Halloween Open: Day of the Dead 13th Anniversary
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Registration closes October 30, 2026 — in about 6 months
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Halloween Open
$35 entry fee - $10 each additional event - college students $25 first event, $10 each additional event with valid ID.
WARNING: Fencers competing in women's events only will be seeded last, as the seeding will be based on mixed open pool events. Women's events cost $35 UNLESS you pay for and participate in the mixed event FIRST. Women's events will consist of a direct elimination round only based on the mixed events results. Participating in the women's event is an additional event and therefore costs $10 after paying for the mixed event.
Location: Campus Rec Center on the Eastern Kentucky University campus.
***PARKING ****
Enter campus via Park Dr from Lancaster Ave. There is a drop-off circle next to Campus Rec. After unloading, turn left on Lancaster, then left into Model School. Proceed to Mattox/Whitlock parking lot.
Locker rooms and showers are available in the Campus Rec center.
Events Scheduled:
Mixed Epee (women's fence-off included)
Mixed Foil (women's fence-off included)
Mixed Saber (women's fence-off included)
Y12 Mixed Foil
Prizes include Day of the Dead trophies from Mexico!
All first, second and third place winners will receive Day of the Dead skulls from Mexico, including the youth events.
Costume Contest Saturday, October 31st at approximately 12 PM!
Best costume wins a Day of the Dead skull. The costume contest is NOT listed in FRED as an event but is open to all fencers. Sign up at registration table by 11:30 AM for the costume contest on Saturday, 31st October.
Preregistration opens on 03/02/2026
Preregistration closes on 10/30/2026 (walk-in registrants will be require proof of CURRENT USFA membership before they can register)
For any questions please call 859-661-2332.