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If you think the scariest time of year in Nashville is Halloween, you would be wrong. The scariest time of the year is July 20 and 21, at the Fairgrounds. That’s when Nashville Horror Con 2024 will be giving us its horrifying convention! So, come and explore horror, the paranormal, and the supernatural….if you dare!
Experience all of the thrills and chills of All Hallows Eve in the heat of the summer. It will offer ghoulish experience and frights to entertain the fans. There will be a Horror Movie Screening Room and you can enjoy both contemporary and classic horror films.
Celebrity Guests
There will be celebrity guests and you can engage with stars from the horror genre. Special guests include
- Emily Perkins
- Actress
- Notable works: “Ginger Snaps,” “Ginger Snaps II,” “It”
- C.J. Graham
- Actor
- Notable works: “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives,” “Friday the 13th: Vengeance”
- Butch Patrick
- Actor
- Notable role: Eddie Munster
- Remy Dee
- Cosplayer
- Burlesque performer
- Singer
- Participated in “The Notorious Erotic Fanfic Show”
- Jeremy Ray Taylor
- Actor
- Notable roles: Ben in “It” and “It: Chapter II,” “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween”
- Ve Neill
- Make-up artist
- Oscar and Emmy winner
- Notable work: “Beetlejuice”
- Bam Margera
- Reality star
- Pro-skater
- Nick Foley
- Hall of Fame wrestler
“Hocus Pocus” Reunion
- Jason Marsden
- Omni Katz
- Thora Birch
- Vinessa Shaw
Unique Vendors
You can browse through a diverse range of vendors showcasing horror themed merchandise and one of a kind items. Vendors include
and many more.
Scary Cosplay Contest
Celebrate scary, gory and bloody in the Scariest Cosplay Contest. There will be three different divisions and lots of prizes. If you need help with this, you can get costume inspiration here.
Convention Schedule
Saturday
Main Stage
- 11 am – Ve Neill Celebrity Panel
- 2:30 pm – Hocus Pocus Celebrity Panel
- 2 pm – C.J. Graham Celebrity Panel
- 3:30 pm – Cosplay Contest
- 5 pm – Emily Perkins Celebrity Panel
Panel B
- 11 am – Haunted Tennessee with Allen Sincy
- 12:30 pm – How To Get Into Indie Horror Films – The Reaper
- 2 pm – Voodoo & Santeria: Reality vs. Myth with Tony Kail
- 3:30 pm – The Quite Unusual Podcast Taping
- 5 pm – Something Wicked: This Way Writes with Kevin Hoover
Workshop Area
- 11 am – Skeleton Corpsing Hands On Workshop with Shandor FX
- 1 pm – 5 pm – Open Coloring & Craft Area
- 5 pm – Adult Special Effects Hands On Workshop with Shandor FX
Sunday
Main Stage
- 11 am – Remy Dee Celebrity Panel
- 12:30 pm – Jeremy Ray Taylor Celebrity Panel
- 2 pm – Bam Margera Celebrity Panel
- 3:30 – 5 pm – Make-Up Mayhem Game Show
Panel B
- 11 am – It’s All Paranormal To Me with Frank Bennett
- 12:30 pm – Butch Patrick Celebrity Panel
- 2 pm – How To Make A 48 Hour Film on a Budget with Felix Matos
- 3:30 pm – Scream Queens: The Evaluation of Women in Horror by Deondra A. Moore
Workshop Area
- 11 am – Kids Special Effects Hands On Workshop with Shandor FX
- 1 pm – Special Effects Make-Up with Robert Cox
- 2 pm – 5 pm – Open Coloring & Craft Area
Dive into the enigma of the paranormal realm. Join in conversations and Q&As with experts and other enthusiasts. Enjoy panels and workshops. Costumes and cosplay will be highly encouraged.
Coupon
I’ll bet you’d like to find a way to save some money on this convention. Book your ticket here and you can save
- $11.98 (32% discount) on 1 Saturday General Admission Ticket
- $14.98 (41% discount) on 1 Sunday General Admission Ticket
- $9.64 (20% discount) on Two Day General Admission for 1 Person