Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention

Flashback Weekend

Chicago Horror Con

July 31-August 2, 2020

Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago
Rosemont, IL

Bruce Campbell Live!

GET TICKETS | COVID-19 POLICIES

Film and TV Star Bruce Campbell (“Ash” from the original “EVIL DEAD” trilogy, TV’s “ASH VS. EVIL DEAD”) will be bringing safe fun to his fans at Flashback Weekend’s Midway Drive-In Theater in Dixon, IL as part of his Drive-In Social Distancing Tour.

Bruce will take the Midway Drive-In stage each night and perform extended Q & A’s, in addition to introducing all three feature films of his original “EVIL DEAD” trilogy during this epic two night event.

Bruce Campbell’s legendary Q & A events will become an all immersive media experience as Bruce’s live performance will be projected simultaneously onto the Midway’s huge 90-foot wide screen. Fans will sit in the comfort and safety of their own cars and see Bruce on the Midway screen larger than life with the stereo sound broadcast to their FM car stereos. The Midway Drive-In’s eight acres of open air space will allow the fans to spread out in their vehicles for maximum social distancing.  To further increase safety and peace of mind, the car capacity of the Midway has been reduced by half to 250 cars, and each vehicle will occupy two car spaces to give fans twice the normal amount of space.

Friday, July 10, Bruce will present his Q & A and introduce a double feature of his cult classics, Sam Raimi’s “EVIL DEAD 2: DEAD BY DAWN” (1987) and “ARMY OF DARKNESS” (1993).  Saturday night, July 11, in addition to his Q & A, Bruce will introduce a 4K restoration of the movie that started it all, Sam Raimi’s original Horror Classic “THE EVIL DEAD”. Grindhouse Releasing’s Academy Award winner Bob Murawski oversaw the new 4K restoration of “THE EVIL DEAD” which includes a new stereo sound mix and a re-imagined score by original EVIL DEAD composer Joseph LoDuca. Saturday evening’s entertainment will further include a Dusk to Dawn Horror Show featuring other cult horror classics from Grindhouse Releasing.  To provide the full nostalgic Drive-In experience, each night will include vintage drive-in concession ads and classic horror coming attractions.

VIP passes will include photo-ops with Bruce! Bruce will pose for professional outdoor photo-ops by Celeb Photo-ops with fans in socially distanced photos (six feet apart). With the Drive-In screen in the background, a deadite will barge into the photo between Bruce and the fan (you!) to enforce social distancing – and provide a great photo-op as you and Bruce battle a deadite! VIP packages and the Groovy package will also include a pre-signed commemorative poster by Bruce. And as at any concert, there will be a souvenir table with exclusive tour merchandise.

Face coverings, social distancing, and concern for your fellow horror fans’ health are the sacred words for this event which all of Bruce’s fans must not forget. Practice these three things and you’ll prevent the Army of the Dead from awakening!

Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Con owns and operates the Midway Drive-In located in Dixon, IL.  Flashback Weekend believes that a horror convention should benefit the legacy of horror and the film arts. For this reason, all net proceeds from Flashback Weekend go to the preservation and operation of the Midway Drive-In to preserve the horror theatrical experience.

Following is the current event schedule for Friday July 10 and Saturday July 11. Please note that VIPs may enter beginning at 3:00PM each day. General Admits may start entering at 5:00PM each day.

Friday July 10, 2020

  • 3:00PM –VIP EARLY ACCESS – For VIP ticket holders only – Box-office open for VIP check-ins.
  • 3:00PM – 8:30PM – Vendor tables open in front of screen.  Social distancing policies in place when visiting merchandise tables.
  • 3:00PM - 12:00AM – Walk-up snack bar window open - serving a snack menu including cheeseburgers, corn dogs, fries, pizza, popcorn, & bottled water.
  • 5:00PM – Entry for General Admission ticket holders – General Admission ticket holders may start to check in at box-office.
  • 6:30PM – Line-up begins for the Bruce Campbell photo-op in front of concession building.
  • 7:00PM – Bruce Campbell Photo-ops – Photo-Op ticket required.  Be on time for photo-ops.  They cannot be rescheduled.  Social distance six feet apart in line.
  • 7:00PM –8:00PM – Restrooms closed for deep cleanings.  Plan your restroom visits either before or after 7:00PM – 8:00PM.  Restrooms are only for emergencies during these times.
  • 8:15PM – VIP prize raffle drawings.  Be listening as winning numbers are called. 
  • 9:00PM – Bruce Campbell Q & A
  • 10:00PM“EVIL DEAD 2: DEAD BY DAWN” (1987)
  • 12:00AM“ARMY OF DARKNESS” (1993)

