{"id":760,"date":"2016-02-02T20:59:16","date_gmt":"2016-02-02T20:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creationent.com\/spncon\/?page_id=760"},"modified":"2026-03-30T20:14:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:14:18","slug":"experiences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Vampire Fan Weekend New Jersey &#8211; 2026 Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1613&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760383244093{padding-top: 50px !important;background-color: #0a0a0a !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"et-row   et-apply-gradient\"><div style=\"font-size: 36px;color: #0a0a0a;font-weight: 400;text-align: center;\" id=\"eventime_countdown_1\" class=\"\"><\/div> <script>\n            ;(function($){\n            $(document).ready(function(){\n                $('#eventime_countdown_1').countdown('2026\/10\/24 12:30:00 GMT+0100', function(event) {\n                    $(this).html(event.strftime('VAMPIRE FAN WEEKEND NASHVILLE 2026 IS HERE IN %D DAYS %H HOURS %M MIN %S SEC'));\n                });\n            });\n            })(jQuery);\n            <\/script><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;1624&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760383267143{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 26px !important;background-color: #262020 !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1736371723121{background-color: #262020 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1736371840476{margin-top: 17px !important;margin-right: 100px !important;margin-bottom: 17px !important;margin-left: 100px !important;padding-top: 4px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #d1d1d1 !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Be sure of which day a guest is doing photo ops\/autographs before purchasing your admission tickets. You must have an admission ticket for the day of your photo op and\/or autograph.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1746218900671{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1612&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760383278049{padding-top: 50px !important;background-color: #0a0a0a !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1624&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760383286489{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 26px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;experiences&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1746218916086{margin-top: 17px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 17px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 4px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;background-color: #0a0a0a !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #fce5d9;\"><strong>Be sure of which day a guest is doing photo ops\/autographs before purchasing your admission tickets. You must have an admission ticket for the day of your photo op and\/or autograph.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738353298294{background-color: #0a0a0a !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;autographs&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774899515186{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;padding-top: 27px !important;padding-right: 27px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 27px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1619 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Autographs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"976\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Autographs.jpg 976w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Autographs-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Autographs-768x153.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Having the chance to get in-person autographs from the stars is one of the real benefits in attending our convention.\u00a0<strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/#speakers\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Click here for guest prices!<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"importantText\">REMINDER<\/span>:<\/strong> Most guests will sign almost any item you bring from home or you can buy an item at the convention, but you need to have an item for the guest to sign. One ticket equals one autograph.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationent.com\/cal\/ce_faq.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/a>to see how the autograph process works!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774899603733{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;padding-top: 27px !important;padding-right: 27px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 27px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1633 size-full alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Photo-Ops.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"976\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Photo-Ops.jpg 976w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Photo-Ops-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Photo-Ops-768x153.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"eventDescription\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Make a memory you&#8217;ll never forget by getting an amazing 8&#215;10 glossy photo of you and your favorite star.\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/#speakers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for guest prices!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creationent.com\/cal\/ce_faq.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0to see how the photo op process works!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Be sure of which day a guest is doing photo ops\/autographs before purchasing your admission tickets. You must have an admission ticket for the day of your photo op and\/or autograph.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span class=\"importantText\">REMINDER<\/span>:<\/strong> Your\u00a0ONE photo op ticket includes an\u00a08&#215;10 glossy full color photo of yourself with the guest and can include up to TWO fans\u00a0(1 photo op tix = 2 fans in one photo).\u00a0TWO photo op tickets can include up to FOUR fans in a photo\u00a0(2 photo op tix = 4 fans in one photo). We cannot, however, accommodate over FOUR fans in any one photo op.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>GROUP PHOTOS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>IAN SOMERHALDER &amp; PAUL WESLEY<\/strong> $298 (Sunday Only)<br \/>\n<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><strong>MERCY\u00a0MODE:<\/strong> You and our Fab House Band! $50 ( Saturday &amp; Sunday)<br \/>\n<strong>CHASE COLEMAN &amp; MICAH JOE PARKER<\/strong> $90 (Saturday &amp; Sunday)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class='mb-center maxbutton-1-center'><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-checkavails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creationent.ticketspice.com\/vampire-fan-weekend-nj-autograph-photo-op-misc-oct-24-25-2026\"><span class='mb-text'>CHECK AVAILABILITY<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1736372078391{background-color: #161313 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1624&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760383482083{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #161313 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772227781010{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;padding-top: 27px !important;padding-right: 27px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 27px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>NOTE: ALL SPECIAL EVENTS REQUIRE<br \/>\nA CONVENTION ADMISSION PASS TO ATTEND<br \/>\n<em>UNLESS INDICATED<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774900361368{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;padding-top: 27px !important;padding-right: 27px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 27px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1629 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Karaoke.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"976\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Karaoke.jpg 976w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Karaoke-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Karaoke-768x153.