# Asheville Scarefest > October 16-18, 2026 ## Posts - [AVL Scarefest 8 Is Canceled](https://avlscarefest.com/avl-scarefest-8-is-canceled/): Unfortunately, due to the damage from hurricane Helene was so extensive that we will not be able to have Scarefest as usual this year. If you have purchased tickets or other goods/services, please fill out the form here to request your refund, or offer to donate your purchase price to a local charity: https://forms.gle/x6FuwTCj7AiZc5EU9 - [What's New in 2023?](https://avlscarefest.com/whats-new-in-2023/): We’re so excited to be opening our (squeaky) doors to you all again this year! As of this post, we’re just a little under 3 months out, and we are working on some Big Things to make this year the best ever. Here’s a quick rundown of what we have going on…but first: WE STILL NEED STORYTELLERS! If you haven’t signed up to run a game yet, please click here to do so. Thank you. 🙂 Now, then, on to the new business!! We’re looking forward to seeing you all there! - [AVL Scarefest Vaccine/Mask Policy](https://avlscarefest.com/avl-scarefest-vaccine-mask-policy/): TL;DR: We will not be requiring proof of vaccination or masks for this year’s event, in line with other conventions around the country. This policy could change if local or federal agencies recommend a change in safety precautions for large gatherings. If you believe you have COVID, please test. If you do have COVID, we’ll ask you to go home. This applies to everyone – players, GMs, and event staff. We strongly encourage you to get the next booster shot that’s generally available, prior to attending. Previous Policy Statement As of the time of this writing, it is August 1, […] - [Remembering the Mythos](https://avlscarefest.com/remembering-the-mythos/): It’s been two years since the last AVL Scarefest, and it is entirely possible that in that time you may have forgotten some of the things that make us special. Things that frequently get mentioned in our newsletters, FB posts, and program, and occasionally even become relevant if you want to understand the weird stuff happening at the con. In that spirit, may we remind you that you have two resources for refreshing your memory: The Newsletter Archives, and the About page, which includes a list of all known AVL Scarefest denizens. Please let us know if you encounter a […] - [AVL Scarefest 6 tickets on sale now!](https://avlscarefest.com/avl-scarefest-6-tickets-on-sale-now/): After the long, aching winter of the seemingly interminable Plague Years….AVL Scarefest is back!! Tickets are now on sale, along with accommodations and meal tickets. Keep an eye on our store for other interesting merchandise we are absolutely, very definitely, for sure going to post there. Like t-shirts. And possibly pins or patches or dice or old photo albums or broken Magic 8 balls or our inextinguishable certainty that there is, in fact, something under the bed even when the mattress is literally resting on the floor. It’s been a long couple of years. We need to have a yard […] - [AVL Scarefest 2021 once again postponed due to Plague](https://avlscarefest.com/avl-scarefest-2021-once-again-postponed-due-to-plague/): After much soul searching and reading of tea leaves, we are sad to announce that we will once again be postponing AVL Scarefest this year. Please do not scream at us…our personal demons are loud enough, we assure you. We do know that many of you are getting vaccinated as we write these words, and we also know that everyone is very tired of staying home playing online games. And we miss you, we really, really do.   But…   Normally by this point the Minions would have been in full preparation mode for months, but we to this day […] - [We Miss You!](https://avlscarefest.com/we-miss-you/): In any other year, you would all–right now, as we write this–be gathered in Freeland Hall at Montreat. Some of you would be wandering in late as the Goblin Market begins to wrap up. Some of you would already be deeply entrenched in a game, eyes wide, hands gesticulating with sleep-deprived abandon. Some of you would be neck deep in empty chip packets and soda bottles. But you would all be wearing that hazy, happy glow of gamers who have become well-sated by their activity of choice.   We, of course, would be lurking. Lurking beneath the floorboards and outside […] - [AVL Scarefest 2020 Is Cancelled](https://avlscarefest.com/avl-scarefest-2020-is-cancelled/): Full of Suck. That’s basically what most of us have been experiencing for the last couple of months, and it’s what we sadly are compelled to contribute to now. Even our resident vampire is talking about sucking in a sulky tone of voice. But sadly even The Overlord cannot peer through the mists of time to see our murky future, and so it has been decreed that this year AVL Scarefest will not take place. At least not for you. Apparently we Minions are expected to keep working our fingers to the bone so that AVL Scarefest 2021 will be […] - [Beware the Goblin Market!](https://avlscarefest.com/beware-the-goblin-market/): As many of our return guests know, we like to do a little something different on the Sunday morning of AVL Scarefest. For starters, we open our doors a little later: at 9AM, instead of 8, to let everyone sleep in a little, or get a little exercise, or take a shower, etc. By the third day of a con, our experience has shown that everyone is grateful for a slightly later start.   The other thing about Sunday morning, is that rather than running games in the usual way, with advance signups and four hour slots, we like to […] - [Where on Earth Could Yeti Yetisomething Be?](https://avlscarefest.com/where-on-earth-could-yeti-yetisomething-be/): Yes, we realized a little too late that a last name for the Yeti would sound cool…but we never gave him one. Or asked if he already had one. So…maybe we can do that when he comes back. As he will. Certainly. What’s that? You haven’t heard?  OH. Well, the thing is…we haven’t seen the Yeti since we tucked in for our winter hibernation. We figured he would hibernate, too! Minion #13 recently pointed out that the fact he was covered head to toe in white fur might have clued us in that he didn’t sleep all winter…but honestly, we […] - [We're Having a Game Swap, and You're Invited!](https://avlscarefest.com/were-having-a-game-swap-and-youre-invited/): As part of the Sunday morning Goblin Market slot, we’re inviting all attendees to participate in our Game Swap. For the uninitiated, a Game Swap is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: everyone with games they’d like to trade brings them in, and folks who are interested in trading for them offer their swaps. It’s a great opportunity to change out some of your library which has become a bit overplayed, and bring home new toys! Basic FAQ: Are there limits on what kind of games I can bring? We’re pretty open. Board games, RPGs, card games, even minis […] - [A Matter of A Pinion](https://avlscarefest.com/a-matter-of-a-pinion/): Or, what’s the difference between a room at the Winsborough and a room at Assembly Inn? This is one of our most commonly asked questions, so we’ve created a little graphical display to help clear things up: Hopefully that’s pretty self-explanatory, but if not…you can picture the Assembly Inn like a beautiful, austere swan while the Winsborough is your friendly neighborhood goose. Or Assembly is like a vampire–old and refined and stealthy–while the Winsborough is like a banshee–also old, but a whole lot less classy and quiet about it. You can sign up for a room at either one over […] - [Prize Peek 2018: It's a small world...](https://avlscarefest.com/prize-peek-2018-its-a-small-world/): Ah, so you’re