Howard County Fairgrounds

We're back! We're shaking out the cobwebs and ready to deliver our SIXTH year of FRIGHTREADS! You NEED to be here!WHEN: October 24-25th, 2026 12-6 PMWHERE: HOWARD COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, MD 21794COST: (Does not include tax/fees) General Admission SAT: $25 SUN: $20 WEEKEND: $40VIP (Includes Lanyard, T-Shirt, Sticker, Tote Bag) SAT: $65 SUN: $60 WEEKEND: $110CHILDREN 10 &amp; UNDER ALWAYS FREE WITH PAYING ADULT!MILITARY, FIRST RESPONDER, TEACHER &amp; STUDENT DISCOUNT VERIFICATION (Not available at the door): *Get discount code via ticket page*----WHAT TO EXPECT???-----Over 100 authors of various genre, including horror, science fiction, dystopian, fantasy, mystery and more!-Musical performances by HipHopMcDougal and Beach Creeper!-Film festival featuring several indie filmmakers and their movies!-Facepainting and crafts!-Special Guests: ZACK WARD from A CHRISTMAS STORY/FREDDY V JASON! HANA MAE LEE from PITCH PERFECT/THE BABYSITTER! CHARM CITY GHOSTBUSTERS! CYNTHIA MANION from TOXIC AVENGER! author HEATHER GRAHAM! JANE JENSEN from TROMEO &amp; JULIET! author JUSTINA IRELAND! author A.G. MOCK! THE REFASHIONED HIPPIE, MAGGIE WEBER! SHARON SMYTH LENTZ from DARK SHADOWS (tv!) TRISH FORSTNER of STRAY DOGS &amp; FERAL!These guests, plus tons more to see and do! Visit website for full details!

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