Castle Dracula Weekend

16/08/2024

Incase you missed Castle Dracula Weekend!

https://thanatosproductions.com/collections/castle-dracula-weekend

Items will ship mid September!

The first ever celebration for Castle Dracula of Wildwood, NJ is here!

15/08/2024

Congratulations to Dawn Westermann who has volunteered to be the Castle Dracula Alumni Liaison!Dawn worked at the castle for numerous years. She has undeniable passion for helping keep the castle alive and wants to help in coordinating efforts to keep in touch with the illustrious list of castle denizens. She is an amazing person and good hearted.

Please join us in welcoming her in her new role!

Congrats Dawn!

~ Michael

Any Alumni Questions or Concerns, please reach out directly to Dawn. :)

10/08/2024

Due to the impending weather, we had to close early tonight. However tomorrow will be amazing!

See you all then! :)

09/08/2024

09/08/2024

02/08/2024

Ladies and Gentlemen,

We are exactly a week away from Castle Dracula Weekend!

I honestly and whole-heartedly hope many of you can make it. This is going to set an amazing precedent in Wildwood for the awareness of not only Castle Dracula but the long celebrated history of dark rides to the island.

Friday will be our nice a quiet day… we are aware that this tough since it is a week night which is why we made it a “light” day in terms of events. Nice and calm. Fans and Former Cast are coming from far and wide… so we want to make sure that our BIG announcement is Saturday in front of as many people as possible. This announcement is a very long time coming and I am personally very very grateful for everyone involved in it. I will explain more next Saturday.

That being said, we will have a LIVE feed on the Castle Dracula - Walkthrough & Dungeon Boat Ride page. More updates to come!

GENERAL INFORMATION:

ADMISSION: Free!! (Donations are accepted for future Castle Dracula events.)

PARKING: your best bet is to park across the street at the convention center.

SEATING: Please bring your own chairs for seating during our Q&A sessions! 🙂

TIME: Event Starts at 4pm to 10pm

COSTUMES: Are strongly encouraged, however the costume contest will take place on Saturday. So make sure to save your best looks for Saturday. 🙂

WEATHER: This event is Rain or Shine! If we have to make a call in the weather, we will post. But we will be open is there is rain. 🙂

FOOD: We currently do NOT have any food vendors, however the Wildwood Historical Society’s “SNACKY SHACK” will be offering event-themed baked goods, soda and water.

MERCHANDISE: Castle Dracula Themed Items will be on hand. From Apparel, to Posters and more. Please bring a bag for you to hold your items. 🙂

PHOTO TAKING: Photos are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!!! Please make sure you tag the Castle page and the event so we can make some awesome projects from it.

PHOTO SCANNING BOOTH: Please bring all your photos to scan directly to the Thanatos Productions LLC booth. We will have a form for you to sign so we can track your images for the archive. We are doing this to help the photo archive of the castle grow and preserve the memories of the castle. Any questions please reach out directly to Michael Yannette!

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FOR VENDORS:

Loading on Friday will be at 12pm for set up. Please see an “EVENT STAFF” member for any help you may need. The venue will be locked up over night so you will NOT need to breakdown over night, however I would recommend covering your wares in the event of unexpected weather (thank the Cape May Bubble)

LIGHTS:

DECORATE YOUR BOOTH!!!! We are having a NIGHT event, let’s get the real feel down with the atmosphere. Who knows, maybe we have a contest in store! ():D

TENTS, TABLES & CHAIRS:

Reminder - please bring your own!

Any other questions, please email [email protected]

~ Michael

31/07/2024

The Castle Dracula Weekend Swag Sneak Peek!

These will be available on-site for the event! Designed by Thanatos Productions LLC and printed and pressed to order by , one of our vendors!

These will be available for order soon. Stay Tuned!

STYLES:
• Castle Dracula Weekend - Vector Art
• Castle Dracula Weekend - Artistic Art
• Wildwood - Scariest Place on Earth
• Whacky Shack
• Golden Nugget
• Castle Dracula 20th Anniversary

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• Shirts:
$30 S - XL / $35 XXL - Up

• Hoodies :
$45 S - XL / $50 XXL - Up

• Cast Replica Jackets (Alumni Only):
$75 to $80 (personalization $95)

More items to come later!

