What do the circus, holiday shopping, and craft beer have in common?
All three will be featured at Miss Ruth’s Time Bomb’s Market of Curiosities this Saturday.
Returning for the first time since 2019, the event will be held at the Carlisle Expo Center at 100 K St. from 11am to 7pm.
“It’s a three-ring circus: entertainment, dining and shopping,” said Sarah Tabby, owner of Miss Ruth’s Time Bomb in Carlisle.
Market of Curiosities features dozens of vendors selling unique and handcrafted items, including antique oddities, jewelry, dolls and hats.
“I’ve never seen anything like it, so I just look at their products first. Just looking at what they’ve created almost has this sense of wonder, and the ability to capture what the brain sees.” If possible, we can do some shopping,” said Tubby. “I always think the first thing you do is look in awe.”
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The event features live indie, pop and folk music by Peter Pansy at noon, as well as performances by Circus Stella and magician Randy Shine at 2 and 5 pm. and alcoholic beverages.

Shoppers got their hands on something unique, rare and fascinating inside the Carlyle Expo Center during the 2019 Market of Curiosities. The event continues this year after his two-year hiatus.
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Taby was previously a vendor at the BUST Craftacular event in New York and saw vendors selling handmade and vintage items. I thought.
“I always think Carlisle is cooler than people know. I wanted to do something unique for my community,” she said. I wanted to bring that experience to you.”
Taby says her favorite elements of the market include reconnecting with past vendors and volunteers, and seeing Circus Stella featuring balance artists, aerial engineers and several rescued dogs. says.
“I love seeing people experience events, like putting something together and seeing how people interact with the space you create and the entertainment you create,” she says. said.
Tickets for this event are $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. Free admission for children under 12 years old.
Photos: Market of Curiosities 2019

Terrie Hosey of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, looks at jewelry created by Martha Rotten on Saturday afternoon at the annual Market of Curiosities at the Carlisle Expo Center. The event featured live her entertainment, artisanal food and drink, and a variety of vendors.
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Jacob Thaler, Front, and Rebecca Schenk look at handmade steampunk-style lights at the annual Curiosity Market on Saturday afternoon.
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Michele Lloyd (front) and Shane Huckle of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, view handmade Christmas items at the annual Market of Curiosities at the Carlyle Expo Center on Saturday afternoon. The event featured live entertainment, artisanal food and drink, and a variety of vendors.
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Mechanicsburg’s Megan Greevy looks at handcrafted jewelry at a curious market in Carlisle.
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Art Ross of Columbia, Maryland, looks at sculptured paintings on display at the Carlyle Expo Center on Saturday afternoon.
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LoMo Studios owner Lori Campbell of Etters, Pennsylvania, talks with Jessica Hahn in Mount Airy, Maryland about handcrafted jewelry at the annual Market of Curiosities Saturday afternoon at the Carlyle Expo Center. The event featured live entertainment, artisanal food and drink, and a variety of vendors.
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Bryan and Mia Taylor from Camp Hill check out all the interesting items in our annual Market of Curiosities.
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The Market of Curiosities at the Carlyle Expo Center offered non-traditional gifts for the holiday season.
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Shoppers picked up something unique, rare and glamorous Saturday afternoon inside the Carlyle Expo Center at the annual Market of Curiosities. The event featured live entertainment, artisanal food and drink, and a variety of vendors.
Jason Marmont, Sentinel

Carlisle, Pennsylvania’s Tyler Heckendorn tries on a variety of hats at the Gadgetmeter booth at the annual Market of Curiosities at the Carlisle Expo Center on Saturday afternoon. The event featured live entertainment, artisanal food and drink, and a variety of vendors.
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Shoppers picked up something unique, rare and glamorous Saturday afternoon inside the Carlyle Expo Center at the annual Market of Curiosities. The event featured live entertainment, artisanal food and drink, and a variety of vendors.
Jason Marmont, Sentinel

Shoppers picked up something unique, rare and glamorous Saturday afternoon inside the Carlyle Expo Center at the annual Market of Curiosities. The event featured live entertainment, artisanal food and drink, and a variety of vendors.
Jason Marmont, Sentinel

The annual Market of Curiosities in Carlisle offered Christmas gifts and decorations.
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Shoppers picked up something unique, rare and glamorous Saturday afternoon inside the Carlyle Expo Center at the annual Market of Curiosities. The event featured live entertainment, artisanal food and drink, and a variety of vendors.
Jason Marmont, Sentinel

Shoppers came with bags and caffeine for the annual Market of Curiosities in Carlisle on Saturday.
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Carlisle’s annual Curiosities Market showcased unique items for sale.
Jason Marmont, Sentinel

Shoppers picked up something unique, rare and glamorous Saturday afternoon inside the Carlyle Expo Center at the annual Market of Curiosities. The event featured live entertainment, artisanal food and drink, and a variety of vendors.
Jason Marmont, Sentinel
Maddie Seiler is a news reporter for The Sentinel and cumberlink.com covering Carlisle and Newville. Contact her at mseiler@cumberlink.com and follow her on her Twitter: @SeilerMadalyn