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summer slash
get ready for a horror filled day of 8os summer fun at our new event!
We're taking over two spaces at the Travis County Expo Center for a full day and night of festivities. The Banquet Hall — a.k.a The Chopping Mall — is where you'll find a killer selection of vendors selling evil and weird wares. While you're at the Mall, enjoy some bitchin 80s tunes while you shop, get some food and drinks, get a mall photo with your friends and check out our mini horror car show.
When
When you want to take a break from shopping, head over to the Skyline Club to watch some totally cool 80s horror movies, rock out with live bands and end with our infamous Slash Dance dance party.
DATE: August 15, 2026
TIME: 11am-12am See below for times for each attraction
LOCATION: Travis County Expo
TICKETS: $20 Admission to all attractions. Kids under 12 free
All Ages Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
PARKING IS FREE
ALL INDOORS Except car show
buy tickets
• The general admission ticket is good for one person and is for the full day of fun. The market, movies, bands and Slashdance.
• There is limited capacity in the Skyline Club. We don't expect to hit capacity, but please make sure you get there early for the attraction you want to see.
• All ages. Kids under 12 free. *Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• No refunds unless the event is cancelled.
• Tickets on sale online and available at the door.
Sat, Aug 15Travis County Exposition CenterA fun summer horror day to escape the Texas heat!
the chopping mall
Shop with our totally killer vendors
The Mall will feature tons of kick ass vendors selling horror, dark, gothic, punk, alternative and weird vendors. Clothes, art, gifts, oddities, curiosities, books/comics, records and more! The Mall will also feature multiple DJs and the Mall Photo Op. Click the vendor names to see their evil wares.
Zombiedolls Creations
MARKET TAKES PLACE IN THE INDOOR BANQUET HALL
MARKET HOURS: 11am-7pm
Chopping
Mall
More TBA
NOW ACCEPTING VENDORS!
special guest
allen danziger
Allen Danziger, "Jerry" the van driver from the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) will be hanging out in The Chopping Mall is bringing his TCM tribute, green van for the car show. Come get a pic with the van and talk to Allen about TCM and his new movie, The Weedhacker Massacre!
horror movies
watch some bitchin 8Os horror movies
MOVIES TAKE PLACE IN THE INDOOR SKYLINE CLUB
CHOPPING MALL (1986)
A fun and bloody rampage through what used to be a mainstay for 80s teens... the Mall! It's what happens when greedy corporations replace human security guards with armed robots. Lasers, blood and mayhem! 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Chopping Mall. (1hr and 30 min)
MOVIE STARTS AT 1:00
FRIDAY THE 13TH: PART 3 IN 3D (1982)
The one and only.... Jason. This classic not only rocks in 3D, it's the film where Jason embraces his iconic hockey mask for the first time. The screening will be shown in the old-school, red and blue 3D style. 3D glasses provided.
(1hr and 30 min)
MOVIE STARTS AT 3:00
LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ADMISSION. MAKE SURE YOU GET THERE AT LEAST 30 MIN BEFORE THE MOVIE TO GRAB A SEAT. POPCORN AND DRINKS (ALCHOHOL AND NON) AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
live music
rock out to live bands and groove to djs spinning 8os
BANDS PERFORM IN THE INDOOR SKYLINE CLUB
bands
TRIOXIN
A young band of three friends who share a love of music. The band features Maddy (13) on bass, Dario (13) on lead guitar, and Roman (11) on drums. Inspired by heavy metal, horror and the love of playing music, Trioxin is ready to bring the noise to Summer Slash.
6 PM
SKATENIGS
The Skatenigs have deep ties here in Austin and in music history. Their sound borrows from a mashup of outlaw genres such as punk rock, heavy metal, rap, hillbilly and every sacred rock and roll anthem vulnerable to its taking. Or as Bobby Lee (comedian) says “When I heard Skatenigs, I got scared, horny, and confused—in that order.”
6:45 PM
Four legendary Austin rockers reunite once again to deliver the ultimate reincarnation of ‘The Ramones’ iconic, lightning-fast live show! Featuring Houston Ritcheson (Brewtality; Inc./Belligerent 86). Michael Watson (Dangerous Toys/Brewtality; Inc.), Tommy Mack (The Lifters/SSIK) and Bradley Bills (CHANT/Pigface) Don't miss your ONE chance to see them on the stage again!
7:50 PM
REUNION!
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ADMISSION. MAKE SURE YOU GET THERE AT LEAST 30 MIN BEFORE THE BAND YOU WANT TO SEE . DRINKS (ALCOHOL AND NON) AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
djs
Our DJs will be spinning in the Market and at Slashdance. DJ time slots TBA
DJ MINIMUS
DJ PUMPKIN
SPICE
the return of our 8OS dance party
SLASHDANCE TAKES PLACE IN THE INDOOR SKYLINE CLUB
DANCE: 9PM-12AM
The 3rd installment of our 80s dance party is back! The first two Slashdances took place at our home away from home, Elysium. This time we're bringing it back as the finale of Summer Slash. Dance to 80s music with horror icons and monsters on the dance floor. Icons provided by the amazing HOUSE OF TORMENT. Cosplay welcome! The more monsters the better!
horror car show
Check out some cool hearses and replica horror cars on the grounds. Got a car you want to show? Contact us!
THE CARS WILL BE PARKED OUTSIDE OF THE BANQUET HALL
AND WILL BE ON SHOW DURING MARKET HOURS: 11am-7pm
See the Texas Chainsaw Massacre tribute van!
location
TRAVIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER
7311 Decker Lane
Austin, TX 78724
The Travis County Exposition Center hosts a wide range of events on its expansive grounds; such as, the Texas Rodeo and The Lodestar Roundup. It's also one of the former homes of Horror For The Holidays. It's centrally located, just east of I-35 and features free parking and is all indoors.
