About this Event
ONLY $10 at the door. Cash or Card is accepted.
2026 DreadCon, Canada's only dark fiction and horror convention hits Burlington for the third year running!
Saturday October 17, the Market place opens.
Featuring Special Guests: Nick Cutter • Adam Cesare • Tim McGregor • Ainslie Hogarth • Jennifer Hillier
PANELS, WORKSHOPS, AUTHOR SIGNINGS AND MORE!
DREAD CON CANADA - CANADA'S ONLY DARK FICTION AND HORROR CONVENTION
OCTOBER 17 - 11 - 5PM
GENERAL ADMISSION ONLY $10
VIP 10 - 5PM - PRE-ORDER ONLINE FOR $30
KIDS ARE FREE
BOOKS, ART, AUTHORS & MORE.
SUPPORTING HUMAN-MADE ART AND SMALL BUSINESS.
Doors open at 11am - 5pm for general admission.
Want the VIP Experience? Grab a VIP ticket for only $30! This ticket will guarantee you a swag bag filled with goodies, plus early access to the event.
Doors open for VIP guests at 10am!
Free Parking
Adults 18+ only $10 for standard entry
Children under 18 are completely free
Discover your new favourite author today.
Agenda
Author Panels
Publishing Workshops
Author Signing Event
Author Meet and Greets
Author Reading Slots
Book Launch Party
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
VIP Coffee and Treats with the Authors (10 - 11am)
Event venue & nearby stays
3063 S Service Rd, 3063 South Service Road, Burlington, Canada
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