ABOUT US:
Dennis and Tiffani-Beth Gager are the sole Founders, Proprietors and Promoters of SCI-FI HORROR FEST.
WHERE THE CHAOS BEGAN:
Dennis and Tiffani-Beth began their adventures in 2012 when they began hosting their own Paranormal Radio Podcast "Paranormal Happy Hour" and then from there began their own podcasting network, "DTM WICKED RADIO". There network had over 30 shows and aired on I Heart Radio and various other streaming platforms. After a few years of operating their podcasting network that they were offered the opportunity to take their "show on the road" and attend events and conventions where they had the privilege to connect with amazing podcasters, content creators, guests and attendees. Dennis and Tiffani-Beth fell in love with the atmosphere of fun and togetherness mixed with the added benefit of having the availability to meet actors, actresses, content creators, show hosts and TV personalities that we've watched and listened to their whole lives. They knew they wanted to bring something special like that to their area but with their own twist.
In 2017 they began the event "AuthorCon and Movie Fest" in Oneonta NY. Being an Author, Dennis along with Tiffani-Beth wanted to take all of the wonderful experiences they had at conventions they attended and give Authors their own special platform.
"AuthorCon" ran for 2017 and 2018 until Dennis and Tiffani-Beth realized that they needed to go in a different direction when attendance was low and they decided in 2019 to re-brand their event to "SCI-FI HORROR FEST" in hopes of widening the scope of their reach and embracing their love for everything SCI-FI and HORROR, while still maintaining their venue residents in Oneonta. Once again convention attendance was low and Dennis and Tiffani-Beth found themselves questioning, whether the Convention world was the right place for them.
In 2020 COVID hit and they were forced to put their convention on hold. During this time, they had many conversations on whether they should bring SCI-FI HORROR FEST back when the world opens back up, if anyone would want a SCI-FI HORROR FEST and would the community support them and would anyone want to attend.
Dennis and Tiffani-Beth agreed they would give the convention circuit one last go when the world opened back up after COVID in 2022. They found a new location that welcomed them with open arms (Vernon Downs Hotel and Casino) with a surrounding community that embraced SCI-FI HORROR FEST, they put together a strong core team and combined their love of Horror and SCI-FI with their commitment of brining Mental Health awareness and person centered approach to the forefront making the event a safe, fun and all inclusive space for EVERYONE from the guests, to the attendees, to the vendors and to the event and venue staff.
SCI-FI HORROR FEST loves being the convention for the horror fans because they are horror fans.
With the success of SCI-FI HORROR FEST 2022 and welcoming Guests such has David Howard Thornton, Richard Masur and C.J. Graham and growing from very little attendance to a full house, solidified for them that SCI-FI HORROR FEST was meant to stay and to grow.
Every year Dennis and Tiffani-Beth work hard along side their team and the Venue staff to bring the guests everyone wants, vendors that attendees enjoy and attractions to keep the action going.
