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Ghosts and Ghouls: A Photo Gallery of Rock Island Roadhouse

    9:30 a.m. Presentation Descriptions

    Patti Negri - Practical Magick (Classroom)

    Juli Couch - Animé and Demonology: A Spiritual and Mythological Exploration (Teachers Room)

    Juli Couch - Animé and Demonology: A Spiritual and Mythological Exploration (Teachers Room)

    Practical Magick - Simple Techniques To Bring Magick and Manifestation to Every Part Of Your Day To Day Life 

    Juli Couch - Animé and Demonology: A Spiritual and Mythological Exploration (Teachers Room)

    Juli Couch - Animé and Demonology: A Spiritual and Mythological Exploration (Teachers Room)

    Juli Couch - Animé and Demonology: A Spiritual and Mythological Exploration (Teachers Room)

    Explore several main Animé series and their ties to Demons, religions, and ancient and modern mythology. 

    Jenn Jacobs - This History and Sightings of Dogmen (Trunk Room)

    Jenn Jacobs - This History and Sightings of Dogmen (Trunk Room)

    Jenn Jacobs - This History and Sightings of Dogmen (Trunk Room)

    Para With a Normal - I Should Be Dead (Boys Locker Room)

    Jenn Jacobs - This History and Sightings of Dogmen (Trunk Room)

    Jenn Jacobs - This History and Sightings of Dogmen (Trunk Room)

    Para With a Normal - I Should Be Dead: Mike's Comedic  Revelation On Almost Dying and The Hunt for Afterlife

    Christal Gonzales - Unlocking the Hidden Realms: Connecting with your Intuition and Dream World (Boi

    Practical Magick - Simple Techniques To Bring Magick and Manifestation to Every Part Of Your Day To Day Life 

    What is Esoteric?

    10:00 a.m. Presentation Descriptions

    Allison Jornlin - Paranormal Women: A Hidden History (Classroom)

    Allison Jornlin - Paranormal Women: A Hidden History (Classroom)

    Allison Jornlin - Paranormal Women: A Hidden History (Classroom)

      Who was the first ghost hunter? How did poltergeists, doppelgangers, and tulpas find their way into the English-speaking world's study of the paranormal? If you don't know, you're missing at least half the story. Many of the best contributors to our field are still underappreciated . This presentation will set the record straight and change the way you look at the history of ghost hunting, parapsychology, and psychical research forever.

    AJ's Creepy Crawly Petting Zoo

    Allison Jornlin - Paranormal Women: A Hidden History (Classroom)

    Allison Jornlin - Paranormal Women: A Hidden History (Classroom)

    AJ brings you up close and personal with some creepy crawly critters including tarantulas and snakes.

    Kathi Kresol - Spooky History

    Aaron G. Thompson & Nick Simons: Ghost Hunting Back to the Basics (Boys Locker Room)

    Aaron G. Thompson & Nick Simons: Ghost Hunting Back to the Basics (Boys Locker Room)

     Author and paranormal enthusiast, Kathi Kresol, shares the strange tales, weird crimes and hidden haunted history of Illinois and Wisconsin. Kathi has spent almost two decades traveling backroads and collecting these eerie stories of our region. She weaves legend, history and personal encounters into tales of creepy cemeteries, haunted houses and terrifying ghostly encounters. 

    Aaron G. Thompson & Nick Simons: Ghost Hunting Back to the Basics (Boys Locker Room)

    Aaron G. Thompson & Nick Simons: Ghost Hunting Back to the Basics (Boys Locker Room)

    Aaron G. Thompson & Nick Simons: Ghost Hunting Back to the Basics (Boys Locker Room)

    Get Back to the basics with Aaron G. Thompson And Nick Simons of Netflix 28 Days Haunted.

    Wendy Moxley Roe - Haunted Joliet Prison & Bachelors Grove Cemetery Paranormal Nexus (Boiler Room)

    Practical Magick - Simple Techniques To Bring Magick and Manifestation to Every Part Of Your Day To Day Life .  Wendy has had an emergency and can not make the expo so her presentation will be pre-recorded by Wendy.

    When was the first Ghost Sighting?

