Roaming zombies, evil clowns, demented circus freaks and fairy tale characters gone bad — the Great Escape Fright Fest is cranking up the scare factor by adding two new mazes and a Scarezone to the Fright Fest slate of macabre attractions. The new zombie-infested Undead Alley, the Carnevil circus and Sinister Storytown will be part of the “Fright By Night” promise hidden in the Great Escape fog beginning Sept. 29 and continuing each weekend through Oct. 28.
As is the case each year, nighttime frights are intense, so, for younger children, daytime is the best time to visit the Great Escape during Fright Fest. (The maniac with the chainsaw doesn’t come out until after dark.) Kids are encouraged to wear costumes, enjoy the rides and the kid-friendly shows. There will be trick-or-treating along the trick-or-treat trail.
Fright Fest 2018 Special Events
- Costumed dogs are invited to enter the Bark in the Park Contest on Sept. 30. Prizes are awarded for the best costumes. One human per dog will receive free admission. Other family members may purchase tickets at the children’s price. Dogs must exit the park before 4 p.m.
- The American Red Cross will be collecting blood at the park on Oct. 1, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The first 150 people to donate a pint will receive free admission to Fright Fest.
- Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 6 – 8, Fright Fest is holding a Cockroach Eating Contest. Entrants will compete for prizes by chewing and swallowing 3-inch Madagascar cockroaches. Sign up begins at 3:30 p.m. each day. The contests begin at 4:30 p.m. on the Storytown Stage.
The park is offering a substantial discount over the gate price for tickets purchased online, with an additional discount offered for the first two weekends of Fright Fest. The best deal is a Combo-Ticket to the Adirondack Stampede Charity Rodeo, which is scheduled for Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 at the Cool Insuring Area in Downtown Glens Falls.
The $20 tickets include admission to Fright Fest, Admission to the rodeo and discounts at local attractions and retailers. Combo Tickets may be purchased at the Cool Insuring Arena, Noble Ace Hardware in South Glens Falls and Walkers Farm Home and Tack in Fort Ann.