Season’s Screamings, the spooky holiday-themed counterpart to Midsummer Scream, the world’s largest Halloween and horror convention, has announced its return to the Pasadena Convention Center December 2-4, 2022.
The ultimate blend of Christmas cheer and Halloween horror, Season’s Screamings offers a winter wonderland of ghoulish experiences for the whole family. From a sprawling showroom with over 200 artisans and vendors to a party stage with world-class panel presentations, Season’s Screamings is set to entertain thousands of fans throughout the first weekend of December.
“This is the fourth release of Season’s Screamings, and it gets bigger and better every year,” says David Markland, Executive Director of Midsummer Scream. “We love any opportunity to return to Pasadena and any chance to make Halloween coincide with other seasons, especially winter holidays.”
Among Season’s Screamings’ cornucopia of entertainment will be Peepshow Menagerie’s “Island of Misfit Tease” burlesque show on Friday night, a Saturday and Sunday Krampus run led by Krampus LA, a daily block of themed shorts holiday horror curated by HorrorBuzz, exhibitor photo-ops including Art’s Sideshow throughout the exhibit hall alongside vendors such as Backstitch Bruja, Lugosi Enterprises, Discount Cemetery, Skelly Paper Co., Small Town Weirdo and Trick or Treat Studios.
Special guests include Keith David (The Thing, They Live), Leeanna Vamp & The Fiends, Grimm Life Collective and Disney Legend Bob Gurr, creator of the Haunted Mansion “Doom Buggies”, with more appearances to be announced soon!
Returning for 2022 is the spooky Hall of Yuletide Spirits, a perpetually darkened space filled with holiday-themed haunts and spooky exhibits. Beginning with a rotten Candy Land entrance experience by Fear Farm, this year’s Hall of Yuletide Spirits will feature animated attractions from some of Southern California’s hottest home and pro venues, including The Dreich Society, The Haunt With No Name… Yet Casa Calaveras, Santa Ana Haunt, Ghostwood Manor, Prism Haunted House, the Pizza Planet Truck and Valley Fright Nights.
“We are so excited to have the Hall of Yuletide Spirits returning for 2022,” said Rick West, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Midsummer Scream. “After what promises to be a fantastic Halloween season, these incredible hauntings will bring their creativity and excitement to Pasadena for one last romp before retreating to their crypts for the year! We have a solid mix of ghosts from return and brand new partners this year; it’s going to be quite a show!
The Hall of Yuletide Spirits will also include Barlow’s Tavern, a vacation spot where guests 21 and older can enjoy drink specials and even pose for a photo with Santa Barlow – Season’s Screamings’ terrifying version of meeting Santa , featuring Mr. Barlow of the Salem lot.
Season’s Screamings will also host numerous presentations and panel performances throughout the weekend on two stages at the Pasadena Convention Center. This year’s lineup includes a heartfelt discussion of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! starring Sara Karloff, whose father, Boris Karloff, narrated the beloved animated classic, as well as Emmy Award-winning animator and director Phil Roman, who was part of the team that brought the Grinch; a panel on the history of the slide – a creepy acting technique that began at Knott’s Scary Farm in the early 70s and spread to hauntings around the world; and a look at “The Shining Legacy” with director Mick Garris commemorating the 25th anniversary of his TV miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, hosted by Fangoria’s The Kingcast podcast team. Additional programming and schedule will be announced in the coming weeks!
For a taste of the sights and sounds of last year’s event, check out my video below:
Day and weekend passes are available; Premium weekend “Naughty List” passes include one-hour early entry to the show on Saturday and Sunday, priority entry to panels, presentations and attractions, exclusive lanyard and commemorative edition collectible limited (to be announced). Midsummer Scream is running a special ticket promotion until 11:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, September 25, allowing those interested to secure half-price tickets. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.midsummerscream.org/.