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><strong style=\"color: #993300;\"><span class=\"reallyred\">FRIDAY NIGHT KARAOKE<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Join us for our\u00a0FREE\u00a0Welcome Karaoke Party on FRIDAY night, which takes place after pre-registration! Get the chance to sing on-stage in a raucous evening of karaoke and dancing, with special guests. All guest participants are tentative until show time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> You<em> DO NOT<\/em> need a convention pass to attend.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->Since this is a FREE EVENT, you do not keep your same seats you had during the day. There will be seats in the back if you prefer to sit. If you have a VIP pass or special needs, please come to the front of the line.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0If you choose to stand in line early to be up front, you may only hold one additional place until the doors open. Once the doors open and if your companion is not there, there is no guarantee there will be room left in the front. Although these are FREE events and\u00a0you do not need a convention pass to attend, please be aware that there is still a limited capacity at each venue. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and space may be filled to capacity.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774900860417{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;padding-top: 27px !important;padding-right: 27px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 27px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 25px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;sne&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Celebration-Concert.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"976\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Celebration-Concert.jpg 976w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Celebration-Concert-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Celebration-Concert-768x153.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><span class=\"reallyred\">SATURDAY NIGHT CELEBRATION CONCERT<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"btnHolder\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Our Saturday night LIVE Celebration Concert has always been a highlight for our fellow TVD\/Originals fans! Join Chase and house band MERCY MODE plus special guests for some great live entertainment! All guest participants are tentative until show time. The concert is complimentary for GOLD, SILVER and COPPER WEEKEND patrons &#8212; and for all others, a la carte tickets are only $35!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>$35<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='mb-center maxbutton-1-center'><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-checkavails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creationent.ticketspice.com\/vampire-fan-weekend-nj-autograph-photo-op-misc-oct-24-25-2026\"><span class='mb-text'>CHECK AVAILABILITY<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774901131519{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;padding-top: 27px !important;padding-right: 27px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 27px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><span class=\"reallyred\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1632 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Master-of-Ceremonies.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"976\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Master-of-Ceremonies.jpg 976w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Master-of-Ceremonies-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Master-of-Ceremonies-768x153.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><span class=\"reallyred\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1592 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/09\/micahJoeParker-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/09\/micahJoeParker-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/09\/micahJoeParker-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/09\/micahJoeParker-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/09\/micahJoeParker.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1583 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/chaseColemanHeadshot-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/chaseColemanHeadshot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/chaseColemanHeadshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/chaseColemanHeadshot-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/01\/chaseColemanHeadshot.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><span class=\"reallyred\">MASTER OF CEREMONIES<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"btnHolder\" style=\"text-align: center;\">The talented\u00a0Micah Parker\u00a0will act as our convention host and MC extraordinaire! Along with musical host Chase Coleman, the two will keep the audience amped up the whole weekend!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774901220692{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;padding-top: 27px !important;padding-right: 27px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 27px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1616 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Acoustic-Jam-Chase.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"976\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Acoustic-Jam-Chase.jpg 976w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Acoustic-Jam-Chase-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Acoustic-Jam-Chase-768x153.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><span class=\"reallyred\">ACOUSTIC JAM with CHASE COLEMAN<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"btnHolder\" style=\"text-align: center;\">On SUNDAY, Musician\/singer\/actor\u00a0Chase\u00a0Coleman will also be on hand to perform with his band, Mercy Mode during the day as our House Band and headlining the Saturday night Celebration Concert (see below)! Lucky music-lovers receive the unique opportunity to meet\u00a0Chase\u00a0and listen to his music.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>$75<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='mb-center maxbutton-1-center'><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-checkavails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creationent.ticketspice.com\/vampire-fan-weekend-nj-autograph-photo-op-misc-oct-24-25-2026\"><span class='mb-text'>CHECK AVAILABILITY<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774901272291{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;padding-top: 27px !important;padding-right: 27px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 27px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1627 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Game-Night.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"976\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Game-Night.jpg 976w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Game-Night-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Game-Night-768x153.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><span class=\"reallyred\">GAME NIGHT with CHASE &amp; MICAH<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"btnHolder\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1597 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/09\/micahChase2-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/09\/micahChase2-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/09\/micahChase2-134x100.jpg 134w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/09\/micahChase2.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"btnHolder\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Show us your mad gaming skills as\u00a0Micah\u00a0Parker\u00a0and Chase Coleman\u00a0host a fun night of games and pizza! Limited to 20 lucky fans (DAY TBD)!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>$100<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='mb-center maxbutton-1-center'><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-checkavails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creationent.ticketspice.com\/vampire-fan-weekend-nj-autograph-photo-op-misc-oct-24-25-2026\"><span class='mb-text'>CHECK AVAILABILITY<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774901331631{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;padding-top: 27px !important;padding-right: 27px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 27px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1674 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/01\/vfw-righthand.