It's convention Season for Halloween Enthusiasts, and we have the details in this week's news.
Newsletter:
https://hauntedattractionnetwork.com/newsletter/
00:00 Intro
00:06 Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show
00:40 Spooky Swap Meet House Hosts
01:05 Creep it Real OC
01:30 HAuNTcon Returns Feb 9
01:51 Texas Haunters Convention
02:09 Reapers Realm Faces Eminent Domain
02:40 Zombie Joe's Underground
03:08 Haunted Attraction Association Memberships
The seminar lineup has been announced for this year’s TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show in St. Louis, MO, from March 7th to 10th. Transworld is the largest professional Halloween show in the world, and top industry professionals host workshops covering every facet of the industry – from makeup to safety to business and more.
TransWorld also announced its Saturday Night Costume Party Theme. This year’s theme will be “Dia de los Muertos – Party with the Dead.” Join your fellow grave ghouls and rancid revenants for an evening of undead entertainment.
The Spooky Swap Meet (happening April 26th – 28th at the Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles) is accepting applications to be a House Host. House Hosts will be assigned one of the Heritage Square Museum’s historic manors to decorate in the spirit of Halloween, where guests will trick-r-treat throughout all three days of the event. Both haunters & businesses with the resources to decorate a house are welcome to apply.
Creep It Real OC in Santa Ana, CA, announced its 2024 event lineup. Their flagship Creep It Real OC will return to the Heritage Museum of Orange County CA on September 14th – 15th. Come back for Creep It Real Festive on November 22nd – 23rd for spooky holiday fun. Vendor applications will open in February and attendee tickets will go on sale in the spring.
HAuNTcon & Indie Horror Show is coming to Daytona Beach, Florida for three days of frightful fun on February 9th – 11th, 2024. This annual convention features educational seminars, networking opportunities, and a trade show floor with the latest products and services for haunted attractions. This year, HAuNTcon has broadened its horizons to encompass the haunted attraction industry and the indie film and immersive events sectors. The event will host four private screenings of independent horror films and educational programming focused on the horror film industry.
Exhibitor registration is open for the Texas Haunters Convention happening in Mesquite, TX, July 13th & 14th, 2024. Early bird pricing is in effect until March 31st. Attendee registration will open on March 1st.
The City of Hammond, Indiana, is moving forward with plans to replace Reaper’s Realm haunted house with a riverfront development. Reaper’s Realm has rented its location for 34 years at the historic Indiana Botanic Gardens. The City recently filed an eminent domain lawsuit to obtain the property, claiming the land is underutilized and houses a deteriorating building. During a recent city council meeting, the family that owns Reapers Realm, said the property loss would “devastate” his family financially. Despite his statement, the council approved an ordinance with a 6-2 vote.
Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group (North Hollywood, CA) is kicking off their 32nd season January 20th – 22nd with three nights of brand-new plays as part of their 21st Annual 50-Hour Drive-By Theatre Festival. Prepare for an hour of original works based off a unique prompt – all written, directed, and performed in a speedy two days! Tickets are on sale now starting at $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
New membership tiers are now available for those interested in joining the Haunted Attraction Association.
