2010 Transworld
Halloween & Attractions Show
Featuring the Haunt Show
Where: America's
Center
701 Convention Plz (Map)
St Louis, MO 63101
When:
March 25-28, 2010
TransWorld’s National Haunt & Attractions Show has always been focused on bringing buyers and exhibitors together to make the right connections.
The 15th National Haunt & Attractions Show will be a show that you won’t want to
miss!
Note: This year, the National
Halloween, Costume & Party Show will be held February26 - March
1, 2010 at
the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
Transworld
News Update:
02/08/10:Insane Shane Kick-off Party
More vendors
added to the list for the prize giveaways! (click
here).
02/06/10:3rd Annual IAHA Awards Banquet
Link has been
added to the official registration form (click
here).
02/06/10:Insane Shane Kick-off Party
Another prize
update. Now more than $10,000
in prizes!!! (click
here).
02/04/10:C.H.A.O.S. Safety Course
Information
has just been posted about C.H.A.O.S., the IAHA's
comprehensive haunter safety course. (click
here).
02/04/10:Insane Shane Kick-off Party
More
prizes have been announced for Shane's Party, as well as
the list of judges for the costume contest (click
here).
01/29/10:Insane Shane Kick-off Party
Even more
prizes have been announced for Shane's Party!!! (click
here).
01/24/10:Mr. Bill's Thrills Haunt Tour
A new haunt
tour has been announced!!! Mr. Bill's Thrills
Haunted Barn and Trail of Terror will be open HauntShow
weekend! (click
here).
01/24/10:Buy Tickets NOW!
Ticketing
links are now active for the Darkness Haunted House
Tour, for both the Lights-On
and Lights-Off
events!!! (see event schedule below for ticketing
links).
The International Association of Haunted Attractions (IAHA) and TransWorld Exhibits have teamed up to bring you C.H.A.O.S, the associations’ safety course that is recommend to anyone running a haunted attraction. This 2 1/2 hour course will count towards your 8 hours required to receive your certification. Each year IAHA along with TransWorld will offer safety classes you can attend to fulfill your requirement for certification. When you complete the 8 hours, you will be given a certificate that can be used to show your fire marshal, insurance carrier, and local authority to impress upon them the your desire to run a safe haunted attraction.
This introductory course will explore the historical origins of NFPA 101 “The Lifesaving Code” using actual case studies to underscore the importance of NFPA 1010 in an overall risk reduction strategy for haunted houses, mazes and other attractions that can be classified as “Special Amusement Buildings.” The course will also explore how the codes and standards impact your overall risk reduction strategy for your haunted attraction. The presentation will focus on all aspects of NFPA 101 Lifesaving code, NFPA 701, NFPA 10, and other codes that impact the overall safety of your attraction. You cannot afford to miss this seminar. We as an industry must put safety first.
Length: 2.5 hours
Presenter: Phil Slaggert
Date: Wednesday, March 24th
Time: 9:00am – 11:30am
Notes: All participants will be issued a certificate of completion.
Price $45.00 members $65.00 non-members
To Register: Click here to register online or print
the registration form.
Notes: All participants will be issued a certificate of completion.
For more information, contact Kelly McKelvey at 609-799-4900 or
info@iahaweb.com.
The
tradeshow kicks off with TransWorld’s
innovative ALL DAY SPEED SEMINARS! Industry
Experts will share their knowledge during six
hours of multiple power-packed 30 minute
seminars that each focus in on one precise
subject. These will get right to the meat of a
topic, exposing attendees to an amazing amount
of new ideas in a very short time. Hosted by
Rich Hanf, and followed up by a party and mixer
including dinner, drinks and bowling at the
Flamingo Bowl! This will be a must attend event!
6:00pm-8:00pm
-
Pre-Show
Party
Transworld
Pre-Show Party
Where:
Flamingo
Bowl 1117 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63101
When:
Wednesday,
March 24th 2010
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost:
$50.00
party only
$100.00 for Speed Seminars & party
This
is a must-attend event for anyone participating
in the Transworld Halloween & Attractions
Show in St. Louis! Connect with friends old and
new, and network with other Haunts in a fun
atmosphere!
All-you-can-eat
hors d’oeuvres
Cash bar
DJ with music,
video screens and dance floor
Costume
Contest with over a $1,000 in cash
prizes
Door
Prizes provided by the Haunt industries top
vendors.
Also Cheese Cakes & Key Lime Pie and assorted Cobblers
Coffee, Iced Tea, Soda and Water
Cash Bar
Entertainment:
Music Provided By TKO DJ"s Of St.
Louis
There will be Club Lighting with Video Screens (2 Weeks before Party you can log on and request your favorite song)
- Silicone Mask from CFX
- $500.00 plus value. (winner will be able to choose the mask of their
choice)
-
Ghost Ride
prize(s) - $500-$1000 value.
-
Edge Design
prizes - $300 value.
-
NetherWorld
Haunted House costume used in the Zombie Land Movie.
