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HAuNTcon 2016: Haunted Attraction National Trade Show and Convention

hauntcon 2016HAuNTcon is the only haunted attraction trade show that sets up in a new state each year. An opportunity for all haunters and Halloween fans to go visit a HAuNTcon near you. This year the lucky city is Birmingham, Alabama from Jan.28th-Feb.1, 2016!

In this podcast of HaunTopic Radio, we get the creator of HAuNTcon on the mic (Leonard Pickel) to discuss what’s new for the trade show, the growing list of educational classes for haunters, and all the extra events that you can’t miss.

Like….Haunted attractions tours of some local haunts. A kick-ass costume party that can’t be missed for socializing and drinking some free beer from Froggy’s Fog. A haunted garage sale for some cheap take home props or sell your own used items. Make and take workshops for making that next mask or prop. Hands-on seminars for the creative types. Business classes for the haunt entrepreneurs. And much more for those who want to make their haunted houses better for their customers and the home haunters who want to take their houses to the next level in October.

Whatever type of Haunter you are- there is something for you to do. One thing I like about HAuNTcon is that you hauntcon-costume-ballcan choose a package that fits your budget. I’m doing the $99 one that includes access to the trade show and 3 days of education. I’ll probably go to the Saturday night haunt tour of Warehouse 13 and catch the costume party on Friday. Just pick and choose which package is good for you.

Check out more information and book your hotel here HAuNTcon Website.

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P.S. We play some tunes from The Night Keep: Heretica and tell a story along the way. If you looking for new ideas for a story line then you’ll want to listen to this! You can buy the digital download here.

The Night Keep: Horror Music
The Night Keep: Heretica (a tale of horror)

Halloween Memories with Darryl and Brian (and a few extra guests)

Vintage HalloweenDo you remember when the Halloween Bug bit you? Do you have unforgettable memories of Halloween when you were growing up? What do you do now to celebrate the month of October?

We talk about our upbringings as children and young adults as the Halloween infection spread through our tingling unscathed virgin bodies. Halloween has a way of grabbing a hold of some people and not letting go. If you are still reading this post then you have probably been bitten by the Halloween Bug and can relate to this twisted obsession. You are not alone.

We also add a few audio clips from a few of our guests as they share their experiences along their journey as a Halloween Junkie. You will hear stories from Leonard Pickel (HAuNTcon), The Bloodshed Brothers (Field of Screams), Eric Lowther (Haunted Overload), Matthew Flagler (The Canadian Haunted Attraction Conference), & Chris Ainsworth (ScareFest).

Whether it’s the crowded neighborhoods on Halloween night, filling up pillow cases full of Snickers and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, or scaring the little children that stroll innocently through the dark streets…we all have favorite memories from our Halloween past. The important thing is that we continue to reflect back into what excited us about this wonderful holiday and carry those thoughts into our future.

So…what are your favorite memories from Halloween? How did you know that you were infested with Halloween?

 

Haunt Topics for this Episode:

  • A NEW Contest for Haunters. ‘Hack a Christmas Prop Contest’ by Haunt Nation Mag (Deadline Jan.3)
  • The Home Haunt Contest (Contest Expired but check out these awesome Home Haunts!)
  • Thanks to Matthew Freyer for his awesome Haunt Graphic Skills! Find him here for your Haunted House Graphics.

 

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