The Strange Bazaar’s inaugural Summer Solstice event happens on June 21st at the Caetani Centre grounds (3401 Pleasant Valley Road), and runs from 1-8:30 PM with free admission.

More than 15 vendors from the Okanagan, Shuswap and Kootenays will be on site from 1-8 PM selling everything from the magical to macabre, including ceramics, metal work, jewelry, stationary, fresh flower bouquets, taxidermy inspired pieces, handmade clothing, candles and so much more

See Other Nature, local drag creature, at 6:30pm and for a special evening performance, by donation, 8-8:30 in the Caetani courtyard

The bazaar aims to bring something a little different to the Vernon community as a celebration of the odd and unusual, dark, enchanted, and handmade. The vision is to create an old-world bazaar atmosphere and a space for Vernon’s odd, unusual, queer, and witchy makers, similar to the Weirdos Market in Vancouver, which has grown from just one day with five vendors to a two-weekend event hosting over 60 vendors in just a few short years.

Please note: Regular Caetani Guided Tours will still take place Saturday at 11AM and 2PM

Parking is very limited at the Caetani Centre and is reserved for those with mobility challenges. There is parking on neighbouring side streets for those able to walk to the site. Please be respectful of the neighbours and do not block driveways. Please note that there is no parking allowed on Pleasant Valley Road.