Halloween convention for ‘weirdos’ and ‘outcasts’ returns

POCATELLO – A convention that celebrates the Halloween season and the horror genre more broadly is returning to the Gate City.

On Saturday, DarknessCon Snake River will be held in Pocatello at the Red Lion Hotel at 1555 Pocatello Creek Road, and it has workshops and activities scheduled throughout the day. In a news release, the convention is described as “a full day of horror, Halloween, cosplay, paranormal exploration, alternative arts, and entertainment,” and its organizers told EastIdahoNews.com that people who don’t know exactly where they fit in can find a place there.

“We are that event for the outcasts or the weirdos. Those are our people. That’s us in a nutshell. If you don’t have a place to hang out and go, we’re the place for you no matter who you are,” said organizer Michael Evelane…

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