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Calendar of haunted activities and events winter, spring and summer 2005

January 17-21

Third Annual Bloody Mary and Crazy Bob's Haunt Cruise Event.

Sold Out.

February 19-21

DEATH FEST IX, A Haunted Exposition, Santa Maria, Calif.

An end user haunted exposition and a national show for the first time. Activities designed by haunt enthusiasts. Contact Wil Schock at wil@deathlord.net or visit www.deathfest.net.

March 4-8

TransWorld's National Haunted Attractions Show Featuring The Dark Zone.

This show marks the beginning of a new buying season for attractions and amusement parks, haunted houses and many other market segments. Find the latest in props, animatronics, haunted house design and installation, make-up, costumes and more. Extensive education program. Runs concurrently with Transworld's 2005 National Costume and Party Show. Streamlined registration process. Cash and carry transactions. For more info visit www.transworldexhibits.com.

Note: Reserve your space for a Haunted Outing, which will include a haunt visit, dinner, entertainment and bus transportation, during the Transworld show. Advance tickets will be available at www.screampass.com. Visit www.hauntedhydro.com for more information. IAHA gets a donation from this activity.

April 3-5

Transworld's International Party and Halloween Show, International Centre in Telford, England.

Halloween is becoming more popular every year internationally. See what is new and big across Europe, Asia and the United States. At this show you can: build business relationships; visit suppliers; attend free seminars, workshops and demonstrations; vote for the best balloon creations; attend the Industry Dinner Dance, Cocktail Party and Costume Fashion Show. For information visit www.transworldexhibits.com.

April 10-12

Transworld's Las Vegas Halloween Show, Stardust Hotel and Casino.

The West's biggest Halloween Show. Discover what's new and hot in balloons, costumes, paper products, party music, costume jewelry, fog machines, makeup, confetti cannons and more. Hundreds of exhibitors. Western States and national buyers. Cocktail Party and Fashion Show. Seminars and workshops. Nightlife. Contact www.transworldexhibits.com for more info.

April 22-24

HauntCon--Dallas, Texas.

This second annual show is organized by Haunted Attraction Magazine at the Adam's Mark Hotel. Free educational seminars and workshops, haunt tours, networking, tradeshow floor, haunted garage sale, funeral car rally, nightly social mixers and the annual Haunted Costume Ball. Go to www.HAuNTcon.com or contact the magazine at 704-366-0875. Call the hotel at 800-444-2326 for discount room reservations. For exhibitor package or booth registration contact Kirsten Wright at kwright@hauntcon.com or at 352-684-3151.

May 28

Sixth Annual Pennsylvania Gathering of Haunters, Mechanicsburg, Pa.

Food, fun and fellowship plus demos, door prizes, and more. Starts at noon and ends at midnight. Contact Michael Bruner 717/796-0325, or e-mail scared@themonstermaze.com.

June 3-5

Great Lakes Frightfest, Petersburg, Mich.

Fifth Annual, at the Totem Pole Campground. Activities. Annual Haunters Against Hunger Haunted House. Go to www.greatlakesfrightfest.com.

June 5

3rd Annual Rocky Mountain Haunter Gathering.

Go to www.halloweenpropmaster.com/haunters_gatherings.htm, or e-mail propmaster@halloweenpropmaster.com.

June 10-12

Iowa Haunters Annual Convention, Waterloo, Iowa.

First annual. Free workshops and seminars, haunt vendors, masquerade ball and social, local haunted attraction tours, horror movie nights, door prizes, and more. Contact Gary Hall at 319/231-5195, or 319/296-1999, email ccake04@mchsi.com. Go to www.ihawcs.com.

June 24-25

Ironstock 2005, Tell City, Ind.

Activities, seminars, demos, on site vendors, and the Weasel Ball. Go to www.theironkingdom.com/ironstock/ or e-mail ironman@theironstock.com.

July 22-24

Midwest Haunters Convention, Columbus, Ohio.

Networking, classes, vendors and shopping. Go to www.midwesthauntersconvention.com or call Barry at (614) 361-1466.

Anyone with a special haunt industry related event for listing in this section please submit to hauntedhydro@sbcglobal.net.