back for the first installment of this year’s Prize Peek, hm? Wanting to see what awaits your clutching claws, hm. Well, come this way my little tardigrade, and we’ll see what there is to see… Let’s begin with this rather impressive looking brick (that’s a technical term) of miniature creatures from Miniature Market. They have generously donated not one, not two…but eight boxes of D&D Monsters of the Realms Monster Menagerie minis. Not only that, but they are backing it up with a copy of Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes, so you know what you’re dealing with. Next […] - [AVL Scarefest Abettor Profile: SHAMEcover](https://avlscarefest.com/avl-scarefest-abettor-profile-shamecover/): Being a Scarefest Minion means you get to digitally “meet” lots of interesting creatures (“meeting” is much better than meeting, as meeting means going into The Outside, which as you probably know is a scary, scary place). We’ve gotten to chat online with serial killers and children, poets and programmers. But we really get our heart stuck in it when someone wants to support AVL Scarefest because…well, because it feels like they’re taking a tiny piece of our burden upon their shoulders and we’re somehow a little less alone in this endless, dank, dark hallway underneath the earth… This year […] - [AVL Scarefest Charity of Choice 2018: WNCCHS](https://avlscarefest.com/avl-scarefest-charity-of-choice-2018-wncchs/): At last year’s AVL Scarefest, the Pathfinder Society community was able to raise nearly $750 for a local charity, Manna Food Bank. And we thought to ourselves…hey, we can really do some good here, beyond just creating an excuse to let the Minions out of their bunker once a year. So this year, we’re opening up the charity event to the whole convention. If you would like to participate, you can purchase a charity pin at the Info Desk. This pin will earn you certain…benefits throughout the convention. We are encouraging all GMs to allow one re-roll or similar benefit […] - [A Minion Tale, Part 4: That Hilda](https://avlscarefest.com/a-minion-tale-that-hilda/): Hilda the Vampire’s role, officially, was Chief Decorator. As far as Minion #13 could determine, she had never been interviewed for this position, nor had she ever actually applied. She had been discovered one day behind a (not-yet-animate) paperwork stack, sucking all the ink out of a red ink cartridge. Given that Minions are not, in general, a particularly brave lot, when Hilda had suggested that she be put in charge of decorating, the Minions had simply said yes. To be fair, by all reports last year’s decorations had been infinitely superior to the black crepe streamers and Kleenex ghosts […] - [Prize Peek: All Over The Place](https://avlscarefest.com/prize-peek/): We are two weeks out from AVL Scarefest, and things around the compound have reached a frantic pitch usually reserved for especially popular shopping days or kudzu outbreaks. We wanted to take a moment, however, to catch our breath and present another handful of amazing prizes we’ll be giving away this year (if you didn’t see the first few prize peek posts you can catch up over here). Behold… - [A Minion Tale, Part 3: Of Coffee and Mutations](https://avlscarefest.com/a-minion-tale-part-3/): The day began at 3AM. “One! One Especially Large Rodent! Ah Ah Ah!!” screamed the Yeti as he ran down the hall, presumably in chase of a mutant rat, aggressive squirrel, or overly optimistic applicant. Minion #13 sighed deeply, and rolled his head to the right. Two large, violet eyes peered back at him, over the top of the standard issue blanket. He pulled his own blanket up closer around his neck and closed his eyes again, trying to sink back into sleep. It had been a good dream. Something about ice cream and sunshine, set in the days before […] - [Guess Who's Coming to Scarefest?](https://avlscarefest.com/guess-whos-coming-to-scarefest/): We, here at AVL Scarefest headquarters, are delighted to be able to announce that we have a new partner in this year’s endeavor: Well Played, North Carolina’s first board game café, will be hosting our board game area. What does this mean, you say? Well, firstly, it means our poor, tired, overworked Minions will not be hanging around the board game section, giving out really bad advice. Last year, Minion #11 totally mixed up the rules for Betrayal at House on the Hill with Monopoly, which resulted in Father Rhinehardt trying to buy his way out of a cave-in to […] - [A Minion Tale, Part 2: The Inhabitants](https://avlscarefest.com/a-minion-tale-part-2-the-inhabitants/): Being a Minion consisted primarily of two things: ferrying paperwork and avoiding the Dark Overlord. The paperwork wasn’t that bad, really. The entire compound was devoted to the creation of a three-day event called Scarefest, which was apparently a lot like Halloween but longer and with better games. Minion #13 had never been to a Scarefest yet, because he was new. And also because most Minions were not allowed to attend. There had been special dispensations for particular jobs, of course, but only the most “human-seeming” Minions were chosen for those. Minion #7, for example, would never be chosen, as […] - [Abettor Highlight: CAFCON Fantasy, Gaming, and Roleplaying Convention](https://avlscarefest.com/abettor-highlight-cafcon-fantasy-gaming-and-roleplaying-convention/): Once again this year, one of the fabulous prizes we will be giving away at Scarefest will be two tickets to our sister convention down the hill in Morganton, NC. CAFCON is a sweet little con with friendly people and a wide variety of games. Here’s what they have to say for themselves: Held annually in the foothills of the North Carolina Appalachian Mountains, CAFCON Fantasy, Gaming and Roleplaying Convention brings together great personalities, fantastic games, and awesome fun! Whether you are into card games, tabletop board games, or RPGs, CAFCON will have what you are looking for. Join us […] - [A Minion Tale, Part 1: How (Not) to Wrangle a Yeti](https://avlscarefest.com/a-minion-tale-part-1-how-not-to-wrangle-a-yeti/): It was 3AM when Minion #13 was awakened by the shouts of the Yeti as he ran chaotically down the hall: “Eight! Eight weeks left ‘till Scarefest! Ah Ah Ah!”. The Yeti had recently discovered Sesame Street, and apparently had become enamored of the Count. Minion #13 rolled his head to the side as the cries shook the bed frames, and caught the eye of Minion #18 as she stared wide-eyed over the top of her blankets. He tried to smile comfortingly, and was rewarded for his efforts by a small squeal and the eyes disappearing under the covers. He […] - [Warhorn is Opening Soon...](https://avlscarefest.com/warhorn-is-opening-soon/): Are you ready? We will be clearing folks to sign up for games on Warhorn starting this Friday. Please make sure you have created a Warhorn account, so that we can let you in! Registrations will be opened as follows: – GM volunteers will be cleared by noon on Friday, Sept. 1 – Early Registrations (those who bought their ticket before Aug. 1) will be cleared by noon on Saturday, Sept. 2 – Everyone else who has thus far bought a ticket will be cleared by noon on Sunday, Sept. 3 You will receive an email when everyone for your […] - [Bring Out Your N00BS!](https://avlscarefest.com/bring-out-your-n00bs/): Here at Minion Headquarters, we get a lot of interesting inquiries about Scarefest. Admittedly, most of them are asking things like would we like to make a million dollars helping some unfortunate djinn launder their cash from the dimension next door (don’t try it…it’s totally a scam), but we also get lots of messages from folks wondering/worrying about various