ARE ANIMALS ALLOWED?

Only service animals are allowed. 

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IS CONCEALED CARRY ALLOWED?

No concealed carry is allowed at this event.

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IS THE EVENT APPROPRIATE FOR KIDS?

YES! But it also depends on your spawn. Parental discretion is advised. The event does feature monsters walking around and acting spooky. But they do not do jump scares. Also keep in mind that and all of our vendors sell gothic and horror-related merchandise. Some kids (and adults) may find the content upsetting.  If you and your kids like Halloween, visiting the event should be a great family experience. Parents must keep kids in their presence at all times. Kids 12 and under are free.

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There are several attractions for kids at the event so the whole family can join in the fun. See the AND MORE page for more info on all of our kid-friendly activities.​

 

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HOW DO I BUY TICKETS? DO YOU EXCEPT CASH AND CARD?

DOOR: Tickets can be purchased with cash or card at the door.

PRESALE/ONLINE: Presale tickets can be purchased on this website (card, PayPal & Venmo) and are recommended for faster entry. 

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WHAT KIND OF TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE? 

GENERAL ADMISSION: DAILY, WEEKEND & WEEKEND FAST PASS TICKETS are good for Saturday: 11am-7pm and Sunday: 11am- 5pm

 

Weekend Fast Pass offers you a better chance of meeting your favorite Special Guest by allowing you to skip the line all weekend. One skip per guest allowed. A  limited amount of Fast Passes will be available. 

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WEEKEND VIP PASS are good for Saturday: 10am-7pm and Sunday: 10am- 5pm (one hour early!)

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The VIP Pass offers the most exclusive experience. It allows you one hour early access, before doors open for general admission, allowing you to get in line for the Special Guests. It also gives you skip the line privileges for the guests all weekend (one skip per guest), priority seating for the Panel and Q&A, an exclusive VIP lanyard and badge, a free digital photo with Evil Santa, and a VIP Goodie Bag (includes a limited-edition shopping bag and event poster, BOT swag and a surprise, exclusive-to-VIP item (TBA).​​ A limited amount of VIP passes will be available.

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CAN I GET A REFUND?

No refunds are given for tickets or vendor spaces unless the event itself is cancelled.​

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HOW DO I MEET THE SPECIAL GUESTS?

Our special guests are located next to the stage. The guests will be offering autographs, photos and (sometimes) merch for a cost. The guests determine the amounts they charge and HFTH has no control on their prices. We are also not always informed of their prices before the show. If a guest shares that info with us before the show, we will post it. Regardless, they will also have their costs displayed at their table. In order to meet the guests, you will need to stand in line and most likely have to purchase one of their items. Autographs and photographs can range depending on the guest. A good estimate would be $20-80 for an autograph or photo. Most guests will offer a deal for both. But again, we are not in control of their policies and pricing.

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WHAT IF THERE IS A LONG LINE FOR THE GUESTS?

In the event a guest gets a long line, we will be implementing a numbering system where attendees can get a group number and time to come back in line. The staff in the guest area will give attendees all of details on how that works.

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IS THERE A CHANCE THAT I WON'T  BE ABLE TO MEET A GUEST? 

Each guest varies on how much time they spend talking with a fan so this can impact how many people they can see in a day. All of our guests are attending the entire weekend and will be away from their booths for lunches/breaks and if they are part of a panel or Q&A. Your best bet to meet a guest is to purchase a VIP or Fast Pass ticket to improve your chances of getting to meet them. VIP and Fast Pass ticket sales will be announced.

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DO THE GUESTS ACCEPT CASH OR CARD?

This is decided by the guests themselves. Most accept both. Some only accept cash. It's always a good idea to have some cash on hand. There are ATMs located in the lobbies of the venue.

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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.

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HOW TO BE IN THE KRAMPUS PARADE?

The public are welcome to dress up as a Krampus and join the parade to compete to win Krampus King 2025. To get details on how to do that, see the KRAMPUS section. Only those that sign up and come dressed as a Krampus can walk in the parade. However, we do invite the kiddos to join by holding onto chains at the end of the parade. No parents can join unless they are dressed as a Krampus and in the parade.

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HOW DO I ENJOY THE FILM FESTIVAL?

2025 brings the inaugural Blood Over Texas Film Festival to the event. The Film Fest takes place at Horror For The Holidays and features many film-related attractions; including, horror shorts, a 48 hour Christmas-themed horror film challenge, filmmaker meetups and guest panels/Q&As. It's free to attend with your Horror For The Holidays entry and is located in the Screening Room on the 2nd floor, above Hall 2. To find out more about all of the attractions at the festival, visit the FILM FEST page.

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HOW DO I TAKE A CRAFT CLASS?

2025 also brings new Craft Classes to the event. All of the classes are taught by experienced teachers and include all supplies. Classes are in addition to your entry ticket and must be purchased when you buy our tickets. You must have an entry ticket to sign up for a class. The classes take place outside of the main hall, under the stairs. To get more info visit the CRAFT CLASSES page.

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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.

 

Attention ZOMBIES! Saturday in our theme day and this year's theme is ZOMBIES! All cosplay is welcome on all days but Saturday calls out for all the zombies to walk the earth. A group photo with your fellow zombies takes place at the stage (time TBA).

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IS THERE PARKING?

Paid parking is available at the onsite garage for $10. Please visit their site for more info. PARKING AT PALMER. Please be aware that the garage is shared with other events at Palmer and The Long Center. Because of that the garage does fill up. Usually mid-day/early afternoon. If you are coming for a specific attraction, please give yourself plenty of time to park.

 

Palmer offers overflow (paid) parking located on the southeast corner of Barton Springs and 1st Street. We've also seen a few buildings in the area charge to park in their lot. We apologize for any inconvenience! Parking in Austin, and most of its venues, continue to be an issue as the city grows and we wish we could do something about it. We highly suggest carpooling or using a ride service. 

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HOW DO I APPLY TO BE A VENDOR?

This is a curated event and all vendors go through an approval process. They must sell horror, gothic or dark-themed merchandise and must fill out an application to be considered. Applications are accepted on June 1st every year. At this time we are sold out for 2025. Mark your calendars for June 1st, 2026 to apply for next year.

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ARE STROLLERS AND WHEELCHAIRS ALLOWED?

Yes. The venue is ADA compliant and the walkways are large enough for strollers and wheelchairs.

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ARE LARGE BAGS ALLOWED?

Yes. However, large bags/purses/backpacks are subject to search before entering.​

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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.​

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Still have questions? Contact us at info@bloodovertexas.com