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TransWorld Halloween & Attractions Show
It’s the largest Halloween & Haunted Attractions Show in the world… but that’s not all. TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show also features an outstanding Christmas Show as well as a fun and exciting Escape Rooms Conference. This well-known (and well-respected convention) opens for business March 19-22, 2020 at the America’s Center in downtown St. Louis. This one of a kind show is the only industry trade show of its kind and is indeed the one that haunters from all over America (as well as other countries) look forward to attending each and every year. With more Halloween and Haunted House exhibitors and Haunted House Products this show is the Monster of the Halloween & Haunted House Industries.
The TransWorld Halloween & Attractions Show is owned and operated by TransWorld Trade Shows, LLC and led by its president, Jen Braverman. Jen and her crew work hard to design, develop and produce this Monster of a show. The staff is well-versed on the workings of these types of conventions as they have been involved for well over a decade. Jenn also surrounds herself with a lot of talent including: Rich Bianco- Vice President of TransWorld, Stephanie Gietner- TransWorld's Director of Operations and many indusstry leaders. This combined talent is what makes this show so exceptional.
The TransWorld Halloween and Attractions Show
has a reputation for delivering.
It delivers exceptional vendors,
it delivers fun-filled events
and it delivers excellent learning opportunities.
That's what makes TransWorld’s Show so good.
KATHY MULL - DIRECTOR ZZZIPPY, LLC
For three decades TransWorld’s Halloween & Attraction Show has been “the haunt convention” for the Haunted House industry, each year gathering momentum and growing at an amazing rate. For business owners of Haunted Houses, Haunted Hayrides, Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, Paintball Parks or any other Fall Activities, TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show is a “Must Do” convention. For the past several years this has been the place where haunters and other Halloween Industry leaders gather to network, research new products, gather new ideas and in general… hang out with haunt peers.
When it comes to anything Haunted House related, TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show is the only place to be!
TransWorld Halloween & Attractions Show
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TRANSWORLD HALLOWEEN & ATTRACTIONS SHOW
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday March 18 - Sunday March 22
The TransWorld Halloween Attractions Show is a one of a kind, Nit To Be Missed Convention. Not only is it the largest Haunted House Convention in the World, it is also one of the most exciting. So much to learn, so much to do, so much fun to be had!
See the exciting events below...
TRANSWORLD NETWORKING NIGHT OUT
Networking Night Out! Featuring Room Escape Advisory Board and Established Owners | $50 Person Pre-Show | $60 Onsite | BUY NOW
TRANSWORLD CASINO NIGHT
Pre-Show Casino Party
Join in a full night of fun and high roller competition in the world’s largest inflatable casino! No gambling experience required! All participants will experience life as a high roller for the evening. Come play: Poker, Blackjack, Slots, Craps, Roulette, The Money Wheel and The Mega Horse Race Derby.
Win prizes, listen to the DJ and enjoy light appetizers and a cash bar.
TransWorld 2020’s Casino Night - 8:00 pm
Holiday Inn Ballroom
Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door (only 300 available so get yours now)
https://registration.haashow.com/events/show/hs16
Brought to you by Mega Entertainment
TRANSWORLD SILENT AUCTION
Sixth Annual Don’t Be A Monster Silent Auction
10:00 am Thursday 3/19 through 5:00 pm Saturday 3/21
Trade Show Floor, Booth #2031
Don’t Be A Monster is a bullying prevention nonprofit working with haunted houses throughout the U.S. to deliver free and low cost assemblies for students in grades 4th-10th. The TransWorld Halloween & Attractions silent auction offers free presentations to schools throughout the country. Come enjoy the Don’t Be A Monster Silent Auction on Thursday March 19. For more information visit: http://dontbeamonster.org/transworld-charity-auction/
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MAKEUP DEMOS
Makeup Demonstrations
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Trade Show Floor, Makeup Demo Stage
The Industry Experts will put on FREE Makeup Demos on the Makeup Demo Stage located on the show floor (at the front of the 1300 aisle). This is your opportunity to see the latest in special effects/makeup techniques . Limited seating available. Trade show floor demo stage sponsored by Paasche Airbrush Co.
