Usher in the Halloween season with SON OF
MONSTERPALOOZA! MONSTERPALOOZA’s offshoot event returning to THE
MARRIOTT BURBANK CONVENTION CENTEr September 18-20, 2020!
After a successful trial run on the East Coast in 2008, MONSTERPALOOZA
MADE ITS WEST COAST DEBUT IN 2009. Ever since, MONSTERPALOOZA HAS
BECOME INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN AS THE PLACE TO BE for fans and
professionals of film, makeup, special effects, collectible toys, art
and monsters! With increased demand for more monstrous MONSTERPALOOZA
FUN, SON OF MONSTERPALOOZA was born in 2012 to fill the fall void
for monster lovers and fans of MONSTERPALOOZA’s past!
MEET AWARD WINNING ARTISTS behind some of the greatest creatures ever
created with a selection of OVER 150 EXHIBITORS selling one of a
kind creations, LIVE MAKEUP DEMONSTRATIONS and more! EXPERIENCE TWO
SPECIAL EXHIBITS, WITH ONE FEATURING ORIGINAL CREATIONS FROM
SCULPTURES TO PAINTINGS in an atmospheric setting!
Each Son of MONSTERPALOOZA EVENT FEATURES DOZENS OF SPECIAL CELEBRITY
GUESTS from the worlds of HORROR, SCIENCE FICTION, and FANTASY.
Past guests have included actors from film franchises such as _THE
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE_,_ HALLOWEEN_, _THE OMEN, PHANTASM, KILLER
KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE, DAY OF THE DEAD _and MANY MORE!GET YOUR
COSTUMES READY! Join in on the pre-Halloween fun and enter the
costume contest for a chance to WIN BIG CASH PRIZES while showing
off your best costume creations!
Every year in the SON OF MONSTERPALOOZA THEATRE, UNIQUE PANELS AND
PRESENTATIONS ARE FEATURED ALL WEEKEND LONG spotlighting fan favorite
films from the past and future featuring the stars, directors, and
artists responsible for bringing your worst nightmares to life on the
silver screen and beyond!
Son of MONSTERPALOOZA IS A FAN FRIENDLY EVENT THAT FINISHES OFF THE
YEAR AND USHERS IN THE HALLOWEEN SEASON WITH EYE POPPING EXHIBITS,
creators and innovators, products, art and collectibles – You never
know who you will bump into on the show floor!
Make sure to get your tickets in advance; you don’t want to miss it!
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Some FAQs...
Q: WHAT IS SON OF MONSTERPALOOZA?
A: After a successful trial run on the East Coast in 2008,
?MONSTERPALOOZA MADE ITS WEST COAST DEBUT IN 2009. Ever
since,?MONSTERPALOOZA HAS BECOME INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN AS the place
to be for fans and professionals of film, makeup, special effects,
collectible toys, art and monsters! With increased demand for more
monstrous MONSTERPALOOZA FUN, the offshoot event, Son of
MONSTERPALOOZA, was born in 2012 to fill the fall void for monster
lovers and fans of MONSTERPALOOZA’s past!
Q: IS SON OF MONSTERPALOOZA THE SAME AS MONSTERPALOOZA?
A: No. Hense the “Son of” in the name, different location, and
more, Son of MONSTERPALOOZA IS NOT THE SAME AS MONSTERPALOOZA. They
are two different events...
Son of MONSTERPALOOZA IS HELD AT THE MARRIOTT BURBANK CONVENTION
CENTER & Hotel, the same venue MONSTERPALOOZA WAS HELD FOR 7 YEARS
BEFORE MOVING TO PASADENA IN 2016.
Q: Where is The Marriott BURBANK CONVENTION CENTER & Hotel?
A: 2500 N Hollywood Way, BURBANK, CA 91505
Q: WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF SON OF MONSTERPALOOZA?
A: The show hours are listed on our website under the tab
“SHOWTIMES”... ??
Son of MONSTERPALOOZA SHOW HOURS ARE...
Friday • 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday • 11:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday • 11:00am - 6:00pm ?
*Please be sure to review the showtimes.
Q: IS THERE PARKING? HOW MUCH IS PARKING?
A: The Marriott BURBANK CONVENTION CENTER & Hotel has an on-site
parking lot. Like all venues, parking spaces are not infinite and can
fill up quickly. The price for on-site parking at The Marriott ranges
from $12-$15, however, pricing is subject to change depending on The
Marriott.
Valet parking is available for a fee as well. On-site parking fees are
handled by The Marriott BURBANK.
