The ScareFest News & Updates

TICKET PRICES TO STAY DISCOUNTED

2008-07-01T11:15:00.000-07:00

DUE TO THE RISING GAS PRICES WE ARE GOING TO EXTEND THE PRE SALE DISCOUNTS FOR TICKETS AND BOOTH SALES UNTIL THE DAY OF THE EVENT.

TO ALL GOLDEN TICKET HOLDERS

2008-04-15T06:42:00.003-07:00

IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED A GOLDEN TICKET LET THE WORLD KNOW BY PLACING THIS BADGE ON YOUR MYSPACE OR WEBPAGE.

MIDNIGHT MOVIE ANNOUNCED

2008-04-05T04:40:00.000-07:00

WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH AT MIDNIGHT THE KENTUCKY THEATER WILL BE SHOWING A FILM PRINT OF POLTERGEIST WITH PARANORMAL STAR Q&A.

NEW GUEST ANNOUNCED

2008-04-01T17:44:00.000-07:00

WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING HORROR GUEST

KANE HODDER

JASON VOORHEES - FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 7,8, JASON GOES TO HELL, AND JASON X

VICTOR CROWLEY - HATCHET

STUNT COORDINATOR - DEVIL'S REJECTS

NEW GUEST ANNOUNCED

2008-03-30T21:28:00.000-07:00

WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE GHOST HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL CAST MEMBER

SHANNON SYLVIA

DESIGN REVEALED FOR THE GAITHER EVENT POSTER

2008-03-25T08:46:00.001-07:00

BELOW IS THE DESIGN FOR THE SPECIAL SIGNED LIMITED EDITION EVENT POSTER DESIGNED BY ARTIST JEFF GAITHER.

FRIDAY THE 13TH WITH CAST INTRO

2008-03-24T03:40:00.000-07:00

ON SATURDAY NIGHT SEPTEMBER 13TH AT MIDNIGHT WE WILL BE SHOWING FRIDAY THE 13TH ON A 35MM PRINT WITH CAST INTRODUCTION AT THE KENTUCKY THEATER.

THE FILM FOR FRIDAY NIGHT SEPTEMBER 12TH WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. PLEASE EMAIL US AND TELL US FILMS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE
THESCAREFEST@HOTMAIL.COM

MAJOR HORROR GUESTS ANNOUNCEMENT

2008-03-21T21:01:00.000-07:00

WE ARE VERY HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING HORROR GUESTS

SID HAIG

PLAYED CAPTAIN SPAULDING - HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES

PLAYED CAPTAIN SPAULDING - THE DEVIL'S REJECTS

SPIDER BABY

BILL MOSELEY

PLAYED OTIS - HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES

PLAYED OTIS - THE DEVIL'S REJECTS

PLAYED CHOPTOP - TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 90

GHOST HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL CAST MEMBERS ANNOUNCED

2008-03-02T08:00:00.000-08:00

THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS FROM THE NEW HIT SCI-FI CHANNEL SERIES GHOST HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL WILL BE GUESTS AT THE EVENT.

ROBB DEMAREST AND BARRY FITZGERALD

MAJOR GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT

2008-02-24T14:09:00.000-08:00

WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT AMERICAS LEADING CRYPTOZOOLOGIST LOREN COLEMAN WILL BE A GUEST.

Starting his fieldwork and investigations in 1960, after traveling and trekking extensively in pursuit of cryptozoological mysteries, Coleman began writing to share his experiences in 1969. Today, Coleman has written more than six hundred articles and over thirty books, has appeared frequently on radio and television programs, and has lectured throughout North America, as well as in London and at Loch Ness. Coleman’s cryptozoology columns, since the 1970s, have included “On the Trail” in the London-based Fortean Times, “Coleman’s CryptoCorner” in TAPS Paramagazine, and “Mysterious World” in Fate Magazine, as well as regular contributions to The Anomalist, San Francisco Chronicle, Boston Magazine, and Fortean Studies. His unique signature column, “The Cryptozoo News,” was published in Strange Magazine, Mysteries Magazine, and now appears as Coleman’s weblog at WWW.Cryptomundo.com
Coleman has been both an on- and off-camera consultant to Travel Channel’s “Weird Travels,” History Channel’s “Deepsea Mysteries,” NBC-TV’s “Unsolved Mysteries,” A & E’s “Ancient Mysteries,” History Channel’s “In Search of History,” Discovery Channel’s “In the Unknown, ” Discovery Science Channel’s “Critical Eye,” History Channel’s “Deep Sea Detectives,” Animal Planet’s “Animal X,” Discovery Kids’ “Mystery Hunters,” and Animal Planet’s “Twisted Tales,” and other reality-based programs such as “Current Affairs” and “Evening Magazine.” In 2000, he served as the Senior Series Consultant to the new “In Search Of…” program which was broadcast on Sci-Fi Network.

HE WILL BE PRESENTING SEMINARS ON CRYPTOZOOLOGY AND HE WILL HAVE A DEALER BOOTH WHERE YOU CAN MEET HIM AND COLLECT HIS BOOKS.

CHECK OUT http://www.lorencoleman.com/ FOR MORE INFO

MORE MAJOR GUEST ANNOUNCEMENTS TO COME SOON

TICKETS NOW ON SALE

2008-02-10T15:46:00.000-08:00

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE IN THE TICKETS SECTION.

