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Carolina Fear Fest is a horror convention in Raleigh, NC over Memorial Day weekend.

A community-driven North Carolina horror convention offering...

Celebrity Guests

Meet horror movie celebritys for autographs, meet and greets, Q&A's and more - including professional and special edition photo ops!

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Unique Shopping for Horror Fans

Shop one-of-a-kind horror art, sculptures, jewelry, clothing, oddities, and official collectables from makers, crafters, artists, and collectors.

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Horror Themed Special Events

Raleigh's horror con Film Festival offers showins of horror film fest winners in Full Length, Short, and Micro categories all weekend long.

FILM FEST WINNERS

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Spacious Venue

Located in the NC State Fairground's biggest venue, featuring 100,000 sq ft of accessible indoor con space and ample free parking.

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Horror Gaming Area

We're celebrating all things horror, including VR, social and tabletop gaming, and video games in our gaming area!

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Connect with Fellow Horror Fans

Discuss horror in our fan-led panel discussions, behind the scenes, and celebrity Q&A's, plus hands-on horror workshops.

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... and more, all in the blossoming metropolis of Raleigh, NC!

Saturday Night Party: Murder on Prom Night

Saturday Night Party: Murder on Prom Night

The Saturday Night Party Tickets are now available: Murder on Prom Night! 🍹🔪 We are "filming" the final scene for our (fake) slasher flick 'Murder on Prom Night', then holding our cast party. You, our "Extras", are invited to join us for drinks, food, fun gameplay,...

Film Fest 2025

Film Fest 2025

Our Film Fest Judges are delighted to announce our horror film fest winners for 2025: Our Film Fest Sponsor, B-Stream has watched all of our winning entries and chosen one of our Full-on Horror winners to be offered a contract to screen on their channel! You can see...

Gaming at Carolina Fear Fest 2025

Gaming at Carolina Fear Fest 2025

Retro Reaction are bringing the following consoles and titles: First come, first serve in the Gaming Area! XBOX 360 - Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Zombies Original XBOX - House of the Dead 3 Original XBOX - Godzilla: Save the Earth (It's a Godzilla Wrestling Game) and...

About The Venue

North Carolina's horror convention in Raleigh is celebrating five years of fear!

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

Gate 9, 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