Try to get there the day before the convention- celbs will already be there & are very approachable & friendly

If you do meet a celb, don't treat them as a star crazed fan. They will respect you more, if you treat them like a friend.

If the con hotel (Marriott) is full, there are a number of close by hotels in the area.

Hotel
bars close between 2-3 am. Many people are still woundup with the day's
previous events. That's when the magic supply of unending booze appears
from lined backpacks & flexible small coolers.

There is so
much to do & see. Try to pick & choose a couple of highlights
per day, then use the rest of the day to do whatever.

Bring lots
of money! Celbs & most dealers prefer cash. Some dealers will let
you charge your purchases on a credit card, ask first. The cash machine
in the hotel is empty most of the time from the vast number of people
attending. Ask at the hotel desk where the nearest cash machine is
located outside the hotel.

Don't forget to allocate room in your suitcase for your purchases.

The
convention is located in Hunt Valley. That's 30 minutes North of the
airport. There are a number of transport options available from the
airport: rent a car, shuttle, cab, lightrail.

The weather in
August is very hot & with high humidty. Around 83o and watch for
unexpected rain showers. Pack loose comfortable closes &
comfortable shoes or sandles.

The hotel staff & convention security is very helpful to answer any & all questions you might have.

For more information click on the link. If you have any other questions email me. I'll try to do my best to answer them.

Haunty

http://www.horrorfindweekend.com/state/maryland/august/ 

Great tips Haunt Master, I would just like to add a couple that I have found over the years at HorrorFind.
 

Rubber bands and or poster tubes, bring a few: I always end up with a bunch of promo posters and hauling them around while they are continuously trying to unfurl is a pain.

A couple of different colors of markers: I bring at least a silver sharpie with me, just in case the item that I would like to get autographed is a dark color and the celeb doesn't have one. They usually do have a couple of colors, but bringing a few myself has come in handy in the past.   

Don't be Shy! If you have a question for a celeb, vender, staff or the person standing next to you, whoever, don't be afraid to ask. I think you will find that most people at this con are very personable. And really everyone is there to have a good time and be immersed in all things scary, and discussing those things is only going to enhance the experience for everyone.

Anyway, just a couple of things that came to mind. 

Howdy all,

 i will be heading down for just the day ( saturday i think)

 this will be the first..look forward to seeing and learning some new things