Black Swamp Horror & Oddities

The Strangest Weekend in Northwest Ohio.

March 6–7, 2027 • Lucas County Rec Center • Maumee, OH

Why Vend With Us

2,000+ Projected Attendees

Two days of targeted foot traffic from horror fans, oddity collectors, and dark art enthusiasts across Ohio and Michigan.

Curated, Not Crowded

100+ 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.

Vendors Already on Board

These creators signed on early. See who you’ll be sharing the floor with.

Ready to claim your booth?

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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

31 of 104 booths claimed

Accepting applications for horror art, dark fashion, taxidermy, oddities, occult curiosities, and more.

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Coming soon

Celebrity guest announcement

Coming soon

Programming announced

Cosplay contests, horror makeup demos, workshops, tabletop games, and more.

Coming soon

After-party at The Pale Horse

TBD

Tickets on sale

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Mar 6–7, 2027

Doors open