The Pop Culture Popup: Monster Madness

A quirky tribute market to the monsters that made us. Bolt the doors and dust off the cobwebs — Monster Madness is rolling into town, bringing together makers, artists, and crafters who've poured their love of all things creepy-cute into one delightfully strange market. This isn't a horror convention. It's a celebration of the monsters who taught us that "weird" and "wonderful" are basically the same word — and the talented hands turning that love into art. Wander through vendor booths overflowing with handmade monster-themed treasures: stitched plush cryptids, hand-painted creature art, monster-inspired jewelry, embroidery, candles, stickers, and apparel that all carry that perfect blend of spooky and adorable. Find howling werewolves, unraveling mummies, and vampires looking entirely too smug about it — all lovingly crafted by local makers. Sprinkled throughout, you'll also spot a few vintage collectibles and classic monster movie memorabilia for those hunting that perfect nostalgic find. Cosplayers shamble, slither, and stomp through the aisles in tribute to the icons of monster movie history. Grab a bite from food vendors serving up "monstrously" good snacks, and find that one handmade piece that completes your shrine to all things strange and stitched-together. Because monsters were never really the villains. They were the misfits, the outsiders, the ones who taught us to love things that go bump in the night. Come as you are (or something else entirely).