The crypt opens up and spine-tingling fun rises from the depths as we present 3 days of scary celebrities, petrifying parties, villainous vendors, ghastly gaming, creepy cosplay contests, and fearful fun for EVERYONE!
Click Here For TicketsJoin us September 27-29, 2024, for a frightfully good time at Nightmare Weekend Des Moines at the Iowa Events Center.
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FRIDAY 2pm to 2am
SATURDAY 10am to 2am
SUNDAY 10am to 8pm
Iowa Events Center
730 3rd Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
(954) 231-0574‬
FRIDAY 2pm to 8pm
SATURDAY 10am to 8pm
SUNDAY 10am to 6pm
Our special events, featuring celebrity encounters, upgraded event packages, and more, will take your Nightmare Weekend experience to new heights!
Learn MoreExplore a galaxy of cosplay with contests, meetups, special guests, and so much more!
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Be more than an attendee! Find applications for volunteers, panels, fan groups, professional creators, entertainment, press, and more at the link below!
Get InvolvedCome in costume or come as you are! Take part in our legendary Costume and Cosplay Contests with awesome prizes & famous cosplay guest judges! Compete for over $4,000 in cash, plus medals, trophies, and bragging rights!
Bringing a PROP? Make sure to check our policy HERE for safety requirements.
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Please Note: Requests are not guaranteed. We wish we could work with all of the stars, but schedules and budgets don't always align.