Street parking is also available, as well as other nearby lots in the
area.
If you are concerned about parking, we suggest taking public
transportation or taxi service.
Q: IS THERE AN OFFICIAL HOTEL FOR MONSTERPALOOZA?
A: Yes! The official host hotel for Son of MONSTERPALOOZA IS ATTACHED
RIGHT TO THE MARRIOTT BURBANK CONVENTION CENTER! To book your special
rate hotel room at The Marriott BURBANK, please call (818)-843-6000 or
click the “HOTEL” tab at the top of our website homepage. Act fast
for the best possible room rate!
Q: WHAT CAN I SEE AT SON OF MONSTERPALOOZA?
A: Besides a selection of 150 incredible artists, the show floor
features creatures coming to life right before your very eyes via live
makeup demos by award winning makeup artists, many of which are
responsible for bringing your favorite characters from film,
television and haunted attractions to life.
Experience special exhibits featuring original creations from top film
and independent artists from sculptures to paintings and more in an
atmospheric setting!
Sit in on special presentations in the Son of MONSTERPALOOZA THEATRE
FOR HOURS OF PANELS FEATURING YOUR FAVORITE FILM STARS, directors and
artists.
Enter the Son of MONSTERPALOOZA COSTUME CONTEST FOR A CHANCE TO WIN
CASH PRIZES!
Plus much more all weekend!
Q: WHAT CAN I BUY AT SON OF MONSTERPALOOZA?
A: Son of MONSTERPALOOZA FEATURES SOME OF HOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST TALENTS
AND INDEPENDENT ARTISTS SELLING THEIR CREATIONS THAT IN MOST CASES CAN
ONLY BE FOUND AT OUR SHOW. Exhibitors sell products such as one of a
kind masks, hyper-realistic sculptures, costumes, props, collectibles,
toys, model kits, makeup, supplies, prosthetics, celebrity
autographs, DVD's, apparel, and much more!
Q: IS THERE FOOD ON SITE?
A: Yes! The Marriott BURBANK HOTEL FEATURES THE DAILY GRILL
RESTAURANT JUST A SHORT WALK FROM THE CONVENTION CENTER INSIDE THE
HOTEL LOBBY! There are also various locations for quick bites to eat
across the street from the hotel and convention center.
TICKETING FAQ
Q: SHOULD I GET MY TICKETS IN ADVANCE??
A: YES! We highly recommend purchasing your tickets for Son of
MONSTERPALOOZA IN ADVANCE. Purchasing a ticket in advance can make
your entry to the event much faster!? Tickets purchased in advance
online will not be physically mailed to you. After purchasing a ticket
online, Eventbrite will email you your ticket with a QR code. ??Please
print your ticket(s) out OR have them ready for scanning on your cell
phone. Tickets purchased in advance will be processed as "WILL CALL."
Once checked in at the “WILL CALL” door, you will receive a
wristband(s) for entry. The “WILL CALL” is located by the
convention center’s courtyard. Look for a yellow “WILL CALL”
sign.
*Tickets are non-refundable.
*Please make sure you are on the correct ticket line for check in.?
*Tickets in advance are not "fast passes" and does not mean you get to
skip lines. It only secures you a ticket to the show.
*Online pre-sale of tickets can close without notice. If online
pre-sale has concluded, tickets will be available at the door for
sale. ?
Q: I WANT TO BUY MY TICKET AT THE DOOR THE DAY OF THE SHOW. WHAT ARE
THE HOURS OF THE BOX OFFICE?
A: Tickets at the door are available at the beginning of each day.
Please review our showtimes for hours.?
*Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable to different days.??
Q: DOES ONLINE PRE-SALE END EARLY??
A: Yes online pre-sale does tend to end early.
Once online sales have concluded, tickets will only be available at
the door.
Online sales begin in May, and can end at any time.
Online pre-sale ends early to ensure attendees who choose to wait
until the day of the show have an opportunity to purchase tickets the
day of the show and to ensure the event is not over sold.
Pre-sale has concluded up to two weeks before the show in the past,
and has a chance of closing at any time. Once online pre-sales
conclude, tickets are then only available at the door the day of the
show.
Q: I didn’t purchase my ticket in advance. Are tickets available at
the door the day of the show?
A: YES, tickets will be available at the door.
Like any popular event, tickets sold at the door the day of the show
may have a wait to purchase them. ?
*Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable to different days.
As in many years past at Son of MONSTERPALOOZA, while day of tickets
at the door may be available, there may be a wait for those who have
not pre-purchased tickets.
