Hey guys! In the spirit of Halloween and just knowing how many fun things there are to do in the horror community over the next few months, I’ve pulled together some of the hottest and most attended horror conventions and festivals. There’s plenty to do this Halloween season and beyond!
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Son of Monsterpalooza
When: September 16-18
Where: Burbank, CA
More info: http://www.monsterpalooza.com/
Motor City Nightmares
When: September 16-18
Where: Novi, MI
More info: http://www.motorcitynightmares.com/home
New Orleans Horror Film Fest
When: September 22-25
Where: New Orleans, Louisiana
More info: http://nolahorrorfilmfest.com/
Bay of Blood
When: September 23-25
Where: Tampa, FL
More info: https://bayofbloodweekend.com/
MonsterCon
When: September 24-25
Where: San Antonio, TX
More info: http://monster-con.com/
Keen Halloween
When: September 24-25
Where: Phoenix, AZ
More info: http://www.keenhalloween.com/
Mile High Horror Film Fest
When: September 28-October 2
Where: Denver, CO
More info: http://www.mhhff.com/
Scarefest and Paranormal Con
When: September 30- October 2
Where: Lexington, KY
More info: http://www.thescarefest.com/
Scare-A-Con
When: September 30-October 2
Where: Verona, NY
More info: http://scareacon.com/
Shocka-Con
When: September 30-October 2
Where: Charleston, WV
More info: http://wvshockacon.com/
MonsterFest
When: October 1
Where: Chesapeake, VA
More info: http://www.monsterfestva.com/
Halloweenapalooza
When: October 1
Where: Ottumwa, IA
More info: http://halloweenapalooza.prescribedfilms.com/
Monsterama
When: October 7-9
Where: Atlanta, GA
More info: http://monsteramacon.com/
H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival & Cthulhucon
When: October 7-9
Where: Portland, OR
More info: http://hplfilmfestival.com/hplfilmfestival-portland-or#top
Sacramento Horror Film Fest
When: October 7-9
Where: Scaramento, CA
More info: http://www.sachorrorfilmfest.com/
Fangoria Fearcon
When: October 7-9
Where: Tempe, AZ
More info: http://www.fangoriafearcon.com/
Eerie Horror Film Fest
When: October 7-9
Where: Erie, PA
More info: http://eeriehorrorfilmfestival.com/
The Living Dead Weekend
When: October 14-16
Where: Evans City, PA
More info: http://www.thelivingdeadweekend.com/
Atlanta Horror Film Fest
When: October 13-15
Where: Atlanta, GA
More info: http://www.atlantahorrorfilmfest.com/
Rock and Shock
When: October 14-16
Where: Worcester, MA
More info: http://rockandshock.com/
Crypticon
When: October 14-16
Where: Minneapolis, MN
More info: http://www.crypticonminneapolis.com/index.html
Telluride Horror Show
When: October 14-16
Where: Telluride, CO
More info: http://www.telluridehorrorshow.com/
Brooklyn Horror Film Fest
When: October 14-16
Where: Brooklyn, NY
More info: http://brooklynhorrorfest.com/
Sinister Creature Con
When: October 15-16
Where: Sacramento, CA
More info: http://www.sinistercreaturecon.com/
Fear Fete
When: October 15-16
Where: Biloxi, MS
More info: http://www.fearfete.com/
Vortex Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Film Festival
When: October 17-23
Where: Providence, RI
More info: http://film-festival.org/Horror_ri.php
Screamfest
When: October 18-27
Where: Los Angeles, CA
More info: http://screamfestla.com/
Dark History and Horror Convention
When: October 21-23
Where: Champaign, IL
More info: https://www.facebook.com/DarkHistoryCon/
Horrific Film Fest
When: October 21-23
Where: San Antonio, TX
More info: http://horrificfilmfest.com/
Walker Stalker Con
When: October 28-30
Where: Atlanta, GA
More info: http://www.walkerstalkercon.com/atlanta/
Necronomicon
When: October 28-30
Where: Tampa, Florida
More info: http://www.stonehill.org/necro.htm
Which cons are you planning on attending? Do you have some favorites that are on here or that I’ve missed for this year? Leave a comment below or shoot me a message!
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