September 2018’s Paracons & Horror Fests

Even though Fall is near and it’s the unofficial start of Halloween season (does it actually ever really end?), September sees the start of the wind-down on paracons and horror events. At least, that’s what a quick glance at the Paracons & Horror Fests Events page shows.

The other thing to note, though, is that while September (and even October) may be lighter than some other months on paracons? The ones that are happening are huge.

Check it out:

Spotlight on September 2018’s Biggest Paracons and Horror Events

1. The paranormal, horror and Halloween trifecta: It’s called The Scarefest for a reason. It’s the biggest, baddest, scariest fest around, emphasis on the biggest.  The biggest names in horror or movies, the paranormal and Halloween are all found in Lexington, Kentucky for the Scarefest weekend.
2. In honor of Mothman: Point Pleasant’s annual September Mothman Festival commemorates the 1966 sightings in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
3. World’s Largest Ghost Hunt: Though not technically a paracon or horror fest, the event has become so huge it’s like it’s own paracon, with multiple haunted places and paranormal teams investigating and offering events for the public to join in on.

The Cons

September 8, 2018: WNC Bigfoot Festival – Marion, NC

Come join us for fun family activities, food, and vendors.
There is going to be a 5K Run in the morning at 8.
Opening Ceremony at 12 pm.
Pictures with Bigfoot
Scavenger Hunt
Bigfoot Calling Contest
Bigfoot Knocking Contest
Town Hall Meeting
Raffles
Inflatables
Vendors
Educational Vendors
AND MUCH MORE!!!

September 8-9, 2018: Cryptid Con – Frankfort, KY

CRYPTID CON IS A WEEKEND-LONG ADVENTURE FOR ALL YOU CRYPTO-ENTHUSIASTS! MEET TELEVISION PERSONALITIES. LEARN FROM SEASONED RESEARCHERS. SHOP FROM UNIQUE VENDORS. NETWORK WITH OTHERS IN SEARCH OF ELUSIVE CREATURES. TWO FULL DAYS OF MYSTERIOUS MAYHEM!

September 14-16, 2018: Ghost Miners of Columbia 2 – Columbia, CA

Want to have an experience of a lifetime?! Come out to Columbia, CA Sept 14-16!! Join Lost Souls Investigations as we put on another amazing event in the extremely haunted town of Columbia. On Friday the 14th we will have our meet and greet, Saturday we will have the conference, vendors, raffle, a fun paranormal evidence game, and a 6 hour Investigation with 9 locations to investigate! Our all star line up this year is Harvey Althaus, Chad Stambaugh , Jesus Martinez, Pablo Oscar Martinez, Marie Yates, Jay Yates,Scott Litaea ,Brandon Alvis , Mike Casey, Brandy Brandy Green from Ghost Hunters International and Patrick H.T. Doyle from the show Ghost Mine, Dalen Spratt from the show Ghost Brothers, Santiago Cirilo from the show The Walking Dead , Eileen Dietz from The Exorcist and Jay Bluemke producer of Ghost Mine, Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters Academy and more!!

September 14-16, 2018: The Scarefest – Lexington, KY

The ScareFest is the nation’s premier horror and paranormal convention. Hosted by Ghost Chasers International. Sept 14- 16, 2018 in Lexington, KY

September 14-16, 2018: Son of Monsterpalooza – Burbank, CA

Usher in the fall season at Monsterpalooza’s off shoot event, SON OF MONSTERPALOOZA! Featuring over 150 vendors, special exhibits, celebrity guests, makeup demos & much more all weekend!

September 15-16, 2018: Mothman Festival – Point Pleasant, WV

Mothman Festival is an annual event held every third weekend in September that commemorates the 1966 Point Pleasant, West Virginia Mothman sighting, which gave birth to the infamous red-eyed winged legend.  People from all over the world gather around our charming Main Street to celebrate their favorite cryptid during this one of a kind event.

September 21-23, 2018: New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival -Edison, NJ

New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival held twice a year in New Jersey! Our goal is for fans to see amazing Horror films and also an opportunity to mingle with big names in horror. Horror fans can also participate in Q&A sessions, Cosplay and see amazing vendors around.

September 21-23, 2018: Plymouth Paracon – Plymouth, MA

On September 21-23, join “13 Most Haunted in Massachusetts” author and Provincetown ParaCon producer Sam Baltrusis for a three-day paranormal experience at the allegedly haunted John Carver Inn located in “America’s Hometown,” Plymouth, Massachusetts.

September 21-23, 2018: Shocka-Con – Charleston, WV

Horror Sci-Fi Convention at The Beni Kedem Shrine Center

September 22, 2018: Nightmares of San Antonio Paranormal Fest – San Antonio, TX

Join us at the Brick in the Blue Star Arts Complex for a night of paranormal fun. Admission is free but donations accepted at the door for the haunted toy exhibit.

September 28-30, 2018: Monster-Mania Con – Hunt Valley, MD

MONSTER-MANIA CON provides horror film fans the best opportunity to meet the biggest names in all of horror history. MONSTER-MANIA CON offers fans the chance to get autographs, participate in Q&A sessions with the stars, shop our large dealers area and watch films til 2AM. MONSTER-MANIA CON is the HORROR FILM CONVENTION that was created By the Fans, FOR the fans!

September 29, 2018: Upstate Supernatural Expo at the Finger Lakes Mall – Auburn, NY

Supernatural Expo is a fun event for those that may be interested within the paranormal field. Many vendors and teams will be showcasing captures from the investigations they have been on.

September 29, 2018: National Ghost Hunting Day’s World’s Largest Ghost Hunt – Worldwide

Celebrate the official National Ghost Hunting Day (NGHD) by being part of this Epic Event… the “World’s Largest Ghost Hunting Event”. This celebration will introduce the world to the paranormal investigation experience. Paranormal enthusiasts, of all levels (especially the novice!), will be invited to experience what a true and authentic ghost hunt is. Affordably priced, this event has the potential of drawing thousands to the world of spirit-seeking.

September 30, 2018: Mid-Michigan Paranormal Convention – Flint, MI