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OPENING NIGHT PARTY
FREE to All Attendees
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Holiday Inn Hotel (Across the street from the Convention Center)
Join the fun at TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Opening Both buyers and exhibitors can relax, kick back and mingle as they enjoy appetizers, cocktails (all attendees receive 2 free drink tickets) and music in a relaxed environment. VIP Buyers will have their own line at the entrance of the party as well as their own food area & bar.
Drink tickets will be dispersed until 7:30pm and must be used by 8:00pm. Sponsored by Froggy’s Fog, Donat Insurance & Ticketleap.
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BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS
Behind-the-Scenes Tours of The Darkness, Lemp Brewery, etc. | $125
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Behind the Scenes Tour includes tour of 5 St Louis Escape Rooms, the Lemp Brewery Haunted House, Terror Visions 3D and the Darkness Haunted House. Photos and video are allowed. Tours start at Lemp Brewery Haunted House 7-8 pm. St Louis Escape 7:30 to 8:30 pm. The Darkness w/ Terror Visions 7:30 to 9pm.
This event will be limited to the first 350 tickets sold.
For details: www.haunttours.com or buy tickets https://darkness.fearticket.com
Please note that this is an independent event with its own ticketing – visit the Hauntworld booth for answers to any questions.
CITY MUSEUM PARTY
Price $45 Pre-show | $50 Onsite | BUY NOW
8:00 pm-12:00 am | City Museum
This is always one of the most popular TransWorld Halloween & Attraction Show events... the City Museum Party. This event is completely private! Come have fun with friends and fellow attendees, we will have the museum all to ourselves! Your ticket includes:
1 ticket for a large slice of pizza (cheese, vegetarian and meat options available) served in Architectural Hall (3rd Floor) or the Mezzanine Level Cafe (In between the 1st & 2nd Floor) 8pm-11pm
1 drink ticket to be used at either bar in Architectural Hall for beer, wine, cocktails, shots and non-alcoholic beverages. Drink tickets will be included until 5pm CST March 18th. All tickets purchased after this time will not include a drink ticket.
D.J playing music in Architectural Hall 8pm-12am
Cash bars available in various locations; Architectural Hall (3rd Floor), Vault Room (2nd Floor) Cabin Room (1st Floor) 8pm-12am
Food and snacks available for purchase in various locations: Vault Room, Mezzanine Level Cafe, and 4th Floor 8pm-12am
Coat check will be available for $2 per item in the Vault Room (2nd Floor) 8pm-12am
FREE parking in the main lot for up to 80 cars
Please note that the Early Bird Pre-Show Discounts for City Museum will end Monday, March 9th at 11:59 CDT. Online registration will remain open after that date at the full onsite show pricing $50 per person. No exceptions on pricing can be made after the cutoff date so please purchase your tickets in plenty of time before the cut off date. Sponsored by FearWorm Hauntvertising.
TRANSWORLD ATTENDEE BREAKFAST
TransWorld Halloween & Attraction Show Attendee Breakfast | $40 Pre-show | $45 Onsite | BUY NOW
8:45am-10:00am | Convention Center ( Breakfast will be served)
Learn the tricks of the trade from TransWorld's Halloween Buyer Board. This special group consists of the top rated haunted house owners in the industry. Whether you are a beginner or a novice in the Halloween industry, the TransWorld Attendee Breakfast is a perfect way to start your day. The owners will pull back the curtains and give you first-hand information about running a Halloween themed attraction. Packed with loads of information, these speakers will share their experiences of what works as well as what doesn't. Bring your questions and get your answers here!
Sponsored by the TransWorld Buyer Board.
TransWorld Halloween & Attractions Show
MAKEUP DEMOS
Makeup Demonstrations Day 2
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Trade Show Floor, Makeup Demo Stage
Conducted by the experts in the industry and located right on the show floor on the Makeup Demo Stage located at the front of the 1300 aisle! FREE to all who attend with limited seating available. Don’t miss out on all the latest in special effects and makeup techniques that will make your haunt and your actors really scary and realistic to your customers. Trade show floor demo stage sponsored by Paasche Airbrush Co.