Saturday July 11, 2020

  • 3:00PM –VIP EARLY ACCESS – For VIP ticket holders only – Box-office open for VIP check-ins.
  • 3:00PM – 8:30PM – Vendor tables open in front of screen. Social distancing policies in place when visiting merchandise tables.
  • 3:00PM – 2:00AM – Walk-up snack bar window open - serving a snack menu including cheeseburgers, corn dogs, fries, pizza, popcorn, & bottled water.
  • 5:00PM – Entry for General admit ticket holders – General admission ticket holders may start to check in at box-office starting at 5:00PM.   
  • 6:30PM – Line-up begins for the Bruce Campbell photo-op in front of concession building.
  • 7:00PM – Bruce Campbell Photo-ops – Photo-Op ticket required.  Be on time for photo-ops.  They cannot be rescheduled.  Social distance six feet apart in line.
  • 7:00PM –8:00PM – Restrooms closed for deep cleanings.  Please plan your restroom visits for either before or after 7:00PM – 8:00PM.  Restrooms are only for emergencies during these times.
  • 8:15PM – VIP prize raffle drawings.  Be listening as winning numbers are called. 
  • 9:00PM – Bruce Campbell Q & A
  • 10:00PM “THE EVIL DEAD Reimagined” – 4K restoration with new sound mix and score by Joseph LoDuca
  • 12:00AM – “THE BEYOND” (1981) Grindhouse Releasing restored version
  • 2:00AM“I DRINK YOUR BLOOD” Uncut Grindhouse Releasing restoration

Everyone please click here to read our COVID-19 policies for your health, safety, and peace of mind.


Tickets Now On Sale

General admit tickets including Bruce Campbell Q & A and the movies for each night are now available for purchase!

VIP tickets are no longer available

You may order General Admit  tickets instantly on-line at www.themidwaydrivein.net

ON-LINE ORDERS CLICK HERE

Everyone please click here to read our COVID-19 policies for your health, safety, and peace of mind.

Every ticket includes a full evenings worth of entertainment!

PLEASE READ THIS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU ORDER!

  • General admit tickets priced for the Bruce Campbell Q & A and movies are now available for purchase. 
  • General admit ticket holders for Friday and Saturday may also pre-purchase the Bruce Campbell pre-signed commemorative poster for only $25.00 in the same order as their General admit admission tickets.
  • Saturday General admit ticket holders may purchase ala carte Saturday Bruce Campbell photo-ops on the same order as their General admit admission tickets. General admit ticket purchase required to participate in the photo-op. (quantity limited).
  • Please note that Friday ala carte Bruce Campbell photo-ops are not available.
  • Each ticket order is for one vehicle only and is entitled to one parking spot only.
  • Please check all the ticket options and scroll down before you purchase!
  • If you do not find the ticket option you prefer, please call us at 847-647-3124 or email us at help@flashbackweekend.com.
  • Bruce will not be signing any memorabilia at this event. You will be able to get his autograph. Bruce will pre-sign commemorative 11x17 posters. General admit ticket holders may purchase these posters in the same order as their GA admission tickets.

New food policy – Purchase of a Bruce Campbell Live at the Drive-In ticket will allow you to bring your own food and drinks. Outside food and drinks are required. We are waiving the outside Food Permit fee for this event. Everyone pack a cooler and bring you own food and drinks as the concession stand will be closed.  A walk up snack window serving a limited selection of snacks including freshly made cheeseburgers, corn dogs, french fries, pizza, and freshly popped popcorn will be available.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ORDERING & GENERAL ADMIT TICKET PICK UP – PLEASE READ! 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A DIFFERENT PROCESS THAN OUR VIP TICKET ORDER SYSTEM
When you order your Bruce Campbell General admit tickets from www.themidwaydrivein.net you will receive via e-mail a confirmation and a barcode.

Please be sure to enter your correct e-mail when you purchase your tickets

WHAT YOU MUST BRING WITH YOU TO REDEEM YOUR GENERAL ADMIT TICKETS AT OUR BOX-OFFICE
Please have your printed ticket or smart device that was used to purchase tickets so that the QR code can be scanned at the Box Office at time of entry. We can scan a cell phone or a paper print out of the email.

