Handmade ‘strange and unusual’ goods, art at first West Michigan Oddfest

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Handmade “strange and unusual” goods filled the Kalamazoo Expo Center Sunday for the West Michigan Oddfest.

Over 80 artists brought out their creations to the Kalamazoo Expo Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the free to attend West Michigan Oddfest for people to shop around the “strange and unusual” and support United for the Unsheltered of Kalamazoo, according to event organizers.

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“We’re just trying to attract a community of people,” West Michigan Oddfest Organizer Angela Smith said. “Our event is free, we’re going to keep it free because we want people to come in and enjoy. We want families to be able to enjoy their time.”

Vendors set up their goods around the expo center for people to shop about, and in addition, donated items for the $2 per ticket raffle with proceeds supporting United for the Unsheltered of Kalamazoo…

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