November 16th & 17th, 2024
Northern Illinois University’s
ALTGELD HALL 116 Altgeld Hall Dekalb, IL 60115
SATURDAY THEME
SUNDAY THEME
COSTUME JUDGING AT 5PM EACH DAY
COSTUME CONTEST BEST COSTUME PRIZES
1ST: $100 VENDOR CASH 2ND: $50 VENDOR CASH 3RD: $25 VENDOR CASH
Mr. Willy’s Dark Art and Oddities Con
The 2024 Dark Art and Oddities Con is going to be bigger and better than ever before! This year, we are returning the convention to Northern Illinois University’s Altgeld Hall, in Dekalb, IL! That is right, our event will be hosted in a real castle, and this year we are adding a second room for lectures and entertainment! The event takes place November 16th and 17th featuring some of the countries most unique vendors and artists! We will also feature the Indie Horror Film Festival, Special Presentations, Workshops and more!
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Latest Convention News:
Indie Horror Film Festival – 2024 Award Nominees! We are thrilled to announce our Indie Horror Film Festival 2024 Award Nominees! Winners will be announced LIVE at…
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Indie Horror Film Festival – Filmmaker Social Hour Indie Horror Film Festival – Filmmaker Social Hour Calling all filmmakers, artists, and horror fans! Join us for the…
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Whispers in the Dark: A Dark Literature Reading Series Whispers in the DarkA Dark Literature Reading SeriesStep into the eerie ambiance of classic literature brought to life at…
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Serial Killer Culture: Psychos, Murder, and Filmmaking – A Lecture by John Borowski Join award-winning filmmaker and author John Borowski for an immersive lecture that dives into the twisted world of “Serial…
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Family For Christmas – Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival! We are excited to announce “Family For Christmas” as an Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival,…
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Lipstick – Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival! We are excited to announce “Lipstick” as an Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival, taking place…
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The Little Curse – Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival! We are excited to announce “The Little Curse” as an Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival,…
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Jolt – Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival! We are excited to announce “Jolt” as an Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival, taking place…
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The Crane Wife – Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival! We are excited to announce “The Crane Wife” as an Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival,…
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Telek – Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival! We are excited to announce “Telek” as an Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival, taking place…
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Found and Lost – Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival! We are excited to announce “Found and Lost” as an Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival,…
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Grandma’s Cookies – Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival! We are excited to announce “Grandma’s Cookies” as an Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival, taking…
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Lumberjack – Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival! We are excited to announce “Lumberjack” as an Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival, taking place…
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Dry Clean Only – Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival! We are excited to announce “Dry Clean Only” as an Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival,…
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Echoes of Obsession – Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival! We are excited to announce “Echoes of Obsession” as an Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival,…
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ZOMBIE BREATH – Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival! We are excited to announce “ZOMBIE BREATH” as an Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival, taking…
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Bay for Blood – Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival! We are excited to announce “Bay for Blood” as an Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival,…
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The Beast of Gévaudan – Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film Festival! We are excited to announce “The Beast of Gévaudan” as an Official Selection of the 2024 Indie Horror Film…
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Nosferatu with Live Accompaniment by Jay Warren! Experience a Unique Fusion of Art and Music at Dark Art and Oddities Con 2024! We are thrilled to…
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2024 Vendor Space Registration
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We are excited to be taking contributions for Bat Conservation International at our 2024 Convention!