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2013 Haunt
Industry Event Calendar
Halloween, Haunted
House and Horror conventions & gatherings
Know of an event that isn't in the list? Send the event name, city, date(s), website and a short description of the event to hauntedillinois@gmail.com, so it can be added to the list.
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2013 Illinois Events
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01/04/13 to 01/06/13
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Anime-Zapcon (Peoria, IL)
Anime-ZAP! brings together over 1,000+ anime fans for a three-day anime convention celebration. As the biggest winter anime convention in Illinois, Anime-ZAP! has more events, dealers, artists, attractions, and viewing rooms than any other convention.
Event Website: http://www.animezapcon.com/ |
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03/01/13 to 03/03/13
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Indie Horror Film Fest (Chicago, IL)
Screens films from all over the world and brings the best of blood, gore and horror to the big screen for you to enjoy, also featuring the “Art of Horror” display, a scream contest, special guests, on stage performances and more.
Event Website: http://indiehorrorfest.com/ |
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04/20/13
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Chicago Zombie Pub Crawl (Chicago, IL)
Once again we hit the streets of Andersonville in search of fun, beer and brains! CZPC6 is Saturday, April 20 from 2-9pm. The hugely popular event once again takes place in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.
Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/487336244648466/ |
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04/26/13 to 04/28/13
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Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) (Chicago, IL)
The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo — also known as C2E2 — is a convention spanning the latest and greatest from the worlds of comics, movies, television, toys, anime, manga and video games.
Event Website: http://www.c2e2.com/ |
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06/01/13
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Zombie Run Chicago 2013 (Sandwich, IL)
Chicago's first annual Zombie Run coming to the Sandwich fairgrounds! Registration is open.
Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/136492953179605/ |
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06/22/13
Starts at 3:00pm |
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6th Annual Chicago Zombie March (Chicago, IL)
The rules are very simple: dress and be made up as a zombie, then just shamble around and act like one. We will all meet at Millennium Park in Chicago and take it from there.
Event Website: http://www.facebook.com/events/296681103791715/ |
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07/12/13
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Chicago Zombie Prom (Chicago, IL)
Zombie Army Productions is pleased to announce that the 2013 Chicago Zombie Prom will take place at the Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St. in Chicago, on July 12, 2013!
Event Website: http://www.zombiepromchicago.com/ |
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08/08/13 to 08/11/13
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Wizard World: Chicago Comic Con (Rosemont, IL)
Wizard World produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys, and social networking.
Event Website: http://www.wizardworldcomiccon.com/chicago.html |
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08/09/13 to 08/11/13
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Flashback Weekend (Rosemont, IL)
Flashback Weekend is Chicago's longest-running Horror Convention, as featured on both The E! True Hollywood Story and Anchor Bay's THE EVIL DEAD Ultimate DVD Set!
Event Website: http://www.flashbackweekend.com/ |
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09/28/13
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2nd annual Zombie Save the Brains Charity Crawl (Mount Prospect, IL)
The Mount Prospect Jaycees have been invaded by the zombies again. Please come Save the Brains with us again at Randhurst Mall. You can be a zombie, recently bitten, a survivor, a hunter, or what ever zombie thing that you are. We will go to various establishments at Randhurst Village enjoying food, drinks, games, trivia, and new undying friendships.
Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/135805783265940/ |
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10/05/13
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The Infected Zombie 5K Trail Run (Palos Park, IL)
The Infected Zombie 5k Run! This race features the traditional 5k run with an untraditional twist! The infection has spread and the zombies are running rampant. Our race emphasis is on the zombie chasers. Our race formula is simple: fun location, runners, awesome zombies, live music and open tap beer. These things we guarantee!
Event Website: http://www.runfromtheinfected.com/ |
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11/15/13 to 11/17/13
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Days of the Dead (Schaumburg, IL)
Days of the Dead is a by the fans, for the fans, horror convention. Days of the Dead's primary goal is to bring back the concept of the genre convention being a welcoming communal gathering of like minded friends and fans.
Event Website: http://www.daysofthedead.net/ |
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11/29/13 to 12/01/13
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Chicago TARDIS (Chicago, IL)
Chicago TARDIS, the Midwest’s Premier Doctor Who event, brings together over 1100 fans each Thanksgiving weekend to celebrate the world’s longest-running science fiction television show.
Event Website: http://www.chicagotardis.com/ |
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Know of an event that isn't in the list? Send the event name, city, date(s), website and a short description of the event to hauntedillinois@gmail.com, so it can be added to the list.
2013 Non-Illinois Events
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01/19/13 to 01/22/13
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Halloween and Party Expo (Houston, Texas)
Halloween & Party Expo is the 1st and LARGEST Show for the Halloween, Party and Costume Industries.