  • After your ticket purchase, you will be e-mailed a confirmation with a bar code.
  • You must bring the e-mail containing the bar code with you to the Midway (on an electronic device or printed).
  • We will scan the bar code at our box-office.
  • Do not share your barcode with anyone, as the barcode can only be scanned once
  • You may print the e-mail bar code on paper, or bring your cell phone and we can scan the bar code with a contactless scan.
  • Your tickets will not be mailed.
  • Photo-op ticket holders must be on time at the scheduled time for the photo-op. The Bruce Campbell Photo-op cannot be re-scheduled.  No refunds for photo-ops you miss.
  • Package contents are non-transferable.
  • Schedule subject to change.
  • Your ticket purchase signifies your understanding of the package contents and agreement to all terms and caveats noted.
  • No Refunds

Friday General Admission | $45

Your ticket includes:

  • One (1) General Admission ticket to Friday’s activities including Bruce’s Q & A, movie introduction and the screenings of “EVIL DEAD 2” and “ARMY OF DARKNESS”.
  • General admission parking spot.  Location of spot not reserved. Parking spots in the General admission section in the back half of the Midway lot.
  • 5:00PM – Entry begins at Midway Box-office for General admission ticket holders – General admission ticket holders may start to check in at box-office starting at 5:00PM.   NOTE General Admit  ticket holders do not arrive at Drive-In before 5:00PM.  Line-ups out onto the road are not permitted.
  • Food Permit Fee is waived for this event.  Pack you own cooler and bring your own Food. Walk up snack window at the Midway will be available with a limited menu of snacks.

Friday ala carte commemorative poster pre-signed by Bruce | $25

  • One (1) 11 x 17 commemorative poster pre-signed by Bruce! You will receive your poster at Box-Office at check-in

Friday ala carte Bruce Campbell Photo-op

Ala carte Bruce Campbell photo ops for Friday are sold out.

Saturday General Admission | $45

Your ticket includes:

  • One (1) General Admission ticket to Saturday’s activities including Bruce Campbell’s Q & A, movie introduction, and the Drive-In Dusk to Dawn Horror Show!
    “THE EVIL DEAD” (1981) – New 4K restoration with new sound mix and score by Joseph LoDuca, and Grindhouse Releasing restored versions of “THE BEYOND” (1981), and  
    “I DRINK YOUR BLOOD” (1970)
  • General admission parking spot.  Location of spot not reserved. Parking spots in the General admission section in the back half of the Midway lot.
  • 5:00PM – Entry begins at Midway Box-office for General admission ticket holders – General admission ticket holders may start to check in at box-office starting at 5:00PM.   NOTE – GA ticket holders do not arrive at Drive-In before 5:00PM.  Line-ups out onto the road are not permitted.
  • Food Permit Fee is waived for this event.  Pack you own cooler and bring your own Food. . Walk up snack window at the Midway will be available with a limited menu of snacks.

Saturday ala carte commemorative poster pre-signed by Bruce | $25

One (1) 11 x 17 commemorative poster pre-signed by Bruce! You will receive your poster at Box-Office at check-in

Saturday ala carte Bruce Campbell Photo-op | $25

One (1) Professional photo-op with Bruce Campbell by Celeb Photo-ops. Bruce will pose for outdoor photo-ops with fans in socially distanced photos six feet apart as a deadite will barge into the photo between Bruce and the fans to allow for a safe and great photo-ops!) Your photo will be a top quality 8 x 10 glossy photos printed on dye sublimation printers and given to you on-site.

Limited quantity

Be on time for photo-op. No Refunds for missed photo-ops.

Ticket and package purchases are non-refundable.


DISCOUNT ROOM RESERVATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE – Quality Inn and Suites, Dixon, IL, 136 Plaza Dr, Dixon, IL 61021, www.choicehotels.com/illinois/dixon/quality-inn-hotels/il030?source=gyxt, phone# (815) 284-0500. If you are looking for a local hotel, we have established a discount room block for Midway Drive-In attendees at the Quality Inn and Suites in Dixon, IL. The hotel is located directly off of 88 West, and is just a 15 minute drive from the Midway. The discount rate for regular room is only $75.00 per night plus tax. Just call the hotel at (815) 284-0500 and mention MIDWAY DRIVE-IN to receive the discount rate. If you would like to book a suite, you will need to pay an upgrade fee for the suite (upgrade fee is the difference between the suite rate and our discount rate).

VEHICLE POLICY - Please note that only one (1) vehicle is permitted per ticket order. You are allowed to bring in other fans with you in your vehicle. Each person in the vehicle must have either pre-purchased any of the three types of event passes or they can pay for the Deadite pass at check-in. The exact location of your parking space is not determined. First come, first parked.

