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Oddities Market Returns to Ocala Before the Holidays

5 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Photos

Oddities Market Returns to Ocala Before the Holidays

Ocala Oddities Market is one of the most unique and popular regular downtown events. Photo: Saga Communications/Amber Battillo/352today


OCALA, FL (352today.com) The Monthly Oddities Market held their final market before Christmas and the new year. The market was held at the Ocala Downtown Market on Friday, Dec. 19, 2026, from 6-10 p.m. for another month of unique crafts and spooky items.

Vendors displayed items to sell and for guests to browse such as handcrafted jewelry, candy, stuffed animals, clothing, signs, food items, makeup and more. Recurring items like candy, skull lamps, taxidermy, 3D prints and skulls made appearances at the market. Food vendors such as a lemonade stand, pickle vendor and a tea truck kept guests full while perusing the vendors. Wrestling, a new feature attraction, kept locals entertained toward the middle of the evening.

Check out our photos from the evening in the slideshow below.

  • A variety of Pokémon plushies are lined together on a table for people to purchase.
    Multiple vendors sold themed plush animals at the Oddities Market on Dec. 19, 2025. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Elegant lamps with skull heads on them are displayed together on a table.
    A recurring feature at the monthly Oddities Market are lamps with skull heads on them with another appearance on Dec. 19, 2025. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • A black sign with a red, velvet interior has "Til Death" written in bone on top.
    The Oddities Market featured vendors who offer unique items for those with an edgy style on Dec. 19, 2025. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • A black canopy with green writing reads, "The Pickle Plug" has guests lined up to purchase pickles.
    The Pickle Plug was a popular vendor at the Oddities Market on Dec. 19, 2025. Guests lined up for free samples and pickles. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • A box full of handcrafted items are displayed on a table with a purple tablecloth.
    The monthly Oddities Market at the Ocala Downtown Market is known for vendors selling unique, handcrafted items. These crafts were offered at the market on Dec. 19, 2025. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • A dimly lit lemonade stand is on a paved walkway with a guest waiting for a drink.
    The Oddities Market featured a fresh squeezed lemonade stand on Dec. 19, 2025. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Jewelry is displayed in a black case, a bracelet rack and clear bowl.
    A favorite item at the Oddities Market is jewelry. Multiple vendors showcased a variety of handcrafted jewelry on Dec. 19, 2025. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Three elegant displays of animal skulls are shown on a shelf with people talking in the background in a market.
    Skulls, taxidermy and more animal items are a frequent feature at the monthly oddities market with multiple vendors showcasing elegant displays on Dec. 19, 2025. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Plastic containers of cotton candy are stacked on top of each other on a table with a black tablecloth.
    Cotton Candy Corner presented by Atlas Bubble Teas was in attendance at the monthly Oddities Market selling a variety containers of cotton candy on Dec. 19, 2025. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Containers of colorful treats sit on a wooden shelf. A label on the containers read, "Two Brothers Treats."
    Two Brothers Treats attended the monthly Oddities Market selling a variety of treats on Dec. 19, 2025. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
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