EVENTS
Halloweenapalooza is one of those "kitchen sink" events. We fill it up with lots of fun things so that there is something for everyone.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
(Subject to change)
FRIDAY THE 13TH (5-11pm)
5-11pm: FILM FESTIVAL (Produce Iowa Theatre)
Short horror films from all over the world will be screened over the two days. Blocks A, B, and C will play Friday night.
*Block C is designated for adult content.
5-11pm: VENDORS & CELEBS (Lobby)
Different vendors selling all sorts of fun and Halloween-related goodies will be set up throughout the lobby. Celebs will be taking pictures and signing autographs.
5pm: MAGIC SHOW - WILLIAM THE CONJURER
William the Conjurer is a professional magician who has been wowing audiences since he was a little kid. William has styled his show to be more like that of the classic greats of magic. Though not old-fashioned, William's show evokes the bygone era of the "Gentleman Magician", where the job of the magician was to entertain and astound, not to shock and embarrass his audience.
*In "The Long Drink" Event Room
6pm: BOOK READING
We're excited to announce that we're going to hear four awesome area authors read excerpts from their books!! We will be featuring Bret Royer, Harley Ramsey, Evan Clouse, and Bryan Clark!! Come let them fill up your earholes with their spooky words, and then be sure to visit their vendor booths for signed copies!!
*In "The Long Drink" Event Room
7pm: NEVER HIKE ALONE: THE GHOST CUT (2020)
Never Hike Alone: The Ghost Cut is a Friday the 13th Fan Film that includes Disappear, Never Hike in the Snow, and Never Hike Alone cut into one cohesive anthology timeline including some additional scenes and very special guests.
*In "The Long Drink" Event Room
9-10:30pm: TRIVIA W/INSANE MIKE
Test your trivia knowledge with Insane Mike. He'll be leading trivia games and contests for about 90 minutes. There will be prizes and fun things.
*In "The Long Drink" Event Room
11pm: AFTER PARTY
To keep the party going, we'll be holding an after-party at Bridge View Center in one of the expo halls w/ stand-up comedy from Bill Fisher followed by local rockers The War I Survived!! The bar will remain open!!
SATURDAY THE 14TH (Noon-Midnight)
Noon-8pm: FILM FESTIVAL (Produce Iowa Theatre)
Short horror films from all over the world will be screened over the two days. Blocks D, E, F, and G will play throughout Saturday.
Noon-8pm: VENDORS & CELEBS (Lobby)
Different vendors selling all sorts of fun and Halloween-related goodies will be set up throughout the lobby. Celebs will be taking pictures and signing autographs.
Noon-6pm: CAR DISPLAY (Outside)
Stop out front of the BVC to see some fun cars like a zombie outbreak response vehicle and Baby from Supernatural.
12 Noon: SPECIAL MAKEUP FX DEMO
Nero from Bat Brain Studios will be on hand to do a special makeup FX demo! It's going to be a bloody good time!!
*In "The Long Drink" Event Room
1pm: HYPNOTIST GABRIEL
Gabriel has performed over 1,600 shows to date all over North America. His high energy and fabulous imagination create an unforgettable show that audience members will truly love!
*In "The Long Drink" Event Room
2pm: SCREAMS FROM THE BASEMENT [LIVE]
Screams from the Basement is a bi-weekly horror podcast hosted by lifelong monster kids Sam Lenz and Casey Kelderman. The duo originated in two small towns in Iowa, before combining forces in Sioux Falls, SD amidst a global pandemic. Since then, the duo has hosted multiple podcasts, film screenings, and live events, and are the coordinators of the popular SiouxperCon Film Festival. Check out the duo talking horror twice a month wherever you listen to podcasts!
*In "The Long Drink" Event Room
3pm: Q&A w/JUDIE ARONSON
Judie (Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter, Weird Science) will be on stage to talk all about her career!
*In "The Long Drink" Event Room
4pm: Q&A w/LAR PARK LINCOLN & JENNIFER BANKO
Lar (Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, House II: The Second Story, Freddy's Nightmares) & Jennifer (F13P7, Leatherface: TCM3, Barb Wire) will be on stage to talk all about their careers & both playing Tina Shepard!
*In "The Long Drink" Event Room
5pm: Q&A w/THOM MATHEWS
Thom (Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, The Return of the Living Dead, Never Hike Alone 1 & 2) will be on stage to talk all about his career!
*In "The Long Drink" Event Room
6pm: FEATURED FILM
Never Hike Alone 2: Never Hike Again [PREMIERE]
20 years after the last sighting of Jason Voorhees, Crystal Lake resident and former victim Tommy Jarvis (Thom Mathews) still lives with the haunting notion that Jason will one day return.
Thom Mathews will introduce the film & do a Q&A after!
*In "The Long Drink" Event Room
6pm: ZOMBIE WALK
Meet outside at the main entrance in your best living dead costume (or any costume really) and prepare to walk the streets of Ottumwa!!
*this is a free event, costume awards given out after
7pm: HAUNTED HISTORY WALKING TOUR
Meet in the lobby of Hotel Ottumwa for a walk to look at the dark-er side of history of Downtown Ottumwa.
*proceeds go to Main Street Ottumwa
**You need a separate ticket for this event
8pm: COSTUME CONTEST (Produce Iowa Theatre)
Sign up at the front desk to enter the costume contest. Show your stuff! There will be a new category for this year only, Best Friday the 13th Theme, and also prizes for Best Adult, Best Teen, Best Child, Best Couple/Group, Best in Show!
*Line up at 7:30
**The Costume Contest is sponsored by Ottumwa Radio.
9pm: AWARDS SHOW (Produce Iowa Theatre)
See who wins Best Short and Runner-up, Audience Choice, Best Kill, Halloween Spirit, and the new award, Andy Wassom One-Liner. Trophies will be given out! Also, coloring contest winners will be announced!
9:30pm: BILL FISHER STAND UP
(Produce Iowa Theatre)
Not only is Bill a stand-up comic, writer, and podcaster, but he's also a fan of horror, reading, wrestling, sweet jams, and all forms of silliness.
10pm: ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
(Produce Iowa Theatre)
The event concludes with everybody's favorite audience participation movie Rocky Horror Picture Show. Bring your own props or we'll also have survival kits available for purchase. You don't want to miss this!!
*No glitter or confetti
VENUE
Doors will open 30 minutes early. So 4:30pm Friday and 11:30am Saturday.
With every paid entry you'll get a wristband or stamp that will allow you to come and go to all the events all day and night.
PHOTOS
Professional photo ops will be available to purchase ahead of time & on the day.
FOOD & DRINKS
There will be food and drinks and adult beverages available for purchase too. So please don’t bring in outside food and drinks.
VENDORS
Bring lots of cash! But there is also an ATM on site when you run out!