     

    10:30 a.m. Presentation Descriptions

    Natalie Jones - Awaken the Higher Self Series: Creating From Within (Classroom)

    Natalie Jones - Awaken the Higher Self Series: Creating From Within (Classroom)

    Natalie Jones - Awaken the Higher Self Series: Creating From Within (Classroom)

      Natalie Jones presents the process to heal from within, reconnect with the higher self, and create a life aligned with our highest path. A journey to identify ones purpose through resonating desires and identify any lower energies, general dark influence, or external experience creating blocks. Welcome to the life of your dreams.

    Paranormal Theory - Q & A With Paranormal Theory (Trunk Room)

    Natalie Jones - Awaken the Higher Self Series: Creating From Within (Classroom)

    Natalie Jones - Awaken the Higher Self Series: Creating From Within (Classroom)

    Ryan and Emily Dayton’s journey through haunted locations, coupled with the loss of their mother, adds a really deep, personal layer to their exploration of the supernatural. It’s not just about ghost stories and haunted places—it’s about processing grief, searching for meaning, and maybe even trying to connect with their mother in some way.


    The blend of laughter, fear, and mortality feels like it’s touching on the universal human experience of confronting loss and the unknown. Involving locations like the Warren Occult Museum with Annabelle and the West Virginia State Penitentiary with Ryan Buell of hit tv show Paranormal State gives it a serious paranormal credibility—those are big names in the field!


    Are Ryan and Emily looking to understand something bigger than just the hauntings, or are they also hoping to uncover some answers about the nature of life, death, and the afterlife through their experiences? It’s a concept that could pull a lot of emotions from viewers. What's your theory?

    Jenny Wagner - How to Communicate with Animals - Alive or in Spirit (Teachers Room)

    222 Paranormal Podcast Pursuit & Experiences of the Paranormal (Boiler Room)

    Their paranormal presentation showcases their favorite haunted locations through firsthand stories, compelling audio, and chilling video evidence. They take audiences inside real investigations, sharing personal experiences, unexplained phenomena, and behind-the-scenes insights that bring the mystery of the paranormal to life in an engaging, immersive, and authentic way.

    11:15 a.m. Presentation Descriptions

    Susan Ahearn & Daiel Groom - Haunted Reel (Classroom)

    Scotty Rorek - Searching for Evil in the Paranormal (Teachers Room)

    Scotty Rorek - Searching for Evil in the Paranormal (Teachers Room)

    Director Daniel Groom and Producer Susan Ahearn share their experiences while filming a major movie at Tewksbury State Hospital in Tewksbury, MA. 

    The topic of their discussion is “Haunted Reel,” which explores the challenges and experiences of making a movie in a historically haunted location with an evil past.

    Scotty Rorek - Searching for Evil in the Paranormal (Teachers Room)

    Scotty Rorek - Searching for Evil in the Paranormal (Teachers Room)

    Scotty Rorek - Searching for Evil in the Paranormal (Teachers Room)

    Explore several main Animé series and their ties to Demons, religions, and ancient and modern mythology. 

    Shannon Michele Collins - Living with a Spirit Attachment (Boys Locker Room)

    A brief over view of Shannon’s experience and how she has lived through it through all the trials and tribulations. She will also highlight the unique way she communicates with her Attachment through automatic writing and poetry.

    Michael John Angus - Instrumental Transcommunication (ITC) (Boiler Room

    This lecture will explore the fascinating and controversial field of Instrumental Transcommunication (ITC), a practice that uses electronic devices to attempt communication with the deceased or other non-physical entities. ITC draws from various scientific and spiritual principles, blending technology with metaphysical theories to explore the possibility of contact with realms beyond our own. The session will cover the historical development, methods, ethical considerations, and scientific debates surrounding ITC.

    Gallery Reading With Kristina Bloom 11:15 - 12:45 (Trunk Room) *Ticket Required

    KRISTINA BLOOM is one such magical soul, that is ready to share her gift of connecting! 

    Come join in for a TICKETED GALLERY READING, at 11:15-12:45pm. 


     Kristina Bloom stands as a beacon of spiritual guidance and insight, channeling over two decades of experience as a psychic, medium, and conduit for The Divine into her work with individuals and groups across the nation.   This is a Gallery Style Reading and the purchase of a ticket does not guarantee a reading.


    When Was the First Bigfoot Sighting?

