What to Expect at the West Coast Haunter's Convention 2018

What to Expect at the West Coast Haunter's Convention 2018

Author: Brian Foreman & Darryl Plunkie: Haunters, Scare Actors, Haunt Owners April 5, 2018 Duration: 43:22
In this podcast episode, we get Ed Roberts on to discuss what to expect at this year's West Coast Haunter's Convention in Portland, Oregon on April 13th through the 15th.

west coast haunters convention 2018 What: A haunters convention for all, whether you are a pro haunter, home haunter, or Halloween enthusiast. The West Coast Haunter's Convention is a 501(c)3 organization that gives grants to professionals who work with children with hearing impairments and/or autism.

Where: Double Tree Hotel | 1000 NE Multnomah St. | Portland, Oregon 97232

When: April 13th - 15th, 2018

Website: https://hauntersconvention.com/

Contact: westcoasthauntcon@gmail.com

Thanks to Philip Hernandez from the Haunted Attraction Network, Dan Doble from Haunt Collective, and Ed Roberts from the WCHC for participating in this audio conversation.

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