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About the MHC 2009

Our dates are set for MHC 09. June 5, 6 & 7 in Columbus, Ohio. Mark your calendars now.

We are returning to the Columbus Convention Center, but we’ll be in Hall C, at the bottom of the escalator, just a short walk from the Hyatt. This 100,000 sq ft show floor offers us the opportunity to continue to grow our exhibitor trade show.

The Hyatt Regency will once again be our host hotel. Since we were packed shoulder to shoulder in the 6,000 sq ft ballroom for our Saturday night party; they’ve moved us to their 17,000 sq ft Regency Ballroom.

For more information please visit
Haunted House Convention | Midwest Haunters Convention | Columbus, Ohio


Pre-Con Bus Tour!
MHC heads East. Are they ready for us?

The MHC pre-convention bus tour for 2009 will include overnight haunt
tours departing Wednesday afternoon June 3 and returning Thursday evening
June 4. The itinerary and destinations are still being finalized and more
details, and pricing, will follow. Here is a sneak peak at what is
planned so far:

- Hundred Acres Manor - Pittsburgh
- Moundsville Penitentiary - prison and haunt tours
- Kennywood - including backstage tour of Ghostwood Estates
- Wells Twp Haunted House
- More details coming soon!!


Ms Scary Midwest Pageant
Our popular event gets a registration update

The Ms Scary Midwest pageant annually looks for the scariest female haunt
character in the Midwest. It took a few years, but this event has finally
achieved the level of interest that we anticipated when we first introduced
it. With this popularity we have decided to bring back the original
registration process in order to ensure we have the best candidates in the
pageant. The 2009 registration process is as follows:

The Midwest Haunters Convention will be accepting applications to compete
on Saturday, June 6, 2009 during the Ms Midwest Scary Pageant. We’re
looking for the Scariest Woman in the Midwest.

Application can be submitted via mail or e-mail. We will accept entries January 1 through April 1, 2009. A panel of judges will select 8 contestants from all entries to compete on stage. We will announce the 8 finalists on April 20. Contestants will have until May 1st to pay their $25 entry fee.

Preliminary judging will be based on your character photo and bio.
Optional video can be mailed or downloaded to youtube.com.

Pageant Registration Form available at http://www.midwesthauntersconvention...pageantreg.pdf


Seminars & Workshops
Topics and Speakers Wanted

We are in the process of assembling our industry recognized lineup of
workshops and seminars. If you have an idea for a class that you would
like to see offered, or if you are interested in speaking at MHC, please
email Barry Schieferstein at barry@midwesthaunters.com.

Midwest Haunters Convention
News and Updates December 28, 2008


The Midwest Haunters Convention is a weekend event planned for Haunted
Attraction Producers, Actors, and Home Haunters. Our goal is to provide you
with educational seminars and workshops with experienced presenters, a 75+
vendor tradeshow with the latest in haunt offerings, and place to network
with others in the industry during our fun social activities. If you are
involved in a haunted house in any way then MHC is the place to be


Sponsorship Opportunities
Gain Exposure for your Company!

Promoting your involvement MHC increases your exposure to your target
audience. This target audience should include access to over 2000
Halloween enthusiasts in attendance and thousands of website visits and
advertising impressions.

We appreciate your support and will do everything we can to promote your
business. Please contact us for additional information. Visit our web site
at Haunted House Convention | Midwest Haunters Convention | Columbus, Ohio or Kelly Collins at
Kelly@Midwesthaunters.com - 614-203-4626.


2 Days, 5 Haunts!
Two stops added to this exciting tour

The MHC pre-convention bustour for 2009 will include overnight haunt
tours departing Wednesday afternoon June 3 and returning Thursday evening
June 4.

In addition to the the previously announced stops at Wells Twp HH, Hundred
Acres Manor, Kennywood, and Moundsville Penitentiary we are very pleased to
announce another haunt has been added - The Demon House! If that was not
enough, we will also be visiting the Castle Halloween Museum.

Pricing and schedule information coming very soon!


Book Your Hotel Room Now
Hyatt provides online booking

We are pleased to announce that our host hotel, the Hyatt Regency, has
once again agreed to a special MHC rate of $115 per night.

Each year MHC increases the block of rooms that we reserve and each year
we blow through that number. Last year we were fortunate enough to have
the ability to increase our block to accommodate everyone. We are not sure
that we will have that luxury again this year so we encourage you to
reserve your room now. To book online please
visit: http://columbusregency.hyatt.com/gro.../cmhrc2009eeek


Vendor Registration Open
Reserve your space now

Registration is now open for the vendor trade show floor. For 2009 we will
be in Hall C of the Greater Columbus Convention Center, at the bottom of
the escalator closest to the Hyatt. The floor plan has been reworked to
allow for more visibility, better traffic flow, and added excitement!
Combined with very affordable booth prices, vending at MHC is the perfect
place to showcase your products! For more information, and to download a
vendor packet, please visit:

