MASS ParaCon

On October 2-4, 2026, join “Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow” author Sam Baltrusis for a paranormal weekend at the Taunton Conference Center located in the heart of the Bridgewater Triangle.

MASS PARACON 2026: After scouting multiple locations, I secured the location for MASS ParaCon 2026. The dates are Oct. 2-4, 2026. I decided to go with the Taunton Conference Center located at 700 Myles Standish Drive. The theme is “Monsters of New England” which is both a hat tip to the upcoming season of “Monster: Lizzie Borden” on Netflix and the location is a stone’s throw to Hockomock Swamp in the Bridgewater Triangle which is allegedly home to some of the Bay State’s more colorful cryptids.

MASS ParaCon 2026 EXCLUSIVE ADD-ON EXPERIENCE

Join Sam Baltrusis (The Curse of Lizzie Borden) and Patti Negri (Ghost Adventures) for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the legendary Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, Massachusetts — an exclusive addition to MASS ParaCon 2026!

Friday, October 2 | 10 PM–Midnight
Investigation at the Lizzie Borden House
Step inside one of America’s most infamous homes as Sam and Patti investigate the Borden bloodline, the tragic history, and the paranormal activity that continues to surround this iconic location.

Saturday, October 3 | 6–7:30 PM
Spilling the Tea with Lizzie & Emma
Travel back in time to the weeks following Lizzie Borden’s acquittal for an immersive Victorian experience where Lizzie and Emma share their side of the story.

Exclusive Add-On Ticket Options:
Friday Night Ghost Hunt Only: $75
Saturday “Spilling the Tea” Experience Only: $99

This special add-on is part of MASS ParaCon 2026 and offers attendees a rare opportunity to experience the history, mystery, and paranormal intrigue of one of America’s most famous haunted locations.

Limited availability. Individual add-on ticketts for the Friday night ghost hunt and Saturday “spilling the tea” here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mass-paracon-2026-add-on-lizzie-borden-experience-with-sam-patti-tickets-1995628303978

Discounted package including both Lizzie Borden House add-ons here: https://massparacon.square.site/product/mass-paracon-2026-october-2-4-2026-/46

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The attached hotel portion of the Taunton Conference Center will not be ready in time for the event on October 2-4, 2026. We have room blocks for several hotels near the Taunton Conference Center. We will also have dedicated ambassadors at each hotel to help with any questions.

There’s Fairfield Inn, which is a bit pricey, but very nice for $229 per night. The second, less expensive option, is Red Roof closer to Middleborough for $104 per night plus tax. The hotel has recently been renovated, so it’s an excellent option for those on a budget.

Tickets are available now—don’t wait, as space is limited! Tickets here: https://massparacon.square.site/product/mass-paracon-2026-october-2-4-2026-/46

MASS PARACON ANNOUNCEMENT: We’ve decided to make a change to the Saturday night investigation at MASS ParaCon. On Saturday, October 3, from 8 PM to midnight, we’ll be staying at the Taunton Conference Center, which is attached to an allegedly haunted hotel that is currently under construction, and transforming the evening into more of an immersive “paranormal experience.”

Inspired by an event we’re doing with our sponsors at the Symposium of Spirits, we’ll explore a variety of methods of spirit communication in an attempt to connect with my distant cousin, Lizzie Borden, as well as other women connected to my family’s history and bloodline, including Sarah Maria Cornell, Eliza Borden, and Aileen Wuornos. Could there be a family curse? Throughout the evening, we’ll explore that question while attempting to communicate with these spirits and, hopefully, find answers and offer a sense of post-mortem peace.

My goal isn’t to retraumatize or sensationalize these spirits, but rather to approach the experience ethically and thoughtfully, giving a voice to the women in my family line whose stories have often been shaped by tragedy, folklore, and popular culture.

Heidi Kemper will introduce the group to the concept of “soul retrieval,” and we’ll combine that approach with a variety of other paranormal techniques, which will be announced soon.

Because of this change, we are no longer investigating the Historic Abbey during MASS ParaCon. We felt like it was too far of a trek for attendees to go from Taunton to Fall River. I am, however, planning a book-signing event at the Historic Abbey and the new home to Miss Lizzie’s Coffee, which is featured in my upcoming book, “Lizzie Borden & the Family Curse.”

As for the other Lizzie Borden experiences: the Friday night investigation with Sam & Patti is essentially sold out, with only one ticket remaining. The Tea with Lizzie & Emma currently has six tickets available. If you’d like to investigate the Lizzie Borden House on Saturday, October 3, from 10 PM to midnight, you can arrange that experience directly with the Lizzie Borden House.

More details about the Saturday night paranormal experience will be announced soon! Visit MASSParaCon.com for updates.