Daily Events
The 15th Annual Halloween & Attractions Show features an outstanding lineup of industry-leading events and opportunities to make the most of your time at the show! Sign up now, and take advantage of these great ways to connect, exciting opportunities to see the inner workings of some of the best haunts in the country, and delicious chances to enjoy dining with your industry colleagues!
IAHA’s C.H.A.O.S.
Introduction to Haunted House Safety 1.0
Fire & Panic in Haunted Houses / Code Compliance – Life Safety 101
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The International Association of Haunted Attractions (IAHA) and TransWorld Exhibits have teamed up to bring you C.H.A.O.S, the association’s safety course that is highly recommended to anyone running a haunted attraction. This 2 ½ hour course will count toward your 8 hours required to receive your certification. Each year IAHA, along TransWorld, will offer safety classes you can attend to fulfill your requirement for certification. When you complete the 8 hours, you will be given a certificate that can be used to show your fire marshal, insurance carrier and local authority your desire to run a safe haunted attraction.
This introductory course will explore the historical origins of the NFPA 101 “The Lifesaving Code” and how other NFPA codes and standards impact your overall risk reduction and safety strategy for your haunted attraction. You can’t afford to miss this seminar – we as an industry must put safety first!
| Presenter: | Phil Slaggert |
| Time: | 9:00 A.M – 11:30 A.M. |
| Cost: | $45.00 Members $65.00 Non-Members |
| To Register: | Click here to register online or print registration form |
| Notes: | All participants will be issued a certificate of completion. |
All Day Speed Seminars
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
The trade show kicks off with TransWorld’s innovative ALL DAY SPEED SEMINARS! Industry Experts will share their knowledge during six hours of multiple power-packed 30 minute seminars that each focus in on one precise subject. These will get right to the meat of a topic, exposing attendees to an amazing amount of new ideas in a very short time. Hosted by Rich Hanf.
| Seminar Location: | America’s Center |
| Seminar Time: | 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
| Seminar Cost: | $50 per person (for all speed seminars) |
Insane Shane’s Haunted Attractions Kick Off Party
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
This is a must-attend event for anyone participating in the TransWorld Halloween & Attractions Show in St. Louis! Connect with friends old and new, and network with other Haunts in a fun atmosphere!
- All-you-can-eat hors d’oeuvres
- Cash bar
- DJ with music, video screens and dance floor
- Costume Contest with over a $1,000 in cash prizes
Door Prizes provided by the Haunt industries top vendors
| Party Location: | Renaissance Grand Hotel (Landmark Ballroom) |
| Time: | 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Cost: | $85 per person |
| To Purchase Tickets: | CLICK HERE |
The Dubliner Opening Night Celebration
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Celebrate a successful opening day with your colleagues while you enjoy dinner, drinks, raffles and DJ at the Dubliner. The Dubliner is an authentic European gastropub serving high quality Irish inspired food.
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Co-Sponsored by
Ken Donat & Westland Insurance
| Party Location: | The Dubliner – Map |
| Time: | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Cost: | Free with Registration |
The Darkness Haunt Tour
Thursday/Friday/Saturday, March 25 – 27, 2010
The Darkness Haunt Tour is one of the world’s most well known haunts. We will once again open our doors to the Haunt Industry for THREE EXCITING EVENTS! The tour offers three attractions in one building, including The Darkness, Terror Visions in 3D, and the new Monster Museum. All three attractions have been totally renovated for the 2010 season and this tour at a cost of over $200,000! Join us and see a world-class haunted house with all the Hollywood details, sets and animations! This tour is a must attend event!
| Behind the Scenes Pre-Tour: | Thursday, March 25 7:00 PM – 10 PM |
| Tour with Live Actors: | Friday & Saturday, March 26-27 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| For more details and to purchase tickets: |
CLICK HERE |
The Haunted House Association’s “Ultimate Brainstorm”
Friday, March 26, 2010
4:45 – 6:00 P.M.
Some of the country’s most successful and creative haunted attraction owners will gather together to share secrets, successes and sure-fire tips from their decades of experience. This fast-moving, moderated discussion will cover the topics that matter most to haunted attraction owners, such as design, construction, operation, and promotion. Admission is limited to current HHA members only!
The Columbia Haunt Tour: Fearfest and Necropolis Haunted House
Friday, March 26, 2010
This Haunt tour is a double feature of fright, with tours of two haunted attractions in Columbia, Missouri (Fearfest and Necropolis). For one low price guests will experience two haunted attractions with two decidedly different approaches towards content and operation. This is your chance to see these premier haunted attractions. Guests can choose to drive directly to the attractions, or take advantage of motor coach service that are provided from the HAAShow. Fearfest Haunted House is offering a FREE, special "Lights On" tour at the end of the evening. The house lights will be turned on and guided tours will be given. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes and find out how we make Fearfest one of Columbia’s best haunts!
| Time: | Haunt Doors Open at 8:00 PM |
| Cost: | $40 Haunted Attractions Only
$70 Haunted Attractions plus motor coach transportation to and from the Convention Center, food (Subway sandwich, chips and soda) and a complimentary Hauntworld Magazine. |
| To Purchase Tickets: | CLICK HERE |
Motor coaches leave the front of the convention Center at 7:00 PM SHARP! (Directly after the HHA Meeting). Motor coach seating is limited so don’t delay.
Promoted by: Hauntworld, Rogues Hollow Productions, HHA, Click n Print, Subway, Mid-American Coaches
The Haunted House Association Party
Friday, March 26, 2010
7:00 P.M. at The Dubliner – Click for Map
It’s an annual TransWorld tradition! Join us Friday as haunters catch up with friends, share insights from their seasons and celebrate the haunted attraction industry. This year’s event will be a night full of music, fun and food unlike anything ever seen before. There are no long-winded speeches and no boring business meetings, just a casual night full of surprises and socializing hosted by the HHA!
HHA Auction
Saturday, March 27, 2010
4:30 P.M.
Looking for great deals on brand new props, animatronics and services? The HHA Auction starts at 4:30, with items from the industry’s leading vendors, suppliers and artists. There is no cost to participate and bidding is open to everyone.
IAHA’s 3rd Annual Awards Banquet
Saturday, March 27, 2010
6:00 PM
Make plans to attend the 3rd Annual International Association of Haunted Attractions (IAHA) Awards Banquet. Also known as the Oscares, this event is where IAHA rolls out the black carpet and recognizes attraction owners, vendors and others who have excelled in the industry. The evening, which is sponsored in part by TransWorld Exhibits, includes dinner, open bar for cocktail hour and an awards ceremony, with plenty of chances to socialize with others in the haunt business. Don’t miss the biggest party of the year! Visit IAHAWeb.com for more details!
| Location: | Holiday Inn Select, Downtown St. Louis – Grand Ballroom |
| Pricing: | $20.00 Members; $50.00 for Non-Members |
Click here to register online or print the registration form.
For more information, contact Kelly McKelvey at 609-799-4900 or info@IAHAWeb.com
If you would like to nominate yourself or anyone else who excelled in the industry this year, please email us a brief description of who and why that person should be recognized. Nominations can be sent to info@IAHAweb.com and must be sent by February 12, 2010.
Don’t forget to check out and register for our industry leading Seminars.