We state in every social media post online to get tickets in advance.
We state this for a reason...
*The door only sells Friday and Three day tickets on Friday, Saturday
tickets on Saturday, and Sunday tickets on Sunday.?
*While there are plenty of tickets at the door, day of tickets are not
infinite and may have a wait if you have not pre-purchased them.
*The Fire Marshal determines the pace and quantity of the “day of”
ticket line. To ensure the venue doesn’t become overcrowded, the
line for tickets being purchased at the door the day of the show may
vary in wait-time.?
*Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.?
*If you wait to purchase tickets the day of the day, you do run risk
of waiting and the chance of not getting in to the show.
Q: I'M COMING TO SON OF MONSTERPALOOZA FROM OUT OF STATE/LONG
DISTANCE, CAN I BUY MY TICKET AT THE DOOR IF I DIDN’T BUY A TICKET
IN ADVANCE?
A: While tickets will be available at the door, we promote tickets in
advance for months for a reason... If you are traveling a distance,
please get your tickets in advance... Do not book flights/drive great
lengths without tickets. Waiting until the last minute to get your
tickets at the door may result in a wait, or result in not getting in
at all.
If online sales have ended, tickets will only be available at the door
through the box office.?
*Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.?
*Tickets available at the door may have a wait. Be prepared to wait.
*The pace tickets are sold at the door is determined by the Fire
Marshal.
*The box office sells Friday tickets on Friday (and three day if still
available), Saturday tickets on Saturday, and Sunday tickets on
Sunday.
Q: CAN I BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE AT THE DOOR?
A: No you cannot purchase tickets in advance at the door. To purchase
a ticket for each day, you must go to the box office each day. (i.e.,
the door only sells Friday tickets on Friday, Saturday tickets on
Saturday, and Sunday tickets on Sunday).?
*This is done for crowd management purposes.
Q: CAN CHILDREN ATTEND? ?
A: Families bring their children of all ages to MONSTERPALOOZA.
Children 10 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Children
must be accompanied by an adult at all times.?
*Son of MONSTERPALOOZA IS A HORROR/fantasy/science fiction event.
Families should use their own judgment as to whether the event is
appropriate for their child.
*Please no strollers. Son of MONSTERPALOOZA CAN BECOME CROWDED, and
strollers can be tripping hazards.
Q: CAN I BRING A STROLLER/CARRIAGE FOR MY CHILD??
A: No. You cannot bring strollers/carriages to the show. Son of
MONSTERPALOOZA OFTEN BECOMES CROWDED. Strollers & carriages can become
tripping hazards, and often contribute to aisle congestion. For
everyone’s safety and enjoyment, Please leave your
strollers/carriages at home.
*If attending with a stroller, you will be asked to leave and return
without it. Please leave your strollers/carriages in your cars or at
home.
*Tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable.?
*No large bags, rolling carts, luggage, etc.?
?Q: Is the venue handicap accessible?
A: Yes The Marriott BURBANK IS HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE.
*The venue & event does not supply mobility devices - you will need to
bring your own.
Please keep in mind that the event can become crowded.
?Q: I BOUGHT THE WRONG TICKET/I CAN'T GO ANYMORE. CAN I GET A
REFUND/CHANGE DAY?
A: Sorry, all sales are final.
Q: I CAN NO LONGER ATTEND THE DAY I PURCHASED MY TICKET FOR. CAN I USE
MY TICKET FOR A DIFFERENT DAY?
A: Sorry, tickets are only valid for the day you purchased them for.
(i.e., an unused Friday ticket cannot be used for Saturday, etc.).
Q: I CAN NO LONGER ATTEND. CAN I GIVE MY TICKETS TO A FRIEND TO USE
INSTEAD?
A: Yes you can give your tickets to a friend to use. As long as they
have a valid ticket, they can be checked in.
Q: I PURCHASED A TICKET IN ADVANCE BUT CANNOT FIND MY TICKET.? WHAT
CAN I DO??
A: After purchasing a ticket in advance through Eventbrite, Eventbrite
automatically sends your ticket to the email address you provided.
Please check your spam folder, please double check to make sure you
spelled your email address correctly. You can also contact Eventbrite
directly to have them resend your tickets. ?Please have your tickets
printed or open on your cellphone to be scanned at the show. Have them
ready for quickest entry.? You can also come with your ID to pick up
your tickets.
Q: MAY I BRING A PET TO THE SHOW?
A: Sorry, pets are not allowed inside The Marriott BURBANK CONVENTION
CENTER PER FACILITY RULES. Please leave your pet at home.
