The Dark X-Mas Market of Vista

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An annual holiday event celebrating holiday folklore, old world European winter spirits, and the local small businesses, artists, and creatives in and around Vista, California.

Fantasy Art Show - Call to Artists!The Renn Faire Night Fantasy Art show, sponsored by the Vista Art Foundation and Twis...
04/22/2026

Fantasy Art Show - Call to Artists!
The Renn Faire Night Fantasy Art show, sponsored by the Vista Art Foundation and TwistedHeart Puppetworks, is back! This Fantasy, D&D, and Role Playing Games inspired art show will be hosted by Twisted Horn Mead and Cider in Vista, California, on August 1, 2026 from 4:00 to 9:00 pm.

2D Media Exhibition
Submission deadline: July 11, 2026
Exhibition: August 1, 2026 at Twisted Horn Mead and Cider, 1042 La Mirada Ct.
The entry fee is 20$ for 1 to 3 pieces.

Theme: Fantasy, D&D, Role Playing Games, including...
- Dark fantasy
- Fantasy literature inspired
- Inspired by fairy tales, folklore, or mythology
- Portraits, landscapes, villages, or cityscapes inspired by bygone or anachronistic eras in time
- Merging fiction with reality
- Renaissance Faire inspired

To apply or for more info, use the QR code on the poster or go to bit.Iy/4sOZbKX
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TwistedHeart Puppetworks presents:Shadow & Bone Oddities Show & Gothic Market IIJune 6th, 2025 Opens at 1 p.m.Weir Beer ...
04/10/2026

TwistedHeart Puppetworks presents:
Shadow & Bone Oddities Show &
Gothic Market II

June 6th, 2025
Opens at 1 p.m.
Weir Beer in Vista
1250 Keystone Way, Vista, CA 92081

Featuring 26 Select Vendors

Our lovely DJ friends Lady Noir and 13th Vendetta will be providing awesome tunes! 

Come as you are, but we highly encourage dressing in your Gothic or Fe**sh finery!! The Oddities Show & Gothic Market are PG-13. This is an inclusive, community-building event, and we value kindness, curiosity, and weirdness.

Our main entertainment, “Shadows & Shibari” by TwistedHeart Puppetworks, Autumn, and Mac, is not to be missed! For all adult patrons 18 & over, it begins promptly at 6 p.m. Tickets are not required, but you can purchase 33$ VIP seats for the show--guaranteed seats and sight lines--and funds raised from ticket sales will go towards The Dark X-mas Market Of Vista 2027! Search for us on Eventbrite or find the 🔗

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Behind the Horn: Wild Hunt Wrap-up Gathering! If you walked with us, join us for our annual post event social...Jan. 11t...
01/03/2026

Behind the Horn: Wild Hunt Wrap-up Gathering! If you walked with us, join us for our annual post event social...
Jan. 11th at 3pm
POTLUCK Gathering
Twisted Horn in vista
1042 La Mirada Ct. Vista

Good rest, ye merry citizens, whate're you celebrate... make it your own! We know this time of year is not fun for or ea...
12/21/2025

Good rest, ye merry citizens, whate're you celebrate... make it your own! We know this time of year is not fun for or easy on everyone. For those that do celebrate, we wish you Happy Holidays 🖤

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*Includes art by Tania Yager

The 4th Annual Dark X-mas Market of Vista, along S Citrus Ave, opened with the scents of coffee and hot cider, the beats...
12/16/2025

The 4th Annual Dark X-mas Market of Vista, along S Citrus Ave, opened with the scents of coffee and hot cider, the beats of New Order, and folks dressed up in their warmest Gothic finery ... not your typical Christmas affair!

We made the UT!!
12/13/2025

We made the UT!!

**Top tips** for our Wild Hunt Procession of Krampus and his horde of winter beasties and folklore spirits:1. Ask for pi...
12/11/2025

**Top tips** for our Wild Hunt Procession of Krampus and his horde of winter beasties and folklore spirits:
1. Ask for pictures/selfies. We don't mind stopping for you!
2. Communicate your enthusiasm with body language!
3. We might look scary but we also love high fives, hugs, cheers, and fist bumps!

Experience the in action this Saturday night of Vista, California!

Event info and details are scattered throughout the account, so I thought I would try to put it all in one place. We do...
12/09/2025

Event info and details are scattered throughout the account, so I thought I would try to put it all in one place. We don't want you to miss a single thing! The short of it is, the 4th Annual Dark X-mas Market of Vista is happening this Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Downtown Vista, CA 92084 - along S. Citrus Ave. between East Broadway and Main Street.

The Body Art Bus is coming to The Dark X-mas Market of Vista this Saturday!!! The first and only of its kind in Southern...
12/09/2025

The Body Art Bus is coming to The Dark X-mas Market of Vista this Saturday!!! The first and only of its kind in Southern California, a fully-licensed mobile tattoo facility, featuring professional artists specializing in custom work, a clean environment, and professional tattoo parties at an affordable price. Our team is made up of all award-winning artists, with over 45 years of combined experience. We can tattoo anything! We specialize in all styles of tattoos. More info .

The 4th Annual Dark X-mas Market of Vista is happening Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, from 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Downtown Vista, CA 92084
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A Krampus-Night Shadow Short by Twisted Heart Puppetworks live performance at The Dark X-mas Market of Vista! “Elka and ...
12/08/2025

A Krampus-Night Shadow Short by Twisted Heart Puppetworks live performance at The Dark X-mas Market of Vista! “Elka and the Beast” is an English/German bilingual tale about folklore and consequences. Tania writes and produces shadow puppetry shows based on folklore. It's not just for kids!

Our 4th Annual Dark X-mas Market of Vista is happening this Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, from 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Downtown Vista, CA 92084
More info and entertainment schedule

Wild Hunt of Vista Procession (Krampus Run) info

Things are happening! Lydia checked in all the art today and is setting up for the Dark X-mas Art Gallery down at Main ...
12/07/2025

Things are happening! Lydia checked in all the art today and is setting up for the Dark X-mas Art Gallery down at Main Street Pourhouse. Artworks will be displayed and for sale all this week and during the Dark Xmas Market of Vista, which is Saturday, December 13, from 4-8:30 PM. A two block walk west from the main festivities.

This year's gallery will feature over a dozen local artists who conjured up their their most spectacular winter magic! Artwork will be up all week (Dec 9-13) but don't miss the reception during the Naughty List Party and .

Enjoy the Wild Hunt of Vista Krampus procession as it passes right through the Pourhouse!

Main Street Pourhouse is an official drop site for the San Diego Fooc Bank! Bring Your Donations
206 MAIN STREET, VISTA, CALIF.

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110 S Citrus Avenue
Vista, CA
92084

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