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“Excellent Show! Lots of exhibits, friendly and scary people, good makeup demos, and an amazing body paint contest.” -Mike Murray

 

 

Dates:		August 26 & 27 2017
Location:		Mesquite Convention Center, Mesquite Texas
Show Type:		Cash and carry consumer Halloween show
Projected Attendance:		3000 attendees
Website:		www.HalloweenAndHauntFest.com

 

In this podcast episode of HaunTopic, we get Steve Colberg on the mic to chat with us about his upcoming convention Halloween & HauntFest in Texas. We cover all things going on at the show in 2017 and dig a little deeper to find out the real story behind Steve and why he puts this event together for other Haunted House/Halloween junkies.

 

Thanks to Philip Hernandez (Haunted Attraction Network) and Tristin Pierce (Flatline Radio) for helping with this interview!

Inside the Halloween and Hauntfest:

The Halloween & HauntFest Show is the premier Halloween event in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.   Halloween & HauntFest is a gateway event to the Halloween season. Guests will get sneak peeks of local Halloween attractions, the newest costumes and greatest decorations for the Holiday.  This family-friendly weekend convention is open to the public.

 

Convention elements include a vendor show floor, seminars and workshops.

 

The trade show will be a “cash and carry” show featuring:

• Local Halloween attractions and events
• Local artisans
• Decoration and costume stores
• Makeup
• Masks
• Creepy dolls
• Creepy contact lenses
• Day of the Dead merchandise

 

Education will have themed tracks:

• Making Monsters – Classes about makeup, costumes, scare acting and more
• Halloween Hosting – Learn recipes, mixology and decorating for the coolest Halloween parties
• Creep Your Crypt – How to decorate your yard and house for the holiday
• Terror Tech – Take your haunt to the next level! We’ll teach you how
• Halloween Preview – Previews and behind the scenes of local haunted attractions

 

Paid attendees will have free access to entertainment activities running continuously while the show floor is open.  Entertainment includes:

• Celebrity guests
• Makeup demos
• Dance troops
• Body painting demos

 

Contact:
Steven Colberg
(949) 427-0255
[email protected]

 

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Midsummer Scream is a weekend full of Halloween and Haunted Attractions located in Long Beach, California. Interactive mini-haunts, classes to improve your Haunted House, celebrity guests, special events and parties, and over 225 exhibitors selling their products & services.

 

 

In this podcast episode, Darryl Plunkie and Phillip Hernandez chat with David Markland about the purpose of Midsummer Scream and the new things you can expect if you attend. Plus, we dive a little behind David’s background before Midsummer Scream and how he spends Halloween night in California.

Where is Midsummer Scream?

Midsummer scream is located at the Long Beach Convention Center at 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802.

Special hotel rates and tickets can be purchased here at the Midsummer Scream Website. Check out the new classes and celebrity guests too!

 

What’s NEW for Midsummer Scream 2017?

• Bigger rooms and space for presentations and classes.
• More expert panelists and presentations by the folks behind Halloween.
• New topics and workshops to focus on specific challenges you may have.
• Over 225 unique vendors to take a piece of Halloween home with you.
• A party on a Haunted SHIP???

 

 

What we would do if we were going to Midsummer Scream?

• Go through the Hall of Shadows (14 mini-haunts) until they kick us out.
• Stalk Elvira until she tattoos her name into our skin.
• Sit, listen, and take numerous notes on every expert panel hosted…even if we have to be in two places at once.
• Try to contact any real ghost on the Queen Mary.
• Live-stream the Decayed Brigade Slider Performance!

 

A little about David Markland.

• Check out his other Horror website Creepy LA: Creepy Happenings and Events around Los Angeles.
• He’s really excited about the Ben Cooper Costumes: Past and Future  presentation at Midsummer Scream…since David used to wear the original Star Wars costumes when he was little.
• He enjoys handing out candy on Halloween night…even if he has to go to someone else’s house to do it.

 

We hope you can make it out to Southern California to attend Midsummer Scream one day. And hopefully we can meet you out there! Take advantage of the other great events coming to California within the month of August…listen to the podcast to find out where they are.

 

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Scare Ya Later!

 

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In this podcast episode, we chat with Michael Bolton from ScareCon Europe about what’s new for UK’s only Scare Attraction Convention and the future of the scare attraction industry. Plus ways to improve your Haunt Business.

 

ScareCON is Europe’s ONLY show dedicated to the ever expanding scare attraction industry and is the highlight of the year for attraction owners, designers and scare fans alike. Whether you are looking to expand a commercial attraction, build a home haunt or whether you just want to celebrate the success of others, ScareCON has something for everyone.

This year’s event will be held at the Alton Towers Convention Center and will include a dedicated program of workshops and seminars, the largest ever trade floor, access to one of the park’s scare attractions, the ScareBALL costume party, live entertainment, evening meal and entry to the SCAR awards. Meet, socialize, network and learn from many of the industry’s biggest names.

ScareCON will be held at the Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire in 2017

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Did you miss the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show this year? Don’t worry. We were there and recorded a bunch of audio with Haunt Owners, Scare Actors, Vendors, and Haunt Marketers…and we unearthed some amazing value for you! And this is just Part TWO. Stay tuned for Part THREE as well.      SUBSCRIBE HERE so you don’t miss the next one.

 

 

Alright Haunters…I’m going to make this a quick post and just include a list and description of WHO we recorded during our trip to the Transworld Haunt, Halloween, and Escape Room Show in St.Louis, MO. (haashow.com) This is Part Two. Go here to listen to part one: http://hauntopic.com/transworld-2017

But first, I must thank my team of media partners once again that help record some great guests and brought a new perspective to these interviews!

Thanks Media partners and other interviewers!

• Haunted Attractions Network: Phillip Hernandez
• Gantom Lighting and Controls: Quan Gan
• Flatline Radio: Tristin Pierce
• Haunt Collective: Dan Doble
• Haunt Collective: Kyle Krueger
• Haunt Collective: Liz Mistele

 

WHO and WHAT is inside this podcast??

• Haunt House Tour: Finding your target market for your themed event.
• Fear Worm Haunt-vertising: Advertise your Haunt on SnapChat and other social platforms.
• Scareview Gradeschool: Great ideas and themes for your Haunted House.
• Gantom: Using Z-tag to add profit to your Haunt Business.
• Ticket Leap: Online ticketing for your haunted attraction or home haunt.
• Allen Hopps/Haunt Dawgs: Scare acting resources and supplies for your haunt actors.
• Madness Haunted House: Going from Home Haunter to Pro Haunter.
• Immortal Masks: Silicone masks and accessories for Haunted House Actors.
• Shadows Haunted House: How to operate a adult themed haunted attraction.
• Fog It Up: Why it’s important to use the right FOG in your haunt.
• Poor Man’s Props: Building props for your Haunt or Halloween event.
• Gantom: The magic and value of Color Piano Lights.

 

A Mini Haunted Attraction Walkthrough (Scare Products)

 

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Miss TransWorld? Listen to this podcast episode to hear the latest innovations within the Haunt Industry.