*Registered service animals are permitted. You, the owner, are
responsible for your animal at all times.
Q: ARE TICKETS REFUNDABLE??
A: Sorry, tickets are non-refundable.
Q: I WENT TO BUY A SPECIAL RATE “THREE DAY” TICKET ONLINE AND IT
ISN’T THERE ANYMORE. WHERE DID IT GO??
A: The special “three day” ticket is only available in limited
quantities. Once the special “three day” ticket is no longer
listed, you can attend all three days only by purchasing single day
tickets either online (if still available) or at the door the day of
the show.??
*Not all attendees can attend all three days. The three day effects
the capacity of other days. The “three day” ticket has a cap to
ensure attendees who do not plan on attending the whole weekend have a
fair chance of attending the day of their choice.
Q: CAN TICKETS SELL OUT AT THE DOOR??
A: Like most events or things, anything is possible.? We don’t have
a crystal ball... Tickets are available online for months. We post
“get your tickets in advance” daily on social media for a reason.
We try to always have tickets available at the door for “day of”
purchases. If purchasing a ticket the “day of” the show, there may
be a wait.
*The box office sells Friday tickets on Friday, Saturday tickets on
Saturday, and Sunday tickets on Sunday.?
?*The pace that tickets are sold at the door the day of the show are
determined by the Fire Marshal.
If you have not pre-purchased a ticket, be prepared to wait or
potentially not get in.?
Q: I WENT TO BUY A TICKET ONLINE FOR THE DAY I WANT TO ATTEND BUT IT
SAYS, “TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ONLY”, WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
A: The message “Tickets available at the door only” means that
pre-sale online sales for that day have ended. If you missed out on
buying a ticket online, the only way to purchase a ticket for that day
is to buy a ticket on-site at The BURBANK CONVENTION CENTER.
“Tickets available at the door only” = the ticket must be bought
physically at the convention center at the box office.??
*The box office sells Friday tickets on Friday, Saturday tickets on
Saturday, and Sunday tickets on Sunday.
SIGNING GUESTS, AUTOGRAPHS & PANEL FAQ
Q: IS __________ SCHEDULED TO APPEAR ALL THREE DAYS OF THE SHOW?
A: All celebrity guests are scheduled to attend Son of MONSTERPALOOZA
ALL WEEKEND UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON OUR
WEBSITE WWW.MONSTERPALOOZA.COM. For guest list, click the
“GUESTS” tab at the top of the page.
*All guests are tentative
Q: ARE AUTOGRAPHS WITH FEATURED SIGNING GUESTS FREE?
A: No. Autographs are not free. Signing guests and their management
set their own prices for autographs and photos, not Son of
MONSTERPALOOZA.
*All guests are tentative*
*Son of MONSTERPALOOZA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR GUESTS OR THEIR
POLICIES*
Q: HOW MUCH ARE AUTOGRAPHS? HOW MUCH ARE PHOTOS/SELFIES?
A: Signing guests and their management set their own prices for
autographs and photos, not Son of MONSTERPALOOZA. Unfortunately, we
aren’t told in advance what signing guests charge. Based off what
seems to be the norm for autographs, one can expect autographs/photos
to range from $30-$60 per autograph or photo. Some signing guests may
charge more, some may charge less. It is their choice what they charge
- not ours.
*All guests are tentative*
*Son of MONSTERPALOOZA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR GUESTS OR THEIR
POLICIES*
Q: WILL ALL FEATURED SIGNING GUESTS TAKE PHOTOS/SELFIES WITH ME?
A: It is up to the signing guests and their management whether or not
they want to take photos/selfies with fans. Photos with fans may have
fees.
*All guests are tentative*
*Son of MONSTERPALOOZA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR GUESTS OR THEIR
POLICIES*
*Son of MONSTERPALOOZA DOES NOT OFFER "pro photo ops"
Q: Do you sell "pro photo ops"?
A: We do not do "pro photo ops" at Son of MONSTERPALOOZA.
Q: AM I GUARANTEED TO MEET/GET AN AUTOGRAPH/PHOTO WITH ____________
SIGNING GUEST IF I ATTEND?
A: Simply buying a ticket to Son of MONSTERPALOOZA DOES NOT GUARANTEE
YOU WILL MEET WHO YOU WANT - as everything is first come first
serve. Please arrive timely, as autograph lines may become long and
demand can be unpredictable. Realistically, a signing guest can only
sign so much in a day. If your attendance goals are focused on
autographs, we recommend attending Friday, or purchasing a weekend
ticket.
