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Old 12-04-2006, 09:16 AM
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http://www.hauntcon.com/

Came across this website today and was wondering if anyone has ever been to one of these??
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I went to last years Hauntcon in Denver. It was a lot of fun.
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I have never been to hauntcon before but i have always wanted to. I am happy to say that in '07 they will be in MI so i am going!! yay!!!
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From what I have heard Hauntcon is more geared toward the yard and the small venue haunter, whereas Transworld is more pro and large haunter geared.
I have been going to Transworld for maybe 15 years now, but then, it's only 2 1/2 hours from me.
In 15 years I have maybe spent only a total of $1,200.oo? At Transworld.
I make the large majority of my own stuff here.
It used to so funny, some haunters would see my house and rave about it to their friends selling stuff at Transworld, these venders would be anxious to sell me things but I didn't use hardly anything that they were selling!
No strobe lights, no fog, no glo-in-the-dark paint, no expensive costuming, no big sound systems, no fancy props, no facade, no tombstones.
Then the venders would say, "Well what DO you have in your house then?!
I would just smile and think ("Whatever it is it sure seemed to impress your friend, maybe you just have to come and see for yourself?")
...and the Ravens Grin mystery would only deepen...........
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Old 12-05-2006, 12:17 PM
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http://www.hauntcon.com/

Came across this website today and was wondering if anyone has ever been to one of these??
I've never been, but I'll make a deal with ya maureenpr...if they ever come to Florida or get close...we have to go! The photos of the costume ball are fantastic, it looks like it would be amazing event to attend.
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I went to HauntCon a few years ago and had a great time. Spent a fair amout of money as well. HauntCon is about a 50/50 split of yard haunter and pro haunters. I hope to go again soon.
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I'd like to try and make a con this year. Transworld looks like a possibility but my question is, for anyone who has been to any of these haunt industry cons... what are the the most *fun* ones. And the most informative? In all of your personal opinions of course.
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I have been to HAuNTcon and all I have to say is you have to go! It is awesome
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Well that's one vote for HauntCon.

Maybe we should make it a poll or a rating system. So far I know of:
HauntCon
Haunt X
Transworld
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Have wanted to go for some time, just can't get the fam on board. Maybe someday *sigh*...

Also, you may want to try a search of this forum for "HauntCon" and the others Greencapt mentioned; I remember there was quite a few threads where people talked about going around the time the events took place.
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