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Category: Haunted Attraction Shows

The West Coast Haunters Convention and Haunt X with Ed and Garrett

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In this episode of HaunTopic Radio, we bring ‘some’ of the West Coast Haunt Events to you! In Portland, Oregon from the West Coast Haunter’s Convention with Ed Roberts and Reno, Nevada from Haunt X with Garrett Call. Two great shows all in one podcast!

Haunt X is a haunter’s retreat for Halloween lovers, pro haunters, and home haunters. It is located in Reno, Nevada at the Circus Circus on May 9-11.

We interview Garrett Call, the new owner of Haunt X, and get the scoop on how the gathering has changed under his guidance and what you can expect from the trade show and all of the events taking place. With low-cost room rates and price friendly packages, this show would make a great Haunter’s vacation!

The West Coast Haunters Convention is located in Portland, Oregon at the DoubleTree Hotel on May 15-18, 2014. This is a haunters convention for all; whether you are a pro haunter, home haunter, or Halloween enthusiast. The WCHC is a 501(c)3 organization that uses it’s profits to give grants to professionals who work with children with hearing impairments and/or autism.

We interview Ed Roberts, founder of the West Coast Haunters Convention and The Nightmare Factory Haunted House, about what’s new for the trade show, education, and entertainment this year.

 

Haunt X: Haunter’s Retreat & Trade Show

Haunt X Haunters Retreat

Thursday 5/8/2104 – Advanced education classes / Pre-show warm-up party / Paranormal tour in historic Virginia City

Friday 5/9/2014 – Trade show / Workshops / Seminars / Pub crawl & scavenger hunt

Saturday 5/10/2014 – Trade show / Workshops / Seminars / Circus of the Damned Masquerade Ball

Sunday 5/11/2014 – Trade show / Workshops / Seminars /‘Grave’yard sale & swap meet / Wind down pizza & beer movie night

Click here to register for Haunt X.

 

The West Coast Haunter’s Convention

West Coast Haunters Convention

 

There will be over 40 hours of classes and workshop over 3 days.  All three days will showcase a large selection of vendors in the exhibit hall.

  • A VIP Combo ticket costs $114 in advance or $119 at the door.   It includes 3-day pass, Costume Ball, Haunt Tour, and T-Shirt.
  • A 3 day pass is $49 in advance or $55 at the door
  • One day pass is $30 per day in advance or $35 at the door.
  • The West Coast Haunters Costume Ball starts at 9pm on Saturday.  Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
  • A special viewing  of Rocky Horror Picture Show Thursday evening at the Clinton Street Theater.  Tickets are $10 and prop bags are $5 per person.
  • On Friday evening is a tour of Milburn Manor Haunted house.  Tickets are $35 and includes food and transportation.  Buses leave at 7pm.
  • VIP’s this year are Roy Wooly, RJ Haddy, and Nix Herrera from Face Off and Jesse Lagers from Hero’s of Cosplay.
  • The Davis Graveyard will be teaching a How to work with a creative team seminar on Friday 1-2pm and a Foam texturing demo  Saturday 1-2.    They will also be on a Home Haunters Panel Sunday at 11am.

To save money buy your tickets in advance.

Click here to register for the West Coast Haunters Convention

 

Haunt Topics in This Episode:

 

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What’s New for the National Haunter & Halloween Show in 2014

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National Haunters Convention-Halloween ShowThe National Halloween, Horror, Haunted House and Hearse Convention is on May 2nd- 4th, 2014 at the Expo center in Oaks, PA. Almost 100 vendors, more seminars, haunted house tours, and after-the-show events!

We talk to Michael Bruner, Co-owner of the National Haunter’s Convention, about the history of the NHC and what’s new for the convention this year. Including a cheaper show price and a reinvented show room floor! We also dig into Michael’s background as a home haunter and why he feels that home haunters make the best Haunt Owners.

What’s New for the National Haunter & Halloween Show in 2014

-A completely new Show Floor area never seen before. Be prepared to leave scared in our all new pitch black area with an expanded Haunted House run by S&C Scare Factory. Find your destiny in the dark if you dare!

– All New Show floor area with larger professional Haunted House Props and Product Sections, featuring some of the biggest names in the industry: Nevermore Productions and Creepy Collection.

– All New LOWER Show floor price of only $15. In addition, a Family Friendly expanded policy of FREE entrance for kids 12 and under! This Includes entrance to the show, access to all vendors, access to our public stage classes, as well as all the professional entertainment stage show events produced by John Bundy (Wacky Dracky) of Six Flags Great Adventure, Trump Plaza in Atlantic City and Ocean’s Park of Hong Kong.

– Expanded Halloween Unique Original Works with an all new display of Donna Marian’s Dark Creations (Unique Gothic Dolls and Life Size Figures!)

The Topics Covered in This Podcast:

 

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LIVE From the Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show 2014

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Transworld Haunt Show 2014We just couldn’t do it!

We wanted to space out these interviews from the 2014 Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show over a few podcast episodes. Instead we packed them all into one show!! Yes…19 interviews from some of the vendors LIVE from the trade show floor.

