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Rex B. Hamilton reports on the 2009 Ironstock Haunt Conference |
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Written by Rex B. Hamilton
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 |
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Greetings, Fellow Haunters:
I had a pleasant time at the final Ironstock Haunt Conference this past weekend. Producers Ralph "Ironman" and Melissa "Ironlady" Griffith gave us all many opportunities to smile, laugh and sigh as the tenth and last Ironstock show wound its way from Friday evening until late Sunday afternoon.
Some bullet points about the conference:
1. The weather was hot in Tell City, Indiana, with temperatures in the low 90s and brilliant sunshine. No one left the shade of the pavilions unless to participate in the coffin races or vie for a free t-shirt blasted out of Ironman’s air-cannon howitzer.
2. I worked with "The Not So Secret Society of the Bitch Sisters"as a volunteer slug. These big-mouthed broads allowed me run the t-shirt sales booth on Saturday afternoon. Just for fun, I purchased a shocking-pink "Bitch Sisters" t-shirt and proudly wore it that day. (Guys, here’s a little fashion secret for you - if you want to completely freak out women, wear pink.)
3. Ironstock has its own relaxed schedule of doing things, usually 30-45 minutes behind what’s been advertised. (All the other haunt conventions that I attend are fairly punctual as to when classes, auctions, meetings, tours and parties begin and end.) I suspect that the heat and humidity had a hand here. Many attendees grabbed empty chairs and tables in the shaded pavilions and did little more than sit around all day, yak and stay hydrated.
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Frightfest NW Camp Out Set for July 9-12 |
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Written by Jody Bossert
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Thursday, 25 June 2009 |
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The annual Frightfest Northwest camping weekend is scheduled for July 9-12 (Thu-Sun) at Champoeg State Park near Portland, OR. You can find out more information online at FrightfestNW.com. Unable to stay the night? No problem! Haunt enthusiasts are still encouraged to stop in at any time to partake of the festivities. You will enjoy meeting fellow haunters, learning how to make props, and even enjoy movies each evening.
If interested in attending, please e-mail
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of Davis Graveyard. Be sure to mention if you are camping or not and how many people are in your party. We look forward to seeing you in July at the park.
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Rex B. Hamilton reports on the 2009 Midwest Haunters Convention |
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Written by Rex B. Hamilton
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Thursday, 11 June 2009 |
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Greetings, Fellow Haunters:
I was in Columbus, the capital of our fair state, from Thursday through Sunday this past weekend for the 2009 edition of the Midwest Haunters Convention. The show took place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center at 400 North High Street in exhibition hall C. From what I’ve been told, the 2010 show will also take place in the exact, same location.
Allow me to push out a few bullet points:
1) To my eye, this year’s MHC introduced a fair number of new vendors to the haunting public.
2) I did not attend the grand Costume Ball on Saturday night, but my spies tell me that it was a well-received affair.
3) The Friday night party was held at a large bar called the Frog Bear and Wild Boar, just a block away from the hotel/convention center.
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Rex B. Hamilton reports on the 2009 Great Lakes Fright Fest |
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Written by Rex B. Hamilton
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Wednesday, 03 June 2009 |
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Greetings, Fellow Haunters:
 The 9th annual Great Lakes Fright Fest (GLFF) happened this past weekend at Totem Pole Park - a tidy, compact campground, in Petersburg, Michigan. Once again, I happily enjoyed myself. The show was a pleasant success. Here are some bullet points:
- The number of cans of human food donated: 1,477
- The number of cans of pet food donated: 473
- The number of pounds of dry dog food donated: 1,000 (new record)
- The total number of attendees: more than 400 (new record)
- I celebrated the beginning of my 35th season of haunted-house acting. (Who cares? I do.)
- The haunted house ran from about 9:30 PM till around 12:15 AM
- As of this writing I don’t know what the customer count at the haunt was, but my guess is 325
- Next year’s Great Lakes Fright Fest will be a challenge, but we will all get through it safely.
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Davis Graveyard Summer Workshops |
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Written by Jeff & Chris Davis
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Friday, 17 April 2009 |
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Since our Tombstone workshop was such a big hit last year we have decided to hold it again this year and this time we are planning 2 dates for people to choose from. We are also going to hold a 2 day Mud Man workshop where you and a partner can make one of the monks that we have in our driveway. Here is the schedule for workshops this year.
Tombstone Workshops
Saturday July 25th
Session 1 9am-1pm
Session 2 2pm-6pm
Saturday August 22nd
Session 1 9am-1pm
Session 2 2pm-6pm
$40 per person for 1 session. Space is limited to 12 people per session. Once registered you must submit your simple epitaph 1 week prior to the workshop.
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