Sunshine City Scare Brings Horror Genre Celebration to St. Petersburg This Weekend
The Sunshine City Scare, a horror movie genre celebration featuring cosplay, vendors, panels, workshops, contests, and guest appearances, is taking place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 12, 2026 —
St. Petersburg is set to host the Sunshine City Scare, a multi-day event dedicated to the celebration of the horror movie genre. The event is scheduled to run from Friday through Sunday at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront.
Attendees can expect a variety of activities and attractions centered around horror films. The lineup includes opportunities for cosplay, a marketplace with various vendors, informative panels, hands-on workshops, and contests. The event will also feature guest appearances from individuals associated with the horror genre.
The Sunshine City Scare aims to bring together fans of horror movies, offering them a space to engage with the genre through different forms of entertainment and participation.
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