Halfway to Halloween is coming to the Rock Island County Fairgrounds on May 13th and 14th!

As the first day of the event will transpire on a Friday the 13th, appropriately enough, and will feature Douglas Tait, the actor who portrayed Jason Vorhees, the classic horror character, in the movie Freddy vs. Jason AND Michael Meyers in Halloween Kills!

Also featuring...

  • Chad Coleman (The Walking Dead, The Orville)
  • Eileen Dietz (The Exorcist, Halloween II)
  • Eugene Clark (Land of the Dead)
  • David Ellefson of Megadeth and The Lucid (Dwellers)
  • Damian Maffei (Haunt, Wrong Turn)
  • Terri Partyka (Haunt, Batman v Superman)
  • Daniel Pesina (Mortal Kombat 1 & 2 video games)
  • Drew Fortier of The Lucid (Dwellers)
  • Terri Partyka (Haunt, Batman v Superman)
  • Daniel Pesina (Mortal Kombat 1 & 2 video games)
  • Drew Fortier of The Lucid (Dwellers)

Plus more! All guests will be signing autographs and offering photo-ops (individual rates and costs may vary).

Live Music Too

New this year to Halfway to Halloween features LIVE MUSIC! Come rock out to Alborn, The 42’s, and Elisium on Friday night and on Saturday it's Non Grata and St. October!

They'll have great food trucks to satisfy your hunger.

Throughout the event, local and not-so-local vendors will offer a wide range of products including collectibles, books, comics, movies, toys, food, beverages, and more. The show will also feature horror-themed side show acts, games, and contests as well as food and spirits. Cosplayers are encouraged to attend in costume.

Tickets

For tickets to Halfway to Halloween visit MWmonsterfest.com or get them at Coop Records in Moline, Il.  Prices range from $13 for a limited weekend pass to $20 for a full weekend pass.

Show Hours

4:00pm - 11:00pm on Friday
11:00am- 7:00pm on Saturday
This event is a "must" for any fan of horror!

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