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 determined by each guest and will be posted at their tables.
LINNEA QUIGLEY
SCREAM QUEEN & HORROR ICON
Linnea Quigley has over 200 horror titles to her name. She has become an icon in horror cinema and one of the original horror scream queens. Often referred to as "Queen of the B's" for her countless roles in cult and B-Movie horror classics. Linnea will be at the expo both days.
ALLAN "TARMAN" TRAUTMAN
PUPPETEER, ACTOR, DIRECTOR & EDUCATOR
Allan “Tarman” Trautman has been a puppeteer for over 40 years, most notably with The Jim Henson Company. He's an actor, director and educator. But us horror fans know him best as Tarman, the Trioxin zombie in the Return of The Living Dead. Allan will be at the expo both days.
DAVID HOWARD "ART THE CLOWN" THORNTON
FILM, STAGE VOICE OVER ACTOR
We welcome David Howard Thornton, “Art The Clown” from the Terrifier series. An actor in film, stage and voice over projects, he really shines as the gore-hungry clown in Terrifier 1, 2 & 3. David will be at the expo both days. (not in costume)
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
ELF RACES
THE RACES TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY (TIME TBA)
Forget reindeer games, let’s watch the elves fight to be Evil Santa’s favorite acolytes as they compete in a fury of relay races. Santa bag races, tricyle races and more. It takes a lot to serve Evil Santa, so he’s chosen to put up two teams of elves, straight from the South Pole (you, know the angry ones), to compete in this festive elfin throwdown!
SATURDAY
NEW THIS YEAR!
ART THE CLOWN COSPAY GROUP PHOTO
SATURDAY AT 4PM
We know there are a ton of Terrifier fans out there who love to dress up as it's leading man, Art The Clown, so we decided to take a big group photo together. All "Arts" are welcome — dude clowns, lady clowns and kid clowns. On Saturday at 4pm, we’ll gather to take a group photo on the stage. The digital photo will be available online after the event. Our photographer will share details at the event. No real weapons.
SUNDAY
KRAMPUS PARADE
KRAMPUS PARADE TAKES PLACE SUNDAY AT 2PM
THE KRAMPUS PARADE
The epic Krampus Parade takes place within the aisles of the market and is led by a demon drum procession. The Krampi in the parade are a mix of Krampi created by our contributors/sponsors and those from the public that join in hopes of winning Krampus King. This is one of our biggest attractions at the market. Get your cameras ready and enjoy this most ancient of Christmas traditions.
There is no fee to enter and there is no need to pre-register. You must arrive in costume and check in by 1:35. Click HERE to get important details on times and rules for being in the parade.
THE CROWNING
Only the Public Krampi are eligible to win. 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.
Last year's winner. Krampus King of 2023
PERFORMERS
Enjoy exciting, magical and entertaining performances on each day of the event.
MAGIC
“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.
SATURDAY
12pm
CARA
VAN CLAWS
MUSIC
In the dark twilight between Samhain and Yule, caught in transformation between the two, Cara Van Claws is the ghost of both Christmas future and Halloween past. This ghoulish trio delights with a haunting take on the holidays.
SATURDAY
2pm
JANIE
SLASH
SIDESHOW
Janie Slash is a sideshow entertainer, fitness instructor and horror movie enthusiast based out of Houston, TX. She will be paying homage to her favorite scream queen and workout, Linnea Quigley’s Horror Workout. Come exercise your demons and run like you’re being chased by a chainsaw wielding maniac and have a terrorific time!
SATURDAY
5pm
BRAD
FRENCH
JUGGLING
Brad French has been comedy juggler since 1983. He was a longtime regular performer at Sea World (CA), LEGOland (CA), San Diego Pantomime Theater, and National Circus Project (NY). He's also performed with several comedy, burlesque and theater groups in Chicago and Austin. See his set as Santa’s oldest elf, “Puckernut Silverhair”
SUNDAY
12pm
JUAN
MARTINEZ
SIDESHOW
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.
SUNDAY
3:30pm
CREATURES & PHOTO OPS
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.
FUN FOR KIDDOS
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, Little Krampus, etc. The Storytime takes place next to Concessions.
"Nommie" provided by House of Torment.
SATURDAY
1:30 & 4:30
SUNDAY
12:30 & 3:30
LIL' EVIL ELVES
COSPLAY
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.
SANTA, KRAMPUS & CREATURES
Kids always like to get their pics taken with Evil Santa, see the Krampus Parade and meet our fun creatures roaming the event. In fact, if your kids want to walk in the Krampus Parade on Sunday, we'll have some chain in the back that they can follow along with the parade — 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. Of course, parents are also welcome to color too! Located next to Concessions.
kIDS 12 & UNDER GET IN FOR FREE!
SILENT AUCTION
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.
Located next to Concessions.
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SATURDAY
LAST CALL 6:00
SUNDAY
LAST CALL 4:00
Thank you in advance for supporting SAFE and to all our vendors and local businesses who donate to the auction!