FREE Early Bird Seminars
Saturday June 10, 2023
Floating People Hate Wind And Baseball Bats: The Viral TikTok Stranger Things House Story
8:30 am-9:30 am | Room 12
Speakers: Dave and Aubrey Appel – HorrorProps
Known for their viral Tiktok (@HorrorProps) displaying an iconic scene from the Netflix Hit, Stranger Things. Dave and Aubrey Appel share their Home Haunt stories and experiences after 40,000 guests unexpectedly came to see their Floating prop
Bloody Mary’s Wicked “HOW TO” Road Rage Zombie Makeup Workshop
8:30 am-9:30 am | Room 14
Speaker: Bobbie Weiner, Bloody Mary Makeup
Bring a partner to work on. Each pair will get a Bloody Mary Make- Up Kit with everything they will need to use to create their “Zombie Road Rage” character. Win great prizes for the best creations. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Get there early to get a seat and enter our Bloody Mary Wicked Raffle. Drawing for the raffle will be at the end of the Workshop.
Sunday June 11, 2023
Free Ways to Boost Your Attraction’s Social Media: From Displays to Large Scale Events!
8:30 am-9:30 am | Room 14
Speaker: FearWorm Team
Are you looking to boost your social media presence without breaking the bank? Join FearWorm for an exciting and informative one-hour class, “Free Ways to Boost Your Attraction’s Social Media,” live at Midwest Haunters Convention! Whether you’re a home haunt owner or a professional attraction operator, this class is packed with practical social strategies and content tips that won’t cost you a dime but still deliver big results!
In this class you’ll learn how to create buzz and excitement for your attraction using clever social media techniques that organically build hype for free! Representing more than 40 successful haunted attractions of varying sizes across the country, FearWorm offers real-world examples and proven solutions so you can walk away with actionable ideas to implement right away! It’s not enough anymore to just ‘exist’ on social media. Learn how to optimize your content strategy to attract more followers, engage with your audience, and ultimately sell more tickets!
Don’t miss this inspiring educational opportunity to level up your attraction’s social media game with free strategies that work! Whether you’re a small home haunt or a top-tier professional attraction, this class is a must-attend for anyone looking to thrive in the ever-changing, competitive world of social media!
Use What you got , The Art of Junk Haunting
8:30 am-9:30 am | Room 12
Speaker: Ryan Visingard, Woods of Terror
Are you on a tight budget but still want to create spine-chilling haunted attractions? Look no further than ‘Use What You Got – The Art of Junk Haunting.’ This class will teach you how to turn ordinary household items and discarded junk into bone-chilling props and decor for your haunted scenes. Learn how to hunt down the perfect materials for your scenes, how to transform junk into gory special effects, and how to create a cohesive and terrifying atmosphere. You’ll leave with the skills and knowledge to create amazing and spooky haunted attractions without breaking the bank.