30/07/2024

Oh baby… Are you ready to go Batty?! We know Baron Ravenscroft is! The Baron of Ravenscroft Manor - Haunted Attraction will be playing Dracula on the Castle Stage on Saturday of Castle Dracula Weekend, Along with his new pet he has lovingly named “HARFANG!”

This is a special piece made by event sponsor VFX! We are very excited to meet him… and we know he’s just dying to meet you!

24/07/2024

Join us at Castle Dracula Weekend!

https://www.njfamily.com/first-ever-castle-dracula-weekend-relives-the-history-of-a-beloved-nj-attraction

The inaugural Castle Dracula Weekend is presented by the Wildwood Historical Society and CastleDraculaOfWildwood.com. It will take place from 4-10 pm August 9 and 10 at Fox Park, across from the Wildwoods Convention Center.

22/07/2024

Sponsor Spotlight!

VFX Studios!!!

VFX is one of the top companies in the haunted attractions industry, creating cutting edge pieces from Attack Puppets, to Lunging Heads Boxes, Bungee Heads and much much more. Their team helps create a more interactive experience for your look and customers and will be a massive talking point for years to come.

Castle Dracula Weekend is honored to have them as one of our sponsors!

For information, visit www.VFXCreates.com or follow them on social media, .

CDW is also proud to showcase one of their amazing works… a special version of their brand-new “Desmodous” Attack Bat Puppet… lovingly named “HARFANG!” Get you pictures with this amazing piece with Dracula on Saturday, August 10th or stop by the Thanatos Productions LLC booth on Friday, August 9th for some quick demos!

Castle Dracula Weekend!
“For a Horrifying Weekend, Don’t Miss it!”

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DRACULA CALLS TO YOU FROM THE ASHES…

“Do YOU miss my castle?!”

One of the most beloved attractions of Wildwood is coming BACK to the island in a much different way, an annual celebration of un-life!

CASTLE DRACULA

A special two-night event filled with thrills and chills,

* Vendors
* Haunted Attraction Owners
* Artists
* Guest Speakers
* Meet & Greets
* Q&A’s with former cast and crew
* Special Documentary Screening of ‘Castle Dracula’ presented and created by the Cherkasky Brothers at DarkinthePark.com
* Costume Contest presented by Morey’s Piers (Saturday Only)
* and much more!

SPECIAL PHOTO OP!!!
Want to feel like you are back in the castle? To help create our ghastly atmosphere… a special award-winning re-creation of the infamous Castle Great Hall Fireplace, created by the crew at Thanatos Productions will be located at the Grandstand!

HAVE PICTURES OF THE CASTLE?
Stop by our booth near the grandstand and have them scanned to the official Castle Archive (full credits given). Videos and video files also welcome!!!! Photos will be scanned in High Resolution and retouched for posterity. Help keep the castle memories alive! (Photos and videos of Marine Pier & Midway Pier also accepted!)

Be a part of history and join us for the inaugural Castle Dracula Weekend!

“For a Horrifying Weekend… DON’T MISS IT!”

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Join us!

Castle Dracula Weekend
August 9th & 10th

Fox Park & Amphitheater
4500 Ocean Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260

4pm to 10pm

VENDOR SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!
10x10 Spots ($150 - that’s $75 a day!)
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(Wildwood-Based Businesses… contact us about our “DRAW & QUARTED” Discount for Island and Cape May Area Businesses!)

For more information visit: https://www.castledraculaofwildwood.com/ and follow us on Facebook for the latest updates and announcements!

Castle Dracula Weekend is presented by
Wildwood Historical Society - George F. Boyer Museum & Castle Dracula - Walkthrough & Dungeon Boat Ride

Our Event is Proudly Sponsored by
Thanatos Productions LLC, Ravenscroft Manor - Haunted Attraction, Night of Terror NJ/Creamy Acres Night of Terror, Chapman Productions, VFX & Wildwood 365

Thank you to Angelo Nickels and the Nickels Family, the City of Wildwood, the Mayor and Commissioners, GWTIDA, the Wildwood Recreation Board, and many more!

