A Midsummer Night’s Ball

06/15/2026

🦇 ONE MONTH🦇

Tickets go on sale July 15th! Here’s a first look at what VIP will offer this year ✨

05/09/2026

Important Upcoming Dates ✨🦇

We have put together this timeline of important dates leading up to the 2027 Tyler Area Vampire Ball so you can be on the lookout for updates! Coming up first, Vendor Applications and Early Bird registration begins July 1st. Then, on the 15th, ticket sales (including VIP packages) will go on sale.

Save this, and make sure to follow our pages for all the updates and announcements!

02/04/2026

🦇🚨IT’S TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL SCAVENGER HUNT CONTEST🚨🦇

All over Tyler, Lindale, and Mineola, you can find copies of our poster. If you find one, snap a selfie with it and send it to us, letting us know where you found it, and you will be entered to win a free ticket to the Ball! There is no limit to how many times you can enter, but each entry must be a different picture at a different location. You can send it in via Instagram, Facebook, or texting us at (430) 305-2883!
We will be giving away 3 free tickets this year to three lucky winners! Winners will be announced at 8pm on Tuesday, February 10th

Good luck, may the odds be ever in your favor! 🦇🖤

12/16/2025

Don’t forget to get your VIP tickets before they are sold out! They are currently on sale!

Friends & Fiends…

We have an exciting announcement. Right now, the first twenty tickets sold using promo code TAVBPROMO26 will receive $5 off their tickets.

You could get your general admission for $7 plus tax… your vip for $25 plus tax… or your ultra vip for $40 plus tax!

Don’t delay, this offer is only valid for the first twenty tickets sold online!

Get them here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tyler-area-vampire-ball-2026-love-you-to-death-tickets-1640840180149?aff=oddtdtcreator or through the link in our bio!

11/28/2025

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10/23/2025

🌟🎃TOMORROW🎃🌟

Friday, October 24th, the Annex of Terror haunted house in Mineola will be open for their annual “Blackout Night” 👻
You will get to go through the haunted attraction in the dark, all lights out, with a single glow stick to guide your way. Can you make it out? Or will you be captured forever?!

Whether you’ve been through the Annex of Terror before, or if this is your first time, this will be an opportunity for a completely unique experience… going in blind!
The Annex of Terror is located at 119 N Johnson St Mineola, Texas 75773 and open starting at 7:30pm until 12am or when business ends.
Adults (ages 13+) are $20 per person and Children are $10 per person. Fast pass and multi-haunt tickets are available.

Don’t miss this year’s chance to experience BLACKOUT NIGHT! And make sure to come back on one of the other open nights to get the full lights-on experience, too ✨

10/09/2025

Looking for something fun to do this Halloween season?
We have an opportunity for you!

All three of our locations are open for 2025! We are open each weekend in October plus Thursday October 30th and Saturday November 1st. Do you want to have fun scaring folks all across East Texas? This is the perfect chance! If you or your friends would like to join our haunt family, shoot us a message!

You do not have to attend every night, and you can pick which location you’d like to haunt at. We do have costumes and makeup available, but if you have your own, let us know! We also run “Best Scare Actor” contests each night based on customer votes for all the actors with cool prizes including cash, and we provide food every night as well.
More information available upon request! Whether this is your first time being a haunt actor, or your 50th, we’ve got you covered 🎃

Locations in Chapel Hill (Tyler), Hawkins, and Mineola.

08/02/2025

🦇THE TIME HAS COME🦇

Vendor Applications Are Now Open!

The 8th Annual Tyler Area Vampire Ball will be held on Saturday, February 14th at The Annex Entertainment Venue (119 N Johnson St in Mineola, Tx). We are looking for weird, interesting, and unique vendors to fill our Ball! If you are interested in joining us this year, please read the information below and then fill out a vendor application using the link provided.

Vendor applications will be accepted until December 31st, 2025 for a base fee of $45. Early Bird applications will be accepted until August 30th for a fee of $35 instead. The booths are 8x8 as standard, but there is a little wiggle room on this. If you have a concern, please contact us.

Inside vendor locations are on a first come, first serve basis. If an indoor spot is available, it will be offered first. If they are full, we will offer an outdoor spot.

Once your application is received, you will be contacted within 72hrs of submission for further instructions on vendor fee payment if accepted.
If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to reach out! Email us at [email protected], text 430-280-6427, or send a DM to our page(s).

Vendor Application: tinyurl.com/tavb26vend

We look forward to working with you!