ScareFest weekend in Lexington 2024 via organizers website 2

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A convention in Lexington will be a real scream for horror fans.

ScareFest Weekend just announced its 2025 lineup.

Major highlights for this year include celebrity appearances from icons like Robert Englund of "A Nightmare on Elm Street," Juliette Lewis of "Yellowjackets" and David Arquette of "Scream."

Fans will also get a chance to get close up with the actual Annabelle doll, which will be on display as part of the Warrens' Occult Museum Experience.

The convention is also set to feature vendors with collectibles, oddities, fan merchandise and more, photo opportunities, a cosplay contest, paranormal investigations, free panels and a horror film festival.

It also includes the ScareFest Ink Tattoo Expo and tattoo competitions each day. Guests can submit their ink in different categories, including "tattoo of the day" for pieces started at the expo. To learn more, click here.

ScareFest Weekend is scheduled for Oct. 17-19 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. Kids 12 and under attend for free all weekend. Sunday is "Kids Day," providing family-friendly programming. 

Single-day admission starts at $34 for Friday and Sunday, $44 for Saturday, or $80 for a weekend pass. Plus and VIP passes have already sold out. 

Admission to the Warrens' Occult Museum Experience can be added to your ticket for $38. "All access" limited admission is available for $54. 

To learn more, look at a list of celebrity guests, vendors and film screenings, or to purchase passes, click here.

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