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# Houston Horror Film Fest 2026 (Hilton Houston North): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/houston-horror-film-fest
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/houston-horror-film-fest/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/houston-horror-film-fest/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/houston-horror-film-fest/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/houston-horror-film-fest/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/houston-horror-film-fest/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/hilton-houston-north-houston-tx

- **Dates:** Mar 27–29, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Hilton Houston North (https://conventions.com/venues/hilton-houston-north-houston-tx)
- **Attendance:** 2,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 138+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official HHFF Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Media & Entertainment
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/houston-horror-film-fest/registration

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
Houston Horror Film Fest brings 2,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Media & Entertainment to Hilton Houston North in Houston, TX (Mar 27–29, 2026). This annual convention at the Hilton Houston North features over 100 vendors and celebrity guests, drawing thousands of horror fans to the hotel's convention center. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Shudder, Fangoria, Vinegar Syndrome, Severin Films.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Shudder** (shudder.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Sponsor Row #1
- **Fangoria** (fangoria.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #10
- **Vinegar Syndrome** (vinegarsyndrome.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #25
- **Severin Films** (severin-films.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #26

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Media & Entertainment Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Food, Beverage & Hospitality Executive Outlook • Media & Entertainment Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Shudder** (Platinum / Diamond (Sponsor Row #1) — Media & Entertainment): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Fangoria** (Gold (Booth #10) — Media & Entertainment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Vinegar Syndrome** (Exhibitor (Booth #25) — Media & Entertainment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Severin Films** (Exhibitor (Booth #26) — Media & Entertainment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Marriott Marquis Houston** (undefined) — ~$430/nt show week vs. ~$239/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Hilton Americas-Houston** (undefined) — ~$435/nt show week vs. ~$245/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Four Seasons Hotel Houston** (undefined) — ~$625/nt show week vs. ~$389/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Embassy Suites Houston Downtown** (undefined) — ~$305/nt show week vs. ~$179/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Downtown** (Legendary Dry-Aged Prime & 3,900-Selection Cellar, $$$$) — 3-min walk across Discovery Green · Capacity: 14–160 Guests (Wine Spectator Grand Award Rooms) · Min: $5,500 – $35,000+
- **Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse** (USDA Prime & Gulf Seafood, $$$$) — 4-min walk north of Marriott Marquis · Capacity: 16–180 Guests (2nd-Floor Private Floor) · Min: $4,800 – $28,000+
- **Xochi by Hugo Ortega (Marriott Marquis)** (James Beard Award Oaxacan & Mezcal, $$$) — 1-min walk on Avenida Houston Plaza · Capacity: 20–200 Guests (Covered Avenida Terrace) · Min: $4,500 – $25,000+

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Houston Horror Film Fest in Houston?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Houston Horror Film Fest (Hilton Houston North, Houston) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Houston EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Hilton Houston North for Houston Horror Film Fest?
Hilton Houston North is surrounded by 7,777+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hilton Americas Houston. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Houston is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.