things at the convention. One of the most common questions we see is whether Scarefest is the sort of gaming convention that’s friendly to folks who haven’t gamed in a while, or even are entirely new to tabletop gaming. The answer, […] - [Prize Peek: Strange Beauty & Stranger Monsters](https://avlscarefest.com/strange-beauty-strange-monsters/): Ah, you’re back for more loot, are you (if you didn’t see the first edition of our prize peek series, it’s right over here)? Well, thanks to our amazing Abettors, we are happy to oblige. Step this way, and let us take you on a tour of some of the latest offerings that we will be giving away at this year’s Scarefest… To begin, Angelarium has donated five absolutely stunning playmats. Each mat measures 24″ x 14″, and features the gorgeous artwork of Peter Mohrbacher. These are all limited edition, and many of them are no longer for sale on […] - [Prize Peek: Things Are Getting Dicey](https://avlscarefest.com/prize-peek-things-are-getting-dicey/): Welcome to the first installment of Prize Peek Posts, where we give you a preview of some of the awesome loot we’re going to be giving away at this year’s Scarefest! First up we have some absolutely beautiful dice boxes from Elderwood Academy. We have three Hex Chests, made from redheart, walnut, and cherry woods, with carved lids and beehive-style storage for seven of your very favourite dice. We also will be giving away one mind-blowingly cool Spellbook Game Box, which holds not only your dice, but also pencils, minis, and other useful gaming tools. Next, Skullsplitter has donated more […] - [Tickets on Sale Now!](https://avlscarefest.com/tickets-on-sale-now/): You can buy your tickets right here! Yes, it has finally happened. All your dreams  favorite nightmares are about to come true! AVL Scarefest will be back this year, beginning on Friday, Oct. 20 and running through Sunday, Oct. 22. Unless, of course, you’d like to join us for the pre-party, in which case we’ll see you at the Winsborough on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 19 (you can sign up for an extra night at the Winsborough when you get your lodging, and don’t forget to add breakfast on Friday, too!). There are just a few changes we’re bringing […] - [Survey Time!](https://avlscarefest.com/survey-time/): If you attended AVL Scarefest this year, please take just a couple and go fill out our survey over here.  It’s how we know what we did well, and what needs work, and also sometimes the start of brilliant new ideas. - [Prize Preview: Legendary Games Gothic Campaign Compendium](https://avlscarefest.com/prize-preview-legendary-games-gothic-campaign-compendium/): Legendary Games is a team of top-notch authors and designers who create expansion settings for Pathfinder and 5th Edition D&D, and they’ve generously donated both a Gothic Campaign Compendium (which contains all the content shown right over here), and a separate copy of Feasting at Lantergeist (“A simple harvest festival in an unremarkable village turns horribly, terribly wrong”)!  The Gothic Compendium has so much good stuff packed into it, you could make it Halloween for your PCs all year long.  Check out this excerpt (from the Construct Codex): Constructs at first seem like such simple creatures, mindless automatons brought to a […] - [Prize Preview 2016: Zombie Horde Mini Slab](https://avlscarefest.com/prize-preview-2016-zombie-horde-mini-slab/): Because the truth of the matter is you can never have too many zombie minis.  It’s a simple fact of (un)nature: zombies spawn zombies.  And you can start your encounter thinking you will only be fighting 6 zombies, but we all know how that goes: Gumbo the fighter goes tearing in, swearing he can take the entire bunch of ’em alone…and then there are 7.  And then Darkpants the rogue swears sneak attack applies to zombies, and (after a 20 minute argument with the GM) then there are 8.  And so on…until the entire party except you are zombified, and […] - [Prize Preview: Grave Titan](https://avlscarefest.com/prize-preview-grave-titan/): You’ve seen minis. You have minis. Actually, you probably have a large box of Bones minis that you’re totally going to get around to painting some day (it’s OK, we all do). But you have never seen a mini quite like this. In the first place, it should probably be called a maxi, given the sheer size of the thing. Seriously, if you want to scare the pants off your home group, here you go. It’s this simple: win this prize, and then at your next gaming session, nonchalantly place it on the table. Take pictures (and send them to […] - [Prize Preview: The Spider Shield](https://avlscarefest.com/prize-preview-the-spider-shield/): Yes, that there is a 100% real wooden shield, hand crafted by Asheville resident (and PFS Venture Captain) James Becker.  This is not some lightweight, hang it on your wall and never touch it again type shield.  It’s solid, heavy, and the leather straps are securely bolted.  You could totally use this to defend yourself from foam/pvc swords (and probably much worse…but you might mess up the lovely artwork).  Speaking of which, check that fabulous spiderweb burned into the wood across the front.  Now imagine yourself, racing down a hill at top speed toward your opponents, foam sword waving, face […] - [Prize Preview: Undead Prep Kit and Dragonkin Mini Set](https://avlscarefest.com/prize-preview-undead-prep-kit-and-dragonkin-mini-set/): You know how sometimes you’re going along with a solid D&D campaign, and you’ve spent some time in the pub where you picked up a job escorting this hot noble through dangerous territory, and you got attacked by trolls but it was totally not a problem (in fact, you leveled up!), and the hot noble kissed you (which made the whole table squirm), and then you fought some bugbears and that was pretty great, and then there was an evil wizard and OH, CRAP! WHY ARE THERE ZOMBIES EVERYWHERE?! WE’RE ALL GOING TO DIE!!! Yep. We’ve all been there.  And now you […] - [Prize Preview: Signed Cthulhu Print](https://avlscarefest.com/prize-preview-signed-cthulhu-print/): You know it’s not a Halloween celebration without Cthulhu.  He’s a party animal!  Also, he’s really good at the “generating screams of pure, unadulterated terror” angle of things.  Just between us, though, he does have a tendency to hog the drink. On display here is one magnificent Cthulhu print, donated and signed by the artist, Raven Mimura.  Who, by the by, is an awesome, chatty guy…not at all the sort of teeth-grinding madman one normally associates with those who attempt to paint the Great Old Ones.  So maybe there’s hope for humanity, yet! Just kidding…if you’ve read Lovecraft and associates, […] - [Two Weeks to AVL Scarefest: All the Last Calls!](https://avlscarefest.com/two-weeks-to-avl-scarefest-all-the-last-calls/): We are just under two weeks out ’till this year’s Scarefest!  Hopefully you’re as excited as we are!  You can buy your ticket right up until the day of (The Wyvern’s Tale will be handling our registration at the door again this year, and will be selling tickets at a slight markup), though of course signing up earlier gives you the best shot at the games you want to play. More urgently, however, we are heading up on the final deadline to reserve lodging and meal tickets for the weekend.  As of this writing, we have one room with 2 twin […] - [Prize Preview: A New Home For Your Favorite Mini](https://avlscarefest.com/prize-preview-a-new-home-for-your-favorite-mini/): Or possibly all your favorite minis.  This year we will be giving away this fabulous, 25mm scale, stone castle.  You can set your minis on the ramparts to watch romantic sunsets.  