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Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902

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Guests

Actor Fedor Steer appearing at CreepyCon 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee
Actress Annabeth Gish appearing at CreepyCon 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee
Actor DJ Qualls appearing at CreepyCon 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee
Actor Robert Longstreet appearing at CreepyCon 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee
Actress Samantha Smith appearing at CreepyCon 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee
Actor Ty Olsson appearing at CreepyCon 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee
Actor Julian Richings appearing at CreepyCon 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee
Actor Henry Thomas appearing at CreepyCon 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee

Contests

Scream Queen Competition at CreepyCon 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee
Creepy Doll Contest at CreepyCon 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee
Zombie Beauty Pageant at CreepyCon 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee
Costume Contest at CreepyCon 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee
Kids' Costume Contest at CreepyCon 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee

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The Creepy Doll Contest invites you to create (or summon?) the most nightmarish doll imaginable. Whether it’s handmade from scratch, disturbingly modified, or just naturally unsettling, your eerie entry will be judged on originality, craftsmanship, and overall creep factor. From possessed playthings to deranged DIY monstrosities, this competition is where cute goes to die. Open to all ages and levels of weird.

📅 Runs throughout CreepyCon, August 1–3
📍 Located on the back wall near Concessions.

The Costume Contest is CreepyCon’s ultimate showdown of creativity, craftsmanship, and creep factor! Open to ages 13 and up, this contest invites cosplayers, horror fans, and Halloween lovers to hit the stage and show off their most impressive looks. Whether you’re rocking a handmade monster, a screen-accurate slasher, or an original spooky creation, you’ll be judged on detail, originality, and presentation. Expect fierce competition and killer prizes.

🎭 Saturday, August 2 at 3PM
📍 Main Stage

The Kids Costume Contest is perfect for young creepers ages 12 and under who love dressing up and showing off their spooky style! From adorable monsters to pint-sized slashers, this contest celebrates imagination, creativity, and Halloween spirit. Costumes are judged on originality, presentation, and overall awesomeness—no scares required (but they’re welcome).

🎃 Sunday, August 3 at 2PM
📍 Main Stage

The Scream Queen Competition is one of CreepyCon’s most thrilling and hilarious live contests. Participants take the stage and let out their most terrifying, over-the-top scream in front of a live audience. It’s not just about volume—judges also consider creativity, performance, and crowd reaction. Open to all ages and genders, this contest celebrates horror fans who know how to bring the drama. Winners take home cash and creepy prizes!

🕐 Saturday, August 2 at 1PM
📍 Main Stage

The Zombie Beauty Pageant is where the undead get glamorous! Contestants shuffle, slay, and strut their stuff in a gory twist on the classic beauty competition. Think pageant wear with a post-apocalyptic flair—blood, guts, elegance, and decay. Judged on costume, stage presence, and overall zombified charm, this pageant is open to all who are dead inside (or just look the part). Crowns, sashes, and creepy prizes await!

🧟‍♀️ Saturday, August 2 at 5PM
📍 Main Stage

Keep your eyes peeled, soon we’ll be announcing CreepyCon’s newest and most interactive contest!

Floor Plan

The current version of the CreepyCon 2025 floor plan is now available! This isn’t the final layout, some details may shift as we get closer to the event. We’ll continue updating it as changes happen, so check back for the most accurate info.

Performances

Coming soon announcement for performances at CreepyCon 2025 at the Knoxville Convention Center, August 1–3
Coming soon announcement for performances at CreepyCon 2025 at the Knoxville Convention Center, August 1–3

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Crypt Tease – Burlesque Variety Showcase

Kick off your CreepyCon weekend with Crypt Tease, hitting the main stage Friday, August 1st at 8 PM. This thrilling variety show blends the art of burlesque with a spooky twist, featuring a cast of talented performers bringing horror-inspired flair, humor, and seduction to the spotlight. Expect an unforgettable night of eerie elegance and over-the-top fun as both new and returning faces take the stage. Bring your energy—and your dollar bills—as we wrap up the first night of CreepyCon with a bang!

Doctor Finnegan’s Circus – Shock Sideshow Spectacle

Step right up for Doctor Finnegan’s Circus, the wild, weird, and wonderfully unhinged sideshow making multiple appearances all weekend long at CreepyCon. Often called “The Looney Tunes of Sideshow,” this award-winning trio combines classic circus stunts with outrageous comedy and a twisted flair. Expect sword swallowing, human blockhead antics, feats of indestructibility, and surprises you won’t see coming—all delivered with high energy and a devilish grin. Some performances are family-friendly; others turn up the spice after dark. Either way, you’ll be laughing, cringing, and begging for more.

Gertrude’s Creatures of the Night – Drag Show Experience

Join us on August 2nd at the CreepyCon Main Stage for Gertrude’s Creatures of the Night, a high-energy drag show on the main stage at the Knoxville Convention Center. This showcase brings together a fierce lineup of performers—from returning fan favorites to exciting new faces—blending horror, glamour, and outrageous fun. Whether you’re a longtime drag enthusiast or brand new to the scene, you won’t want to miss this electrifying experience. Bring your dollar bills and prepare to be thoroughly entertained.

Greg Carney & The KTown Zombies – Thriller Dance Performance

Get ready to move… or at least watch the dead do it better. Catch Greg Carney & The KTown Zombies as they take over the stage on Saturday, August 2nd with their electrifying Thriller-inspired performance. This choreographed spectacle brings the undead to life with precision moves, horror vibes, and a whole lot of attitude. Whether you’re a diehard Michael Jackson fan or just love seeing zombies break it down, this is one performance you won’t want to miss.

Rot the Runway – Fashion From Beyond the Grave

Make your way to the main stage on Saturday, August 2nd at 6 PM for Rot the Runway, CreepyCon’s original horror fashion experience presented by Mallory Bertrand Photography. This twisted runway show fuses high fashion with haunting visuals, showcasing one-of-a-kind looks that blur the line between couture and creature. Every costume, character, and concept is designed and crafted by Mallory herself—bringing a singular vision to life in stitches, scars, and style. Whether you’re into elegance with a side of eerie or gore with a dash of glam, this show will leave you gasping. Come see what’s stalking the catwalk… and maybe steal a few ideas for your next undead ensemble.

Unity Suspension – Flesh Hook Suspension Performances

Not for the faint of heart! Unity Suspension brings their powerful and visually intense flesh hook suspension acts to CreepyCon all weekend long. Witness this unique blend of artistry, ritual, and raw physical endurance as performers are lifted into the air using only flesh hooks, creating a stunning display of strength, trust, and body modification. These performances on the Dark Side stage are equal parts shocking and awe-inspiring, offering a rare glimpse into an extreme subculture that challenges the limits of the human body. Whether you’re drawn by curiosity or appreciation for the craft, this is a show you won’t forget.

We’ll be updating this with more things, soon! Keep your eyes peeled.

Vendors

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Film Festival

The Shriek Show Film Fest is CreepyCon’s showcase of independent horror films, featuring both short and feature-length entries from emerging and established filmmakers. It’s a celebration of storytelling in the horror, thriller, and suspense genres.

All submitted films are reviewed ahead of time by a panel of judges. Selected films will be screened throughout the weekend in a dedicated viewing area. Winners in multiple categories will be announced live at the show and shared on CreepyCon’s social media afterward – including the coveted Ah! Scare! Award for Best Picture.

We’re currently building out the full schedule. Once it’s finalized, screening times and film details will be posted here. Stay tuned for updates.

Filmmakers register below!

Panels/Workshops/Demos

Sponsors