Billings Hosts First Annual Horror Convention
The inaugural event at MetraPark Expo Center brought hundreds of fans together to meet horror movie actors.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Special Interest
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Billings hosted its first horror convention this past weekend at the MetraPark Expo Center. Hundreds of fans attended the two-day event to meet actors and browse local vendor booths.
Why it matters
The convention was organized to expand local options for Montana horror enthusiasts. It brought together diverse fan interests through celebrity appearances and community-based vendors.
The convention hosted 45 vendors and required four and a half months of planning by organizer Fred Moormeier. Attendees had the opportunity to meet multiple film actors and visit local business stalls.
The players
Fred Moormeier
He is the organizer who coordinated the debut of the Billings Horror Con in four and a half months.
C.J. Graham
He is a film actor known for his work in the horror genre who participated in the event.
Kari Keegan
She is a film actor who appeared at the convention to sign autographs for local horror fans.
Douglas Tait
He is a film actor who appeared at the event to connect with the horror community.
The details
Visitors engaged with actors C.J. Graham, Kari Keegan, and Douglas Tait while browsing 45 different vendor booths. The event also featured local food trucks and offered specialized services, such as a Michael Myers tattoo session from Legendary Tattoo Studio.
Timeline
The Billings Horror Con took place on October 24-25, 2026.
The next convention is planned for 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The debut of this convention highlights the growth of regional genre-specific fan conventions across smaller markets. This shift demonstrates how event organizers are increasingly decentralizing fan experiences away from traditional major metropolitan hubs.
Fans in the Billings area gained direct access to horror movie actors and unique local vendors without needing to travel out of state. Those interested in future iterations can anticipate a larger event footprint following the successful turnout of the first convention.
The takeaway
The success of this inaugural event demonstrates a strong local appetite for niche entertainment programming in Montana. Enthusiasts should look forward to the expanded offerings promised for the 2027 event.
What happens next
The organizer plans to hold another horror convention in 2027, with intentions to include more vendors and a haunted house attraction.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Q2 News (KTVQ).
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