Calling all horror fans, movie buffs and pop culture collectors! Florida Horror-Fest, the premier single-day touring horror convention, is officially making its way to Southwest Florida. On\u00a0Saturday, Sept. 19, the DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops will transform into the ultimate regional hub for all things spooky, offering an immersive day of buying, selling, and community fandom.<\/p>\n
Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Florida Horror-Fest is a dedicated mecca designed for every tier of fan, from vintage horror memorabilia seekers to modern thriller buffs. The convention features a sprawling marketplace packed with vendors, local artists, and exhibitors showcasing a massive variety of comic books, magazines, toys, movies, movie posters, artwork sketches, apparel, and more.<\/p>\n
Event highlights include:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0 The Horror Marketplace:\u00a0Dozens of specialized vendors buying, selling and trading rare horror collectibles, hard-to-find movie posters, and retro monster toys.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0 Celebrity Meet-and-Greets:\u00a0Fan-favorite industry professionals and celebrities will be in attendance for exclusive signings and photo opportunities throughout the day, featuring actor\u00a0Warrington Gillette\u00a0(Jason from\u00a0\u201cFriday the 13th Part 2\u201d) and actor\u00a0James C. Leary\u00a0(Clem from\u00a0\u201cBuffy the Vampire Slayer\u201d).<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0 Family-Accessible Pricing:\u00a0General admission is $20. Kids 11 and under are free to enter (limit one child per paid adult admission), and additional children 11 and under are $10.<\/p>\n
\u201cFlorida Horror-Fest is built by long-time collectors, for collectors,\u201d according to the promotional team. \u201cOur goal is to give the Fort Myers community a focused, high-energy environment where they can hunt for their favorite memorabilia, meet industry professionals, and share their passions with thousands of local peers.\u201d<\/p>\n
The DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops is at 13051 Bell Tower Drive in south Fort Myers.<\/p>\n