WE ARE STILL WORKING TO MAKE IT WHERE YOU CAN PURCHASE WITH ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ONLINE BUT UNTIL FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS AND WE CAN PROCESS YOUR CREDIT CARD OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE PAYPAL YOU CAN PURCHASE THROUGH THEM ONLINE AT THIS TIME.

FEEL FREE TO EMAIL OR CALL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

1ST MIDNIGHT MOVIE CONFIRMED

2008-01-20T19:41:00.000-08:00

WE HAVE JUST CONFIRMED WITH THE KENTUCKY THEATER THAT WE WILL BE SHOWING A FILM PRINT OF FRIDAY THE 13TH SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH AT MIDNIGHT AT THE KENTUCKY THEATER AFTER THE CONVENTION HAS CLOSED.

WE WILL BE ANNOUNCING THE MIDNIGHT MOVIE FOR FRIDAY NIGHT SEPTEMBER 12TH VERY SOON ALL WE HAVE TO SAY IS IT MAY LEAVE YOU IN NEED FOR AN EXORCISM.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE NEWS AND EXPECT SOME SPECIAL GUESTS DURING THESE FILM SHOWINGS.

FATE MAGAZINE ADDED

2008-01-06T13:49:00.000-08:00

FATE MAGAZINE HAS BEEN ADDED AS A GUEST TO CELEBRATE THEIR ANNIVERSARY, OWNER PHYLLIS GALDE WILL BE ON HAND TO TELL ABOUT FATE MAGAZINES HISTORY AND HER HAUNTED LIFESTYLE.

FATE is a full-color, 130 page monthly magazine that delivers a one-of-a-kind reading experience.

Published continuously since 1948, FATE is the longest-running publication of its kind, supplying its loyal readership with a broad array of true accounts of the strange and unknown for nearly 60 years.

From psychics and Spiritualists, archaeological hotspots and fringe science, to authoritative UFO and paranormal investigations, and readers' personal mystic experiences, FATE articles are factual, informative, and entertaining. FATE's unique mix serves the growing audience of people seeking both answers and entertainment.

GO HERE TO READ ABOUT FATE MAGAZINES HISTORY: http://www.fatemag.com/history.html

Deadpit Radio announced

2007-12-23T06:22:00.000-08:00

We want to announce that Kentucky's own Deadpit Radio the first internet Horror talk radio show will be in attendance and will have a table in the dealers room. So everyone stop by and say hello to the Creepy Kentuckian and Uncle Bill. Go to http://www.deadpit.com/ for more info on them and to listen to the show.

The Nightmare Haunted House added

2007-12-22T05:26:00.000-08:00

We are happy to announce that The Nightmare Haunted House ( http://www.2scary.com ) will be open Friday and Saturday night of the convention. All ticket holders will get a discount on admission and all Golden ticket holders will get in free. It is about 1 mile from the convention center and has parts of an actual documented haunted location in the attraction.

They will also have their burial simulator called the Last Ride at the convention for people to enjoy.

Mobile Blood Drive Announced

2007-12-16T08:31:00.000-08:00

The Kentucky Blood Center will be doing a Mobile Blood Drive during our convention. They will have their mobile blood center bus parked right outside of the Convention Center.

Everyone who signs up and gives blood at the convention will get a special limited edition shirt with this design: It will be on a white shirt and will be an all over design.

You must be preregistered for this event in order for them to assign you a time to donate and make sure you are eligible to donate.

Go to www.kybloodcenter.org or call the Kentucky Blood Center at (859)276-2534 or toll free at: 1-800-775-2522 ask for Sarah Edgington and mention The Scare Fest blood drive at the Lexington Center they will be able to help you through the registration process.

Chip Coffey on the insider

2007-12-14T05:56:00.001-08:00

The Scare Fest Guest Chip Coffey and the group from Paranormal State were shown on the insider. Check out the clip below

Dealer Booth Section Updated

2007-12-14T05:26:00.000-08:00

The Dealer Booth section has been updated with rules, prices, and an online application.

Tom Savini Added to the Friday the 13th Reunion

2007-12-12T20:40:00.000-08:00

We want to announce that Make Up FX Master and Actor Tom Savini has been added to the Friday the 13th Reunion.

We will be updating the Horror and Paranormal guest sections with the new guest pictures soon.

Darkness Radio Added

2007-12-12T20:35:00.000-08:00

We want to announce that Darkness Radio one of the countrys hottest Paranormal radio shows will be at the event and will do a special broadcast for the event.

Make sure to visit their webpage at http://www.darknessradio.com/

Guest Chip Coffey Debuts on Paranormal State

2007-12-09T15:29:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to watch The Scare Fest Guest Psychic Chip Coffey on A&E networks new show Paranormal State.

The Debut episode airs Monday December 10th at 10pm (ET)
The Episode with Chip airs Monday December 10th at 10:30PM (ET)

TICKET SALES

2007-12-09T15:24:00.000-08:00

Tickets will be going on Sale soon

Expect some major guest announcements in both the Horror and Paranormal sections soon.

New Guests Added

2007-12-09T15:04:00.000-08:00

Here are a few new guests that have been added, Their photographs will be added to the guest lists soon.

The first guest is local Horror film maker and President of ZP International Films

George Bonilla

Go to http://www.zpmovies.com/ for more info about his films

Added to the Paranormal guest list is local artist and Author of upcoming book Weird Kentucky

Jeffrey Scott Holland

He will be on hand to sign his books, conduct presentations, and tour you around Weird Lexington.

Visit his web page here:http://www.geocities.com/unusualkentucky/ to learn how to preorder Weird Kentucky.

Stay tuned for more updates soon