NEXT YEAR DATES ANNOUNCED!
december 7 & 8, 2024
palmer events center, austin
HORROR FOR THE HOLIDAYS Art & Gift Bazaar is especially made for horror fans and features hordes of vendors selling horror, gothic and dark merchandise. Art, home decor, clothing, jewelry, accessories, collectibles, gifts and more. You're bound to find the perfect gift for that horror junkie, goth, weirdo fiend of yours this holiday season — including yourself. Horror For The Holidays is the biggest and longest running horror-themed holiday market in Austin and celebrates it's 10th year in 2024. It has been a grass-roots event from the beginning that has grown to epic proportions and we thank our vendors and guests for making this event such a success!
And if the killer shopping wasn't enough, we've added tons of creeptastic, and family friendly, attractions to make it the best holiday horror weekend in town. Scroll down for all of the info or click on the categories below for a quick jump to that section.
2019 Winner of the Austin Chronicle's Best of Austin award:
Shopping — "Best Nightmare in time for Christmas!"
VENDORS
The market has been curated for the ultimate creepy holiday bazaar around. Our horde of vendors sell horror, gothic and dark-related merchandise. Most of our vendors are Texas-based — with many from right here in Austin. Thank you in advance for supporting your local artists and small businesses!
VENDOR SALES START JULY 1st. Returning vendors will get an email prior to the sale date. New vendors will apply when the Vendor Call is made here and on our social media sites. We do not keep a list of vendors that we reach out to when booking events. All vendors will respond to the Vendor Call when sales open. Thank you!
EVIL SANTA
You better watch out! You better not cry! Evil Santa is coming to town! This is Evil Santa. Straight from the bowels of Christmas Hell to walk among the living during this creepy holiday weekend. Get the ultimate holiday card pictures taken with the Evil one. Take the perfect picture with your fiends and family to display on your mantle. A great addition to your family Neckronomicon.
EVIL SANTA Ready to slay in his finest — provided by the award-winning, HAWGFLY PRODUCTIONS.
PHOTOS Professional photographer, Andrew Gamble.
DIGITAL: $10
PRINT: $20 (8X10)
Digital pics will be posted in the days after the event on an online gallery. You'll be able to scroll through the gallery to find your pic and download a hi-res image. Prints will be made on-site.
2024 prices are subject to change
KRAMPUS PARADE
KRAMPUS PARADE TAKES PLACE SUNDAY AT 2PM
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THE KRAMPUS PARADE
The Krampus Parade spectacle takes place within the aisles of the market and is led by demon drummers. Kids attending the market can follow the Krampi by holding onto chains at the end of the line. The parade features Krampi that are created by our contributors & sponsors, House Of Torment, Bat City Scaregrounds and Hawgfly Productions. Along with sponsored Krampi, we welcome the public to enter with their own Krampus creations and join the parade for free. This is one of our biggest attractions at the market. Get your cameras ready and enjoy this most ancient of Christmas traditions.
THE CROWNING
At the end of the parade our esteemed judging panel will choose the winner to be crowned Krampus King 2024. The King will be crowned with the special Texas Mum Of Death by Evil Santa. The winner will keep the Mum of Death, get bragging rights as the official Krampus King of 2024 and a Blood Over Texas swag bag.
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HOW TO ENTER
There is no fee to enter. We ask all Krampi to pre-register so we can get an idea of the size of the parade. You can show up the day of the parade without registering online by 1:30pm. Click the RULES & FULL INFO for more details and to read the full rules. Whether you pre-register or show up, you must arrive in costume and ready to walk.
SPECIAL GUESTS
We are very excited to welcome several special guests to the market. While you're shopping, make sure to stop by to meet our special guests, get an autograph and even get a photo with them. Prices for photos and autographs are individual to each guest. Visit their booths for details.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 GUESTS
WHO WILL JOIN US NEXT YEAR? YOU'LL HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE! GUESTS TBA
FUN FOR KIDDOS
kIDS 12 & UNDER GET IN FOR FREE!
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NECRO "NOMMIE" CANE'S STORYTIME
"Nommie" the Elf reads creepy holiday books to the kids. These are actual children's books that are about Zombie Santa and The Little Krampus. The Storytime takes place, under the Storytime Tent, two times a day. "Nommie" provided by House of Torment.
LIL' EVIL ELVES
COSTUME TIME
Calling all creepy kids! Come dressed as an Evil Elf and get a free digital photo with Evil Santa (a $10 value)!
Kids 12 and under. Free coupon given at entry.
SATURDAY AT 1:30 & 4:30 / SUNDAY AT 12:30 & 3:30
EVIL SANTA & KRAMPUS PARADE
Of course the kids always like to get their pics taken with Evil Santa and see the Krampus Parade on Sunday. In fact, if your kids want to walk in the parade, we'll have some chain in the back that they can follow along with, accompanied by our creatures.
KIDS COLORING TABLE
We'll have a few tables set up for the kids to color lots of spooky cool pictures.
PERFORMERS
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 PERFORMERS
"The World’s Second Best Magician," MadMan of House Maverick, First of His Mane, the Setter of Fires, King of the Conmen and the First Magicians, Khal of the Great Ghost Tour, Wielder of Whips, Thrower of Axes, and Maker of Monsters. Mad Man will be performing his magic skills on stage and "on the road" in the aisles of the market.
Collector of oddities, creator of monstrosities, and professional human curiosity, Juan Martinez has been performing acts in the art of the sideshow for over a decade. His death-defying acts of steel amazes the masses and you have to see it to believe it. Juan will be performing on stage and will also be a vendor — selling his curiosities and showing off his mobile oddity museum —as Sinister Hand Studios.
