Arcana Obscura is an Enchanted Festival for the Curious, the Collector & the Eccentric

Twisted Roots Rare & Common Plants and Odd Bird Bookshop invite you to step into a world where nature, folklore, literature, and the strange collide.

Join us for Arcana Obscura, a one-of-a kind celebration of the weird. Where you’ll wander through a carefully curated collection of artists, plant collectors, booksellers, oddity vendors, makers, and creators who celebrate everything a little mysterious.

Arcana Obscura is about discovery. It’s for those who feel at home in old libraries, forgotten gardens, curiosity cabinets, greenhouses overflowing with rare plants, and spaces where creativity and nature intertwine.

You can also enjoy live performances that bring the festival to life, explore immersive displays, and grab a bite from local food trucks while you wander.

What you’ll discover:

Rare & unusual plants

Books & independent booksellers

Curiosities & oddities

Original artwork

Handmade goods

Tarot & mystical creations

Natural history

Taxidermy & preserved specimens

Entomology

Apothecary-inspired goods

Crystals & minerals

Vintage-inspired treasures and countless beautifully strange finds from incredible small businesses.

Sunday, November 1, 2026

11 AM – 4 PM

The Bel Air Armory & Armory Marketplace
37 N. Main Street
Bel Air, MD

Admission is free.

Come curious.
Leave enchanted.