You can use it as the scene of epic battles to decide the fate of the kingdom.  You can decide it’s haunted and make Youtube videos documenting the lonely wanderings of its undead residents.  You can let your gerbil play in it.  And all that is just the tip of the iceberg. Huge thanks out to Tillman Heavy Enterprises (THE) for the donation! - [Prize Preview: CafCon Tickets](https://avlscarefest.com/prize-preview-cafcon-tickets/): Of course you are going to have the time of your life at AVL Scarefest (we have made secret pacts and possibly lost body parts to insure it). But just as it would be madness to only ever play one game, one would be foolish to ever only attend one tabletop gaming con. So we’re making it easy for you to attend our sister tabletop gaming conference, CafCon. Held annually just down the slope in the foothills of North Carolina, CafCon promises to present a wide range of card games, board games, and RPGs. CafCon has generously donated 2 tickets […] - [Prize Preview: Cryptworld](https://avlscarefest.com/prize-preview-cryptworld/): There is a palpable sense of foreboding in the late fall night. You approach the decrepit manor house; a faint glow in an upper window tells you more stirs here than just the rats. Your tentative steps make the rotten wood floor creak as you enter the broken door of the house. A growl greets you from within; that’s when you see the flash of fang in the lamp light. Cryptworld is a horror-based RPG that places you in the role of the investigator (or poor unwitting sap, your call) battling the forces of darkness…manifesting as classic horror movie monsters! […] - [Prize Preview - Signed Wayne Reynolds print of Pathfinder Iconic Feiya](https://avlscarefest.com/prize-preview-signed-wayne-reynolds-print-of-pathfinder-iconic-feiya/): When Paizo started making adventure paths, they realized that they were asking artists for “A cleric who worships a sun god”, or “A fighter with two swords.”   As they started producing more and more products, including Rise of the Runelords, and preparing to release Pathfinder, a decision was made to create a single character for every class, so they could both give artists guidance, and give players some sense of continuity in all their products.  Thus were born The Iconics.   They needed the original, source art for each iconic created by a master, someone who would take the […] - [Prize Preview: Shadows of Esteren T-Shirt and Prologue](https://avlscarefest.com/prize-preview-shadows-of-esteren-t-shirt-and-prologue/): Winner of four Ennie awards, Shadows of Esteren is a medieval role-playing game, with an emphasis on the horrific and the gothic. Drawing inspiration from Celtic myths, this universe has a discreetly fantastic side hidden under a bleak, realistic surface. This world is populated with humans who have to cope with tough daily lives, and face a supernatural threat lurking in the dark. With the focus of its adventures being investigation and survival, Shadows of Esteren is a game that favors an immersive mood and interactions among the Players. Agate RPG has donated two awesome (XL) t-shirts and two physical […] - [Prize Preview: Chainmail Earrings and the Tiny Badass Top](https://avlscarefest.com/prize-preview-chainmail-earrings-and-the-tiny-badass-top/): Both of today’s prize preview prizes were donated by local fabricator of amazing things, OberMetalWorks. They specialize in chainmail (and otherwise hand-linked) jewelry, hand-machined beads and rings, and the most badass little tops you have ever seen. Here’s what they are chipping in this year: Chainmail Earrings OK, they’re technically not chainmail. As there are a few particular methods of bending and linking wire that are considered chainmail, and these earrings do not qualify. However that in no way detracts from the beautiful craftsmanship of these handmade earrings, and if you want to call them chainmail, we won’t rat on […] - [Prize Preview: GM Monster Mini Starter Kit](https://avlscarefest.com/prize-preview-gm-monster-mini-starter-kit/): We’ve had some amazing donations for prizes at Scarefest this year, so we thought it only right to start previewing the loot you could possibly win*. Both because we knew you’d want to know, and also because we really want to take every chance we can to thank and highlight the amazing folks who are simply giving us stuff to give to you. So without further ado…   Our GM Mini Monster Starter Kit was painted and donated by the wonderful Sean Hackett. If you’re just getting started with GMing fantasy RPGs, this kit has many of your basic monsters…and […] - [Preparing for Artemis](https://avlscarefest.com/preparing-for-artemis/): Check out this video of some of our Minions making backdrops for Artemis! - [Let's talk about board games...](https://avlscarefest.com/lets-talk-about-board-games/): Guest post by Board Game Minion Mateo I have traveled to many countries. I have ridden in a leaky submarine. I have spent the night in a haunted house. I have robbed people on a train at gun-point. I have built a utopia and destroyed cities. I am a gamer. Board games have always been about strategy, luck, and competition, but I really enjoy the thematics that accompany the rules. For me, board games are an art. Plenty of games have wonderful mechanics, and those can be great ways to spend time, but that can also feel like only half […] - [Game Highlight: Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator](https://avlscarefest.com/game-highlight-artemis-spaceship-bridge-simulator/): We’ve all spent countless happy hours watching Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica, reading the fiction, playing the RPGs, and making nerdy inside jokes with our friends (and yes, we know about your transporter shower curtain).  But did you know there’s a game that can bring you closer to actually being a starship officer than you have ever been before?  Let us introduce you to…Artemis. The idea of Artemis is that each player works as a crew member on a starship bridge, fulfilling roles such as weapons, science, or communications, each with their own computer terminal in front of them allowing access […] - [Game Hightlight: Dungeon Crawl Classics!](https://avlscarefest.com/game-hightlight-dungeon-crawl-classics/): “Remember the good old days, when adventures were underground, NPCs were there to be killed, and the finale of every dungeon was the dragon on the 20th level? Those days are back. Dungeon Crawl Classics don’t waste your time with long-winded speeches, weird campaign settings, or NPCs who aren’t meant to be killed. Each adventure is 100% good, solid dungeon crawl, with the monsters you know, the traps you fear, and the secret doors you know are there somewhere.” Are you tired of all these new-fangled games with their weird classes and 2-sided dice and spells that aren’t spells and […] - [Game Highlight: Cryptworld!](https://avlscarefest.com/game-highlight-cryptworld/): EVIL STALKS YOU IN THE DARK OF NIGHT — KNOW ITS WEAKNESS OR FALL VICTIM TO ITS HUNGER!! Cryptworld is a horror role-playing game from Goblinoid Games’ / Pacesetter in which you investigate and hunt the forces of the fantastic and unexplained. Classic horror, slasher horror, alien menaces from the stars, and interdimensional monsters: all these terrors and more stalk you in CRYPTWORLD! This year we’re proud to offer two different Cryptworld scenarios: Condition Critical and Unquenchable, both written by Tim Snider who will be running the scenarios. Not to be missed!  