    12:00 p.m. Presentation Descriptions

    Bigfoot Panel (Classroom)

    Lisa and Sam Fry - The Mystical Moons: Unlocking the Spirit World - Table Tipping Demo (Boys Locker)

    Lisa and Sam Fry - The Mystical Moons: Unlocking the Spirit World - Table Tipping Demo (Boys Locker)

    Bigfoot Panel Lead by Packman Paranormal with:  The Black Wolf Paranormal, Squatchman, Greg Bakun and Grizzly Chris

    Lisa and Sam Fry - The Mystical Moons: Unlocking the Spirit World - Table Tipping Demo (Boys Locker)

    Lisa and Sam Fry - The Mystical Moons: Unlocking the Spirit World - Table Tipping Demo (Boys Locker)

    Lisa and Sam Fry - The Mystical Moons: Unlocking the Spirit World - Table Tipping Demo (Boys Locker)

    Explore several main Animé series and their ties to Demons, religions, and ancient and modern mythology. 

    Pete Ghrist - Teaching the Next Generation about History and Preservation through Paranormal

    Pete Ghrist - Teaching the Next Generation about History and Preservation through Paranormal

    Pete Ghrist - Teaching the Next Generation about History and Preservation through Paranormal

    War Party Paranormal - Haunted Files Premier of Rock Island Roadhouse Episode (Looney Lounge)

    Pete Ghrist - Teaching the Next Generation about History and Preservation through Paranormal

    Pete Ghrist - Teaching the Next Generation about History and Preservation through Paranormal

    1:00 p.m. Presentation Descriptions

    Bigfoot Panel Continues (Classroom)

    Rick Clark & Wade Kirby: - The Warrens: From Pupils to Investigators to Friends

    Rick Clark & Wade Kirby: - The Warrens: From Pupils to Investigators to Friends

    Bigfoot Panel Lead by Packman Paranormal with:  The Black Wolf Paranormal, Squatchman, Greg Bakun and Grizzly Chris

    Rick Clark & Wade Kirby: - The Warrens: From Pupils to Investigators to Friends

    Rick Clark & Wade Kirby: - The Warrens: From Pupils to Investigators to Friends

    Rick Clark & Wade Kirby: - The Warrens: From Pupils to Investigators to Friends

    Dr. Kelly Schutz - Perspectives on Unexplained Experiences (Trunk Room)

    Josh Purvis - Documentary Filmmaking in the Paranormal (Boys Locker Room)

    Josh Purvis - Documentary Filmmaking in the Paranormal (Boys Locker Room)

    Dr. Schutz will take you through a journey of her personal paranormal and otherworldly happenings

    Josh Purvis - Documentary Filmmaking in the Paranormal (Boys Locker Room)

    Josh Purvis - Documentary Filmmaking in the Paranormal (Boys Locker Room)

    Josh Purvis - Documentary Filmmaking in the Paranormal (Boys Locker Room)

    Build Your Own Captive Touch Ghost Detector with Ghost Gear (Boiler Room) *Ticket Required

    Build Your Own Captive Touch Ghost Detector with Ghost Gear (Boiler Room) *Ticket Required

    Build Your Own Captive Touch Ghost Detector with Ghost Gear (Boiler Room) *Ticket Required

    Ticketed Workshop from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.


    Robert Walczak of Ghost Gear, who brought us the famous Epoch Box and Piccallo, has been a huge supporter of this event since day one.  This year Robert is bringing you an exclusive workshop where you will build your very own Captive Touch Ghost Detector!    That's right, you will be building your very own Ghost Detector!!!!    Space is extremely limited, as only 10 tickets will be sold 

    War Party Paranormal Delco Experiment with Patti Negri (Looney Lounge)

    Build Your Own Captive Touch Ghost Detector with Ghost Gear (Boiler Room) *Ticket Required

    Build Your Own Captive Touch Ghost Detector with Ghost Gear (Boiler Room) *Ticket Required

    Witness the Delco Experiment with the inventor of the Delco Goggles Mr. Michael Delcoro.  This experiment will include Eric Vanderlaan and the good witch Patti Negri.

    2:00 p.m. Presentation Descriptions

    Rick Hayes - They Walk Among Us - A Medium's Life with Spirit (Classroom)

    TSPS - What it's Like to Be A Deaf Paranormal Investigator (Teachers Room)

    TSPS - What it's Like to Be A Deaf Paranormal Investigator (Teachers Room)

    TSPS - What it's Like to Be A Deaf Paranormal Investigator (Teachers Room)

    TSPS - What it's Like to Be A Deaf Paranormal Investigator (Teachers Room)

    TSPS - What it's Like to Be A Deaf Paranormal Investigator (Teachers Room)

    A presentation about how we hunt ghosts as deaf people, the challenges that come with it. Q&A at the end.