And a Special Thanks to Morey’s Piers!

18/07/2024

Be on the lookout in Wildwood…

These posters will be materializing in local businesses this weekend! Stay Tuned!!!

Reminder, VENDING SPOTS are still AVAILABLE with our much BIGGER venue!

For $150 ($75 a day) you will be part of Castle History with our first ever Castle Dracula Weekend!

Are you a Wildwood-based business? Ask about our “DRAW & QUARTER” Special… Dracula supports ALL WILDWOOD and CAPE MAY AREA Businesses!

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Join us!

Castle Dracula Weekend
August 9th & 10th

Fox Park & Amphitheater
4500 Ocean Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260

4pm to 10pm

Vendors still wanted!
Sponsor ship available until 7/12/24

For more information visit: https://www.castledraculaofwildwood.com/

Castle Dracula Weekend is presented by
Wildwood Historical Society - George F. Boyer Museum & Castle Dracula - Walkthrough & Dungeon Boat Ride

Our Event is Proudly Sponsored by
Thanatos Productions LLC, Ravenscroft Manor - Haunted Attraction Fundraising Event, Night of Terror NJ/Creamy Acres Night of Terror, Chapman Productions, VFX & Wildwood 365

15/07/2024

Join us!

Castle Dracula Weekend
August 9th & 10th

Fox Park & Amphitheater
4500 Ocean Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260
4pm to 10pm

DRACULA CALLS TO YOU FROM THE ASHES…

“Do YOU miss my castle?!”

One of the most beloved attractions of Wildwood is coming BACK to the island in a much different way, an annual celebration of un-life!

CASTLE DRACULA

A special two-night event filled with thrills and chills,

* Vendors
* Haunted Attraction Owners
* Artists
* Guest Speakers
* Meet & Greets
* Q&A’s with former cast and crew
* Special Documentary Screening of ‘Castle Dracula’ presented and created by the Cherkasky Brothers at DarkinthePark.com
* Costume Contest presented by Morey’s Piers (Saturday Only)
* and much more!

SPECIAL PHOTO OP!!!
Want to feel like you are back in the castle? To help create our ghastly atmosphere… a special award-winning re-creation of the infamous Castle Great Hall Fireplace, created by the crew at Thanatos Productions will be located at the Grandstand!

HAVE PICTURES OF THE CASTLE?
Stop by our booth near the grandstand and have them scanned to the official Castle Archive (full credits given). Videos and video files also welcome!!!! Photos will be scanned in High Resolution and retouched for posterity. Help keep the castle memories alive! (Photos and videos of Marine Pier & Midway Pier also accepted!)

Be a part of history and join us for the inaugural Castle Dracula Weekend!

“For a Horrifying Weekend… DON’T MISS IT!”

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VENDOR SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!
10x10 Spots ($150 - that’s $75 a day!)
————————————————
(Wildwood-Based Businesses… contact us about our “DRAW & QUARTED” Discount for Island and Cape May Area Businesses!)

For more information visit: https://www.castledraculaofwildwood.com/ and follow us on Facebook for the latest updates and announcements!

VENDOR SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!
10x10 Spots ($150 - that’s $75 a day!)
————————————————
(Wildwood-Based Businesses… contact us about our “DRAW & QUARTED” Discount for Island and Cape May Area Businesses!)

For more information visit: https://www.castledraculaofwildwood.com/ and follow us on Facebook for the latest updates and announcements!

Castle Dracula Weekend is presented by
Wildwood Historical Society - George F. Boyer Museum & Castle Dracula - Walkthrough & Dungeon Boat Ride

Our Event is Proudly Sponsored by
Thanatos Productions LLC, Ravenscroft Manor - Haunted Attraction, Night of Terror NJ/Creamy Acres Night of Terror, Chapman Productions, VFX, & Wildwood 365

Thank you to Angelo Nickels and the Nickels Family, the City of Wildwood, the Mayor and Commissioners, GWTIDA, the Wildwood Recreation Board, and many more!

And a Special Thanks to Morey’s Piers!