So sign up now and get ready to […] - [What's This Token System?](https://avlscarefest.com/whats-this-token-system/): This year at Scarefest, we’re trying something new: we’re implementing a token system. And to be clear, by “tokens” we basically mean “raffle tickets”, but tokens is more in the spirit of the thing. Like…”a token of kindness”, or “a token of affection”. That sort of thing. How do I get tokens? You get tokens for being a fabulous person and doing awesome things. For starters, you get a token with your ticket, because you’re awesome for buying a ticket. So when you walk in the door and grab your packet from registration, there will be a token in there! […] - [Game Highlight: D&D Adventurers League - The Marionette](https://avlscarefest.com/game-highlight-dd-adventurers-league-the-marionette/): A Dungeons & Dragons AL module for characters level 1-4, The Marionette sends you down the uncomfortable twists and turns of a fortune teller’s prediction, where even the love and determination of a mother can reach too far into the realm of madness and dark obsession… The Marionette will be run by the inimitable Michael Jellema in our Saturday afternoon slot at Scarefest.  Get your ticket now, and then go grab your slot over on Warhorn! If you’re new to Adventurers League, you can find out details about it here, and be sure to check out our other D&D AL offerings […] - [Game Highlight: Call of Cthulhu](https://avlscarefest.com/game-highlight-call-of-cthulhu/): Continuing on with our quest to leave no game neglected (or at least unmentioned), today’s highlight is Call of Cthulhu: A Time to Harvest! Call of Cthulhu is a horror RPG based on the writings of the late, great H.P. Lovecraft and his spawn.  Those he inspired/possessed.  Whatever.  Basically there are a whole lot of monsters freakier than your worst nightmares (we hope) and creepy cultists and the like who for some reason keep running toward them, rather than away.  The game is based on Chaosium’s Basic Roleplaying System, which they’ve expanded into a Call of Cthulhu organized play system, […] - [Game Highlight: Bolt Action](https://avlscarefest.com/game-highlight-bolt-action/): We have so many different games coming to this year’s Scarefest that we decided we should do some semi-weekly highlights so that none of them get missed in our expansive schedule.  That would hurt their feelings, and no one wants that.  Every game should feel special. So today’s Special Game is Bolt Action!  Running Saturday afternoon and night, you should sign up to check it out.  See our full schedule here, and get your ticket over here! “We shall not flag or fail. We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas […] - [Rooms, Meal Tickets, and Planning...oh, my!](https://avlscarefest.com/rooms-meal-tickets-and-planning-oh-my/): As we’re gearing up for the next Scarefest, we do have a few quick announcements to make!  More details to come later, but for now here’s your super-fast rundown: Rooms at the Winsborough are currently on sale at the Early Roc rate!  This rate will hold through June, but then it goes up, so get yours now while the gettin’s good!   Yes, we heard you, and we have Meal Tickets!  No more running frantically out and back hoping you haven’t missed your next game sessions, just so you don’t starve to death.  You can get yours over here!   […] - [Here we go again...](https://avlscarefest.com/here-we-go-again/): All right, spooklings. All the Minions here at AVL Scarefest headquarters have been hard at work to bring you another weekend of terrifying gaming fun, and we now feel confident saying We Have A Plan This year’s Asheville Scarefest will be back on this year from October 21 through 23, once again at the beautiful Montreat Convention Center. We will have rooms available for the weekend at the now-infamous Winsborough Lodge, as well as a few rooms in…quieter…locations. We will also be offering meal tickets for the weekend, so that you never have to leave. What more could you want? […] - [Aenean sollicitudin, lorem](https://avlscarefest.com/aenean-sollicitudin-lorem-quis-bibendum-auctor/): Aenean sollicitudin, lorem quis bibendum auctor. nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, lorem quis. Morbi accumsan ipsum velit. Nam nec tellus a odio tincidunt auctor a ornare odio. Sed non mauris vitae erat consequat auctor eu in elit. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra. Morbi accumsan ipsum velit. Nam nec tellus a odio tincidunt auctor a ornare odio. Sed non mauris vitae erat consequat auctor eu in elit. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra. Proin gravida nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, lorem […] - [Proin gravida nibh vel](https://avlscarefest.com/proin-gravida-nibh-vel-velit-auctor-aliquet/): Proin gravida nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, lorem quis bibendum auctor. nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, lorem quis. Morbi accumsan ipsum velit. Nam nec tellus a odio tincidunt auctor a ornare odio. Sed non mauris vitae erat consequat auctor eu in elit. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra. Morbi accumsan ipsum velit. Nam nec tellus a odio tincidunt auctor a ornare odio. Sed non mauris vitae erat consequat auctor eu in elit. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra. Proin gravida nibh […] - [Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad.](https://avlscarefest.com/class-aptent-taciti-sociosqu-ad/): Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra. Proin gravida nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, lorem quis bibendum auctor. nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, lorem quis. Morbi accumsan ipsum velit. Nam nec tellus a odio tincidunt auctor a ornare odio. Sed non mauris vitae erat consequat auctor eu in elit. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra. Morbi accumsan ipsum velit. Nam nec tellus a odio tincidunt auctor a ornare odio. Sed non mauris vitae erat consequat auctor eu in elit. Class aptent taciti […] - [Sed non mauris vitae erat consequat](https://avlscarefest.com/sed-non-mauris-vitae-erat-consequat/): Sed non mauris vitae erat consequat auctor eu in elit. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra. Proin gravida nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, lorem quis bibendum auctor. nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, lorem quis. Morbi accumsan ipsum velit. Nam nec tellus a odio tincidunt auctor a ornare odio. Sed non mauris vitae erat consequat auctor eu in elit. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra. Morbi accumsan ipsum velit. Nam nec tellus a odio tincidunt auctor a ornare odio. Sed non mauris […] - [Nam nec tellus a odio tincidunt](https://avlscarefest.com/16-2/): Nam nec tellus a odio tincidunt auctor a ornare odio. Sed non mauris vitae erat consequat auctor eu in elit. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra. Proin gravida nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, lorem quis bibendum auctor. nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, lorem quis. Morbi accumsan ipsum velit. Nam nec tellus a odio tincidunt auctor a ornare odio. Sed non mauris vitae erat consequat auctor eu in elit. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra. Morbi accumsan ipsum velit. Nam nec tellus […] - [Bibendum auctor consequat.](https://avlscarefest.com/aenean-sollicitudin-lorem-quis-bibendum-auctor-nisi-elit-consequat/): Morbi accumsan ipsum velit. Nam nec tellus a odio tincidunt auctor a ornare odio. Sed non mauris vitae erat consequat auctor eu in elit. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra. Proin gravida nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, lorem quis bibendum auctor. nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, nibh vel velit auctor aliquet. Aenean sollicitudin, lorem quis. Morbi accumsan ipsum velit. Nam nec tellus a odio tincidunt auctor a ornare odio. Sed non mauris vitae erat consequat auctor eu in elit. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra. Morbi accumsan ipsum […] - [Where to Stay?](https://avlscarefest.com/where-to-stay/): We’ve booked out the Winsborough Lodge, but there are other good places to stay near the con. We have a spreadsheet of the various rentals, along with contacts and costs, available here: Private Housing XLS Also, there are a number of Bed & Breakfasts close by which get rave reviews: Bed & Breakfasts And finally, the Quality Inn in Black Mountain gets decent reviews online: Quality Inn Review Feel free to use our Facebook page to organize group rentals, if you’d like! - [Help Spread the Word!](https://avlscarefest.com/help-spread-the-word/): Asheville Scarefest needs you to help bring in the players! Please use the flyers below to let others know what’s coming. Post online, at your school, at the local coffee shop! Stand on street corners and hand them out (along with free candy!).  Or, you know, not.  Be careful.  People out there will take all your candy and not even say “thank you”. Seriously, though, this con only gets better and better the more people we can get to come.  We appreciate your help! - [You can still get a room at the lodge!](https://avlscarefest.com/you-can-still-get-a-room-at-the-lodge/): Yesterday, we had to tell Montreat how many rooms we wanted to reserve at Winsborough Lodge. We had requests for over half of them. When we sent that in, they offered to let us go ahead and reserve the entire lodge, on the understanding we can release some of the rooms a month before the con if they don’t fill. So basically, we can still offer rooms, though the cost is now bumped to $65/night. That’s still better than you’re going to get pretty much anywhere in leaf season, though, and only $130 for the whole weekend. *Plus* if we […] - [It's So On!!](https://avlscarefest.com/its-so-on/): This is it, we have a location and we’re definitely ON! Scarefest 2015 will be on October 23-25 at the beautiful Montreat Conference Center in Black Mountain, NC. While our original intention had been to keep it within Asheville, proper, it turns out that it’s very difficult to get a space in leaf season for the budget of a little start-up con.  However, the folks at Montreat have been fantastic to work with, and are offering a space at a rate so reasonable we can keep admission costs super-low.  As in, $10 for an entire weekend of gaming fun! Other […] - [Location, location, location](https://avlscarefest.com/location-location-location/): Things are developing… Thus far we have interest from devotees of Pathfinder Society, Savage Worlds, D&D, World of Darkness, board games, and Magic the Gathering (and this is not everyone who has expressed interest, just the folks who seem fairly definite). We are looking at a minimum of 15 tables at any one time, and that could easily jump to 20. So the question is… Where are we going to do this?! We’re currently looking into several different locations, but if you have any ideas (or, even better, connections) at any local venues which might be willing to host us, […] - [We Have A Date...and a New Friend.](https://avlscarefest.com/we-have-a-date-and-a-new-friend/): Based on the poll results, it looks like the weekend before Halloween is going to work for the most people. Therefore, it’s official: Scarefest 2015 will be held October 23-25, here in Asheville, NC. And to celebrate, we have a new logo for this year. Say hello to our creepy little friend. Please disperse our new flyer far and wide; the more folks who see it, the more potential gamers we can get together. As always, let us know if you have any questions, advice, or requests! Web Version Print Version - [We need to pick a date](https://avlscarefest.com/we-need-to-pick-a-date/): Obviously, Scarefest should be around Halloween. There are upsides and downsides to every date in that general timeframe, however, and we need to hear from everyone what they’d most prefer. The weekend before Halloween is the same weekend as the Asheville Comic Expo (it’ll be going on that Saturday at the Civic Center). The weekend after Halloween is one week before MACE gaming convention. The weekend OF Halloween is…the weekend of Halloween. So please take a sec and indicate on the survey below what weekend you would prefer. Thanks! [CP_POLLS id=”3″] - [In the beginning...](https://avlscarefest.com/in-the-beginning/): So here we are, at the beginning. For the last two years, Scarefest has been a mini-con just for the Asheville area Pathfinder Society gaming group. After the success of last year’s efforts, however, we started to dream bigger. Very few of us only ever play one game. It would be so much nicer if something as inherently fun as a gaming con around Halloween could have a lot more games. So that’s what we’re setting out to do. What we aim to do… We’d like to have as many games and gamers represented as possible, and we’d like to […] ## Pages - [Info Packet](https://avlscarefest.com/info-packet/): Downloadable file right here. So, you’ve bought your ticket for this year’s AVL Scarefest, and you’re wondering “what now?” Well..here’s what you need to know. First! Register for game signups on Warhorn… Other Stuff To Know… - [Order Completed](https://avlscarefest.com/tickets-order/) - [Tickets Checkout](https://avlscarefest.com/tickets-checkout/) - [AVL Scarefest 2024 Schedule](https://avlscarefest.com/avl-scarefest-2024-schedule/) - [Game Demo Signup](https://avlscarefest.com/game-demo-signup/): You’d like to demo a game at this year’s Goblin Market? We’re super excited about that! Please use the form below to let us know what you’re thinking. - [Our Abettors](https://avlscarefest.com/our-abettors/): This is where we get to humbly thank all those folks who have aided and abetted us in turning this year’s AVL Scarefest into the mindboggling masterpiece it is destined to be.  They have slaved for us, inspired us, and given generously of their worldly goods so that we can provide a space for you to roll dice with all your friends (and, if you’re lucky, your nemeses).  If you see them at AVL Scarefest, please bow deeply.  If you like what they create, please patronize their websites so they will want to play with us again next year. In […] - [Newsletter](https://avlscarefest.com/newsletter/): [newsletter] - [Vendor/Artist Goblin Market Signup](https://avlscarefest.com/vendor-artist-goblin-market-signup/): You want to come show off your talents and wares at our Goblin Market? We’re so excited to have you! Please just fill out the form below and something will get back to you as quickly as inhumanly possible. - [AVL Scarefest](https://avlscarefest.com/): LFG? Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/2zqDburGCY Oct 16-18, 2026 Join us for a gaming experience like no other! AVL Scarefest has been offering some of the best gaming experiences and the single most friendly and inclusive gaming community in our region since 2013 (with a couple of Plague years gone missing in there somewhere). We welcome you to join us for tabletop gaming running the gamut of hilarious to creepy to downright unnerving. Along the way maybe you’ll run into our Yeti, get sucked into a LARP with one of the Minions, or find a treasure you never even knew […] - [Preview of Games at AVL Scarefest, 2019](https://avlscarefest.com/preview-of-games-at-avl-scarefest-2019/) - [Our Abettors 2022](https://avlscarefest.com/our-abettors-2022/): This is where we get to humbly thank all those folks who have aided and abetted us in turning this year’s AVL Scarefest into the mindboggling masterpiece it is destined to be.  