Halloweenapalooza

05/27/2026

🧟 WARNING FROM THE HLPZA OUTBREAK RESPONSE TEAM 🧟

Vendor spaces for Halloweenapalooza 2026 are disappearing faster than survivors in a zombie movie…

⚠️ ONLY A FEW TABLES REMAIN ⚠️

If you’ve been lurking in the shadows waiting to apply, this is your sign from beyond the grave. Vendors featuring horror, spooky art, collectibles, apparel, oddities, handmade goods, and more — NOW is the time.

🧠 Spots start at $90 for BOTH DAYS
🪦 Limited tables remain
🩸 Once they’re gone… they stay dead.

Apply before the horde takes the last spaces:

www.halloweenapalooza.com/vendors

04/24/2026

The infection is spreading…
We’re excited to welcome Miguel A. Núñez Jr. to Halloweenapalooza! A fan-favorite known for his roles in The Return of the Living Dead and Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning, Miguel helped define a generation of horror with equal parts chaos, attitude, and unforgettable moments.

From battling the undead to surviving one of horror’s most infamous camps, he’s no stranger to things that just won’t stay buried…
And neither are we. 🧟‍♂️

Don’t miss your chance to meet this horror icon at Iowa’s premier horror event— October 9–10 at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, Iowa.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PRE-SALE DISCOUNT ON PASSES!! The sale will end on September 30th. Children 12 & under get in free. Go to: https://www.halloweenapalooza.com/event-details/halloweenapalooza-2026

Mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more exciting announcements to come! Like, share, and spread the word to all your fellow horror enthusiasts. See you at Halloweenapalooza 2026!!

04/20/2026

Wanna play a game? Let's get 150 "GOINGS" and we'll ANNOUNCE OUR NEXT GUEST!!

And to help, invite your friends to the event Halloweenapalooza 2026 because we have more announcements this year!!

FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1697758088322961

04/15/2026

We’re kicking off our first guest announcement with none other than horror legend Ken Foree! Known for his unforgettable roles in Dawn of the Dead, Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, Halloween, and The Devil's Rejects, Ken has been surviving—and slaying—onscreen for decades.

Now he’s heading to Halloweenapalooza 2026… and something tells us he won’t be coming alone. 🧟‍♂️

Don’t miss your chance to meet this horror icon at Iowa’s premier horror event— October 9–10 at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, Iowa.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PRE-SALE DISCOUNT ON PASSES!! The sale will end on September 30th. Children 12 & under get in free. Go to: https://www.halloweenapalooza.com/event-details/halloweenapalooza-2026

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more exciting announcements to come! Like, share, and spread the word to all your fellow horror enthusiasts. See you at Halloweenapalooza 2026!!

04/01/2026

🧟‍♂️ THE DEAD ARE RISING… AND THEY’RE SELLING STUFF 🧟‍♀️

The call for vendors for Halloweenapalooza 2026 is officially OPEN!

From creepy collectibles to killer creations, we’re summoning vendors from beyond the grave to join us. But beware… spaces are limited, and once they’re gone—they’re gone.

⚰️ Spots start at just $90 for BOTH days
🧠 They WILL sell out fast
🔗 Apply now: https://www.halloweenapalooza.com/vendors

Don’t wait until you’re shambling through the leftovers—secure your spot before the horde takes them all!

01/05/2026

🎬🩸 CALL FOR ENTRIES IS NOW OPEN! 🩸🎬

Filmmakers of the macabre—this is your moment. Submissions are officially open for the Halloweenapalooza Film Festival! If you’ve crafted a horror short that creeps, crawls, screams, or shocks, we want to see it on the big screen.

From slashers and supernatural scares to psychological terror and indie nightmares, all horror styles are welcome. Join us and be part of the spooky celebration that is Halloweenapalooza.

🎥 Submit your film now and let your horror haunt the theater.
👉 https://filmfreeway.com/halloweenapalooza

Halloweenapalooza is the state’s only horror film showcase. This festival is created by horror filmmakers for horror fans. We hope to provide an educatio...

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween, horror fans! 👻

As the monsters come out to play tonight, we’re already brewing up something wicked for next year...

🦇 SAVE THE DATE! 🦇
Halloweenapalooza 2026 will take place October 9–10, 2026 at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, Iowa!

Mark your calendars, sharpen your stakes, and get ready for another year of frightful fun, killer guests, and spooky surprises.

Stay safe, have a hauntingly good Halloween, and we’ll see you... in the dark. 🕸️🖤

10/27/2025

10/16/2025

🩸🦇 Thank you for sinking your teeth into Halloweenapalooza 2025! 🦇🩸

Photos from this year’s event will be rising from the crypt soon... but before we rest in peace, we need your help!

If you joined us for the frightful fun this year, please take a few minutes to fill out our feedback form. Your thoughts (and screams) help us make next year even more fang-tastic! 🧛‍♀️

👉 https://forms.gle/YpZsb2ewVVTuxx8F7

Feel free to share it with your coven—er, friends—who attended too. Thank you for keeping Halloweenapalooza alive! 🎃

Thank you for participating in our event. We hope you had as much fun attending as we did organizing it. We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our logistics and content. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous).

10/14/2025

WINNERS of the Halloweenapalooza 2025 Film Festival are:

HALLOWEEN THEME
Winner: Nobody
Written and Directed by Andrew J Chambers

BEST KILL
Winner: Little Deaths
(ceiling fan baby)
Written and Directed by Derek Bensonhaver

THE ANDREW WASSOM AWARD (Best One Liner)
Winner: Skeeter
“Thank you for coming to my hole digging party”
Written and Directed by Chris McInroy

RUNNER-UP FOR BEST FILM
Winner: Cooks
Written and Directed by David Lee Hess

BEST FILM
Winner: Night Shift at Ned's
Written and Directed by Hagen Mattingly

AUDIENCE CHOICE
Winner: Nobody
Written and Directed by Andrew J Chambers

So many amazing films were submitted this year! It was nearly impossible to pick the winners, but these films stood out. Thank you to all who submitted this year and we're looking forward to 2026!