2022 Upcoming Conventions Halloween & Party Expo Dates: January 10-12 2023 Where: The Mirage Las Vegas, NV The Halloween & Party Expo is North America's ONLY event that brings all things Halloween, Party, and Celebration together under one roof. Get your first look at 1,000s of new products being released for the coming season and take advantage of exclusive show specials and discounts - only offered during the show - designed to help your budget go further. www.halloweenpartyexpo.com Fear Expo & HAuNTcon Dates: March 24-26 2023 Where: Owensboro, KY Fear Expo LIVE is the newest National Haunted Attraction Industry tradeshow bringing together haunters and vendors. We are dedicated to connecting attraction owners with the latest products and services from the industry's leading vendors early in the year to ensure products are delivered on-time, ahead of schedule and at some of the best prices. www.fearexpolive.com Transworld - Haunt & Attractions Show Dates: February 2-5 2023 Where: St. Louis Mo. @ America's Center 701 Convention Plz, St Louis, MO 63101 TransWorld’s Halloween & Attraction show is the ONLY industry trade show of its kind in the world. There is no other show that has as many exhibitors and industry related products. For four decades TransWorld’s annual Halloween & Attractions show has created the marketplace for the Haunted House industry. Each year the Industry gathers to network, get new ideas and purchase products. This show is a MUST ATTEND event if you are thinking about opening or currently operate a haunted attraction, corn maze, farm, pumpkin patch, paintball field, family fun center, amusement park, zoo, aquarium, Halloween retail store or anything Halloween-related. We have everything you need to make your Halloween season a success. Each year, the show continues to grow with NEW EXHIBITORS, NEW PRODUCTS and more buyers on the show floor. The Halloween & Attractions Show combines the products and knowledge of hundreds of exhibitors that you need to see this March! RETURNING IN 2022! TransWorld's Christmas Show will be co-located with the Halloween & Attractions Show for one low price! For more information about the Christmas Show, visit TWChristmasShow.com! www.haashow.com HAuNTcon Dates: March 24-26 2023 ***Now with Fear Expo*** Where: Virtual Experience The only nationwide retail oriented trade show and convention for the Haunted Attraction and Halloween industries put on by Haunters for Haunters. Local Haunt Tours and Education. www.hauntcon.com West Coast Halloween Convention Dates: 2023 Cancelled Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, Portland, OR West Coast Halloween Convention is a halloween convention for all, whether you are a pro haunt owner, home display, or just a Halloween enthusiast. The WCHC is a 501(c)3 organization that gives grants to professionals who work with children with hearing impairments and/or autism. www.hauntersconvention.com Midwest Haunter's Convention Dates: June 8-9th 2023 Pre Con Haunt Tour June 10-11th 2023 Convention Where: Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL A weekend planned for Haunted Attraction Producers, Actors, and Home Haunters. Our goal is to provide you with educational seminars and workshops with experienced presenters as well as a place to socialize with others in the industry during our fun social activities. Visit their web site for more info. Haunt X - Haunters & Halloween Expo Dates: No 2023 Dates Where: Fairplex in Pomona, CA If you are part of the Haunt community in California and various SoCal Haunter Clubs out there, an active home haunter in the US, own a Pro haunt shop or Haunted House, Haunt X: DIY Haunters & Halloween Expo brings the Haunt & Halloween community an early start to that long road ahead to October and Halloween night. If you are a Home Haunter, a Yard Display, a Halloween Enthusiast, a pro established Haunted House or someone who wants to learn more and do more than store-bought yard trinkets and lights like your neighbor. Then Haunt X: DIY Haunters & Halloween Expo is for you. Come out to HauntX for a weekend of scare-based learning, Haunt and Halloween Vendors/Exhibitors shopping, along with an all-around good fun for the whole Family. Kids 10 and under free each with a paid adult admission. www.hauntx.com Southeast Hollows Haunt Convention Dates: May 5-7th 2023 Where: Savannah Convention Center Savannah, GA A haunter's convention for the haunt enthusiast, home haunter, and the professional haunter. Along with Actors and Makeup Artists. www.sehhc.com Texas Haunters Convention Dates: July 15-16th 2023 Where: Mesquite Convention Center, Mesquite, TX Over 44,000 square feet of family-friendly vendors, events, demonstrations, and classes targeting Halloween and cosplay enthusiasts.. www.texashauntersconvention.com MidSummer Scream Dates: July 28-30th 2023 Where: Long Beach Convention Center, Los Angles, CA Midsummer Scream 2020 will feature over 300 spooky exhibitors and vendors. From horror collectibles, to props and effects for haunted attractions, to gothic apparel, and more, our show floor will offer the most exhaustive spooky shopping experience ever! www.midsummerscream.org CreepyCon Halloween & Horror Convention Dates: August 25 - 27 2023 Where: Jacob's Building, Knoxville, TN With shows, performances, contests, and tons of vendors, you’ll have plenty to see and do while attending CreepyCon 2022! Contests include, (but are not limited to): Zombie Beauty Pageant, Costume Contest, ScreamQueen, …and more! Tons of stage and floor performances by some of your favorite performers which will include sideshow acts, burlesque, dance, rope suspension, contests, drag shows, aerial arts, and various other fun and exciting things to see! CreepyCon is aiming to have as many vendors as allowed by the City of Knoxville and we are committed to conforming to CDC and state & local guidelines ensuring the health and safety of our staff, guests, and attendees of CreepyCon 2022 during the pandemic. As of right now, we are requiring social distancing, strict mask policies, and will be providing hand sanitization stations throughout. Tickets are good for any day. Meaning, if you purchase a single-day ticket, you may attend one day on any of the three days we are open. VIP Tickets come with tons! They get priority entry into the event for all three days, special VIP-only CreepyCon badges, tons of creepy goodies in a grab-bag, free entry into the after party with private VIP seating, free VIP CreepyCon 2021 t-shirt, and quite a few more surprise goodies! Trust us, it’s worth quite a bit more than the fee. www.creepyconknoxville.com Creep it Real OC Expo Dates: No 2023 Dates yet. Where: Santa Ana, CA THE 2022 “CREEP IT REAL OC” Halloween event will take place over two days this yerr! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2022. We are inviting all artists and haunt community leaders, as well as Halloween super fans and their families to join us on the day to honor the spirit of Halloween in Orange County. Shop local small businesses including artista, licensed merchandise, food & treats and more. Additionally, there will be food truck options, live musical performances & more. http://www.creepitrealoc.com