Milwaukee Paracon 2026

Mark Your Calendars! October 17th, 2026

October 17, 2026

📍 Kochanski’s Beer Garden, 1920 S. 37th Street, Milwaukee, WI
A celebration of the ghost stories of Milwaukee, urban legends, Milwaukee UFO sightings, Wisconsin folklore, all kinds of paranormal and all centered on phenomena that happened in the Brew City.

Speakers & Performers

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 10am–6pm · FREE (registration required)

Allison Jornlin – Haunted Milwaukee & In the Shadow of City Hall Book Launch

Recipient of the Milwaukee Paranormal Conference’s 2016 Wisconsin Researcher of the Year Award, Allison has been investigating hauntings and other strange phenomena for more than 20 years and developed Milwaukee’s first haunted history tour in 2008. She’ll share stories from her new Milwaukee ghost story collection, In the Shadow of City Hall, and sign copies. Paracon is the book’s first day on sale!

Scott Markus – Wisconsin Hauntings

Scott is a paranormal researcher, author of Voices from the Chicago Grave, founder of the LA Hauntings tour, and former co-host of the paranormal radio show “The Mothership Connection” on WLIP Kenosha. He’ll be presenting material from his new Wisconsin book.

Tea Krulos – Monster Hunters & Weird Wisconsin

Tea is an award-winning Milwaukee journalist and author of Monster Hunters, Wisconsin & Lore, and American Madness, and the founder of the Milwaukee Paranormal Conference in 2015. He writes the weekly Tea’s Weird Week. Don’t miss the “Midwest Snow-Beast” at his table!

Jeff Finup – Badgerland Legends

Jeff is the creator of Badgerland Legends and author of Wisconsin Legends for Kids, and a go-to storyteller for Wisconsin’s cryptids, UFOs, and strange local lore.

Dan Stair – Wisconsin MUFON

Dan represents the Wisconsin chapter of the Mutual UFO Network and will talk about UFO sightings and investigations from around the state.

Ghost Story Open Mic with Mike Huberty

Got a ghost story? Bring it! Mike Huberty of American Ghost Walks hosts an open mic where you can share your own brush with the unexplained — from your house, your family, or your favorite Milwaukee bar.

Live Paranormal Violin by Wendy Lynn Markus

Electric violinist Wendy Lynn Markus will be setting the mood with eerie, otherworldly violin.

Full schedule with times coming soon!

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Vendors

Inside

  • Scott Markus – books & paranormal research
  • Jeff Finup / Badgerland Legends – Wisconsin legends books & merch
  • American Ghost Walks – haunted tours, ghost books, and In the Shadow of City Hall

Outside in the Beer Garden

  • Amber Ascher Photography – tintype portraits made on the spot
  • Ghost Zone Art – horror illustration & cryptid art
  • Luminary Bones – oddity jewelry & art
  • Standing Stones Press – Terri Blair, author of Psychic Ancestry
  • Through Line Studios – photo transfers on windows, coasters & tiles
  • Visible Artifacts – salty home decor made from vintage china
  • WitchRunes – rune art, jewelry & divination sets
  • Tea Krulos – come see the “Midwest Snow-Beast”

More vendors being added!

Sunday Oct 18 12pm – Witches Faire at Kochanski’s!

Milwaukee Paranormal Conference 2026 Presents: Witches Faire

📍 Kochanski’s Beer Garden, 1920 S. 37th Street, Milwaukee, WI

Step into a world of magic, mystery, and community at the Witches Faire, hosted by the Milwaukee Pagan Unity Community and Ascended Gifts LLC! Enjoy a full afternoon of free workshops, local vendors, and tarot & oracle readers offering insights and inspiration. Browse magical and spiritual supplies, grab a bite from local food vendors, and unwind with drinks from the full bar while enjoying live entertainment and a raffle benefiting Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter.

For vendor information, call 414-940-0673.