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HAuNTcon : Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow & Convention

March 12-14, 2027 in Orlando, FL Over 40 hours of Haunt education is included in the 3-day trade show admission.
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HAuNTcon is an industry trade show and convention for haunted attraction professionals, featuring a curated vendor floor, education, haunt tours, and the annual Saturday Night Costume ball. HAuNTcon is an acronym for the Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Conference, an expo and convention “Designed by Haunters, for Haunters” of every age and level of experience. HAuNTcon brings people who

love Haunted Houses, Halloween and scaring people together for a fun-filled experience that includes Haunt Tours, Education, Tradeshow and Networking. Past exhibitors in the tradeshow have featured haunt industry heavy-weights such as VFXcreates, Midnight Studios, and Pale Night. Reasonable booth fees that include electrical and internet, allow up-and-coming Haunt Industry exhibitors to get cost effective exposure to a fanatical fan base. HAuNTcon is heavily attended by pro-haunters and promotes to home haunters, haunt actors and Halloween enthusiasts of all kinds. Creative Sessions, Business Seminars, Hands-on Workshops, Make Up and Product Demonstrations all designed to provide information and teach attendees techniques to do what they do better, faster and easier. Topics range from Haunted House Marketing and Business Plans, through Cheap Scares and Haunted House Design, Actor Training and Character Development, Prop building and Set Design. HAuNTcon is a jam packed, not to be missed, economical Haunt conference that is the best investment you can make in your haunting future. If you have a Halloween event, Haunted House or Home Haunt, or if you have a dream of someday opening a Halloween event, Haunted Attraction or Yard Haunt, then join others like you for more off-season Halloween Fun than is allowed by law at the Haunted Attraction Tradeshow and Conference, we call HAuNTcon.

04/06/2026

A haunted attraction is only as immersive as the details that bring it to life.

The next HAuNTcon Master Classes focus on three areas that shape every guest experience: makeup, sound, and physical performance.

Please welcome Mythica Blessyng and M. James Eveland (Darkness Cosmetics), Adam Graham and Michelina Moen (HauntForm Studios), and Jay Easley (Audio Engineer for Blue Man Group and Bush) to HAuNTcon in 2027!

What can you expect?

🎨 From creation to crisis management – Mythica and M. James teach rapid character creation techniques that deliver maximum impact in minimal time, along with the emergency repair strategies professionals use to keep performers looking their best throughout a busy night of operation.

🔊 The most overlooked third of your attraction – With over 35 years in haunt audio and show design, Jay reveals how sound shapes atmosphere, immersion, guest behavior, and scare effectiveness far more than most operators realize.

🧟 Bringing monsters to life – Adam and Michelina lead a dynamic workshop on creature movement, stamina, vocal quality, and physical performance that transforms actors into something guests truly believe is lurking in the dark.

These aren't theory sessions. They're practical skills you can bring back to your attraction and start using immediately.

📍 Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside | March 12-14, 2027

Ready to share what you know? Instructor applications are open: https://form.jotform.com/261141047073144

28/05/2026

A lot is brewing behind the scenes at HAuNTcon.

See if you can guess what these riddles are talking about...

🎪 It appears after dark, plays with danger, and leaves VIP guests wondering if what they witnessed was even real.

💀 One defies gravity and makes nightmares tangible. The other wakes the dead and won't let them rest until the night breathes its last breath. You'll want to don your most terrifying garb to enjoy this one...

🚌 It lurks beyond the hotel walls and stirs at dusk. From the Gulf to the groves, darkness has no single address. Some things are better left unseen. Others dare you to look closer.

🏚️ It's beginning to take shape with familiar legends and names that deserve your attention. Some have been haunting this industry for years. Others are just getting started.

March 12-14, 2027 is shaping up to be something memorable. More reveals soon!

📍 Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside | Orlando, FL
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20/05/2026

🧠 Great haunts aren't built by accident.

The next wave of HAuNTcon Master Classes is bringing decades of experience, hard-earned lessons, and conversations the industry can't afford to ignore.

Welcoming Scott Swenson (Scott Swenson Creative Development), Leonard Pickel (Hauntrepreneurs), and Gina Van Epps (PFAS PASS) to HAuNTcon in 2027.

What can you expect?

🎭 Beyond the walkthrough – Scott explores immersive performers, interactive storytelling, and experience design that keep guests engaged longer and transform attractions into something bigger than a traditional haunt.

💀 Four decades of haunt design insight – Leonard breaks down the design mistakes quietly hurting scare effectiveness, guest flow, and overall attraction impact.

🎩 The regulations already affecting the haunt industry – Gina dives into PFAS compliance and what changing standards mean for costumes, fabrics, and materials moving forward.

These are the kinds of sessions that reshape how you think about your attraction not just this season, but for years to come.

📍 Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside | March 12-14, 2027

More instructors dropping soon. Apply to teach: https://form.jotform.com/261141047073144

17/05/2026

What is HAuNTcon? 🤔

For two decades, HAuNTcon has been a home for the people who build the scares, run the attractions, and shape the future of the haunt industry.