HAUNTED ATTRACTION ASSOCIATION LIVE AUCTION
FREE to all Attendees | Cash Bar
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Doors open @ 5:00 pm) Auction starts @ 5:30 pm
Convention Center Room 231
The Haunted Attraction Association’s annual live auction begins Friday immediately following the closing of the show floor. Take this opportunity to hang out with your friends while bidding on some of the industry’s finest props, animatronics and services. Cash bar in the room to help encourage higher bidding! All proceeds are go to the Association for the benefit of the Industry and its members. The money raised directly funds the Industry’s vital PR program so get out and show your support.
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CHRISTMAS SHOW NETWORKING MIXER
Christmas Show Networking Mixer | FREE to All Attendees
5:15 pm – 7:15 pm Cash Bar
Holiday Inn, Laclede/Soulard Rooms- Sponsored By The Christmas Light Emporium
Meet and mingle with other Christmas Show buyers, owners and vendors and enjoy some holiday “spirits”! Appetizers and cash bar will be provided.
LEMP BREWERY LIVE SHOW
Live Show | $50
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lemp Haunted House LIVE with actors. Experience the all-new Lemp Haunted House featuring new scenes, screams and more. Go deep underground in real caves one of the most unique haunted houses in America. Limited to the first 500 tickets sold. Times 7 to 9:30 pm. Lemp is located about 1 mile from The Darkness and only a couple miles from the St Louis Convention Center. 3500 Lemp Avenue.
Learn more details at www.haunttours.com or buy tickets https://darkness.fearticket.com
Please note that this is an independent event with its own ticketing – visit the Hauntworld booth for answers to any questions.
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SPECIAL PERFORMANCE - THE VAMPIRE CIRCUS
The Vampire Circus
$40 GA / $50 Premier seating ( Limited)* Pre-show | $50 GA / $60 Premier seating* Onsite | BUY NOW
Performance 7:30pm – 8:15pm | Intermission 8:15pm – 8:30pm | Performance Continues 8:30pm – 9:15pm | Ferrara Theatre in America’s Center
This live show is a spirited journey through an abandoned cemetery where an extraordinary circus comes back to life. Populated by a motley collection of off-the-wall characters and incomparable acrobats, The Vampire Circus is a visual vortex set in a twisted acrobatic fantasy universe where, little by little, chaos and craziness give way to a true celebration. Concessions (snacks, candy, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) available; concession may be consumed in the theatre (except red wine).
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ESCAPE 2020 BASH
TransWorld’s Room Escape 2020 Bash | Unlocking the Fun! | $35 Pre Show | $40 Onsite | BUY NOW
9:30 pm – 1:00 am
Holiday Inn Ballrooms Broadway/Washington
From 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm enjoy a Baked Potato Bar with all of the fixings plus one drink ticket for either wine or beer. Cash bar open all evening long!
Grab your friends for a night of mystery and FUN! As the party starts, who knows what will happen next! Can you imagine a mystery unfolding at a party filled with Escape Room operators? Talk about the possibilities with the ultimate problem solvers all in one room! Full details to be shared with attendees only, so don’t wait to book your tickets for this Bash! Don’t miss the event that is sure to be talked about for years to come!
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MAKEUP DEMONSTARTIONS DAY 3
Makeup Demos
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Trade Show Floor, Makeup Demo Stage
Continuation of the popular TransWorld Makeup Demonstrations. Trade show floor demo stage sponsored by Paasche Airbrush Co.
Haunted Attraction Association
State of the Industry Seminar
Members Only
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Convention Center Room 231
Speakers: The HAA Board of Directors Join the HAA Board of Directors in an open discussion about the 2019 haunt season and the upcoming 2020 season. Moderated by Brett Moliter, President of the Association. We will discuss what went right and what went wrong. Be prepared to ask questions and share your experiences. This is a must attend seminar – hear what other haunters are doing across the U.S. and abroad from marketing to safety to operational tips. It will be packed with valuable information for every haunter whether you are a beginner or a long time haunt veteran. Excellent networking opportunity. PLEASE NOTE: As of this year, you must be an active member of the Haunted Attraction Association to attend this event. You may join the Haunted Attraction Association at their booth on the trade show floor.
