Haunted Road Media ParaCon!
Haunted Road Media’s 2020 ParaCon and Author event will be held on June 13, 2020, at the old Mineral Springs Hotel in Alton, Illinois. This year is a two-day event!
Friday Evening, June 12, begins at 7:30 PM with an event introduction, followed by a paranormal panel with experienced investigators in the field, and concludes with a special flashlight ghost story tour of haunted Mineral Springs Hotel
Saturday officially begins at 10:00 AM (although we have a 9:45 AM opening ceremony). As usual, we have a number of fantastic speakers lined up, Haunted Road Media authors, vendors, and live music with a paranormal investigation that evening. Plus, more to come!
Saturday evening’s Paranormal Investigation starts with a Haunted History segment with Dave Nunnally at 8:00 PM, continues with a drum circle down by the old mineral spring with Coyote Chris Sutton at 8:15, and launches into full investigation mode of the building from 8:30 – 12:30. (Please queue up for sign in at 7:45 PM).
There are several ways to experience the weekend. Choose the right package(s) that’s suitable for you!
$5 Entry Ticket to Saturday Speakers and Vendors
Event admission tickets can be purchased here:
$35 Paranormal Investigation
Investigation tickets can be purchased here:
Current speaking lineup:
Official speaking lineup coming soon, but special guests so far include…
Mike Ricksecker
Shana Wankel
Vanessa Hogle
Amelia Cotter
Lee Ehrlich on Underwater Paranormal Phenomena
Coyote Chris Sutton
Chuck Banks
The Southern Gypsies
Kelly McCarville
Katie Hopkins
Adam Tillery
Rebecca Smuk
Plus, on hand from Haunted Road Media: Mike Ricksecker, Shana Wankel, Adam Tillery, and Katie Hopkins.
Live Music from John Shanahan!
Historic Goldenrod Showboat Exhibit!
Vendors and Paranormal Teams:
(Vendor Lineup to come!)
Vendor Booths available at:
Hotel Information:
(For the first three, let them know you’re with the Haunted Road Media ParaCon to get the discount!)
Super 8 by Wyndham
1800 Homer M. Adams Pkwy (618)465-8885
$71.00 + tax per night
Includes Cont. Breakfast, 2- Handicapped Rooms Available, free wifi & parking
Comfort Inn
11 Crossroads Ct.
(618)465-9999 $96.90 + tax Indoor Pool, Deluxe Cont. Breakfast, free wifi & parking, handicapped accessible rooms available
Best Western Plus Parkway Hotel 1900 Homer Adams Pkwy
(618)433-9900 $115.00 + tax Hot buffet Breakfast, outdoor pool, fitness center, convenience store, restaurant, free wifi & parking, Handicapped Accessible Rooms Available, kids 12 & under eat free
Hampton Inn & Suites 1904 Homer Adams Pkwy
(618)433-8999 $ Go to Hilton.com to get best rate between $115.00 – $168.00 Sorry was not able to acquire a set discount for HRM but its a beautiful Hotel w/ lots of amenities.
Many thanks to Dave and Donna at It’s Raining Zen in making this possible!
Stay tuned for updates and details!