    Amelia Cotter - The Mystery of Al Capone's Ghost

    Amelia Cotter - The Mystery of Al Capone's Ghost

    Amelia Cotter - The Mystery of Al Capone's Ghost

    Ghost stories give us more than goosebumps. They connect us to the past and provide us with a sense of place in our communities, families, and time. Join author and storyteller Amelia Cotter as she explores personal encounters, memories, and recollections from around the Midwest of people who may believe they encountered Al Capone…or his ghost.

    Podcast Panel (Boys Locker Room)

    Amelia Cotter - The Mystery of Al Capone's Ghost

    Amelia Cotter - The Mystery of Al Capone's Ghost

    Podcast Panel lead by Ashley Moreno of the Realm of Darkness.  Panel includes the Realm of Darkness, Chasing Paranormal, VHF 82: Films and 222 Paranormal Podcast

    3:00 p.m. Presentation Descriptions

    Get Haunted/Paranormally Blonde - Surviving Social Media (Classroom)

    Surviving Social Media -  Why Your Paranormal Journey is Our Mission


    In an increasingly digital world, online harassment doesn’t just affect teens—adults are frequently the targets of cyberbullying, smear campaigns, and coordinated online attacks. This powerful and practical lecture explores real stories of adults who have faced digital harassment and how they navigated the emotional, professional, and social fallout.


    We’ll break down what strategies helped—and which ones did not. From legal and platform-based responses to mental health practices and boundary-setting, attendees will gain insight into how to protect themselves, rebuild after a digital attack, and reclaim their online presence. 


    The session also provides recent real-world examples, tools for coping with long-term effects like anxiety, reputational damage, and social withdrawal.
    This is a must-attend for anyone who’s experienced online abuse firsthand or supports someone who has. Empowerment begins with understanding—and healing begins with honest conversation.

    Q&A as needed.



    Sylvia Shultz - Gone on Vacation: Haunted Zoos, Museums & Amusement Parks (Trunk Room)

    Ah, vacations. There's nothing like getting away from it all, enjoying a change of scenery, and maybe visiting a museum. Or enjoying animal antics at a zoo. Or scaring yourself silly on a rollercoaster at an amusement park. But not all vacations are days at the beach filled with sunshine and fun - the unseen can linger anywhere, even in places where you'd least expect it. "Getting away from it all" may just mean coming face to face with the unknown!

      

    Join award-winning paranormal reporter Sylvia Shults for a look at the darker side of your summer vacation! Come along as she takes you on a supernatural road trip to the world's most haunted zoos, museums, and amusement parks - where animals, zookeepers, curators, and thrill-seekers from the past continue to linger into the present.


    So, step right up! Grab your ticket and join us for this talk, taking you behind the locked doors, beyond the velvet ropes, and right past the "you must be this tall" signs and revealing the carefully-kept secrets of ghosts and spirits that we're probably not supposed to know!

    Rachel DeMicco Workshop Echoes of the Unseen (Boys Locker Room) *Ticket Required

    Are you fascinated by the theories behind paranormal phenomena? Join acclaimed researcher Rachel DeMicco for an enlightening class that delves into the intriguing world of the supernatural, perfect for both curious minds and seasoned paranormal enthusiasts!

    When was the first Alien Sighting?

    4:00 p.m. Presentation Descriptions

    Christal Marie Gonzalex - Workshop Making Your Own Oracle Deck (Classroom)

    Christal Marie Gonzalex - Workshop Making Your Own Oracle Deck (Classroom)

    Christal Marie Gonzalex - Workshop Making Your Own Oracle Deck (Classroom)

    Ursula Bielski - The Devil & Jimmy Page (Trunk Room)

    Christal Marie Gonzalex - Workshop Making Your Own Oracle Deck (Classroom)

    Christal Marie Gonzalex - Workshop Making Your Own Oracle Deck (Classroom)

    Supernatural historian Ursula Bielski unpacks the rock icon’s eerie roots, his fascination with Aleister Crowley, tenancy at the infamous Boleskine House, and the persistent rumors of pacts, curses, and supernatural influence that surrounded Led Zeppelin’s meteoric rise and tragic descent. 

