Dark Art and Oddities Con is a one-of-a-kind gathering that celebrates the strange, the unusual, and the beautifully bizarre. Bringing together artists, collectors, creators, and curious minds, the event showcases a curated world of dark art, oddities, curiosities, handmade creations, and unforgettable experiences.
Whether you’re drawn to the macabre, fascinated by the rare, or simply looking for something outside the ordinary, this is a space where the unusual is not only welcomed… it’s celebrated.
Our mission is to create a welcoming and inspiring environment where artists, vendors, and guests can connect through a shared appreciation for the strange and extraordinary. We aim to support independent creators, highlight unique perspectives, and build a community where individuality, creativity, and curiosity thrive.
Founded and produced by Willy Adkins of Breaking Fate Entertainment LLC, Dark Art and Oddities Con was created to bring together a growing community of artists and enthusiasts who embrace the darker, weirder, and more unconventional side of art and culture.
Over the years, the event has evolved into a highly anticipated gathering featuring curated vendors, special guests, interactive experiences, and immersive environments. With each year, the con continues to expand while staying true to its roots: celebrating originality, creativity, and the beautifully uncommon.
Dark Art and Oddities Con is held inside the iconic Altgeld Hall Castle on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. This historic and visually striking venue provides the perfect атмосферic backdrop for a weekend dedicated to the strange and extraordinary.
Parking Information:
Free parking is available in designated lots near the venue (see highlighted areas on the event map).
The spaces directly in front of Altgeld Hall are reserved for event staff and handicap parking only.
All other attendees should use the marked free parking areas nearby.
We’ve partnered with a local hotel to make your stay easy and convenient.
Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb
📍 1212 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115
📞 (815) 758-8661
To receive the event rate, call and let them know you are booking under the Dark Art and Oddities Con room block.
The hotel offers:
Comfortable and affordable accommodations
Easy access to NIU campus and the convention venue
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Pet-friendly options
Interested in becoming part of the experience?
Our Curiosities Marketplace is a curated vendor space featuring artists, oddities collectors, makers, and merchants offering everything from dark art and taxidermy to handcrafted goods and rare finds.
👉 Click here to apply and view vendor details!
Spaces are limited and curated to ensure a unique and high-quality experience.
Breaking Fate Entertainment LLC is a DeKalb-based creative production company founded by filmmaker and producer Willy Adkins. The company specializes in film production, live events, festivals, and immersive experiences that bring creative communities together.
In addition to producing Dark Art and Oddities Con, Breaking Fate Entertainment also operates Mr. Willy’s Dark Art and Oddities Shop, a unique retail and community space located in downtown DeKalb, Illinois. The shop serves as a year-round hub for artists, collectors, and lovers of the strange.
Through its events and creative projects, Breaking Fate Entertainment continues to build spaces where storytelling, artistry, and the unusual collide.