Horror For The Holidays Expo
Schedule
Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Palmer Events Center | Austin, TX
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HORROR FOR THE HOLIDAYS EXPO 2025The longest running horror-themed shopping market is now Austin’s one-of-a-kind horror convention.
General Admission (Daily, Weekend Pass and Fast Pass attendees)
Saturday: 11am-7pm & Sunday: 11am-5pm
VIP Weekend Passes
Saturday: 10am-7pm & Sunday: 10am-5pm
TICKETS on sale NOW:
https://www.bloodovertexas.com/tickets
Come shop till you drop. Get a chance to meet your favorite horror icons. Enjoy our inaugural Blood Over Texas Film Fest (horror shorts, speical guest Panel and Q&A, 48 hour film challenge). Get a pic with Evil Santa. Witness the epic Krampus Parade. Watch the Elf Races Take a Craft Class. Make photo memories in several photo ops and with the monsters roaming the event. Bring the kiddos for lots of spooky kid-friendly activities. Hang out with your fellow horror fiends. And so much more! All ages (kids 12 and under free).
OFFICIAL SPONSORS:
House Of Torment (main)
Austin Books & Comics
Hawgfly Productions
Pallbearer Press
Pennyrock Productions
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VENDORS
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@chelseascreename
Allison Eve Art
Ancient Mystic Metaphysics
Angel's Devilsh Creations
Art From Hell
Artwith Latex
Asleepstanding Design
ATXFX
Austin Books & Comics
Austin's Candles
Axecessory
BeautEvil Horror
Blackened Art and Design
Blackkribbon
BLOODYBLUSH
Bloody Rose Boutique
Brian Clegg: Master of Villains
BrunkyArt
C.T.H. Productions
Bunny Voodoo's Needful Things
Chernobog Creations/Frankenplush
Cody Schibi
Coolsville USA
Craig Holloway
Corpsefactory
Creepy Classics
Creepy Cottage Crochet
Curia Arcanum's House of Curiosities
Curia Mrvosa Books & More
Cynnagraphics
Dark Creations ATX
Dark Art of Daniel Kranz
Dark Earth Designs
Dead Dave Designs
Deadly Dinks
Deep Cuts
Demonic Pinfestation
Devil's Lil' Sister
Doctor Abominable
Dull Knife Productions
El Gigante Gaming & Collectibles
Ella's Apothecary
Elm Street Toys
Fast Custom Shirts
fleshwadco
Freaky Deaky Tiki
Golgotha Antiques and Oddities
Gothic Gardens Candle
Good Bones Art
Halloween Man Comics
Hawgfly Productions
Headstone Hot Sauce
HORROR4 LIFE
House Of Torment
Jackie Offline
James Oliver Horror/Abandon Press
mi diario inmortal
Ink of Geek
Jeff's Apothecary
Jose Gonzalez Artworks
Katnyx Pets
Killer Grito
Laser Sharp Crafts
Mala Luna Creations
Morbid Curiosity
Nevermore Creations
Nightmares from the Bayou
Noble Demons
Ossuaria Jewelry
Nessie Marie Art
Nova's Curios
Other Side Prints
Outpost 512
Pallbearer Press
PeachyxJames
Pearl Skull Alchemy
Peculiar Coffin
Pop Art by NM
Pop Soap
Pyro Art by Nika
Reapers Collections
S&J Haunted Productions
Scarlet Rose Casket
Sigil Occult Jewelry
Sinister Hand Studios
Spicy CadavArt
Stacey Leigh Stonebraker
Stella de la Noir
Strangely Rose
The Art of Caryn Wicke
The Art of Chloe Janowski
The Black Throne
The Curiositeer
The Midnight Painters Society
The Pale and Mysterious
The Satanic Temple Austin
Typhoid & Swans Studio
Up On The Housetop - Feature Film
Vinca
Von Blackstone Designs
VooDoodz
Waits 5 Haunted Designs
(Vendor Call is now closed. Next year's spots go on sale June 1st, 2026)
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SPECIAL GUESTS
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Get a chance to meet, grab a pic and a take home an autograph from some of your favorite horror actors.
KEN FOREE
From the man who spoke the iconic words, "When there's no more room in hell ... the dead will walk the earth" in Dawn of the Dead (1978). His work in horror includes, From Beyond, Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3, Rob Zombie's Halloween, The Devils Rejects, Lords Of Salem and so many more. (Q&A on Saturday)
MIKO HUGHES
Your favorite toddler back from the grave, "Gage", from Pet Sematary (1989) joins the lineup. You've also seen him in Wes Craven's New Nightmare, Kindergarten Cop and more.
PATTY MULLEN
One of the most memorable and loved cult horror icon "Elizabeth" from Frankenhooker (1990) will also be electrifying the event. Also seen in Doom Asylum (1987).
BARBARA CRAMPTON
One of your favorite Scream Queens has been is tons of classics such as Re-Animator, From Beyond, Chopping Mall, and Castle Freak. Her more recent roles include You're Next, We Are Still Here, Jakob's Wife and continues.
DEE WALLACE
Her place in all of our horror hearts was cemented by her roles playing a Mom in the classic E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and Cujo. Her extensive list also includes The Howling, Critters, The Hills Have Eyes, Lords of Salem and so many more. (PANEL on Sunday)
HENRY THOMAS
HIs long list of roles includes the iconic, Elliot, in E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Fire In the Sky, The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, Ouija: Origin of Evil, Doctor Sleep and too many more to list here. (PANEL on Sunday)
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BLOOD OVER TEXAS FILM FEST
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INFO: https://www.bloodovertexas.com/film-fest
Introducing our first Film Festival! Taking place at the event in the Screening Room on the 2nd floor.
• HORROR SHORT FILMS all weekend. Award Showcase on Sunday
• "CHRISTMAS CARNAGE: 48 HOUR FILM CHALLENGE" Showcase on Saturday. Visit our site to find out how to register your team.
• Q&A w/Ken Foree: Saturday
• E.T. PANEL w/Dee Wallace and Henry Thomas: Sunday
•SPECIAL MUSIC/VISUAL PRESENTATIONS
• FILMMAKER MEETUPS on Saturday & Sunday
Warning: The Screening Room is rated R for content. Entry is free with your admission. Space is limited and is on a first-come-first-serve basis. VIPs get priority seating for the Panel and Q&A
Drinks, popcorn and candy will be available for purchase.
To submit your film: https://filmfreeway.com/bloodovertexasfilmfest
Deadline to submit is Nov. 1st.
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CRAFT CLASSES
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Take a class and learn a new technique or make a gift for yourself or someone on your holiday list.
CLASSES:
Stuffed Monster Ornaments
Cloche Workshop
Magical Wand Workshop
Book Page Xmas Wreath
Beaded Bracelets
Stitches of Horror
Needle felted Ghost Ornament
Please visit our website for details on class fee and how to sign up. Spaces are limited.
Classes will be at an additional charge outside of your admission.
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MORE ATTRACTIONS
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EVIL SANTA
KRAMPUS PARADE
ELF RACES
PERFORMERS
PHOTO OPS
CREATURES & MONSTERS
LIL' EVIL ELVES COSPLAY
NECRO "NOMMIE" CANE'S STORYTIME
KIDS COLORING TABLE
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Visit our site for all the info:
www.horrorfortheholidays.com or www.bloodovertexas.com
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Where is it happening?
Palmer Events Center, 406 Bouldin Ave, Austin, TX 78704, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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