Halloween & Horror Conventions Links

Illinois Links

Chicago Frights (Chicago, Illinois)

Open to the general public, Chicago Frights is a celebration of all things haunted and Halloween. A gathering of like minded people, of every age and level of experience, who love Haunted Houses, Halloween, SF Makeup and scaring people, Chicago Frights is a fun-filled four days.

Chicago Horror Film Festival (Chicago, Illinois)

The Chicago Horror Film Festival is an independent film festival. We strive to support independent film, and work to get the filmmakers more notice, and to get independent films seen.

Flashback Weekend: Horro'Rama Drive-In and Convention (Chicago, Illinois)

Chicago's most complete Horror/Movie Memorabilia convention featuring Celebrities, a stunning dealer's room, costume contest, special events, and a nostalgic recreation of the Drive-in at night featuring 35mm screenings of classic horror films!

Spider Hill Haunters Workshop (Chillicothe, Illinois)

Each year, several local Haunted House groups get together at Three Sisters Park to host workshops on topics like Safety & Security, Costumes, Using Latex, Gilderfluke Bricks, Indoor and Outdoor Facades, Actor Make-up Techniques and more!

TransWorld's Halloween and Attractions Show (Rosemont, Illinois)

The world's largest show designed specifically for the Haunted Attractions industry. This show features the latest Haunted House props and animatronics on a show floor covering over 100,000 square feet.

Non-Illinois Links

Chiller Theatre (East Rutherford, NJ)

We're home to the world's best horror and sci-fi convention - the Chiller Theatre Toy, Model & Film Expo.

Frightfest Northwest (Salem, OR)

Great Lakes Frightfest (Petersburg, MI)

A Haunters gathering at Totem Pole Family Campground.

HAuNTcon (Dallas, TX)

The National Haunted Attraction Tradeshow and Convention (HAuNTcon) is the first national tradeshow and convention for the Haunted Attraction and Halloween industries, created by Haunters for Haunters.

HorrorFind Weekend (Hunt Valley, MD)

Horrorfind Weekend, a giant horror convention. This one of a kind horror halloween and spooky convention features horror movie celebrities, horror writers, halloween seminars & supernatural speakers as well as a giant dealers room , horror movies & more.

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) (Atlanta, Georgia)

IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities worldwide.

KC Kreepfest (Kansas City, MO)

Kansas City Haunter gathering with a lights-on Haunt tour and more.

Make-Up Artist Show (Los Angeles, California)

The International Make-Up Artist Trade Show, L.A. is gearing up to be the biggest and best show yet. There will be keynote speakers, educators, exhibitors and competition.

Midwest Haunters Convention (Columbus, OH)

Plan to attend this exciting event and enjoy a wonderful weekend of festivities: networking, classes, vendors and shopping with the finest in the haunt industry!

Pennsylvania Haunter's Gathering (Mechanicsburg, PA)

What is a gathering ? Well, in the haunt industry, it refers to a picnic/social event for people that work in or run haunted houses, or simply have a for love decorating on halloween.

VA Hauntfest (Natural Bridge, VA)

This gathering features a Haunt tour, seminars, demonstrations, vendor sales and more!