They have slaved for us, inspired us, and given generously of their worldly goods so that we can provide a space for you to roll dice with all your friends (and, if you’re lucky, your nemeses).  If you see them at AVL Scarefest, please bow deeply.  If you like what they create, please patronize their websites so they will want to play with us again next year. In […] - [Timezone issues on Warhorn? Here is the fix](https://avlscarefest.com/timezone-issues-on-warhorn-here-is-the-fix/): Trouble seeing the correct timestamps on Warhorn for AVL Scarefest?  It’s probably something mystical going on with the tilt of the earth vs the mass of the Yeti, that is distorting space-time, or it could be your timezone settings on Warhorn (a new feature they added between last year’s convention and this years).  It really easy to set your timezone, here’s how: Step 1:  Log into Warhorn and go to your settings Step Two, choose “Eastern Time (US & Canada) in the Timezone dropdown Step Three, Hit “Save Changes” and enjoy not attending games in the middle of the night. - [Preview of Games at AVL Scarefest, 2018](https://avlscarefest.com/preview-of-games-2018/):   - [Our Abettors 2017](https://avlscarefest.com/our-abettors-2017/): These are the good folks who came out to support us in 2017. Check out this year’s list for…this year’s list. Those who raised us up right… The Wyvern’s Tale, purveyors of all the finest geek needs, long-suffering nest maintainers, and valued friends. Those who gave stuff… Adventure Scents, creators of realistic scent special effects based on common adventure locations, donators of scintillating snuffing supplies. Angelarium, creator of stunning fantasy artwork showing you angels in a whole new light… Axolote Gaming, designer of exceptionally detailed downloadable designs for 3D printing. Brick Warriors, creators of Lego-compatible brick sets to accessorize and […] - [Be A Minionette!](https://avlscarefest.com/be-a-minionette/): Are you interested in applying to be a Minionette? We would love to have you! Just fill out the form below and we’ll get you on the schedule! What’s that you say? You want to know more about the job? Welllll…OK. We suppose that’s reasonable. Here’s a quick rundown: What will I be expected to do? We will ask you to sit at the info desk and be available to answer questions as attendees come up and ask them. And we will ask you to wear an awesome capelet so that everyone knows you’re a Minionette. How will I know the […] - [Why Volunteer to GM at Scarefest?](https://avlscarefest.com/why-volunteer-to-gm-at-scarefest/): 1. Players. Our players are the best players. In all seriousness, every year lots of folks come to us to say that the main reason they love our convention is the sense of community, the amazing people. We do everything we can to foster friendly, invested game play, and our player base reflects those principles. 2. Support. You have the support of our experienced Minion staff. We make promotional banners for every game every year and post them on Facebook and our website, and we also hand them to you to use how you see fit. If you need some […] - [We'll Miss You!](https://avlscarefest.com/well-miss-you/): Thanks for finishing the survey. We’ll be sending a copy in triplicate to the Number-Crunching Faeries, who will pass it on to the Minions, who will neatly sort it into several distinct piles, two of which will be Paperwork Monsters before next Scarefest (the other pile will eventually be eaten by the Baby Miniature Dire Goats). The point is, we sincerely value your feedback. While you’re waiting around for next year’s preparations to start (can you believe it’ll be a whole year?!), here are a handful of things you could do that would really help us out: 1) You’ve told […] - [Sign Up For Our Newsletter](https://avlscarefest.com/sign-up-for-our-newsletter/): We hear it’s pretty entertaining, and it’s definitely full of useful stuff like when tickets go on sale and what the Yeti’s eaten for breakfast. So sign up and we’ll keep in touch! - [Press Kit](https://avlscarefest.com/press-kit/): Why, hello there. You say you’re interested in helping promote AVL Scarefest? You…delicious thing. Here’s where we keep all the promo materials files. If you just want to post them around your shop/dorm/office/etc you are more than welcome. If, however, you want to make your own creations using some of our elements, please just let us know. We’re super friendly, and will almost certainly say yes. We just feel compelled to ensure our imagery is not being used to promote…oh…spider hunts. Or clown hunts. That sort of thing. Thank you, thank you.  AVL Scarefest 10 Logo         […] - [Become A Sponsor](https://avlscarefest.com/become-a-sponsor/): Thank you so much for your interest in becoming a sponsor for AVL Scarefest. Our sponsors mean a lot to us, and we do our best to do right by them. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like to work with us. Here’s what we can offer: Option One: Item Donation We give away lots of prizes at Scarefest every year, and we’re always super excited to get donations of interesting games, gaming supplies, costumery, or other geeky items. In return for your generosity, we will promote you on our list of sponsors on our website, and […] - [Preview of games at Scarefest 2017](https://avlscarefest.com/game-preview-2017/): Here is a quick preview of some of the games submitted for the schedule at 2017 AVL Scarefest. This isn’t the final definitive list, and may change as we get closer to the convention, but should give you an idea of some of the upcoming fun: - [Newsletter Archive](https://avlscarefest.com/newsletter-archive/): October 10, 2025: AVL Scarefest: One Week! September 24, 2024: AVL Scarefest: Game Signups Coming! August 14, 2024: AVL Scarefest: Only a couple of months to go! June 5, 2024: AVL Scarefest: GM/DM/ST Call! October 29, 2023: AVL Scarefest: Survey October 6, 2023: AVL Scarefest: TWO WEEKS! September 7, 2023: AVL Scarefest: Last Call for T-Shirts, meal tickets… July 31, 2023: AVL Scarefest: Last Call for Assembly Inn Rooms! July 13, 2023: AVL Scarefest: D&D, PFS, Old Gods of Appalachia… June 8, 2023: AVL Scarefest: Discounted tickets, GM call, and more… September 26, 2022: AVL Scarefest is only weeks away! […] - [AVL Scarefest Purchase (and Plague) Policies](https://avlscarefest.com/avl-scarefest-purchase-policies/): Here’s what you probably ought to know about buying stuff here: Ticket purchases can be refunded up until September 20, 2025.  After that, we’ll refund you 50% until October 5, 2025.  Then we’re not going to issue any more refunds (think of it as compensating us a bit for all the time and money we’ve already put into printing your schedule and stuffing your loot bag, etc.). Room purchases can be refunded 90% of the purchase price up to July 20, 2025.  After that, we’re really sorry but they’re not refundable.  We’ll do what we can to help you find […] - [Our Abettors 2018](https://avlscarefest.com/our-abettors-2018/): This is where we get to humbly thank all those folks who have aided and abetted us in turning this year’s Scarefest into the mindboggling masterpiece it is destined to be.  They have slaved for us, inspired us, and given generously of their worldly goods so that we can provide a space for you to roll dice with all your friends (and, if you’re lucky, your nemeses).  If you see them at Scarefest, please bow deeply.  If you like what they create, please patronize their websites so they will want to play with us again next year. In Obsequious Obsiescence […] - [Game Request](https://avlscarefest.com/game-request/): Oh, hi!  