Get set for two days of family-friendly fun at Pensacon’s FREE HalloweenFest, set for Oct. 5-6 at Splash City Adventures, 6709 Pensacola Blvd.
HalloweenFest combines the pop-culture fun of Pensacon with traditional Halloween celebrations for two full days of spooky pop-culture fun in an outdoor, convention-style atmosphere. The weekend will feature vendors, live entertainment, celebrity guests, artists, trick-or-treating and other fun in a safe environment. The first 50 kids who trick or treat will receive a free gift!
Costumes are encouraged, and each day will include a costume contest, with adults competing on Saturday and kids on Sunday. There is a nominal fee to compete in the adult contest.
Event hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. In addition, Saturday night will feature an appearance by Pensacola’s own nationally syndicated horror hosts from “Nightmare Theatre,” presenting the sci-fi classic, “Attack of the Giant Leeches.” “Nightmare Theatre” is produced at Pensacola’s WSRE-TV and is broadcast on PBS and other public television stations across the U.S.
Stay & Play
During the free HalloweenFest festivities, Splash City Adventures amusement park will offer a stay and play special for just $9.99 to enjoy the park’s many rides and attractions. Click here to purchase Stay & Play passes.
Special Guests
Special guests for this year’s event include:
- Actor Austin St. John, best known as the original Red Ranger on the beloved adventure series, “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”
- Voice actor Ryan Drummond, the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog
- Artist Andy Price, famed for his “My Little Pony” work and the creator of “The Cryptid Creatures Coloring Book”
- Artist Derec Donovan, whose work includes comics starring Superman, Spider-Man, Batman, the X-Men and more, and the creator of “Trigger Mortis”
- Artist Rhiannon Owens, whose trading card work includes Marvel, DC, “Star Wars,” “Star Trek” and more
- Author and filmmaker Stephen J. Wise
- Author Kenneth Meade
- The Rare Air Emerald Coast Volkswagen Club, showcasing special vehicles
Charity Auction
Pensacon is thrilled to once again support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida with a weekend-long, raffle-style auction during HalloweenFest. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance at unique collectibles, original artwork and one-of-a-kind autographed memorabilia from past Pensacon guests and other stars.
Vendor Space
Vendor and performance applications are now being accepted, and sponsorship packages are available. For more information, email halloween@pensacon.com.
Hotels
The following area hotels will offer special rates for HalloweenFest attendees:
Candlewood Suites Pensacola University Area
1953 Northcross Lane
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 435-4690
$109 per night
Hampton Inn & Suites Pensacola University Area
7050 Plantation Road
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 505-7500
$109 per night
Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach
2 Via De Luna Drive
Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
(850) 916-6000
$159-$169 per night
Holiday Inn Pensacola Beach Resort
14 Via De Luna Drive
Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
(850) 916-8081
$179 per night
Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport
2468 Skye Way
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 483.5599
$109 per night
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pensacola
487 Creighton Road
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 475-0055
$119-$129 per night
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pensacola
481 Creighton Road
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 484-7022
$109-$119 per night