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Surprisingly, August is one of the last busy months for paracons and horror fests.
At least according to our Paracons & Horror Fests Events page, that is. We have as many listed as we’ve come across, but we may be missing a few. (And if that’s the case and you know of any, please shout!)
However, of those that we do know about? There are cons for just about para sensibility this month. Meaning it’s a well-rounded smattering of paranormal, horror, Halloween, cryptid (ie. Bigfoot), and psychic cons.
The only para discipline not represented is UFOs/aliens. (However, other months have already seen many, and come October there will be several more UFO cons.)
Spotlight on a Few of August’s Paracon and Horror Events
- Craving Halloween? There are two cons for Halloween enthusiasts this month: the Halloween & Hauntfest Show in Texas and ScareLA in California.
- Looking to better understand or develop your spiritual connection? Check out the Woodbridge Psychic Fair in New Jersey or take an Alaskan cruise with the Association for Research and Enlightenment.
- Love horror movies? Meet stars and other fans at Scares that Care in Virginia and Monster Mania in New Jersey.
The Cons
August 3-4, 2018: Preston Castle 4th Annual Benefit Paranormal Conference, hosted by Castle Spirits – Ione, CA
Castle Spirits hosts Preston Castle Foundation’s fourth Annual Benefit Paranormal Conference.
Castle Spirits is a paranormal investigation team that has served as the Preston Castle’s paranormal docents since 2010.
All proceeds from this event will go towards the preservation and rehabilitation of the Preston Castle.
This year we will be running our Paracon for 2 days! Friday August 3rd and Saturday August 4th, with speakers, vendors and investigation on both days. Friday night we will still have our meet and greet for those who purchase the “Full Possession” tickets. Join our meet and greet to hang out with our amazing speakers and television personalities. On both days we will have in addition awesome para-themed vendors and psychic readers, fantastic presentations, speakers and more. When the sun goes down, the spirits come out to play if you choose to participate in our paranormal investigation at Preston Castle.
August 3-5, 2018: Central PA-ranormal Convention at the Pajama Factory – Williamsport, PA
This was the first paranormal convention of it’s variety in the Williamsport, Pennsylvania area! The purpose behind this convention is to have paranormal personalities and people, like YOU, YES, YOU, gather with a common interest all while raising money for a special cause.
The Central PA-ranormal Convention will be raising money for local clubs, charities, or organizations in our community. Looking forward to years ahead, we plan to pick one-three specific group(s) to be benefited from these expenses that which will receive total profit gained.This year, we will be raising money for: Angelina’s Song
August 3-5, 2018: Kansas City Paracon – Kansas City, MO
The Kansas City Paracon 2018 is the highlight of the summer for paranormal enthusiasts. We have moved to a larger venue this year, as mentioned above. The Kansas City Paracon is a yearly conference that includes speakers and vendors regarding the paranormal, UFO, and Bigfoot. It is hosted by the Mid-Continent Paranormal Research Society & 10th Dimension Paranormal Group.
As in the past years, this event has some incredible speakers, vendors and volunteers. Food will be available both days, and tickets for ghost hunts will be sold as well.
August 3-5, 2018: Scares That Care Weekend – Williamsburg, VA
The Scares That Care Charity Weekend was originally a horror event designed to delight horror fans while benefiting those in need. Now, because of the increasing attendance from fan bases outside of horror, we are starting to transition to a genre event and will continue to morph as feedback points in the direction to continue positive growth.
“Scares That Care!” is an IRS approved, 501(c)(3) charitable organization, designed to bring together the fans of “all things spooky.” Whether it’s haunted houses, paranormal, horror films, or anything else in the “vein” of the horror genre, “Scares That Care!” brings together those individuals in order to give back to the families that need it most…and in turn, become “Good Ambassadors of Horror.”
August 4, 2018: Maryland Paranormal Conference – Gambrills, MD
A event for those curious or serious about the paranormal.
Six well known professional speakers in the field of the paranormal will be giving presentations along with having their vendor tables. See them live and in person as well as being able to talk to them and seek out their services buy their books etc at their vendor tables .
