HallowCon 2020
presents
Visions of Fear
Update from The Chairman about
HallowCon 2020 - Visions of Fear
Hey everyone, this is Joe McKeel, otherwise known to the world at large as JoeDog from the HallowCon Literary Society. We'll just call it “HallowCon” for short. Makes things easier on all of us.
I've held the title of Chairman of HallowCon since 2016 and have been an integral part of this convention since 2006. We have made many amazing changes since 2002, and 2020 will be no different.
We would LOVE for all our friends, family, fans, neighboring conventions, and celebrities to visit with us on Halloween Weekend, but that would be in poor judgment due to the current climate.
Upon meeting with Hotel staff in Dalton, Georgia, we came to the agreement amicably, it is neither SAFE, nor WISE in any way shape or form to continue the convention in a PHYSICAL, IN-PERSON arrangement. HOWEVER, HallowCon is NOT canceled for 2020. We are just moving into the weird, wild world of Cyberspace. Did we mention this will be absolutely... FREE?
Yes, we have lost our mind a little bit during the pandemic, but you reap all the rewards.
Everyone that already has a badge, vendor space or room already reserved do not panic we have you covered on that. EVERYTHING will roll over until next year except the rooms. Those rooms for 2020 have been canceled and will need to be reserved for 2021. The dates for next year’s convention are October 29 through October 31, 2021
For those who are not aware, I have dabbled in multi-person video chat applications since the rise of the Covid-19 Virus that has shut-down of many of our major cities around the world. In this time, I have created and hosted such video shows as “Stupid O’clock”, “The Stupid O'clock After-Show”, and “Armchair Rocket Science.” In these past 7 months or so, I've grown to love and embrace the challenges and the successes of these unique Virtual Platforms. With the knowledge gained by my staff and I, we are confident that we will be able to provide an entertaining platform during the Halloween 2020 weekend.
October 30, 31, and November 1st, HallowCon – Visions of Fear will be presented to you Virtually for your enjoyment. We will attempt for the very first time, more than 48 hours of programming, non-stop. From live and interactive panels, to workshops, to some of the best of the worst public domain horror films, we promise to take you along for the insanity all weekend long.
And we have not forgotten about you VENDORS, DEALERS & ARTISTS!
In the coming days we will launch a specific set of notices and instructions for each and every one of you. This will be a once in a lifetime event that will spark both opportunities and creativity for you and your business.
PANELISTS AND ENTERTAINERS, the same goes for you. Also, in the coming days we will have the sign-up process for panels, workshops, theater productions, and so much more. We need you more than ever during these difficult and unique times.
If you are new to HallowCon as a convention, thank you for hanging around for the upcoming event. And, for all of you who are long time members of the HallowCon family, thank you for everything you have said and done as encouragement to keep us going. You mean the world to us.
Our FACEBOOK PAGE as well as www.hallowcon.com will have the 'day to day' updates concerning the HallowCon 2020 Virtual and Interactive Experience.
We will be broadcasting to our Facebook, YouTube, and (if we can figure it out) Discord pages and channels. Be sure to Like, Subscribe, and do all the platform checks to make sure you get notifications of when we make announcements and “Go Live”
Facebook: HallowCon - A Fantasy And Horror Convention also @therealhallowcon
YouTube: HallowCon Online. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-FmmtZVdabkhIXKrbIl70A Subscribe and click the bell for ALL notifications.
Discord: HallowCon Online is the page
If you do ANYTHING to help us along the way from here on out, tell a friend, neighbor or co-worker about HallowCon’s Virtual Experience coming up at the end of October. Also, visit our social media pages and LET US KNOW what you want to see as far as content goes during the convention. This is YOUR CONVENTION just as much as it is mine. Please be kind, patient, and understanding during this transition from IN-PERSON to VIRTUAL platforms. Some things do not translate properly, so give us some time and we will make something amazing happen right in front of your eyes.