Event Website: http://www.halloweenpartyexpo.com/ |
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02/01/13 to 02/03/13
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Days of the Dead (Atlanta, GA)
Days of the Dead is a by the fans, for the fans, horror convention. Days of the Dead's primary goal is to bring back the concept of the genre convention being a welcoming communal gathering of like minded friends and fans.
Event Website: http://www.daysofthedead.net/atlanta/ |
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03/07/13 to 03/10/13
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Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show (St. Louis, MO)
For more than 25 years, TransWorld has produced the Halloween, Costume and Party Industries’ largest and most successful order-writing trade show. Year after year, TransWorld has demonstrated that it can bring together 1,000’s of exhibitors and buyers and manage the complexities of producing large, successful events!
Event Website: http://www.haashow.com |
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03/22/13 to 03/24/13
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HorrorHound Weekend (Columbus, OH)
HorrorHound Weekend is the biggest horror event to invade the Mid-west.
Event Website: http://www.horrorhoundweekend.com/ |
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03/22/13 to 03/24/13
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Mad Monster Party (Charlotte, NC)
The MADNESS returns to Charlotte with another MONSTROUS guest list, amazing dealer room and more unique programming and exhibits! Join the Party!
Event Website: http://www.themadmonsterparty.com/ |
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04/05/13 to 04/07/13
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Days of the Dead (Los Angeles, CA)
Days of the Dead is a by the fans, for the fans, horror convention. Days of the Dead's primary goal is to bring back the concept of the genre convention being a welcoming communal gathering of like minded friends and fans.
Event Website: http://www.daysofthedead.net/los_angeles/ |
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04/12/13 to 04/14/13
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Canadian Haunted Attractions Conference (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada)
If you operate a haunted attraction or similar event; work, volunteer, or are otherwise employed at a seasonal event; are a horror, paranormal, or Halloween fanatic; or an FX artist, including Face & Body Art, this event is for you.
Event Website: http://www.canadahaunts.ca/ |
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04/25/13 to 04/28/13
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HAuNTcon (Irving, TX)
HAuNTcon is the first national tradeshow and convention for the Haunted Attraction and Halloween industries, created by Haunters for Haunters.
Event Website: http://www.hauntcon.com/ |
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04/26/13 to 04/28/13
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Chiller Theatre (Parsippany, NJ)
Chiller Theatre is your online source for horror, sci-fi and fantasy. We're home to the world's best horror and sci-fi convention - the Chiller Theatre Toy, Model & Film Expo.
Event Website: http://www.chillertheatre.com/ |
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05/03/13 to 05/05/13
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National Haunters Convention (Oaks, PA)
The National Haunters Convention is like a huge reunion that you look forward every year to attending. We offer many of the features of a large haunt convention without the large bite out of your budget. If you are a Professional or Amateur haunter, a Halloween home or yard haunter, or just plan the coolest Halloween parties among all your friends, then this convention is for you.
Event Website: http://www.nationalhauntersconvention.com/ |
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05/24/13 to 05/26/13
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Halloween Extreme (Orlando, FL)
A Halloween & Horror combo convention presented by TransWorld, and Netherworld Haunted House together with Spooky Empire's May-Hem! Events, Guests, Vendors and parties
Event Website: http://www.halloweenextreme.com/ |
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05/30/13 to 06/02/13
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West Coast Haunters Convention (Portland, OR)
The West Coast Haunters Convention is a new convention for the Haunted Attraction Industry with seminars, workshops and a trade show.
Event Website: http://westcoasthaunters.homestead.com/ |
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06/07/13 to 06/09/13
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Midwest Haunters Convention (Columbus, Ohio)
The Midwest Haunters Convention is for Haunted Attraction Producers, Actors, Artists and Home Haunters. Our goal is to provide educational seminars and workshops with experienced presenters, a 75+ vendor tradeshow with the latest in haunt offerings, and a place to network with others in the industry during our unique social activities.
Event Website: http://www.midwesthauntersconvention.com/ |
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06/13/13 to 06/16/13
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World Horror Convention (New Orleans, LA)
The World Horror Convention is a gathering of professionals in the horror industry that happens every year, bringing together horror fans, publishers, artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, and dealers.
Event Website: http://worldhorrorconvention.com/ |
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07/05/13 to 07/07/13
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Days of the Dead (Indianapolis, IN)
Days of the Dead is a by the fans, for the fans, horror convention. Days of the Dead's primary goal is to bring back the concept of the genre convention being a welcoming communal gathering of like minded friends and fans.
Event Website: http://www.daysofthedead.net/ |
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08/30/13 to 09/02/13
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Dragon-Con (Atlanta, GA)
Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe!
Event Website: http://www.dragoncon.org/ |
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