Midwest Haunters Convention | Columbus, Ohio


Body Artists/Models Wanted
Be featured in the Body Art Fashion Show

The Body Art Fashion is quickly becoming one of our most popular events.
If you are interested in being an artist or model for this event please
contact Neena Collins at Neena@MidwestHaunters.com

Midwest Haunters Pre-Convention
Haunted Attraction Bus Tour
June 3 & 4, 2009

Three-state tour that includes top rated haunts, confirmed haunted buildings and an incredible new Dark Ride (including a behind the scenes lights on tour). Limited to four charter buses, this amazing tour includes the following:

4 Awesome Haunted Attractions

Wells Township Haunted House,OH
Demon House,PA
Hundred Acre Manor,PA
Former West Virginia Prison,WV

Plus:

Kennywood Amusement Park & Dark Ride,Ghostwood Estates
Castle Halloween - Museum Tour, WV
Former West Virginia Prison - Ghost Tour
Overnight Accommodations - Quality Suites Pittsburgh– Room packages for 1 – 4 people
Welcome receptions, breakfast and dinner both nights
Gift bags, snacks and beverages on our custom coaches

Prices range from $175 to $242 per person

Please see Midwest Haunters Convention | Columbus, Ohio for all of the details!

Midwest Haunters Convention News and Updates February 6, 2009

The Midwest Haunters Convention is a weekend event planned for Haunted
Attraction Producers, Actors, and Home Haunters. Our goal is to provide you
with educational seminars and workshops with experienced presenters, a 75+
vendor tradeshow with the latest in haunt offerings, and place to network
with others in the industry during our fun social activities. If you are
involved in a haunted house in any way then MHC is the place to be!


Pre-Con Bus Tour Details
2 Days, 5 Haunts and More!

Complete details of this exciting trip have been posted at
Midwest Haunters Convention | Columbus, Ohio on our website .
Make plans now to join us as we make a three state tour of some great
Halloween and Haunted attractions. Included in this very affordable trip
are five haunts, an amusement park, behind the scenes tour of a brand new
dark ride, a prison tour, and a Halloween museum.

Prices start at only $175 per person and includes the haunts, amusement
park, hotel, meals, and bus! Visit Midwest Haunters Convention | Columbus, Ohio
for all of the details and reserve your spot now. Spaces are filling
fast; our first bus is nearly full!!


HauntBots Seminars Posted
Unique Classes, New Speakers added

MHC is proud to welcome the return of HauntBots as the sponsor of our
industry renowned seminars.

The bulk of the 2009 HauntBots Seminar lineup has been posted at
Midwest Haunters Convention | Columbus, Ohio .

We will once again be offering a wide array of classes in Make-up, Acting,
Business, Design, and Props from some industry veterans as well as fresh
new faces.

For a list of classes along with descriptions please visit the link above
and be sure to check out the Speaker Bio link at the bottom of that page to
learn about this year's presenters!

Visit HauntBots at www.HauntBots.com


Contest Registrations Open
Register now for our most popular events

Registration is now open for both the Miss Scary Midwest Pageant as well
as Monster Makeup Wars!

The Miss Scary Midwest Pageant will feature eight of the top female haunt
characters competing for the title of scariest! Applications are being
accepted now through March. Download the application at http://www.midwesthauntersconvention...pageantreg.pdf.

Monster Makeup Wars is another signature event for MHC. Five teams of
make-up artists will compete to create a monster on their victim. The only
catch is that will not not know what supplies they have to work with until
the competition starts! Makeup Wars is as much a spectator sport as it is
a competition so join us Saturday afternoon for all of the fun. If you are
interested in registering a team please download
http://www.midwesthauntersconvention...docs/mmwreg.pd


IAHA Masquerade Party
Largest Haunt Party Free to Members!

The International Association of Haunted Attractions has renewed their
sponsorship of our industry's largest party. The Saturday night IAHA
Masquerade Party at MHC will once again feature heavy hors d'oeuvres,
music, dancing, contests and much more! All IAHA members will receive free
admission, a $40 value.

Check out all the IAHA has to offer at The International Association of Haunted Attractions


Other Weekend Events
More Details Coming Soon!

Once again MHC will be a weekend packed with fun and exciting events. We
are still working on many of the details of some of the events including
the Friday workshops, Friday evening reception and bus tour, vendor trade
show demo area, and a Sunday raffle!

Check our website at Haunted House Convention | Midwest Haunters Convention | Columbus, Ohio for details as they become available.

I've loved MHC in the past years! I can't wait for this year! Also I have to admit that I am certianly impressed with the growth in the past few years.

Whos going to this ?
We are going to make this our first haunt convention this year : )

I'll be there !

Last year was my first year at MHC or any Haunt Convention for that matter!

Last year was amazing, I met a ton of great people, learned a whole wack of new things and can't wait for 09 ! The trade show is an EXCELLENT place to pick up some products for your haunt, big or small!

We'll see you there Barry!
-SPFXMasks

Does it cost money to get in. Been to Ironstock and Transworld. Midwest sounds cool.

I think that it costs money for the seminars and misc. events but the trade show is free. I may be wrong but I don't think so