The Ocala Oddities Market Sees More Crowds and Vendors (PHOTOS)

Saga CommunicationsA vibrant feature at the Oddities Market on Feb. 20, 2026, at the Ocala Downtown Market were crystals with guests gathering around to take a look. Amber Battillo/352today

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Ocala Oddities Market was back this month with bigger crowds and new faces. Due to cold weather, the Oddities Market had seen a small decline in vendors and visitors in recent months. Now, with warmer weather breaking through the day, the market is back with high-energy entertainment and a variety of odd, spooky and unique crafts, drawing crowds. Here are the highlights from the market on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Ocala Downtown Market.

  • A woman sits behind a table with a pink tablecloth with hand-painted canvases on top. In the background is a vendor market.
    Emily’s Thoughts in Acrylic sold handmade paintings at the Oddities Market on Feb. 20, 2026 at the Ocala Downtown Market. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Metal jewelry is lined on shelves with small light fixtures on them. A lantern sits in the middle of the shelves.
    Nocturn Metal Works sold a variety of metal items including jewelry and other accessories at the Oddities Market on Feb. 20, 2026, at the Ocala Downtown Market. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Freeze dried candies in individual packages are hung on a black rack with a lively market in the background.
    Vendors sported a variety of sweet treats at the Oddities Market on Feb. 20, 2026, at the Ocala Downtown Market. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • A chest sits on a table with a black tablecloth with a brown chest. On top of the chest is a spooky mushroom plant holder. In front of it are canvases with a ghost and a small monster.
    Haunted House sold hauntingly unique items at the Oddities Market on Feb. 20, 2026, at the Ocala Downtown Market. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Crochet characters are lined on a table with a black tablecloth. Some of the featured characters are Art the Clown, Wednesday, Jason Vorhees and iron man.
    Robyn’s Nest Creations featured multiple crochet dolls lined up on a table and a shelf. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • A man stands behind a table with multiple horror-themed paintings lined up on a white table.
    Carter Green featured a variety hand-made painting at the Oddities Market on Feb. 20, 2026, at the Ocala Downtown Market. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • A woman stands next to a table with a basket full of canvases and crystals displayed on shelves and in bowls. behind her is a sign that reads, "Bewitched Butterfly."
    Bewitched Butterfly featured crystals, canvases, jewelry and more at the Oddities Market on Feb. 20, 2026, at the Ocala Downtown Market. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Two girls stand behind a table with a black tablecloth with animal skulls scattered across it. Some smaller skulls are in a wooden display case next to the large skulls.
    A&E Taxidermy featured a variety of animal skulls for sale at the Oddities Market on Feb. 20, 2026, at the Ocala Downtown Market. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Shirts are hanging from hangers on a black rack. The shirts feature classic horror-themed designs such as Friday the 13th, Goosebumps, The Exorcist and more.
    Multiple vendors sold a variety of clothing at the Oddities Market on Feb. 20, 2026, at the Ocala Downtown Market. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today