Pangora's Box Expo Celebrates 'All Things Strange' for Charity

The annual event returns to the Solano County Fairgrounds, benefiting a local reptile rescue organization.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:48pm

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A high-contrast silkscreen print in neon colors depicting a grid of stylized taxidermied animal specimens, conceptually representing the diverse oddities on display at the Pangora's Box expo.Pangora's Box expo celebrates the strange and unusual, from taxidermy to gothic art, in a vibrant pop art showcase.Vallejo Today

Pangora's Box, a bustling annual expo celebrating all things strange, is returning to the Solano County Fairgrounds on April 11. The event, organized by husband-and-wife team Joe Lam and Wendy Rozonewski, features over 35 vendors offering unique items like taxidermied specimens, handmade art, steampunk creations, and Wiccan-themed goods. Proceeds from the expo will benefit JnW Reptile Rescue, a local no-kill reptile rehabilitation organization.

Why it matters

Pangora's Box provides a safe and inclusive space for unconventional artists, collectors, and enthusiasts to showcase and enjoy their passions, while also supporting an important local animal rescue organization. The event celebrates the community's diversity and embraces the 'strange' in a fun and welcoming environment.

The details

The expo will host a variety of special guests, including licensed bat rehabilitator Corky Quirk, who will bring live bats for visitors to view, and members of Juice's Arthropods, who will showcase their collection of captive-bred arthropods. Attendees will also have the opportunity to take photos with animals like a South American sloth and movie star monkeys. In addition, popular San Francisco-based drag queen Disasterina will make an appearance.

  • Pangora's Box will take place on April 11, 2026 at the Solano County Fairgrounds' McCormack Hall.
  • The event will run from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The players

Joe Lam

Co-founder of Pangora's Box and JnW Reptile Rescue.

Wendy Rozonewski

Co-founder of Pangora's Box and a taxidermist and wet specimen preservation artist.

Corky Quirk

A licensed bat rehabilitator and founder of NorCal Bats.

Bonnie Cromwell

Founder and tour guide of Classroom Safari, who will bring a South American sloth named Dash.

Kevin Keith

A monkey exhibitor whose animals have appeared in films with celebrities like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Tom Cruise.

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What they’re saying

“'The building itself is the box, and all the artists that come to vend Pangora will be the creation — the magic that is made that people can purchase.'”

— Wendy Rozonewski, Co-founder of Pangora's Box

“'Pangora's Box has a little bit of everything. Its vendors are a little unusual and different — you can find anything from jewelry to horror-themed items to wet specimens, bones, bits and pieces of everything that doesn't fit inside the 'box,' so to speak.'”

— Wendy Rozonewski, Co-founder of Pangora's Box

What’s next

Tickets for Pangora's Box are available online for $10 until April 10, and $15 at the door on the day of the event.

The takeaway

Pangora's Box provides a unique and inclusive platform for unconventional artists, collectors, and enthusiasts to showcase their passions, while also supporting a local reptile rescue organization. The event celebrates the community's diversity and embraces the 'strange' in a fun and welcoming environment.