Founded in 2004 and created by haunters, for haunters, HAuNTcon brings together creators, operators, vendors, and anyone ready to take their passion for haunting to the next level. A full weekend of education, real connections, and the kind of atmosphere you only get when the haunt community comes together.

From hands-on classes and a packed vendor floor to networking mixers, the Saturday Night Costume Ball, and the iconic Haunt Tour – this is where the industry comes to learn, connect, and celebrate what we do.

HAuNTcon is back. A legacy event returning with new energy for the next generation of haunters.

📷 Dante Dellamore

📍 Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside
📅 March 12-14, 2027
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12/05/2026

HAuNTcon Master Classes are expanding! 👻

We’re excited to announce new sessions from Dave Ferrier (Fear School), Katie Brittle as well as Ryan Palmer & Jess Cashion (Iron, Wood & Glitter) – bringing real-world education focused on haunt operations, marketing, systems thinking, and creative problem solving.

Here’s a first look at what you’ll learn:
🎭 Handle real haunt challenges involving guest aggression, staff issues, actor management, and high-pressure situations
👻 Build guest actor programs that add fresh energy and flexibility without disrupting your show
📱 Stop chasing the algorithm and start owning your marketing with AI workflows, content strategy, branding, SEO, AEO, and real tools you can immediately apply
🛠 Learn systems thinking techniques to pitch bigger ideas, install smarter, solve complex creative problems, and adapt in unpredictable environments

These are experience-driven classes built for haunt owners, operators, managers, actors, designers, and creators actively working in the industry.

Join us March 12–14, 2027 at the Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside.

The next batch of instructors and sessions will be announced soon! Full class schedule with dates and times will be released as the lineup is finalized.

Instructor applications are still open!
https://form.jotform.com/261141047073144

09/05/2026

🎃 VENDORS, this one's for you!

We know committing to a booth this far out isn't always easy, so we made it easier. HAuNTcon now offers flexible payment options so you can lock in your spot for 2027 without paying everything upfront. While it isn't the norm, we'd rather give you more ways to say yes than watch great vendors sit on the sidelines.

Now you can choose from:
🩸 Pay in Full – save $50
🩸 50% deposit now, remaining balance due January 1, OR
🩸 Monthly payment plan starting as low as $115/month for only 6 months

We're prioritizing vendors with a focus on:
🕷️ Haunted attraction services, products & fabrication
🕷️ SFX, makeup, costuming & prosthetics
🕷️ Props, animatronics, scenic design & technical production
🕷️ Immersive experiences & themed entertainment

Get your business in front of haunt owners, operators, and industry buyers at the Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside from March 12-14, 2027. Early Bird pricing is available for a limited time only.

Attendees – tag the vendors you want to see there!

📌 A note on community: HAuNTcon is a professional and positive space. Respectful questions about the event are always welcome and will be answered by email at [email protected].

05/05/2026

HAuNTcon Master Classes are back! 👻

We’re kicking things off with Mark Muncy (Eerie Travels), Rich Cimino, Cameron Buchheister, and Hunter Stahley – four very different perspectives, one goal: making your haunt better.

From scenic realism and folklore to behavioral science and scare acting, this is hands-on, real-world education from the people actively building, running, and evolving the industry.

Here’s a first look at what you’ll learn:
🎃 Turn local folklore into a competitive advantage
🎨 Create realistic, immersive haunt environments
😈 Master scare acting techniques that actually land
🧠 Use behavioral science to improve timing and guest reactions

Join us March 12-14, 2027 at the Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside for the return of immersive, in-depth learning designed for haunt owners, operators, and creators.

More instructors and sessions will be announced very soon!

🗓 Full class schedule with dates and times will be released as the lineup is finalized.

Instructor applications still open: https://form.jotform.com/261141047073144

24/04/2026

Planning your stay already? 🏨

👉 Book the official discounted room block at Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside for $169/night here:
https://bit.ly/hauntconstay

Use this link to access the official HAuNTcon rate and stay on-site with vendors and attendees for the full weekend experience.

Rooms are limited and will fill as the event grows.

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Early Bird vendor booths are already filling! 💨

If you’re interested in exhibiting, now is the time to apply before Tier 2 pricing takes effect.

Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/260946675753067

Thank you for all the excitement and support so far – this is just the beginning!

22/04/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS! 🎉

HAuNTcon is heading to Orlando, Florida! 🌴
📍 Where: Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside Hotel
🗓️ When: March 12-14, 2027

We’re bringing the industry together for an immersive weekend of:
🧟 Vendors
🎤 Education
🎭 Networking + Parties

Applications are NOW OPEN:

Vendors: https://form.jotform.com/260946675753067
Instructors: https://form.jotform.com/261141047073144

Attendees: Join the waitlist on hauntcon.com to be first to receive announcements, ticket releases, and exclusive updates!

Come be part of the Return of HAuNTcon – this is going to be a weekend to remember! 👻

11/02/2026

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