2020's Visions of Fear might have changed a bit with some challenges ahead of us, but it is still a YEAR OF HORROR once again.
This is JoeDog, signing out for now.
Keep your flashlights on. Updates are coming soon.
I've held the title of Chairman of HallowCon since 2016 and have been an integral part of this convention since 2006. We have made many amazing changes since 2002, and 2020 will be no different.
We would LOVE for all our friends, family, fans, neighboring conventions, and celebrities to visit with us on Halloween Weekend, but that would be in poor judgment due to the current climate.
Upon meeting with Hotel staff in Dalton, Georgia, we came to the agreement amicably, it is neither SAFE, nor WISE in any way shape or form to continue the convention in a PHYSICAL, IN-PERSON arrangement. HOWEVER, HallowCon is NOT canceled for 2020. We are just moving into the weird, wild world of Cyberspace. Did we mention this will be absolutely... FREE?
Yes, we have lost our mind a little bit during the pandemic, but you reap all the rewards.
Everyone that already has a badge, vendor space or room already reserved do not panic we have you covered on that. EVERYTHING will roll over until next year except the rooms. Those rooms for 2020 have been canceled and will need to be reserved for 2021. The dates for next year’s convention are October 29 through October 31, 2021
For those who are not aware, I have dabbled in multi-person video chat applications since the rise of the Covid-19 Virus that has shut-down of many of our major cities around the world. In this time, I have created and hosted such video shows as “Stupid O’clock”, “The Stupid O'clock After-Show”, and “Armchair Rocket Science.” In these past 7 months or so, I've grown to love and embrace the challenges and the successes of these unique Virtual Platforms. With the knowledge gained by my staff and I, we are confident that we will be able to provide an entertaining platform during the Halloween 2020 weekend.
October 30, 31, and November 1st, HallowCon – Visions of Fear will be presented to you Virtually for your enjoyment. We will attempt for the very first time, more than 48 hours of programming, non-stop. From live and interactive panels, to workshops, to some of the best of the worst public domain horror films, we promise to take you along for the insanity all weekend long.
And we have not forgotten about you VENDORS, DEALERS & ARTISTS!
In the coming days we will launch a specific set of notices and instructions for each and every one of you. This will be a once in a lifetime event that will spark both opportunities and creativity for you and your business.
PANELISTS AND ENTERTAINERS, the same goes for you. Also, in the coming days we will have the sign-up process for panels, workshops, theater productions, and so much more. We need you more than ever during these difficult and unique times.
If you are new to HallowCon as a convention, thank you for hanging around for the upcoming event. And, for all of you who are long time members of the HallowCon family, thank you for everything you have said and done as encouragement to keep us going. You mean the world to us.
Our FACEBOOK PAGE as well as www.hallowcon.com will have the 'day to day' updates concerning the HallowCon 2020 Virtual and Interactive Experience.
We will be broadcasting to our Facebook, YouTube, and (if we can figure it out) Discord pages and channels. Be sure to Like, Subscribe, and do all the platform checks to make sure you get notifications of when we make announcements and “Go Live”
Facebook: HallowCon - A Fantasy And Horror Convention also @therealhallowcon
YouTube: HallowCon Online. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-FmmtZVdabkhIXKrbIl70A Subscribe and click the bell for ALL notifications.
Discord: HallowCon Online is the page
If you do ANYTHING to help us along the way from here on out, tell a friend, neighbor or co-worker about HallowCon’s Virtual Experience coming up at the end of October. Also, visit our social media pages and LET US KNOW what you want to see as far as content goes during the convention. This is YOUR CONVENTION just as much as it is mine. Please be kind, patient, and understanding during this transition from IN-PERSON to VIRTUAL platforms. Some things do not translate properly, so give us some time and we will make something amazing happen right in front of your eyes.
2020's Visions of Fear might have changed a bit with some challenges ahead of us, but it is still a YEAR OF HORROR once again.
This is JoeDog, signing out for now.
Keep your flashlights on. Updates are coming soon.
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