    Aaron G. & Kat Thomspon - Ghost Hunting 001 (Boiler Room)

    Dave Juliano: Why Some Cleansings, Blessings and Exorcism Fail (Boys Locker Room) *Ticket Required

    Dave Juliano: Why Some Cleansings, Blessings and Exorcism Fail (Boys Locker Room) *Ticket Required

    Dave Juliano: Why Some Cleansings, Blessings and Exorcism Fail (Boys Locker Room) *Ticket Required

    Dave Juliano: Why Some Cleansings, Blessings and Exorcism Fail (Boys Locker Room) *Ticket Required

    Dave Juliano: Why Some Cleansings, Blessings and Exorcism Fail (Boys Locker Room) *Ticket Required

    Understand how to attempt to resolve negative hauntings in your clients’ homes or your own. There are many instructions online however many do not explain in depth how they work and the dangers of doing them incorrectly.

    4:30 p.m. Presentation Descriptions

    Rick Hayes Gallery Reading (Classroom) *Ticket Required

    Rick Hayes Gallery Reading (Classroom) *Ticket Required

    Rick Hayes Gallery Reading (Classroom) *Ticket Required

    THE CONNECTIONS GALLERY

    with Psychic Medium Rick Hayes

    4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.


    Be a part of an unforgettable afternoon experience with one who has been recognized as rated "One Of The Top 25 Psychic/Mediums In The US" - Psychic Medium Rick Hayes.

    Rick Hayes Gallery Reading (Classroom) *Ticket Required

    Rick Hayes Gallery Reading (Classroom) *Ticket Required

    5:00 p.m. Presentation Descriptions

    Wade Kirby - How to Detect an Inhuman Demonic (Teachers Room)

    Christine Johnson - Beyond the Limestone: History, Lore and More of the Old Joliet Prison (Trunk Roo

    Zach Skrede - CE-5 Contact Procedures (Boys Locker Room)

    Hunger Nights - Ancient Echoes Modern Hauntings: The Paranormal Side of Greece (Boiler Room)

    Hunger Nights - Ancient Echoes Modern Hauntings: The Paranormal Side of Greece (Boiler Room)

    You're invited to a fascinating presentation with Zach Skrede, an experienced CE-5 practitioner and researcher, as he guides us through the CE-5 protocols and explores the nature of contact with extraterrestrial and interdimensional beings. In this engaging session, Zach will cover: The different types of contact—from sightings and dreams to conscious interaction An overview of CE-5 protocols (Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind) developed to initiate peaceful, human-initiated contact Techniques involving meditation, coherence, and group intention Insights into the role of consciousness and multidimensionality in contact experiences Whether you're a seasoned contactee, a curious seeker, or just beginning your journey into cosmic consciousness, this presentation will offer grounded information, real-world experiences, and tools to explore contact for yourself. Come with an open mind and heart. The universe may be listening.

    Hunger Nights - Ancient Echoes Modern Hauntings: The Paranormal Side of Greece (Boiler Room)

    Hunger Nights - Ancient Echoes Modern Hauntings: The Paranormal Side of Greece (Boiler Room)

    Hunger Nights - Ancient Echoes Modern Hauntings: The Paranormal Side of Greece (Boiler Room)

    AFTER HOURS

    Gallery Reading with Derek Slater & Kathrine Sorilos (Classroom) *Ticket Required

    6:30p.m. - 8:00 p.m.


    World Renowned Psychic Medium Kathrine Sorilos from Greece will be joined by Derek Slater of From the Ashes Paranormal to bring you a gallery reading unlike any other.  Together Kathrine and Derek will work together to bring you readings from your loved ones

    .  *Requires General Admission ticket. 

    Exciting Announcement Coming

    Get Haunted & Friends VIP Investigation

    Get Haunted & Friends VIP Investigation

    Get Haunted & Friends VIP Investigation

    8:00 p.m. - Midnight


    Join Rob Stachowicz, Sara Villani and Dani Marie of Get Haunted as they team up with War Party Paranormal, HungerNights (from Greece) and more to bring you a truly one of a kind paranormal investigation.

    Patti Negri Midnight Seance

    Get Haunted & Friends VIP Investigation

    Get Haunted & Friends VIP Investigation

    Midnight - 2:00 a.m.


    Patti Negri, The Good Witch of Hollywood and PARAflixx, joining this year's expo to bring you not just a presentation, but her amazing Midnight Seance, after the VIP Investigation! 

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