The Oddities Flea Market features artisans and vendors who specialize in medical history ephemera, anatomical curiosities, natural history items, osteological specimens, taxidermy, home décor, jewelry, one of a kind art, bizarre flair, and more. The event does an amazing job highlighting its artists and vendors. Be sure to check out their Instagram (@OdditiesFleaMarket) for a glimpse of the event’s offerings!
The Haunted America Conference was the first established ghost conference in the United States. This event features new and returning speakers on ghosts, hauntings, the paranormal, and the unexplained — plus how-to workshops, ghost hunts, special events, haunted tours, and much more
HorrorHound Magazine presents a series of mid-west horror conventions where fans can meet some of the biggest icons in horror history while shopping among a selection of 100+ vendors. Each show has movie screenings & premieres, as well as celebrity Q&A panels, concerts, tattoo vendors, and more.
HorrorHound is an award-winning bi-monthly horror magazine that also hosts horror conventions and an international film festival.
Halloweenapalooza has become known for providing entertainment through its annual zombie walk, costume contest, film festival, and more. The event is presented by Prescribed Films, an independent horror production company that also provides a podcast network, comics and more.
HAuNTcon (the Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Conference) is an expo designed by haunters for haunters of every age and experience level. This multi-day event includes a large selection of educational panels & workshops, haunt vendors, haunt tours, and networking events. HAuNTcon is a jam packed, not to be missed, economical Haunt conference that is the best investment you can make in your haunting future. If you have a Halloween event, Haunted House or Home Haunt, or if you have a dream of someday opening one, then join others like you for some off-season Halloween Fun at this event.
HAuNTcon is part of the Fear Expo slate of events.
The Halloween & Party Expo connects a global audience of serious buyers and manufacturers of Halloween, Costume, and Party products. This trade show is best for Halloween retail store owners and staff who are looking to order the hottest new items for the upcoming Halloween season.
Presented annually by Rue Morgue Magazine, Frightmare in the Falls is an intimate and interactive horror festival. The event features over 50,000 square feet of vendors, panels, displays, and more. The event attracts a wide variety of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy celebrities – perfect for any autograph collector.
Flashback Weekend is Chicago’s largest and longest running horror convention (held annually during August in Rosemont, IL) and is dedicated to the preservation of the big screen theatrical horror film
experience. In 2007 Flashback Weekend saved and restored the historic Midway Drive-In located in Dixon, IL. The Midway Drive-In now holds 35mm Drive-In horror film fests during April and Sept, and first run films during the summer.
Crypticon Kansas City celebrates horror, pop culture, and oddities.
Days of the Dead is the fan convention where horror comes to play! The event’s primary goal is to create a welcoming genre convention that brings together like-minded friends and fans for a full convention experience. The event is known for its impressive celebrity guest roster and high-quality horror collectible vendors.
Welcome to my home of all things horror & Halloween! The Horror of Being Emily showcases resources, creative projects, small businesses, and more related to my weird and wonderful Halloween & horror obsession.
