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Inside the West Coast Haunters Convention with Jeff and Chris Davis

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The West Coast Haunter’s Convention is a Charity Haunt Show with vendors and education located in Portland, Oregon focused around Haunters of all types. Home Haunts, Halloween Fans, Haunted Attractions, Special FX Artists, Scare Actors, and anyone with a spooky side. Ask about the NERF WARS and staying the weekend on the 13TH FLOOR!

 

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Who is on this podcast?

Chris and Jeff Davis of the Davis Graveyard in Milwaukie, Oregon are directors behind the West Coast Haunters Convention (WCHC) and teachers in front of eager Haunters that are willing to learn. They explain how the WCHC is a unique Haunt/Halloween show that does things a little differently with a more relaxed atmosphere and a kick-ass costume ball.

Dan Doble from Haunt Collective asks questions that Phillip Hernandez (Haunted Attractions Network) and I didn’t cover.

5 Reasons to go to the West Coast Haunters Convention.

  • It’s for a great cause. The WCHC is a 501(c)3 organization that gives grants to professionals who work with children with hearing impairments and/or autism.
  • It’s affordable. You can get in for one day starting at $40. If you want the all access pass for the entire weekend plus costume ball ticket, daily buffet, Haunt Tour, and T-shirt for just $176.
  • You’ll learn a lot! In person seminars hosted by specialists like Leonard Pickel and Jon Cooke from Knotts Berry Farm. Plus experts from all areas of the Halloween and Haunt Industry.
  • Free Beer. Go to the Meet-and-Creep on Thursday from 6:30 pm-9 pm to meet up with friends and enjoy beer on the house!
  • Stay the weekend on the 13th Floor. Yes…the Doubletree hotel has a 13th Floor. The WCHC reserves the entire 13th floor and has a decoration contest by judging those who wish to participate. There’s also a bar just for this floor.

 

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Inside the West Coast Haunters Convention & Nightmare Factory with Ed Roberts

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The West Coast Haunters Convention | Portland,Oregon | April 29 to May 1 | Doubletree Hilton

The West Coast Haunters Convention is the longest running convention for Home Haunters, Professional Haunters, and Halloween Fanatics on the West Coast. Located in Portland, Oregon at the Lloyd Center inside the Hilton Doubletree Hotel. The dates for 2016 are April 29th through May 1st. The WCHC is at year seven and Ed Roberts doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon.

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In this episode of HaunTopic Radio, we get Ed Roberts on the Haunt Line to chat about the new things for the West Coast Haunters Convention in 2016, the projects going on at the Nightmare Factory, and how escape rooms are changing the haunted attraction industry.

We also announce our partnership with the Haunted Attraction Network and how you can listen to other podcasts related to the haunt industry with a different point of view.

 

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Skip forward to the end of the podcast to listen to Scene 5 of The Night Keep: Heretica plus hear a few tunes from The Night Keep through the episode. The back story to this music is getting pretty scary. Make sure to go back and listen to the past 4 podcasts to start at the beginning.

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Bottom Line: If you’re a Haunter and live close to Oregon, or have means to get there, the West Coast Haunters Convention is definitely a place to stay for a few days. Take advantage of the haunt education, nighttime activity, trade show floor, and everything else the WCHC has to offer.

And shoot Ed with a few foam darts for us when you see him. Please??

Testimonials:

WCHC is one of our funnest shows. It’s more laid back than other shows and has more of a family atmosphere with home haunters as well as pro haunters. Ed Roberts and his crew are great! They have a nice setup for vendors and take good care if them. Plus it benefits the School for the Deaf. My only suggestion would be to make it a two day show instead of three. And Portland is beautiful …and no sales tax! (Why can’t other states do this?) ~Patrick Voss (VFXCreates.com)

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

 

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The West Coast Haunters Convention with Ed Roberts and Darryl’s Return from HAuNTcon

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west coast haunters conventionAre you a Home Haunter, Halloween Fan, or Haunted Attraction Owner who lives on the west coast or you want to take a trip somewhere that caters to you as a Haunter? Then the West Coast Haunter’s Convention is a good place to be. We interview Ed Roberts, the man behind the WCHC and the Nightmare Factory, and get the inside scoop on what will be at the convention and why you need to go.

The West Coast Haunter’s Convention is in Portland, Oregon at the Doubletree Hotel and offers education and entertainment to Home Haunters, Haunt Owners, Halloween Fans, and everyone involved with the Haunt Industry. If you sell Haunt supplies or are looking for a place to meet other scary people like you then this is definitely an option. The West Coast Haunter’s Convention is a non-profit organization which uses all the profits from the show for The Oregon School for the Deaf. The kids and staff help Ed operate and act at the Nightmare Factory and participate in setting up the convention.

With guest speakers like Cydney Neil (owner of The Rockey Point Haunted House), Scott Simmons (owner of The ScareHouse), and Mike Krausert (director of operations of Nightmare New England) there will be much knowledge to absorb and creativity to explore. The Bloodshed Brothers and Halloween Hellmouth will also be sharing the details of their journey from Home Haunters to Pro Haunters. Plus all the vendors, haunt tours, costume ball, new friends, and much more…you can’t afford to miss this one!

 

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