# Event Details - **Event Name**: Altercon and The Great American Cryptid Expo - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Step into the shadows where the paranormal, the abnormal, and the fringe collide! Meet the masters of the unseen and the seekers of hidden.About this EventThe Legendary Guest ListMeet the masters of the unseen and the seekers of hidden truths:John Zaffis: The "Godfather of the Paranormal" and legendary star of Haunted Collector.Brian J. Cano: Renowned investigator from Travel Channel’s Paranormal Caught On Camera.Patti Negri: The internationally famous "Good Witch of Hollywood" and medium.Ronny Le Blanc: Bigfoot expert and star of Expedition Bigfoot.Ken Gerhard: Cryptozoologist extraordinaire from MonsterQuest and The Proof Is Out There.Barry Conrad: The cinematographer behind the bone-chilling San Pedro Haunting.Brittany Barbiari: Queen of exploration, deep diver of the unknonwn and expert Investigator on HBO's Lost Monster FilesMonique Toosoon: The only drag queen investigator will tackle the secrets of the Absecon Lighthouse.Willie and Jeff: Founders of AIMS and team investigators on the legendary Mountain Monserts series.Haley Michelle: The internets most prolific psychic medium and expert haunted doll collectorLaurissa Rex: Author and lead researcher of The Waldorf Effect, a deep look at where hauntings interect with human cause.The Experts: Sasquatch researcher Mike Familant, Demonologist Dave Juliano, Dogman expert Jenn Jacobs, groundbreaking investigator David Childers, and "The Psychic Housewife of NJ" April Bussett.Otherworldly Activities & Immersive ExperiencesThis isn't just a convention—it's a journey into the unknown:History of the Paranormal Museum: Explore Brian J. Cano’s mobile exhibit featuring an EVP listening station, ESP testing, and haunted artifacts.Absecon Lighthouse Investigation: Join a late-night hunt for spirits at a legendary NJ landmark (Premiere VIP only).Cryptid Deep Dives: Attend panels on Sasquatch evidence, the mystery of the Dogman, and the hunt for the Jersey Devil.The "Fireside Chat" on Demons: A raw, no-nonsense conversation with Dave Juliano about the true nature of demonology.Psychic Sketch Gallery: Watch The Fates (Leah McKain & Irene Acehelois) sketch the spirits that may be following you.Spirit Workshops: Learn investigation techniques from John Zaffis or the art of crafting a proper Talisman.VIP Cocktail Kickoff: Start the weekend on Friday night with Madam Garbhaj, the "Cocktail Whisperer," for psychic readings and mixology.Opening Blessings with New Jersey's premiere scientist and master of witchcraft Genivieve KellyGallery Reading: The team up of 2026, Patti Negri and April Busset!Vendors & The "Curiosity" FloorBrowse a curated marketplace of the strange and beautiful:Fringe & Alt Fashion: Find Victorian lace, gothic styles, and custom-made apparel.Mystic Supplies: Stock up on magic spells, crystals, and ritual tools.Haunted Artifacts: Explore items with a history (and maybe a spirit attached) from America's most haunted tattoo studio team The Convent.Media & Art: Meet the team from Ghosted Magazine and discover dark-themed fine art of paranormal fact and folklore.Event DetailsDate: April 25, 2026 (VIP Party on April 24)Location: ACX1 Studios on the Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJTime: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PMMission: Celebrate the "Outside of the Norm" and dive deep into the evidence of things science says don't exist.Are you ready to explore the things in your periphery? Grab your tickets and join the hunt!ALL PAID PREMIERE VIP EXPERIENCE TICKETS INCLUDE FULL ACCESS TO THE MAIN EVENT (Apr. 25) AND ACCESS TO THE PREMEIRE VIP COCKTAIL PARTY (Apr. 24) https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d6a22160-f068-11f0-803f-eb2d67ed1927-rimg-w579-h740-dc151618-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d6d00f30-f068-11f0-ba29-db2539c0d68b-rimg-w740-h740-dc131619-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d6f7e280-f068-11f0-a70a-c52c1556aa4b-rimg-w740-h740-dc46424b-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d7264580-f068-11f0-803f-eb2d67ed1927-rimg-w740-h740-dc060715-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d74df1c0-f068-11f0-803f-eb2d67ed1927-rimg-w740-h740-dc14142f-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d77799d0-f068-11f0-a70a-c52c1556aa4b-rimg-w740-h740-dc301a19-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d7a53980-f068-11f0-803f-eb2d67ed1927-rimg-w740-h740-dc121619-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d7d32750-f068-11f0-ba29-db2539c0d68b-rimg-w740-h740-dc12141b-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d7efd710-f068-11f0-803f-eb2d67ed1927-rimg-w740-h740-dc000101-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d8100940-f068-11f0-a70a-c52c1556aa4b-rimg-w740-h740-dc131519-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d839ff70-f068-11f0-803f-eb2d67ed1927-rimg-w740-h740-dc14161a-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d8635960-f068-11f0-ba29-db2539c0d68b-rimg-w740-h740-dc13161b-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d88d0170-f068-11f0-a70a-c52c1556aa4b-rimg-w740-h740-dc162b32-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/atlantic-city/altercon-and-the-great-american-cryptid-expo/100001980400297601 - **Event Categories**: art, business, exhibitions, parties, workshops, fine-arts, literary-art, trips-adventures, entertainment, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30.39, max: 137.91, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Atlantic City - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: ACX1 Studios - **lat**: 39.3532087 - **long**: -74.4338717 - **full address**: ACX1 Studios, 1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Altercon and The Great American Cryptid Expo - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5f4495dbb9f94be7504ee6b017d1ebe0b3ed7ccf76044477d2bd1623733e1ca0-rimg-w1200-h675-dc030303-gmir.jpg?v=1768299377 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Altercon and The Great American Cryptid Expo being held? - **A:** Altercon and The Great American Cryptid Expo takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at ACX1 Studios, 1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Altercon and The Great American Cryptid Expo? - **A:** Altercon and The Great American Cryptid Expo is organized by Black Ink Creative Partners LLC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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