-
Fright Theater
full body static prop - $600 value.
-
Screamline Studios
several slip masks and weapons - $500 value.
- Signed and numbered "PennyWise
the Clown" bust from the movie IT. There were only 25 of these made.
It has glass eyes, acrylic teeth, hair... the works!
- $400 - $500 value.
-
Top of the line Mummy Mask and Hands - $250
value.
Dubliner 1025
Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63101
When:
Thursday,
March 25th 2010
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cost:
Free with
registration
Celebrate a successful opening day with your
colleagues while you enjoy dinner, drinks,
raffles and DJ at the Dubliner. The Dubliner is
an authentic European gastropub serving high
quality Irish inspired food.
Co-Sponsored by Ken Donat & Westland
Insurance
7:30pm-10:30pm
-
Darkness Haunted House Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Behind-the-Scenes
Tour of the Darkness Haunted House
$100 (includes a ticket to return either Friday or Saturday to experience The Darkness with live
actors)
One of the nation's best haunted houses opens its doors to the industry. Explore The Darkness World Class actors room, learn about the security systems, explore the haunt, take photos and video.
The Haunted House Association’s “Ultimate Brainstorm”
(HHA Members ONLY)
Haunted
House Association's "Ultimate
Brainstorm"
Where:
Location
TBA
When:
Friday,
March 26th 2010
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Cost:
Free
(attendance limited to HHA Members ONLY)
Some of the
country’s most successful and creative haunted
attraction owners will gather together to share
secrets, successes and sure-fire tips from their
decades of experience. This fast-moving,
moderated discussion will cover the topics that
matter most to haunted attraction owners, such
as design, construction, operation, and
promotion. Admission is limited to current HHA
members only!
Starts
@ 7:00pm
-
The Haunted House
Association Party
Haunted
House Association Party
Where:
Location
TBA
When:
Friday,
March 26th 2010
Starts @ 7:00pm
Cost:
TBA
It’s an annual
TransWorld tradition! Join us Friday night as
haunters catch up with friends, share insights
from their seasons and celebrate the haunted
attraction industry. This year’s event will be
a night full of music, fun and food unlike
anything ever seen before. There are no
long-winded speeches and no boring business
meetings, just a casual night full of surprises
and socializing hosted by the HHA!
Fearfest
Haunted House 3-miles west of Columbia at exit 121
(Fayette exit).
Columbia, MO 65201
Note:
Driving time between the convention
center and the haunted attractions is
approximately two hours, each way.
When:
Friday,
March 26th 2010
- Busses leave from the convention
center (America's
Center) at 7:00pm
- For those patrons providing
their own transportation, both haunted
attractions open at 8:00pm
Cost:
$40 for both haunts, Fearfest and Necropolis
(you provide your own transportation)
- or -
$70 for both haunts, Fearfest and Necropolis,
plus motor coach
transportation, dinner (provided by
Subway) and a complimentary Hauntworld
magazine.
$50 (if purchased online prior to March 1st,
2010)
The Darkness LIVE ACTOR TOUR starts at 7:30pm until 11:30pm. The Darkness is located less than 2 miles from the convention center. Experience one of the best haunted houses in the WORLD with live actors.
Looking
for great deals on brand new props, animatronics
and services? The HHA Auction starts at 4:30,
with items from the industry’s leading
vendors, suppliers and artists. There is no cost
to participate and bidding is open to everyone.
Starts
@ 6:00pm -
3rd Annual IAHA Awards Banquet
3rd
Annual IAHA Awards Banquet
Where:
Grand Ballroom Holiday Inn Select
811 North 9th Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63101
Attention Haunted Attraction Owners and Operators:
Make plans to attend the 3rd Annual International Association of Haunted Attractions (IAHA) Awards Banquet. Also known as the Oscares Awards, this event is where IAHA rolls out the black carpet and recognizes attraction owners, vendors, and others who have excelled in our industry. The evening which is sponsored in part by TransWorld Exhibits, includes dinner, open bar for cocktail hour and an awards ceremony, with plenty of socializing with others in the Haunted House business.
Dinner Buffet includes:
Field Greens with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Sliced London Broil with Chasseur Sauce
Grilled Marinated Breast of Chicken Au Champagne
Roasted Redskin Potatoes
Wild Rice Pilaf
Zucchini Medley
Dinner Rolls with Butter
Freshly Brewed Coffee & Iced Tea One Hour Cocktail Reception:
offering house brand liquors, bottled beer, wine, soda, juice and mixers
domestic cheese tray served with crackers
$50 (if purchased online prior to March 1st,
2010)
The Darkness LIVE ACTOR TOUR starts at 7:30pm until 11:30pm. The Darkness is located less than 2 miles from the convention center. Experience one of the best haunted houses in the WORLD with live actors.
If you have information about the
show or any related events that you don't see on this page, please send a Press Release to the
Webmaster.
Stay tuned. More information will be posted, as it becomes available.
