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Location/County: Charleston, Kanawha
September 26, 2014 — September 28, 2014
Shockacon, the horror and sci-fi convention in Charleston, is set for Friday through Sunday, September 26-28 at the Beni Kedem Shrine Center, 100 Quarrier St. Hours are 3 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Enjoy horror punk music from such bands as The Renfields and The Jasons, as well as lots of special guests from horror and sci-fi TV shows, including Tyler Mane (Mike Myers from “Halloween”), Jennifer Lynn Warren (”American Horror Story” Coven), Erika Eleniak (”E.T.,” “The Blob”) Fred Williamson (”Children of the Corn”) and many other special guests as presenters. Admission is $45 online for the weekend or $50 at the gate. Daily admission is $22 Friday, $25 Saturday and $16 Sunday. Advance tickets are cheaper online at www.wvshockacon.com.