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Can I wear a costume?
Absolutely! We 110% encourage it! Please be mindful that we will have a costume weapon and prop check before you get inside. You may want to consider signing up for the costume contest if you're feeling up for it!
Where is the Venue?
The Howard County Fairgrounds is located in West Friendship, MD! Right off the beaten path from I-70 and Route 32, it's moments from Columbia Mall, and other fine attractions!
Is it all ages?
ABSOLUTELY YES! We have something for everyone! Whether you're a little kid, grown adult, or somewhere in between, there's something for you here! We try to keep the scary to a manageable level, too.
Are there hotels nearby?
YES! Plenty are in Ellicott City or Columbia, and we'll post any special pricing we get on our accomodations page for hotel deals!
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Absolutely! We highly recommend to grab them from our online ticket page, as it will be cheaper than in person. We're a firm believer in trying to keep our ticket costs low, but we still have expenses to pay for ourselves.
Is there stuff to eat?
We have partnered with Catalyst Hot Dogs to bring you their food truck, which offers VEGAN and GLUTEN-FREE options as well! We'll post their menu as we get closer to the event!
WEAPON CHECK
We mentioned it in the costume portion, but please:
-NO FIREARMS (even those with a cc permit)
-NO METAL BLADED WEAPONS
-NO BLUNT METAL OBJECTS (bats, crowbars, clubs)
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Please use a cosplay rule of thumb: If it feels too dangerous to wield in public, don't. SAFETY is our primary concern.
I'm an author, can I sell my books?
Yes! Our vendor application is the catch-all for anyone looking to get a table! If you're an author, film-maker, musician, crafter, artist, etc., it's all the same for our back-end purposes. Please fill out the vendor form, and we'll be in touch with an approval if your application gets approved!
Is the event all day and night?
Our EVENT runs from 11-6 Saturday, and 12-6 on Sunday. Please keep up with our event through the year to find out what we have running, and check our schedule of events that will be posted a few weeks prior to the event!
Are the Celebs signing autographs?
Yes! They'll be on hand both days of our show (unless specified otherwise) to sign merchandise, posters, photos, and more! They'll have items for sale at their tables, but if you have something from home, feel free to bring it! VHS, soundtracks, toys, etc! They will be charging for autographs, which we'll do our best to post before the event starts, over on Facebook.
I make AI Art. Can I vend?
Short answer? No.
Long answer: AI Art is a tool. It's a software that pulls from a database of works of art to create your design. While we think it's super neat, we do not allow AI Artists at FrightReads. We have too many artists that have honed and perfected the craft manually to replace them with a computer.
If someone is deemed to be an AI Artist, they will be asked to leave the event, and no refund will be given for the vendor space.
Should I bring Cash? Card?
We can't really guide you on that. The golden rule is: "Cash is King." Most of our vendors and guests will accept digital payments in some form, but in the event of a network outage, or they do not support online payments, please bring cash just in case. There are a few gas stations nearby that likely have ATM options for cash withdraw.