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What better way to Keep Austin Weird than to honor one of the greatest works of cinematic horror with its very own festival? We celebrate 103 years since the endearing Count Orlok, also known as Nosferatu, was first released on March 5th, 1922. What better setting to embrace all things […]
Ghoulish Book Festival was launched by Max and Lori Booth in the spring of 2022 as an annual celebration of everything spooky. It is a two-day event bursting with book vendors, panels, live readings, and other fun activities. Although the vendor room is free to the public, badges are required to attend […]
A three-day charity event focusing on some of the best and brightest authors in the business. Weekend Ticket: $35 Ticket valid for all three days of event. Friday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. SATURDAY PRESENTATION: An Evening With […]
Welcome to the premiere horror literary convention presented by the Horror Writers Association. The 2025 convention will be hosted by the beautiful city of Stamford, Connecticut at the Hilton Stamford Hotel. We're taking over the city from June 12 to June 15, 2025. StokerCon® has been a long-celebrated convention for […]
KillerCon 2025 is officially open for registration! Scheduled for August 1st through August 3rd, 2025, we look forward to welcoming our extended gore-soaked family back! Come join our Guests of P. Djeile Clarke, and our 2025 J.F. Gonzalez Lifetime Achievement Award winners Joe Lansdale and Lucy Taylor in beautiful downtown […]
Every day contains a great mix of shorts, features, guests, live performances, and special events. We recommend you get a full festival pass, which is the best deal and lets you pick and choose from dozens of options during the whole weekend at a healthy discount. Suppose you can only […]
On our Saturday expect: 20+ zine maker stalls Food trucks Live bands & DJs Zine making workshop Screen printing workshop Risograph printing workshop Bar + hot drinks Zine library installation Welfare space Talks Art installations Art exhibition & more to be announced!
Featuring Special Guests: Missi Pyle as seen in Galaxy Quest, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story Tracie Thoms as seen in RENT, The Devil Wears Prada, Death Proof Mimi Rogers as seen in Lost in Space, Someone to Watch Over Me, Ginger Snaps Stephen Geoffreys as […]
Bring your terrifying tales and scary songs to this Haunted Open Mic. Everyone has up to 15 minutes to dance, perform, play an instrument, read, recite, sing, etc. Specters and spectators are welcome and appreciated. Lightly horrifying refreshments will be provided. Costumes encourage! Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome.
