Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events, here at 1208 Surf Avenue!
The 2024 Sideshow season has begun! Check out the schedule and get your tickets here.
Doctor Finnegan’s Circus 5pm
Doctor Finnegan’s Circus is a must-see shock show, “The Greatest Show You’ve Never Seen!” They’ve been described as the “Looney Tunes of Sideshow.” Step inside and see it all LIVE!
Doctor Finnegan’s Circus 1:30pm
Doctor Finnegan’s Circus is a must-see shock show, “The Greatest Show You’ve Never Seen!” They’ve been described as the “Looney Tunes of Sideshow.” Step inside and see it all LIVE!
Print Arcade
In the Shooting Gallery Arts Annex. Brooklyn’s own legendary Cannonball Press has again assembled a ganking of high scoring, printmashing graphic artists under one roof who will be present displaying and selling their prints for $100 or less.
Monsters of Schlock 5pm
26 time Canadian Guinness World Record breakers the great Orbax and Sweet Pepper Klopek are the Monsters of Schlock, the world’s most extreme two man circus sideshow comedy magic extravaganza.
Monsters of Schlock 1:30pm
26 time Canadian Guinness World Record breakers the great Orbax and Sweet Pepper Klopek are the Monsters of Schlock, the world’s most extreme two man circus sideshow comedy magic extravaganza.
Print Arcade
In the Shooting Gallery Arts Annex. Brooklyn’s own legendary Cannonball Press has again assembled a ganking of high scoring, printmashing graphic artists under one roof who will be present displaying and selling their prints for $100 or less.
Angelo Iodice Presents “A Cowboy From the Bronx,” with Special Opening act Brianna Belladonna
Angelo and his alter-ego AJ Silver share the wild story of a how a Bronx native became an internationally renowned trick riding and roping star. Brianna Belladonna performs daredevil stunts.
Art and Oddities Market
Join us in the Freak Bar and Shooting Gallery Arts Annex for our Art and Oddities Market!
Fifteen tables of unusual art, artifacts, retro and vintage collectables, taxidermy, photography, prints and sculpture!
Free Admission
Live Interview with Joe Coleman
Amidst the many marvels alive in Joe Coleman's audacious art are myriad denizens of the freakshow, the sideshow, and Coney Island.
Live Interview via Zoom and Q&A with Living Legend Johnny Meah
Join Living Legend Johnny Meah as Adam Realman sits down with him in the Coney Island Museum for an interview followed by a question and answer session.
The Great Throwdini with Special Opening acts, Brianna Belladonna and Amanda Jane
Throwdini, The 'World's Fastest and Most Accurate Knife Thrower,' Brianna Belladonna performs daredevil stunts. Amanda Jane specializes in aerial entertainment and chaos.
Opening Night Sideshow Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
Join the esteemed panel of scholars and sideshow professionals as they welcome the 2023 Sideshow Hall of Fame inductees. Keynote speaker James Taylor.
Congress of Curious Peoples Festival Pass
Weekend pass for all live events includes Friday night induction ceremony, all weekend shows (both weekends), Q and A with Johnny Meah, Joe Coleman interview and the event poster - $140 value only $125 in advance or $130 at the door.