Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (The 2026 Illinois Paranormal Conference)

The 2026 Illinois Paranormal Conference

Hosted by Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, this gathering celebrates haunted history, supernatural storytelling, and paranormal research. Attendees explore a dedicated vendor room and listen to presentations covering beginner ghost hunting, animal communication from the other side, Reiki, Midwest cryptids, and digital ghost evidence.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

tinkercottage.com

When

Tickets

1 conference ticket: $30.00 USD.

Hours

Conference: 10am-5pm; Vendor Room opens and check-in begins at 9:30 am. Itinerary: 10:00 am welcome; 10:15-11:00 am Tim Jones; 11:00-11:15 am break; 11:15am-12:00pm Jenny Wagner; 12:00-1:00pm lunch break and vendor visit; 1:00-1:45pm Jessiy Hawthorne; 1:45-2:00pm break; 2:00-3:00pm Chad Lewis; 3:00-3:15pm break; 3:15-4:30pm Chris Fleming; 4:30pm closing remarks.

Food & Drink

The venue lists Culinary Underground and Rockford Roasting Company as on-site options; the optional Sunday tour also includes coffee from Inzombia.

Going?

Location

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Embassy Suites Rockford Riverfront · 416 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101 Get Directions

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Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (2/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (2/5)

Best For

Paranormal enthusiasts and curious history fans

Vibe

Spooky and curious

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Tickets are not mailed; bring your PayPal receipt and purchaser name to check in.
  • On-site food and drink are available at Culinary Underground on the lower level and Rockford Roasting Company on the main level.
  • Discounted hotel room blocks can be booked under the group code CES91U.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What topics will the guest speakers cover?

Scheduled talks cover beginner ghost investigating, animal communication, Reiki, mysterious cryptids of the Midwest, and ghost evidence and communication in the digital age.

Are tickets refundable or transferable?

Tickets are non-refundable and are not transferable unless processed directly through the museum's office.

Will physical tickets be issued?

No physical tickets are mailed. Purchasers are placed on a reservation roster and must check in with their receipt.

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