CELEB PHOTO-OP INFORMATION - Be on time for the photo-op. We are unable to “RE-DO” photo-ops for those that are late or miss their photo-ops. Everyone needs to be on time and in line at the designated times (which are TBA). Maintain social distance of six feet at all times while in the photo-op line. The exact photo-op times will be posted as we get closer to the event. Everyone needs to wear a face covering in the photo op line while waiting for the photo-op, and after your complete the photo-op. You may remove your face mask for the photo-op, just wear the mask before and after the photo-op. Social distance between you and Bruce of at least six feet must be maintained at all times. No Handshakes. No cell phones, cameras, or video. Professional Celeb Photo-Ops only with Bruce. Up to two adult and two children under the age of 17 may be in each Celeb Photo-Op. To allow everyone to have time for their photo-ops, please move quickly and follow the instructions of the Celeb Photo-Op staff. To avoid confusion, a photo op is not a meet and greet. The process is very quick without time to talk to or converse with Bruce. It is a photo opportunity in the literal sense of the word.

FOOD POLICY - Special policy for Bruce Campbell attendees! Everyone is allowed to bring in their own food and drinks The traditional self serviceMidway concession stand will be closed, and everyone can bring their own food and beverages into the Midway. Everyone please pack a cooler of drinks and you may bring food and drinks with you so that you will not be hungry or thirsty during this event. For your safety and health, please do not share food between cars. You may not cook or grill food on the premises.
Please understand that the temporary closure of the traditional concession stand is a major financial blow to the Midway! Without the concession sales, it will be very difficult for us to keep the lights on at the Midway. As always, the most important part of this is you, our community. Especially now, in these times, we are keeping the best interests of our community in mind – your safety and peace of mind are most important.

WALK UP SNACK BAR OPEN - We will provide a walk up snack window where snack and food items will be available for purchase. To support the Midway and to help us to remain open, we ask that everyone please make a purchase at the snack bar during your visit, even a box of popcorn, will be a huge help to us. Thank you for your help!

FACE COVERINGS POLICIES

  • Everyone must bring a face covering (ex: mask, scarf, bandana, etc.) with you to the Midway.
  • Everyone must wear a face covering when they leave their parking space.
  • The driver and front passenger in each vehicle must wear a face covering when entering the Midway to check-in at the box-office, or when speaking to parking attendants. The face coverings may be removed once the vehicle is parked and you are in your parking spot.
  • Face coverings must be worn when you leave your parking spot, in the photo-op line, in the restroom line, in the snack bar line, in the restrooms, etc.

COVID-19 POLICIES - We have established a set of COVID-19 policies for everyones health, safety, and peace of mind. The policies are listed at http://www.flashbackweekend.com/covid.html. Everyone please read all of the following new COVID-19 policies and follow them while you are at the Midway. We ask that our guests self-enforce all of the rules and policies.

DIRECTIONS TO THE MIDWAY - Address to enter on any map search or direction devices - Midway Drive-In 91 Palmyra Road, Sterling, IL 61081 For directions to the Midway, please visit www.themidwaydrivein.net/directions.php

SOUND FOR THE Q & A AND MOVIES TRANSMITTED TO YOUR FM RADIO - We suggest that everyone bring a portable radio or boom box with them to tune into 91.3 FM. You can still tune your in-car radio to 91.3 FM to listen to the movie (in the accessory position), but having a portable FM radio is a great back-up in case your car does not have an accessory position, or if there are issues (with newer cars, there are issues sometimes).

Please make sure you are able to turn all of the lights on your vehicle off during the movie (both head lights, brake lights, and interior lights). Please test your vehicle in advance. If any of your lights stay on, please bring blankets, or cardboard to cover the lights on your vehicle.

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Celebrity appearances aresubject to change due to professional commitments.

Activities, package contents, special events, ticket prices, and schedule subject to change.

Flashback Weekend reserves the right to deny entry to any attendee.
Package contents are non-transferable

Photos, video recordings, etc. taken at Flashback Weekend are for personal use only. No license whatsoever is granted for commercial use of any likeness or image. All images taken at Flashback Weekend are the sole property of Flashback Weekend (Kerz Productions, Inc.) and cannot be used for any non-private publication without the express written consent of Kerz Productions, Inc.

A documentary is being filmed. Flashback Weekend attendees grant permission to Flashback Weekend (Kerz Productions, Inc.) to utilize their image or likeness incidental to any live or recorded video or other display, transmission or reproduction in whole or in part of the event.

Please respect the personal space of the celebrities at all times. Photo-op is allowed during scheduled official sessions only.