Odd Market by Seed Theatre Fall 2026

Seed Theatre is thrilled to announce our next rendition of The Odd Market!This is a vibrant celebration of all things unconventional and extraordinary. Boasting over 100 vendors and local artists, join 5,000+ visitors for a fantastic festival centering the oddest art and strangest oddities that the south has to offer!Join us on September 5th, 2026, at Stove Works in Chattanooga for a day filled with unique vendors, captivating performances, and a community that embraces the delightfully peculiar. Event Details:Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Stove Works 1250 E 13th St, Chattanooga, TN What to Expect:Eclectic Vendors Explore a curated selection of artisans offering handmade crafts, oddities, baked goods, and more. This isn’t just about oddities and local shops—Odd Market is a proud LGBTQ+ safe space, welcoming everyone to celebrate diversity and creativity. Live Entertainment: Hosted by Punk & Drag out of Knoxville, TN, featuring multiple punk bands and drag artists (TBA). Enjoy performances throughout the day, showcasing dynamic talent and adding to the market's vibrant atmosphere. The Odd Market, hosted by The Seed Theatre, is a recurring marketplace event in Chattanooga that brings together vendors offering an eclectic mix of handmade goods, crafts, oddities, and baked treats. Each market has a unique theme, aiming to celebrate everything unusual, spooky, and distinctive.Recent iterations showcase vendors from various cities across the Southeast, creating a diverse and inclusive atmosphere. Visitors can find distinctive creations while enjoying entertainment like drag shows, musical performances, and interactive games for families. These events contribute to The Seed Theatre's mission to offer a supportive, safe space where people can express themselves through art, creating a vibrant community for all​. Odd Market is Seed Theatre's community-powered maker and artist market designed to help emerging artists, performers, and small businesses grow. More than a traditional vendor market, Odd Market serves as an economic development initiative by providing affordable opportunities for creators to test new products, build a customer base, gain professional selling experience, and generate meaningful income. The market intentionally prioritizes independent artists, makers, performers, and first-time vendors who may face barriers to entering larger commercial events. Through low-cost vendor spaces, paid live performance opportunities, networking, and connections to community resources, participants develop their businesses while reaching thousands of potential customers. By investing in local creatives and keeping dollars circulating within the community, Odd Market strengthens Chattanooga's creative economy and helps transform artistic passion into sustainable entrepreneurship.