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