We decided that you need to experience the Transworld trade show just like I did. Listen to some unique interviews from some of the best vendors in the Haunt Industry. Learn about new products for your prop building projects or tips for running your Haunted Attraction. And live in the ambiance of the noises and sounds all around you.

Walk with me as we stroll through the Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show 2014 (Haunt Show) and meet friends along the way. This podcast is almost 2 hours and I say the word ‘Transworld 2014’ a lot but the value of this podcast episode might just keep you fulfilled until you make it to your next Haunt trade show or Halloween convention.

 

The Halloween & Attractions Show opens for business March 19-22, 2015 at the America’s Center in downtown St. Louis.

TransWorld’s Halloween & Attraction show is the ONLY industry trade show of its kind in the world.  There is no other show that has as many exhibitors and industry related products. For the last 19 years, TransWorld’s annual Halloween & Attractions show has created the market place for the Haunted House industry. Each year the Industry gathers to network, get new ideas and purchase products.  This show is a MUST ATTEND event if you are thinking about opening or currently operate a Haunt, Corn Maze, Farm, Pumpkin Patch, Paint Ball Field, Family Fun Center, Amusement Park, Zoo, Aquarium, Halloween Retail Store or anything Halloween related.  We have everything you need to make your Halloween season a success.   Each year, the show continues to grow with NEW EXHIBITORS, NEW PRODUCT, and more buyers on the show floor. The Halloween & Attractions Show combines the products and knowledge of over 300 exhibitors that you need to see this March! –HAASHOW.COM

 

Haunters and Vendors we interview in this podcast episode:

 
 

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All new registrants that sign up before April 24th will be automatically entered.

(2) Rust Kits from Brutal Rust

How To Rust Your Props

(1) Slaughterhouse Package from Stabbing House

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Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show 2014 with Ann Marie Gavinski

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Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show 2014If you are planning on attending the Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show in 2014 on March 20-23 located in St.Louis, Missouri then you won’t want to miss this episode of HaunTopic Radio! We talk to Ann Marie Gavinski from the Wisconsin Fear Grounds and Education Coordinator for Transworld about what to expect this year at the show. If you are interested in the education, the parties, the networking, the new stuff to buy, and all else Transworld then here is your chance to get a head’s up.

TransWorld’s Halloween & Attraction show is the only industry trade show of its kind in the world.  There is no other show that has as many exhibitors and industry related products. For the last 19 years, TransWorld’s annual Halloween & Attractions show has created the market place for the Haunted House industry. Each year the Industry gathers to network, get new ideas and purchase products.  This show is a must attend event if you are thinking about opening or currently operate a Haunt, Corn Maze, Farm, Pumpkin Patch, Paint Ball Field, Family Fun Center, Amusement Park, Zoo, Aquarium, Halloween Retail Store or anything Halloween related.  We have everything you need to make your Halloween season a success.   Each year, the show continues to grow with new exhibitors, new products, and more buyers on the show floor. The Halloween & Attractions Show combines the products and knowledge of over 300 exhibitors that you need to see this March! – HAASHOW.com

The Topics in this episode: 

 

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Marcus Constable won this hand crafted ‘Melted Molly’ latex mask from Face Factory FX

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Tim Warner & Allena Williamson won a 2014 Haunted Halloween Calendars (with Haunt Photos from all over the world!)

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The California Haunters Retreat and Talking Haunts with Dave Enloe

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California Haunters RetreatIn this episode of HaunTopic Radio, we get Dave Enloe from The Chamber Haunt/Scream in the Dark/The California Haunters Retreat on the mic to talk about Why Haunt Gatherings are Important, Advice For Starting Up our Haunt, and How Important is Marketing for Your Haunted House?

Rich Christensen fills The Haunter’s Toolbox full of foam and foam tool goodness with “Foam Wars: The Tools for Carving Foam and Which Type of Foam to Use”.

We also strap Dave to the electric chair and bring in another NEW segment we called The Electric Chair Round. This is where we fire some questions asked by you and us and get Dave’s quick replies.

What is the California Haunter’s Retreat?

We are a Haunted Attraction Gathering, not a convention.. (There are plenty of awesome conventions out there.)
We have no vendors.. (again there are plenty of places to go around the US to see new products for purchase.)
There are no fees at all.. (all you do is book a room, feed your face, and buy your drinks.)

So why come hang out with us? If you are serious about the haunt industry, this is the place to meet people that have been doing it on all levels for a LOT of years. This is the one on one grass roots gathering of the West Coast!! Going to the big conventions as most of us have, it is hard to meet good people in a one on one situation without being sidetracked by so many other things going on.

If you are not into the working side of a Haunted Attraction you will probably be bored to death. We are a group of people that are home haunters, semi pro haunters, and pro haunters that understand information and knowledge about our industry, which is the most important asset you can ever have.

Oh yeah.. And it gives us a reason to have a party at our costume ball!!!!

Haunt Topics in this episode:

 

Congrats to Todd Francis who won this mask!

A hand crafted Clown latex mask from Face Factory FX

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The winner of this calendar is “cotyrs123”. Please contact us to claim your prize!

A 2014 Haunted Halloween Calendar (with Haunt Photos from all over the world!)

Haunted Halloween Calendar

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