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    About the MHC 2009

    Our dates are set for MHC 09. June 5, 6 & 7 in Columbus, Ohio. Mark your calendars now.

    We are returning to the Columbus Convention Center, but we’ll be in Hall C, at the bottom of the escalator, just a short walk from the Hyatt. This 100,000 sq ft show floor offers us the opportunity to continue to grow our exhibitor trade show.

    The Hyatt Regency will once again be our host hotel. Since we were packed shoulder to shoulder in the 6,000 sq ft ballroom for our Saturday night party; they’ve moved us to their 17,000 sq ft Regency Ballroom.

    For more information please visit
    www.midwesthauntersconvention.com


    Pre-Con Bus Tour!
    MHC heads East. Are they ready for us?

    The MHC pre-convention bus tour for 2009 will include overnight haunt
    tours departing Wednesday afternoon June 3 and returning Thursday evening
    June 4. The itinerary and destinations are still being finalized and more
    details, and pricing, will follow. Here is a sneak peak at what is
    planned so far:

    - Hundred Acres Manor - Pittsburgh
    - Moundsville Penitentiary - prison and haunt tours
    - Kennywood - including backstage tour of Ghostwood Estates
    - Wells Twp Haunted House
    - More details coming soon!!


    Ms Scary Midwest Pageant
    Our popular event gets a registration update

    The Ms Scary Midwest pageant annually looks for the scariest female haunt
    character in the Midwest. It took a few years, but this event has finally
    achieved the level of interest that we anticipated when we first introduced
    it. With this popularity we have decided to bring back the original
    registration process in order to ensure we have the best candidates in the
    pageant. The 2009 registration process is as follows:

    The Midwest Haunters Convention will be accepting applications to compete
    on Saturday, June 6, 2009 during the Ms Midwest Scary Pageant. We’re
    looking for the Scariest Woman in the Midwest.

    Application can be submitted via mail or e-mail. We will accept entries January 1 through April 1, 2009. A panel of judges will select 8 contestants from all entries to compete on stage. We will announce the 8 finalists on April 20. Contestants will have until May 1st to pay their $25 entry fee.

    Preliminary judging will be based on your character photo and bio.
    Optional video can be mailed or downloaded to youtube.com.

    Pageant Registration Form available at http://www.midwesthauntersconvention...pageantreg.pdf


    Seminars & Workshops
    Topics and Speakers Wanted

    We are in the process of assembling our industry recognized lineup of
    workshops and seminars. If you have an idea for a class that you would
    like to see offered, or if you are interested in speaking at MHC, please
    email Barry Schieferstein at barry@midwesthaunters.com.

  • #2
    Can't wait... my partner is making it a point to go to MHC! The 2009 season is upon us! -Tyler
    Chris Riehl
    Sales@spookyfinder.com
    (586)209-6935
    www.spookyfinder.com

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    • #3
      Great Tyler! We look forward to seeing him here. Are you coming as well? Please make sure to to stop me and say hi. Too many times I have the following conversation:

      Haunter: "I had a great time at MHC!"
      Me: "You were here? I didn't see you. "
      Haunter: "Yeah, I saw you a few times but you were busy and I didn't want to bother you."

      Please, everyone, stop me and say hi! LOL

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      • #4
        Will I be there... are you kidding!! hahaha... Of course I'll catch you and say hi and introduce you to my partner! I'm so excited! -Tyler
        Chris Riehl
        Sales@spookyfinder.com
        (586)209-6935
        www.spookyfinder.com

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        • #5
          Last year i did no conventions, this year only one...MHC!

          And Barry im sending you two of the Svenpuss girls for the pageant, those girl i will glday sponsor if need be although i think Adam Drendel is going to.

          Either way both girls rock, kick ass homeade one of a kind costuming and their make up skills are incredible. You should be receiving the applications soon.

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          • #6
            Great news Barry!!!! How far of a drive is it from your show to Pitt?

            Larry
            Larry Kirchner
            President
            www.HalloweenProductions.com
            www.BlacklightAttractions.com
            www.HauntedHouseSupplies.com
            www.HauntedHouseMagazine.com

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            • #7
              Barry,
              I will also be making the trek up to MHC from Texas. This year I will be going to Hauntcon and MHC this year. I have not had the privilege of going to MHC since the very first one. Im very anxious to return.
              Allen Hopps
              www.Stiltbeaststudios.com
              http://www.youtube.com/user/Stiltbea...s?feature=mhee

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              • #8
                Tyler - I look forward to it!

                Kevin - Yes, send us the apps starting in January. We are giving everyone plenty of time to apply this year.

                Larry - Pittsburgh is only about 3 hours away. We will be breaking up that trip with other haunts to and from. We are also going to be offering a package for those people that want to join us in Pittsburgh and not ride the bus. I am excited about the stops we have planned and we hope to add some more!

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                • #9
                  Allen,

                  Good to hear from you again! I look forward to seeing you back in Columbus. A lot has changed since that first year at the stadium. LOL

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                  • #10
                    SCREAMLINE is most definetly in!!!! Barry you bastard save us a spot or two? Just kidding!! this has always been our favorite show and i am positive it will be the event of the year as always , this is our stomping grounds and i hope everyone goes to this great show.....

                    Jason Blaszczak

                    http://screamlinestudios.com

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                    • #11
                      Can't wait! This year will be huge... I feel it!
                      Do Vegan Zombies eat heads of lettuce?

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                      • #12
                        Its going to be another great year Barry. I am glad to be on board once again as the Official Media Sponsor!

                        Its going to be a great year at MHC. I'm glad we got our booth picked already and super psyched to continue discussions of RFR and Grendels Den possibly DJ-ing the party.

                        "The Original Haunt Industry, Halloween and Horror Podcast"
                        http://rfrpodcast.com

                        COSTUMES FOR KIDS
                        "Bringing Halloween to Disabled and Less Fortunate Children"
                        http://www.costumesforkids.net

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                        • #13
                          Can i get a little tongue with that?
                          Originally posted by Barry View Post

                          Please, everyone, stop me and say hi! LOL
                          Thanks, Jeff
                          www.thefrighteners.com

                          www.IronStock.com
                          www.HauntForum.com
                          www.MidWestHauntersConvention.com

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                          • #14
                            Every year I want to attend MWHC. Maybe this will be the year to go....

                            Sounds like things are definitely growing Barry! Congrats and maybe we can make that trek this year. June....

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                            • #15
                              My business partner and I will be there this year again!
                              This is a definite! After we attended last year (we only did 2 days...Saturday and left Sunday morning after some last minute looking around) we were not ready for it to be over!
                              Transworld is a slim chance...but we won't miss MHC!!!
                              And this year I WILL stop people and say Hi!

                              Kirk
                              Kirk Boemmel
                              Dark Ghost Manor
                              www.darkghostmanor.com

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