This seminar qualifies for one credit toward C.H.A.O.S. certification
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OSCARES AWARDS BANQUET
FREE to Haunted Attraction Association Members / $10 for Non-Members
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm (Doors @ 5:00, Event @ 5:40)
Convention Center Room 241
Make plans to attend the 12th Annual OSCARES Awards Banquet. This event is where the Association rolls out the black carpet and recognizes attraction owners, vendors, and others who have excelled in our industry. Presented by The Haunted Attraction Association at TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show in St. Louis, these awards are the highest achievement in the Halloween and Haunted Attraction industry. Don’t miss this very special event. This Haunted Attraction Association event will offer complimentary food and a cash bar for all to enjoy. PLEASE NOTE: As of this year, Haunted Attraction Association Members may attend this event at no extra charge, and may bring a +1. Non-Members who are not a Member’s +1 must pay a $10 entry fee. You may join the Haunted Attraction Association at their booth on the trade show floor.
ESCAPE ROOM MIXER
FREE to ALL Attendees
5:15 pm – 7:15 pm Cash Bar
Holiday Inn, Broadway/Washington Rooms
Meet other room escape owners from around the world and get a chance to mingle at our Room Escape Mixer. Appetizers and cash bar will be provided. Buyers and exhibitors will get an opportunity to relax, kick back and catch up with industry leaders and enthusiasts We look forward to seeing you there. Sponsored By Xola
THE DARKNESS LIVE SHOW
The Darkness Live Show $60
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Darkness Haunted House with LIVE actors. Experience the all-new Darkness with Terror Visions 3D. The Darkness will feature multiple new scenes, special fx, screams and more. The Darkness is located about a mile from the St Louis Convention Center. Limited to the first 600 tickets sold. 1525 South 8th Street downtown. The Darkness also features a new 5 minute escape room ‘Buried Alive Coffin Escape’ limited to only 115 tickets.
Learn more details at www.haunttours.com or buy tickets https://darkness.fearticket.com. Please note that this is an independent event with its own ticketing – visit the Hauntworld booth for answers to any questions.
TRANSWORLD'S BLUE MOON RISING
TransWorld’s Blue Moon Rising: A Werewolf’s Ball | $30 Pre-show | $35 On Site | BUY NOW
8:00 pm – 1:00 am (Appetizers served from 8:00pm-10:00pm)
Convention Center Ballroom
As TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show winds down, it will be time to gather your Werewolf Pack and lead them to the “Gathering” as we celebrate one of the rarest celestial events — the Blue Moon Rising. A full moon on Halloween only happens every 18-19 years, but the wait is almost over since this blue moon will fill the sky on that most magical of nights in 2020. To help usher in this Halloween moon, Werewolves are invited to convene upon the America’s Center Ballroom for an evening of fur-raising entertainment as we look forward to the upcoming Season of Screams with eager anticipation! Join us for a live DJ, dancing, door prizes, drinks (cash bar), appetizers and more howling-good fun. This is your chance to party with haunters from around the world and celebrate the end of another successful show. Costumes and creative attire ARE ALLOWED* and encouraged (but not required) as you party the night away at the final celebration of the 2020 Halloween & Attractions Show! Tickets are limited, and when they’re gone… they’re gone! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to celebrate such a rare and unique event! After all, the Halloween Moon is so rare that it will not be seen again until 2037. Sponsored By Donat Insurance
*Costumes are welcome at this event!
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MAKEUP DEMOS DAY 4
Makeup Demonstrations Day 4
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Trade Show Floor, Makeup Demo Stage
Continuation of the useful tricks and tips of Haunt Makeup. Trade show floor demo stage sponsored by Paasche Airbrush Co.
2020 SHOW DATES & HOURS
Trade Show Floor Hours
THURSDAY 3/19 10A - 5P
FRIDAY 3/20 10A - 5P
SATURDAY 3/21 10A - 5P
SUNDAY 10A - 2P
Buyer Registration
WEDNESDAY 3/18 12P - 7P
THURSDAY 3/19 9A - 5P
FRIDAY 3/20 9A - 5P
SATURDAY 3/21 9A - 5P
SUNDAY 9A - 2P
Exhibitor Registration Hours
TUESDAY 3/17 9A - 7P
WEDNESDAY 3/18 9A - 7P
THURSDAY 3/19 9A - 5P
FRIDAY 3/20 9A - 5P
SATURDAY 3/21 9A - 5P
SUNDAY 9A - 2P
You must present your valid Photo ID to enter the trade show floor, seminars, parties & events.
For more information on to register visit https://www.haashow.com/
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