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"976\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/01\/vfw-righthand.jpg 976w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/01\/vfw-righthand-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/01\/vfw-righthand-768x153.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><span class=\"reallyred\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1707\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nashville26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/TVD-FX-class.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"516\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><span class=\"reallyred\">SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP CLASS with VICTORIA RIGHTHAND<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"btnHolder\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Did you even wonder how vampires get their eyes? Or how a werewolf bite is created? In this FX makeup class, we will explore all of the tricks of movie magic. Each class will be tailored specifically for a Vampire Diaries\/Originals\/Legacies effect from your favorite show. No supplies or experience needed. A volunteer will be selected each class to be our model (please note all allergies must be discussed before you may be selected). For one hour, you will learn a whole new skill for any cosplay or Halloween look. Come join us on SUNDAY! Meet your makeup artist:\u00a0My name is Victoria\u00a0Righthand! I am a licensed esthetician who has been working in beauty and special effects makeup for 10 years. From fun photoshoots to short films, and Halloween events, I have worked with a variety of mediums and people to give you all a well-rounded insight into the world of special effects. Some of my work with the Supernatural cast is photographed above. Hope to see you at a class!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>$50<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='mb-center maxbutton-1-center'><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-checkavails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creationent.ticketspice.com\/vampire-fan-weekend-nj-autograph-photo-op-misc-oct-24-25-2026\"><span class='mb-text'>CHECK AVAILABILITY<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774901377845{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;padding-top: 27px !important;padding-right: 27px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 27px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1622 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Cosplay-Contest.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"976\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Cosplay-Contest.jpg 976w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Cosplay-Contest-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Cosplay-Contest-768x153.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><span class=\"reallyred\">COSPLAY CONTEST<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Show off those cosplay skills! Come dressed as your favorite character or clever mash-up for our Cosplay Contest. Compete for the audience&#8217;s applause and the chance to win great prizes.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"btnHolder\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774901420026{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;padding-top: 27px !important;padding-right: 27px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 27px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1637 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Trivia-Contest.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"976\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Trivia-Contest.jpg 976w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Trivia-Contest-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Trivia-Contest-768x153.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><span class=\"reallyred\">TRIVIA CONTEST<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Be the Trivia Master of the con! You can be one of 90 chosen fans to play one of three rounds with the last person standing earning the title and winning gift certificates.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>For the Cosplay Contests and Trivia Game Winners:<\/em><\/span> Gift certificate prizes are valid for one year from date of issue and can be used towards Creation Merchandise only, and excludes admission passes and a la carte autograph\/photo op\/concert\/special event tickets.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774901477482{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;padding-top: 27px !important;padding-right: 27px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 27px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 25px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;vendors&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Vendor-Area.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"976\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Vendor-Area.jpg 976w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Vendor-Area-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-Vendor-Area-768x153.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><span class=\"reallyred\">VENDORS AREA<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"btnHolder\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Visit our vendor area, full of great merchandise, products and a lot more! Many items are only available at our convention and not sold anywhere online. If you are interested in being a vendor <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationent.com\/dealers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>please click here!<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"btnHolder\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774901520765{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;padding-top: 27px !important;padding-right: 27px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 27px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1639 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-VIP-MG.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"976\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-VIP-MG.jpg 976w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-VIP-MG-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-VIP-MG-768x153.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><span class=\"reallyred\">VIP EXPERIENCES AND MEET &amp; GREETS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s a more exclusive way to meet our special guests in a smaller group setting! Closer to the convention, we offer special VIP Experiences and Meet &amp; Greet experiences through our <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/auctions.creationent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online auction site<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you already have GOLD passes, you have the chance to bid on the VIP experience (only GOLD patrons can win a spot)! Meet &amp; Greets with special guests in attendance are open for bids for everyone. These are generally limited to 10-20 fans per meet and greet.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationent.com\/email.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up for the email blasts to stay in the loop!<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774901580003{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;padding-top: 27px !important;padding-right: 27px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 27px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1623 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-EXCLUSIVE-CONCIERGE.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"976\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-EXCLUSIVE-CONCIERGE.jpg 976w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-EXCLUSIVE-CONCIERGE-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creationent.com\/events\/vfw-nj26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/10\/VFW26_976x195-EXCLUSIVE-CONCIERGE-768x153.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><span class=\"reallyred\">EXCLUSIVE CONCIERGE<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Would you like an exclusive concierge assigned to you, and only you, at the convention? 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