January 17-21, 2005
3rd Annual Bloody Mary & Crazy Bob’s Haunt Cruise Event
Please join us for this haunt cruise event, combining business with
pleasure for haunt owners, operators and enthusiasts. This years cruise
departs out of Miami, FL on the fun ship Imagination with ports of call
including Jamaica and Grand Cayman. A Rocky Horror style pre-cruise
party will be an option in Miami. Cabins start at 446.23 per person
based on double occupancy, transportation to Miami is on your own. For
more information visit www.dearbloodymary.com. Space is limited so
reserve your place now.
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February 19-21, 2005
DEATH FEST IX, A Haunted Exposition, Santa Maria, CA
Come see what all the fuss was about in early 2004 when Death Fest
VIII brought Halloween and haunt vendors together with haunters and
enthusiasts for the first of it’s kind convention; an END USER haunted
exposition. Death Fest IX promises to be bigger and even better in 2005
as it has now become a national show. Do NOT miss out on this
extraordinary time. The many activities you will find here have been
designed by haunt enthusiasts, not generic show promoters! The most
beautiful central coast of California is a truly perfect place for your
next vacation and will bring you back from the dead. Make it February
19th – 21st 2005! Contact Wil Schock at wil@deathlord.net or visit
www.deathfest.net
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March 4-8, 2005
Transworld’s First National Haunted Attractions Show, Chicago, IL
This show is scheduled to run concurrently with Transworld’s 2005
National Show. In addition to an expanded line of education, a
streamlined registration process and cash and carry transactions will
come the first Annual National Haunt Awards. For more info go to
www.transworldexhibits.com
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April 10-12, 2005
Transworld’s Las Vegas Halloween Show, Las Vegas, NV
This exclusive event is the West’s biggest Halloween Show.
Attendees will discover the biggest sellers for the upcoming year. All
the latest will be here – from ballons to costumes; paper products to
party music; make up to confetti cannons. For additional information go
to www.transworldexhibits.com
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April 22-24, 2005
HauNTcon, Dallas, TX
The 2nd Annual Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Convention
(HAuNTcon) will be held at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, 400 North Olive St,
Dallas, TX. HAuNTcon is the only nationwide tradeshow and conference
for the Haunted Attraction and Halloween Industries; created by
Haunters, for Haunters. The event includes Free Educational Seminars
and Workshops, Haunt Tours, Networking, Tradeshow Floor, Haunted Garage
Sale, Funeral Car Rally, Nightly Social Mixers and Annual Haunted
Costume Ball. For attendee information or more information go to
www.HAuNTcon.com or contact Haunted Attraction Magazine at (704)
366-0875. Call 1-(800) 444-2326 today to make your discount room
reservations at the Adam’s Mark Hotel. For exhibitor package or booth
registration contact Kirsten Wright, Exhibitor Manager at
kwright@hauntcon.com or by phone at (352) 684-3151.
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May 28, 2005
6th Annual PA Gathering of Haunters, Mechanicsburg,PA
Food, fun and haunter fellowship… Plus demos, door prizes, and
more. The fun starts at noon and ends at midnight. For more information
contact Michael Bruner 717/796-0325, or email at
scared@themonstermaze.com
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June 3-5, 2005
Great Lakes Frightfest, Petersburg, MI
Bring the family out to the 5th Annual Great Lakes Frightfest at
the Totem Pole Campground. Lots of fun activities planned, and the
annual Haunters Against Hunger Haunted House. Krazy Karen and her crew
put on an event that is not to be missed for haunt and Halloween loving
folks. For updated information as it becomes available go to
www.greatlakesfrightfest.com.
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June 5, 2005
3rd Annual Rocky Mountain Haunter Gathering
Check our website for more information at
www.halloweenpropmaster.com/haunters_gatherings.htm, or email the
organizers at propmaster@halloweenpropmaster.com
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June 10-12, 2005
Iowa Haunters Annual Convention, Waterloo, IA
Be sure to check out the first annual IHAWCS! Event features are
free workshops and seminars by haunt industry professionals, haunt
vendors, celebrity autographs and photo ops, masquerade ball and
social, local haunted attraction tours, horror movie nights, door
prizes, and more. For more information please contact Gary Hall, at
319/231-5195, or 319/296-1999, email ccake04@mchsi.com. For more
details go to www.ihawcs.com
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June 24-25, 2005
Ironstock 2005, Tell City, IN
Mark your calendars for this not to missed event. Lots of great
activities, seminars, demos, on sight vendors, and the ever popular
Weasel Ball. For more information go to their website
www.theironkingdom.com/ironstock/, by email ironman@theironstock.com
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July 22 -24, 2005
Midwest Haunters Convention, Columbus, OH
Mark your calendars! The MHC will be held in Columbus, OH, July
22-24. Make plans to attend this exciting event and enjoy a wonderful
weekend of festivities: networking, classes, vendors and shopping with
the finest in the haunt industry. For more information on this event go
to www.midwesthauntersconvention.com or call Barry at (614) 361-1466.
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