August 11-12, 2018: Walker Stalker Con: Orlando – Orlando, FL
Walker Stalker Con is by fans, for fans. Our focus is on authentic interactions with actors, free family-friendly activities through-out our convention floors, and a relaxed environment where the actors we love can be themselves.
August 17-19, 2018: Monster-Mania Con – Cherry Hill, NJ
MONSTER-MANIA CON is the HORROR FILM CONVENTION that was created By the Fans, FOR the fans!
August 18, 2018: Woodbridge Psychic Fair – Woodbridge, NJ
Find out about the future or learn from the past from some of New Jersey’s best psychic mediums, tarot card readers, tea leaf readers and astrology readers
August 18-19, 2018: Halloween & Hauntfest Show – Mesquite, TX
If you love Halloween, this convention is for you! Will help you throw the scariest Halloween party, make the coolest costume, and have the best decorated home in the neighborhood. Pro haunters, dedicated home haunters and just plain old Halloween lovers will all find things to love at the show.
August 18-19, 2018: Pennhurst Paracon – Spring City, PA
Join us at the famous former Pennhurst State School campus for a two day Paranormal Enthusiast event featuring vendors, psychics, paranormal expert speakers, historical tours, mini-Investigations of FOUR locations. Pennhurst Paracon is back! August 18th and 19th 2018.
August 23-25, 2018: MiParaCon – Sault Sainte Marie, MI
The 9th Annual Michigan Paranormal Convention will bring the biggest names of the paranormal industry (see the lineup below) to Michigan’s Oldest City, Sault Ste. Marie, at Kewadin Casinos Dream Makers Theater. Experts and television stars will be on hand to cover such topics as paranormal investigating, psychic powers, demonology, and UFOlogy. Attendees will be able to meet some of their favorite television paranormal investigators. Come see the biggest names speak on today’s hottest topic….THE PARANORMAL!
This year will have the largest line up yet! Two and a half days of the biggest names in the industry!
August 25-26, 2018: ScareLA – Los Angeles, CA
ScareLA™ premiered in 2013 as the first convention to bring Halloween to the summer. Situated in the entertainment capital of the world, it combines the city’s top talent and unique setting with a twist! The con kicks off the scare season and unveils the hottest attractions and products in SoCal. Mingle with thousands of fans, haunt entertainment professionals, top scare event designers and operators, makers, artists and filmmakers. Enjoy a weekend jam-packed with Halloween season teasers, attraction unveils, classes, industry panels, haunt tours, screenings, cosplay and games. Share, inspire, play – ScareLA!
August 25-September 1, 2018: A.R.E. Alaska Cruise – Roundtrip from Seattle, WA
The Mission of the Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.) is to help people transform their lives for the better, through research, education, and application of core concepts found in the Edgar Cayce readings and kindred materials that seek to manifest the love of God and all people and promote the purposefulness of life, the oneness of God, the spiritual nature of humankind, and the connection of body, mind, and spirit.
August 31-September 2, 2018: International Bigfoot Conference – Kennewick, WA
The International Bigfoot Conference (IBC) is an annual symposium which brings together the top scholars, researchers, and professional investigators studying the potential existence of Sasquatch and similar cryptids in North America and around the world. Introducing our newest member and co-host; legendary Bob Gimlin will be joining the ranks of the IBC. We have added a second feature this year for our guests who were interested in the latest films in the Bigfoot and mysterious creatures genre. The International Bigfoot Conference and Film Festival will be held August 31-September 2 at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, WA.
Courtney Mroch is a globe-trotting restless spirit who’s both possessed by wanderlust and the spirit of adventure, and obsessed with true crime, horror, the paranormal, and weird days. Perhaps it has something to do with her genes? She is related to occult royalty, after all. Marie Laveau, the famous Voodoo practitioner of New Orleans, is one of her ancestors. (Yes, really! As explained here.) That could also explain her infatuation with skeletons.
Speaking of mystical, to learn how Courtney channeled her battle with cancer to conjure up this site, check out HJ’s Origin Story.
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