*All guests are tentative*
*Son of MONSTERPALOOZA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR GUESTS OR THEIR
POLICIES*
*Please come to the show to enjoy the entire convention, not just one
signing guest.
*Autograph lines will be cut if needed due to time constraints or
depending on signing guests/management's needs/requests.
Q: WHEN WILL MORE SIGNING GUESTS BE ANNOUNCED?
A: We announce signing guests around the same time every year. Guests
are announced on social media when they are announced. You can also
check our website’s “GUESTS” tab - as signing guests are usually
posted there before being “announced”.
Q: CAN AUTOGRAPH AND/OR BOOTH LINES BE CUT??
A: If a line reaches its limit, the line will be cut. Lines cannot
extend beyond certain points to ensure aisles aren’t congested. If a
line reaches its limit and are cut, you will have to come back later
once the line discipates to join it. If autographs are your goal, we
recommend attending Friday or the whole weekend for best chances of
meeting your goals.
*Autograph lines will be cut if needed due to time constraints or
depending on signing guests/management's needs/requests.
Q: AM I GUARANTEED A SEAT FOR ____________ PANEL IF I ATTEND?
A: Simply buying a ticket to Son of MONSTERPALOOZA DOES NOT GUARANTEE
YOU WILL HAVE A SEAT FOR THE PANEL YOU WANT TO ATTEND, as seats in the
theatre are not infinite. Please arrive timely, as presentation
popularity can be unpredictable.
COSTUMING FAQ
Q: CAN I COME IN COSTUME?
A: YES! Costumes are encouraged! Plus you can enter the SON OF
MONSTERPALOOZA COSTUME CONTEST sponsored by our friends at PPI
PREMIERE PRODUCTS, INC.!?
For everyone's safety, please adhere to these rules...
•No weapons allowed.?
•No functioning weaponry allowed on premises.
•All costume accessories MUST be immediately identifiable as
fake.
•No sharp knives, swords, machetes, etc. (even if they are brought
to be autographed - sorry).
•No chains in chainsaws and no gasoline permitted.
•Accessories may not be brandished or pointed at anyone.
•If your costume accessory can be mistaken for being real, DO NOT
BRING IT.
•No nudity.?
•No scaring of attendees.
*Son of MONSTERPALOOZA AND THE MARRIOTT BURBANK CONVENTION CENTER
STAFF RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DENY ENTRY TO ANYONE WHO DOES NOT FOLLOW
THESE GUIDELINES WITHOUT A REFUND.
*The City of BURBANK DOES NOT ALLOW WEAPONRY REAL OR REPLICA OF ANY
KIND BROUGHT INTO ANY SURROUNDING PUBLIC FACILITIES.
•If you have to think to yourself, or ask whether or not your
costume is appropriate, or can be mistaken as being real or
dangerous, DO NOT BRING IT.
Q: IS THERE A COSTUME CONTEST?
A: YES there is! Please view our website for official contest
rules!
For more FAQs, visit our website: WWW.MONSTERPALOOZA.COM
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*FLYERING AND PROMOTION OF OUTSIDE EVENTS/PRODUCTS OF ANY KIND IS
STRICTLY PROHIBITED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE EVENT UNLESS GIVEN
PERMISSION TO DO SO BY SON OF MONSTERPALOOZA.
•TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERABLE.
*_All sales are final. Buyer acknowledges that, though all announced
celebrity guests are confirmed, celebrity guests are subject to
cancellation due to professional and personal obligations. By
purchase/use of the ticket, you agree to adhere to venue and event
rules or regulations that apply. Violation of rules or regulations can
result in removal from the event and revocation of the ticket without
the refund of any portion of the ticket price. By purchase/use of the
ticket, you consent to the use of your image or likeness incidental to
any live or recorded video display or other transmission or
reproduction of the event. By purchasing a ticket to Son of
Monsterpalooza you (ticket holder) agrees to prevent damage to the
premises and/or its content and hereby agrees to indemnify Son of
Monsterpalooza and hold it harmless from any loss, including without
limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees, claims and demands, of any
person(s) arising out of or based upon personal injuries, illness,
death or property damage, during operations upon the premises or
arising from breach of this agreement. Ticket holder hereby releases
Son of Monsterpalooza & Rubberroom Headhunters Corp., its agents,
servants, employees, contractors, officers, directors, shareholders
from any liability of any kind or nature arising from activities
conducted or contemplated by this agreement. _
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