2024 PERFORMERS TBA
CREATURES & PHOTO OPS
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Walk among the many monsters and creatures roaming the market provided by the awesome local haunted attractions, HOUSE OF TORMENT and BAT CITY SCAREGROUNDS. Feel free to stop them to take a pic. Both haunts also have special Photo Ops in their booths and we have several photo boards and monster displays around the market to take fun pictures with your fiends and family.
SILENT AUCTION FOR SAFE
Help Support SAFE Alliance of Austin by winning an awesome item from the Silent Auction. SAFE's mission is to Stop Abuse For Everyone and we are honored to be able to support all of their hard work they do in our community. Please visit their site for more info.
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Thank you in advance for supporting SAFE and to all our vendors and local businesses who donate to the auction!
TICKETS
ADMISSION
$15
FOR THE ENTIRE WEEKEND!
2024
PRICES
TBA
PLEASE READ
TICKETS ONLINE TICKETS ARE SUGGESTED FOR FASTER ENTRY. ONLINE TICKET SALES WILL END ON FRIDAY, DEC. 1ST AT MIDNIGHT. TICKETS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.
WEEKEND OR DAILY YOUR TICKET IS GOOD FOR THE ENTIRE WEEKEND OR FOR ONE DAY. SINGLE DAY TICKETS ARE NOT FOR SALE. YOU WILL BE GIVEN A PLASTIC WRISTBAND THAT YOU CAN USE FOR THE WHOLE WEEKEND OR JUST FOR SATURDAY OR SUNDAY. IF YOU BUY ONLINE, YOU WILL PICK UP YOUR WRISTBAND WHEN YOU ARRIVE. WRISTBANDS MUST BE IN TACT AND NOT TAMPERED WITH (CUT OFF) IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING BOTH DAYS.
KIDS KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE!
REFUNDS NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE EVENT IS CANCELLED.
BEWARE THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN BUY PRESALE TICKETS IS THROUGH THIS WEBSITE. WE DON'T USE ANY OTHER TICKETING PLATFORM. NOR DO WE SELL PAPER TICKETS. BEWARE OF TICKET RESALES ON SOCIAL MEDIA. WE DON'T ALLOW ANY RESALE OF TICKETS ON ANY OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA SITES OR FB GROUPS.
LOCATION
PALMER EVENTS CENTER
900 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Located within downtown Austin, yet cradled by Butler Park, Auditorium Shores, and Lady Bird Lake near downtown Austin, the Palmer Events Center is easily accessible from Barton Springs Rd. or Riverside Dr. by car or public transportation. Paid parking is available at the onsite garage. Visit their site for more info.
PAST HORROR FOR THE HOLIDAYS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ARE ANIMALS ALLOWED?
Only service animals are allowed.
IS THE EVENT APPROPRIATE FOR KIDS?
YES! But it also depends on your spawn. The market does feature monsters walking around acting spooky and all of our our vendors sell horror-related merchandise that may be upsetting for some kids (and some adults). Parental discretion is advised. If you and your kids like Halloween, visiting the market should be okay. Parents must keep kids in their presence at all times.
Kids under 10 are free.
KID FUN! There are also several kid attractions at the market (see under Attractions) so the whole family can join in the fun.
HOW DO I BUY TICKETS? DO YOU EXCEPT CASH AND CARD?
DOOR: Tickets can be purchased with cash or card at the door.
ONLINE: Tickets can be purchased on this website and are recommended for faster entry.
Details: You can enjoy two days of shopping and a chance to experience all of the weekend's attractions for only $15. You will be given a durable, plastic wristband that you will use for the weekend. Wristband must be attached and not tampered with to get in for the second day (Sunday). Online tickets are encouraged for faster entry. No refunds on tickets unless the event is cancelled. 2024 Prices subject to change.
CAN I GET A REFUND?
No refunds are given for tickets or vendor spaces unless the event itself is cancelled.
WHAT ARE YOUR COVID POLICIES FOR THE EVENT?
We will be following City and State recommendations at the time of the event. Currently the city has no restrictions or requirements in place.
DOES IT COST TO TAKE A PICTURE WITH EVIL SANTA?
Yes. Our professional photographer offers photos with Evil Santa: Digital hi-res photos for $10 and 8x10 prints for $20. Digital photos will be uploaded to an online gallery for download. Prints made onsite. 2024 Prices subject to change.
DO YOU WELCOME COSPLAYERS?
We do love a costume! We encourage cosplay and costumes at the event. No actual weapons or firearms are allowed as part of a costume or cosplay. No free entry is given for cosplayers or costume-wearers except for those participating in the Krampus Parade.
IS THERE PARKING?
Paid parking is available at the onsite garage for $10 Please visit their site for more info. PARKING AT PALMER
HOW DO I APPLY TO BE A VENDOR?
All vendors must sell horror/dark-themed merchandise and must go through an approval process to be accepted. If you have vended at Horror For The Holidays or at another Blood Over Texas event before, you are considered pre-approved. New applicants must share photos and links to their work to be considered. Vendor Sales for 2024 open July 1st, 2024. We do not keep a list of vendors we contact when booking for our events. All vendors must apply when the Vendor Call is announced.
ARE STROLLERS AND WHEELCHAIRS ALLOWED?
Yes. The venue is ADA compliant and the walkways are large enough for strollers and wheelchairs.
ARE LARGE BAGS ALLOWED?
Yes. However, large bags/purses/backpacks are subject to search before entering.
WILL THERE BE FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE?
No outside food or drink is allowed. The onsite caterer has food, drink and alcohol available for purchase.
Still have questions? Contact us at info@bloodovertexas.com
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CONTACT US FOR PRESS INFO ON HFTH
Email: info@bloodovertexas.com
