Celebrity Guests, Photo Ops, Shopping, Panels, Shows, and so much more.

MAY 27th - 29th, 2022

FRI: 6 – 10 pm, SAT: 10 – 6 PM, SUN: 12 – 6 PM

The 27th will be a special programming night only for VIPs and Weekend Passholders.

VIPs also recieve 1 hour early entry on Sat & Sun.

 

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2022 Celebrity Guests

Tom Savini

Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead, Creepshow, Friday the 13th (parts I and IV), Maniac, The Burning, The Prowler, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

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2021 Celebrity Guests

Felissa Rose

Sleepaway Camp, Kill Giggles, Bloody Summer Camp, Krampus, Lillith

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2022 Celebrity Guests

Steven Williams

Supernatural, The X-Files, IT, All Rise, 21 Jump Street, Yellowstone, Locke & Key, Birds of Prey, True Detective

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2022 Celebrity Guests

Danielle Harris

Halloween, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, The Last Boy Scout, Hatchet III

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Amelia Kinkade

Night of the Demons trilogy

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2022 Celebrity Guests

DJ Qualls

Supernatural, Z Nation, The Core, The New Guy, Creepshow

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2022 Celebrity Guests

Clint Howard

Ice Cream Man, Night Gallery, Leprechaun 2, Cocoon, Evilspeak, Halloween

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Celebrity Guests

Meet celebrity guests for autographs, photos ops, meet and greets, Q&A's and more.

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Unique Shopping for Horror Fans

Shop horror products and collectables from small makers, crafters, artists, and collectors.

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Special Events

Chat with our celebs and other fans and see unique programing, showings, and special features.

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Huge Indoor Space

Featuring 100,000 sq ft of wheelchair accessible space and ample free parking.

Exclusive Panels

Learn about horror from books to film in panels and Q&A's.

Great Location

Plenty of hotels and attractions in a blossoming Southern metropolis.

Photo Ops are Live - with some exclusive, Special Edition Photo Ops on Friday night.

Book early to ensure a time slot! Some Special Edition Photo Ops are only available on Friday night - just for our weekend passholders and VIPS!

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About The Venue

Located at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC, the Jim Graham building is the largest of the fairground buildings, with over 100,000 square feet of convention space, a restaurant, panel rooms, and more. 

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Convenient Location

Located at 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607.

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Free Parking

Ample parking is available at no charge

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Wheelchair Accessible

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