Sponsors
Support of the spookiest and scariest pop-culture, horror convention in San Diego!
Take a look at the sponsor matrix (coming soon!) and let us know the best fit for how you want to be a part of Scream Diego!
There are a variety of visibility and marketing benefits, as well as participation and on-site opportunities!
The Whaley House – 2026 Undead Sponsor
Thanks to the Whaley House for returning to Scream Diego 2026 as a sponsor! A central pillar amongst the Old Town community, the legendary Whaley House is widely regarded as one of the most iconic San Diego attractions. Visit their site to learn more at www.whaleyhousesandiego.com
Disguise – 2026 Prize Sponsor
Disguise is a leader in the Halloween industry creating innovative and trend setting costumes and accessories. Its team is comprised of a group of gifted in-house designers, sculptors and graphics artists from various creative backgrounds including Hollywood movie sculpt design, the fashion industry and gallery-showcased fine arts.
Headquartered in San Diego, Disguise produces costumes and accessories under many of the world’s leading licensed brands, such as Disney, Hasbro, The LEGO Group, Warner Bros., Halo, Minecraft, DreamWorks, 20th Century Fox, Nintendo, Pokemon, and Sesame Workshop, as well as its own proprietary brands, for the nation’s largest retailers including specialty, party and pop-up stores. Learn more at https://disguise.com
Bellus Academy – 2026 Zombie Lounge Sponsor
Health and beauty made up 79% of all U.S. TikTok Shop sales in 2024, totaling $1.34 billion according to Capital One Shopping research. At Bellus Academy, every student learns how to build a personal brand, create content, and sell beauty retail products online, taught through a licensed course from Jenn Lyles, a Top 1% TikTok Shop creator, and included in your total program cost. Learn more at www.bellusacademy.edu
Toxic Waste Candy – 2026 Candy Sponsor
Since receiving his PhD in Applied Sourology, Professor Sauernoggin has been pushing the limits of sour science in the Toxic Waste laboratory for decades. While his fellow scientists raise their eyebrows at his wild experiments, he’s too busy crafting the most face-twisting, mouth-puckering sour confections on the planet. From electrifyingly tart treats to flavor combinations no one dared to try, Professor Sauernoggin has one mission: creating sour treats that put taste buds to the test. Learn more at www.toxicwastecandy.com
Chuao Chocolatier – 2026 Giveaway Sponsor
We’re here to multiply the joy in your life, and we delight in engaging your senses with feel-good chocolate. together, let’s make the world an even sweeter place.
We handcraft our chocolates with close attention to the quality of each small batch from start to finish. we use one-of-a-kind recipes in a kitchen, not formulas in a lab, and are committed to using fresh ingredients.
We believe that joy starts at the source, so we work solely with fair trade farms providing fair working conditions, compensation, education, and healthcare to the community.
We’ve beaten out thousands of entries to win 8 sofi awards over the years (think of them like the academy awards for food). we are so grateful to create products that inspire joy! Learn more at www.chuaochocolatier.com
Haunted Amusement Park – 2026 Giveaway Sponsor
The Scare Trail at the Haunted Amusement Park is a One-Mile-Long Halloween Haunted walk through Attraction located on the Grounds of an Old Amusement park where Scare Actors and Spooky Scenes will give you a Fun Fright! Learn more at www.scaretrail.com
Haunted Trail at Balboa Park – 2026 Giveaway Sponsor
San Diego’s favorite haunted tradition, The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park, is back with two horrifying haunted houses in one: The unpredictable 3,500 square foot Experiment Maze and the mile-long Haunted Trail winding through the gnarled oaks of historic Marston Point.
Named in CNN’s Top 5 BEST Haunted Attractions in America, and one of 2026 Top 5 best value (Scream for your buck) Halloween Destinations in the U.S. by America Haunts. Learn more at www.hauntedtrail.net
Sandbox VR – 2026 Giveaway Sponsor
San Diego VR offers an unparalleled gateway to a new realm of reality. Immerse yourself in our cutting-edge virtual experiences, where adventure, innovation, and endless fun collide. Step into our world, and let your imagination soar like never before! Learn more at www.sandiegovr.com
San Diego Zombie Crawl – 2026 Community Partner
Gaslamp Quarter’s #1 Halloween Celebration. Ticket incl. Free Entry to 28 Bars, 8 Shots, Killer Deals on Drinks, Dining, Hotels & Parking.
Presented by the world famous Gaslamp Quarter, in association with the San Diego Tourism Authority, #SanDiegoZombieCrawl is dubbed the most visitor friendly and inexpensive way to experience Downtown San Diego’s famous party scene!
