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.
Midwest Monster Fest: Halfway to Halloween Convention celebrates all things horror. This 2-day event features celebrity guests and panel discussions, and an exciting exhibit floor.
Midwest Monster Fest celebrates all things horror. This 3 day event features celebrity guests and panel discussions, a special effects makeup competition, a cosplay contest, vendors galore, a film festival, and an after party.
Midwest Haunters Convention is a haunt industry trade show that is open to the public. The event is known for its networking opportunities, haunt tours, and party. There is a tradeshow floor with a variety of vendors – many of which offer cash & carry options – and an education program led by industry leaders. While the event is smaller than the flagship Transworld event, this is a fantastic opportunity to meet other haunters and strengthen your haunt skills.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo is a travelling oddities event. Vendors showcase wet specimens, taxidermy, animal bones, antiques, weird jewelry, unusual art, and all-around bizarre items. Local artisans and entertainers can be found at each event – no two events are the same!
Taxidermy classes are also offered at each event for an additional $200 fee.
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!
Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions show is known for its large selection of Halloween industry exhibitors. This annual trade show features a show floor, class programming, costume party, and haunt tours. The event is not open to the general public – attendees must register and submit credentials in order to attend.
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
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.
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.