You say you have your heart set on a particular game, but need someone to run it?  Well, never you fear…just fill out a few quick questions, and we’ll see what we can do for you. - [GM Signup](https://avlscarefest.com/gm-signup/):   Note: This form is for non-PFS signups. If you want to run PFS, please click the button instead of filling out this form. Loading… - [FAQ](https://avlscarefest.com/faq/): What’s the actual schedule for Scarefest?  Like, what time slots will there be for games? Friday: 8:00-12:00, 1:30-5:30, 7:00-11:00 Saturday: 8:00-12:00, 1:30-5:30, 7:00-11:00 Sunday: 9:00-12:00 (Goblin Market and demo games), 1:30-7:30 Can I bring my kid(s)? Yes, you can!  However, we ask that your offspring be at least 12 years old before you send him/her/it off to play at a table where you’re not supervising.  Younger children can play at the same table with you.  We do ask that children be directly supervised at all times during the con.  Humanoids 13-15 do not need constant supervision (obviously), but we do […] - [Order Details](https://avlscarefest.com/tickets-order-details/): [tc_order_details] - [Blog](https://avlscarefest.com/blog/) - [Event facilities](https://avlscarefest.com/event-facilities/): [vc_row][vc_column][perch_facilities template=”templates/event-facilities-tabs.php” display=”all”][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Performers](https://avlscarefest.com/performers/): [vc_row][vc_column][perch_performers template=”templates/performer-carousel.php” display=”all” autoplay=”no” control=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Give Feedback](https://avlscarefest.com/give-feedback/): Loading… - [My Account](https://avlscarefest.com/my-account/): Upcoming Games at AVL Scarefest - [Checkout](https://avlscarefest.com/checkout/) - [Cart](https://avlscarefest.com/cart/) - [Shop](https://avlscarefest.com/shop/): Have questions? Join our Discord to get all the answers! - [Contact](https://avlscarefest.com/contact/): Have ideas?  Want to volunteer?  Questions?  Use this form to get in touch. - [About](https://avlscarefest.com/about/): Quick Facts: When: Oct. 17-19, 2025 Where: Lake Junaluska Conference Center Shackford Hall Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 What: Asheville Scarefest started out as a little mini-con for Pathfinder Society, back in 2013. The idea was to find a way to combine the creepiness of The Best Holiday with the joy of our favorite hobby, and it worked! We ran and played a lot of the scarier PFS games, had some pretty great costume contests, and everyone had a lot of fun. In fact, it went so well that in 2014 we could barely fit in the Wyvern’s Tale (our FLGS […] ## Products - [Meal Tickets](https://avlscarefest.com/shop/meal-tickets/): Meals are served at the Lake Junaluska cafeteria just down from the gaming hall, and are booked directly with the conference center. You can reserve yours at the link below. GET YOUR MEAL TICKETS HERE - [Lodging at Lake Junaluska Conference Center](https://avlscarefest.com/shop/lodging-at-lake-junaluska-conference-center/): We have several lodging options available this year, booked directly through the Lake Junaluska Conference Center. You can reserve your lodging by going here. BOOK LODGING - [Sponsoring/Advertising Space](https://avlscarefest.com/shop/sponsoring-advertising-space/): Full sponsorship information here. - [Vendor Table](https://avlscarefest.com/shop/vendor-table/): Come sell your amazing things to us! Vendor spaces are open all weekend, or if you'd prefer just one day we have an even bigger Goblin Market on Sunday morning. The Artist Alley on the second floor is a more flexible space where you can have different space layouts, depending on your medium. Feel free to contact us for special requirements. - [Snack Cards (The Hungry Card)](https://avlscarefest.com/shop/snack-cards-the-hungry-card/): The conference center has a policy against us selling snacks and drinks in the conference hall proper. However, we have been told we are allowed to offer snacks and drinks as part of a comfort package that goes along with your attendance. In order for us to be prepared for how many such snacks and drinks to have on hand, please pick up some of these snack cards, wherein each punch hole on the card is worth 1 small snack (a snack sized bag of chips) or can be scaled up to more substantial/luxury level snacks (three punch holes for a full sized candy bar, for example). One punch hole will always equal one pack of Zebra Cakes, in the time honored AVL Scarefest tradition. - [AVL Scarefest 10 Weekend Pass](https://avlscarefest.com/shop/avl-scarefest-10-weekend-pass/): This weekend pass gives you full access to all games, events, and activities at AVL Scarefest all weekend long! **NB: We do signups for games through Warhorn (https://warhorn.net/), so you'll need to create an account there and register for our convention before you buy a ticket, so we can link your ticket to your account. - [AVL Scarefest 10 T-Shirt](https://avlscarefest.com/shop/avl-scarefest-10-t-shirt/): Available in black and blue. Unless you want to be really cool, in which case you can get it in purple if you buy a Patron Pass. n.b. The product design pictured is not the final design! It's just a placeholder. Minion #nuh-uh is currently hard at work on the final design even as you read these words, and the product image on the site will be updated as soon as they are done! Loading… - [Patron of AVL Scarefest Weekend Pass](https://avlscarefest.com/shop/patron-of-avl-scarefest-weekend-pass/): The Patron of AVL Scarefest Weekend Pass! Here's the deal: if you want to show us extra love and support, this option is our way of saying thank you. You get a pass for the entire weekend, PLUS you get a t-shirt and extra fun and games! You get: Weekend pass AVL Scarefest 9 t-shirt (black, blue, or AWESOME PURPLE--a color nobody else gets to have!!) Very public thanks, probably with glitter, definitely with the Yeti, and maybe involving food of some sort. You can opt out of this part if you want to (but you shouldn't...it'll be fun, we promise!) Random other things that we think are funny! Could be weird stuff in your loot bag...could be a random encounter. You never know! That's half the fun... **NB: We do signups for games through Warhorn (https://warhorn.net/), so you'll need to create an account there before you buy a ticket, so we can link your ticket to your account. - [AVL Scarefest 2026 Day Pass](https://avlscarefest.com/shop/avl-scarefest-day-pass-2/): We understand that, despite your deepest and darkest desires, you may not be able to come for the entire weekend. And so, we present to you this day pass, for the day of your choosing. Please, do enjoy... **NB: We do signups for games through Warhorn (https://warhorn.net/), so you'll need to create an account there AND REGISTER FOR OUR EVENT before you buy a ticket, so we can link your ticket to your account. - [AVL Scarefest Custom Adventure Map](https://avlscarefest.com/shop/avl-scarefest-custom-adventure-map/): Hand-drawn specifically for Scarefest, and incorporating much of the Scarefest canon, we are very pleased to be able to offer this awe-inspiring map of the conference environs. Is that a Yeti? Why, yes, yes it is. The map will also guide you in finding (or avoiding) such long-time Scarefest residents as the Baby Miniature Dire Goats or the Tiny Turtle Breeding Grounds. The map, itself, is printed at 24×36 inches (standard poster size) on Royal Sundance felt PC White 100lb. paper, and offset printed to maintain the hand-drawn look. And each map comes embossed with The Overlord’s seal of approval, […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)