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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.

06/18/2026

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 inspired art show is part of our Renn Faire Night fundraiser for The Dark X-mas Market Of Vista 2027 expansion, 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, including (but not limited to)...
- Merging fiction with reality
- Dungeons & Dragons, Role Playing Games inspired
- Dark or macabre fantasy
- Magical or supernatural elements
- Imaginary or magical creatures, or Cryptids
- Fantasy literature inspired
- Inspired by fairy tales, folklore, or mythology
- Fantastical portraits, landscapes, villages, or cityscapes
- Bygone or anachronistic eras in time, historical fantasy
- Renaissance Faire or Viking Festival inspired
- Urban fantasy
- Steampunk
- Science fantasy
- Anime art
- Fantasy fan art

To apply or for more info, use the QR code on the poster or go to bit.Iy/4sOZbKX

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Tania Yager
Vista Art Foundation
The Dark X-Mas Market of Vista
Twisted Horn Mead & Cider

06/17/2026

Cosplayers! Parade Aficionados! Art Car & Float Builders! Puppeteers! Creatives! Krampus Lovers! Interested Peeps! Join us at The Wild Hunt Summertime Meetup is Friday, June 26, from 6-9 p.m. at Twisted Horn Mead & Cider in Vista - 1042 La Mirada Ct, Vista, CA. Newcomers are welcome, come and meet us! Find out how to get involved in San Diego County's one and only Krampus run and procession of dark winter folklore spirits. We are getting geared up for the 2027 expansion of The Dark X-mas Market Of Vista that features The Wild Hunt!

More info
Krampus Vista Official
The Dark X-Mas Market of Vista
Twisted Horn Mead & Cider

06/16/2026

Punk in the Summer fundraiser concert for Vista Art Foundation and The Dark X-mas Market of Vista 2027 Expansion, brought to you by the good folks The Dark X-Mas Market of Vista! It's all about the music… Three bands! Brutalion, Rodents of Unusual Size, and The Hated 714. Show kicks off at 4 PM at Weir Beer in Vista, CA, goes until 7 PM. Spread the word! Tickets 10$, use the QR code in the flyer for Zeffy or cash at the door. 1250 Keystone Way, Vista.

More info
The Dark X-Mas Market of Vista
Weir Beer Company
Krampus Vista Official

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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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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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

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

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!

12/13/2025

We made the UT!!

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!

Address

110 S Citrus Avenue
Vista, CA
92084

Website

https://gofund.me/7f927fcf

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