxidermy, traditional and faux. Wet specimens in jars. Skulls and articulated bone. Antique medical instruments.
Eighty-three tables of it, in a single hall, every one hand-selected. No two booths selling the same thing: that is what curated means here, and it is why applications get declined.
Between the aisles: cash-prize cosplay contests, live horror-makeup demos, workshops, celebrity guests, and tabletop games that run past closing.
The strangest weekend in Northwest Ohio, if you want it in one line.
The Shallows1 fathom
Why Vend With Us
22,645 sq ft · 21-ft ceilings · 10-ft aisles · overhead load-in · Lucas County Rec Center, Maumee, OH →
Two Days of Targeted Foot Traffic
Horror fans, oddity collectors and dark art enthusiasts from across Ohio and Michigan — a market with no comparable event within two hours.
Curated, Not Crowded
83 hand-selected vendors. No flea market energy. Every booth belongs.
Backed by The Pale Horse
Toledo’s premier gothic destination is our official partner—bringing their audience, VIP lounge, and after-hours programming.
Programming That Keeps Crowds on the Floor
Cash-prize cosplay contests, horror makeup demos, workshops, celebrity guests, and tabletop games—all driving dwell time past your booth.
The Deep3 fathoms
Vendors Already on Board
These creators signed on early. See who you’ll be sharing the floor with.
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The Descent7 fathoms
Follow Our Progress
Jan 2026
The idea
“Northwest Ohio doesn’t have this. We’ve driven hours to find a show that gets it — where every booth belongs, where the art is dark and the crowd actually cares. Toledo has the scene. We have The Pale Horse, House of Wax, a paranormal community that doesn’t quit. What we don’t have is a weekend that pulls it all together. So we’re building one.”
— Rachael Castilleja & Angela Beaudry, Black Swamp Events
Feb 2026
Venue confirmed
Lucas County Recreation Center, Maumee, OH
Now
Vendor applications open
50 of 83 booths claimed
Accepting applications for horror art, dark fashion, taxidermy, oddities, occult curiosities, and more.
Apply to vendMar 6–7, 2027
