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With Sinister Creature Con 2021 set to take place this weekend, they have announced their COVID-19 safety guidelines.

During Sinister Creature Con 2021, everyone has to be wearing a mask at all times. The only exception they could be temporarily removed is for a photo op with one of the guests (if they give permission) and during the cosplay contest (participants only). Failure to follow these guidelines will result in the individual being removed from the convention.

This is just one of several live conventions in Northern California that is set to take place in 2021, but that could change depending on the state of the pandemic. As of August 13th, 66.3% of California’s population has received their first dose (according to COVID Act Now) of the vaccine while the local governments have lifted most economic restrictions.

Sinister Creature Con is a horror movie and special effects convention that is set to take place on August 15^th at the Roebbelen Center in Roseville (north of Sacramento). The convention allows fans the chance to meet horror film stars and legends along with local artists. It also hosts a series of insightful panels along with special events and workshops.

The event will feature a variety of guests that include Naomi Grossman from American Horror Story, Grammy wining artist Krayzie Bone, FX artist Rain Williamson, Carrie Henn from Aliens along with Tommy Lee Allace and Marlon Taylor from It. Other guests include local leaders of the horror fandom such as Lord Blood Rah, Gina Scheiber, and Cory Swenson just to name a few.

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