Welcome to Keen Halloween

We’re a new Halloween event that’s different.Welcome to Keen Halloween!

Think “Maker Faire for Halloween.” We want to get back to a classic Halloween, help you get more out of your costuming, trick-or-treating, and costume parties.

Pre-order your tickets now!

We’ll have Halloween-based WORKSHOPS, ENTERTAINMENT, and a cool MONSTER MARKET to help get you ready… and inspired.

Tickets will cost more at the door! Pre-order and save some cash!

Studio Fugazi Interview

by June 17, 2013 » Add the first comment.
Studio Fugazi Mummy

Why do you like/love/fear Halloween? To be honest, when I was a kid I *didn’t* like Halloween. I hid under the bed. Didn’t care for the masks, scary stuff, or even the fact that people were willing to give you candy. I eventually grew out of it – the sweet Read more »

Halloween Vending at Keen Halloween

by June 11, 2013 » Add the first comment.

As you might expect, I’ve been fielding a lot of questions about exhibiting at Keen Halloween. It’s fine, as explaining the vision of the show is pretty important, if it’s going to have a vision. But, the message isn’t exactly clear, so I’ll say it once again: Keen Halloween is Read more »

2012 Keen Ween Event Photo Gallery

by May 15, 2013 » Add the first comment.

These photos were taken by our Event Photographer Bradford Jones, from our inaugural event.

Keen Halloween Survival Guide

by September 27, 2012 » Add the first comment.
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We’re running around and getting things set up for Saturday! A few of the KH team members realized that some folks might like a handy survival guide to know what to expect – we definitely want to make sure you get the most out of our event! Preregister Read more »

Hanging Scarecrow Decoration

by September 21, 2012 » Add the first comment.
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Here’s another Keen Halloween decoration – the Hanging Scarecrow. This one is the prototype… I had Dawna give me a hand with the new ones, which you’ll be seeing at the event. (You have your tickets, right?) We’re actually giving this thing away on our Facebook page. Just share Read more »

Best Booth Ribbon

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The Monster Market vendor booths are eligible for the Booth Decoration contest. (BEST OF SHOW.) The idea is simple: we want the MONSTER MARKET to look great, and we’re going to reward the best Halloween themed booth design! REWARD: The Best MONSTER MARKET Ribbon, and a FREE TABLE in 2013. (Winners Read more »

Victor Moreno Design Interview

by September 20, 2012 » Add the second comment.
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Greetings Ghoulies! Here, we’re talking to Victor Moreno, a local Arizona artist and entrepreneur. He’s been very active in the community doing film screenings, presentations, comic and horror conventions – you’ve probably seen him somewhere! Hey Victor! So to say that you’re “kinda into old genre films” would be an Read more »

Gourd Skulls

by September 17, 2012 » Add the first comment.
keen halloween skull gourd by Steam Crow

Since Keen Halloween is a DIY kind of event, we wanted to go all out and make some of our decorations. We didn’t really want to buy a bunch of pre-made stuff, and well, we wanted to have some things that we can put up at our own house on Read more »

Workshop: Stylish Zombies 101

by September 15, 2012 » Add the first comment.
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2:30-3:15 Stylish Zombies 101 By Brillare Hairdressing Academy, Indoor Workshop Stage Free for paid attendees Whether you have your heart set on being a zombie prom queen, celebrity zombie, or a zombie of your own creation, Brillare Hairdressing Academy’s skilled cosmetology instructors can help. In a straight forward, instructional demonstration, cosmetology Read more »

Lily Parlour Interview

by September 14, 2012 » Add more comments.
Lily Lynne

Today we’re interviewing Lynne from the Lily Parlour! Hey Lynne! What’s your favorite thing about Halloween? Making Costumes, definitely. We don’t believe in costumes from a plastic bag, we’ll have none of that! Halloween for our family has become a more of a lifestyle than a holiday. We have spooky Read more »

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