NJ Haunted Wild West Fest Is Sure To Give You A Scare This Halloween

NEW JERSEY — Saddle up for this year's Haunted Wild West Fest, because it's guaranteed to be a spooky one.

This Halloween season, NJ residents are invited to explore the haunted ghost down of Wild West City... if they dare. Located in Stanhope, Wild West City is a Wild West theme park based 1880s Dodge City, Kansas.

The park first opened in the spring of 1957 creating an "authentic western experience."

Wild West City also offers scenic views of the Skylands Region of Sussex County for folks who want to "disconnect from the modern world and reawaken the spirit of the American West."

Every Saturday and Sunday of October, the theme park is hosting both day and night time spooky western entertainment.

Spooky Day Time Fest

Kids of all ages are welcome to the day time fest, where families can watch tales of the Wild West come to life through historical characters, live action dramatizations and demonstrations by period craftsmen.

Attendees can ride in style aboard the Wild West City Stage Coach or Train and younger "cow-boos and cow-ghouls" can hop on a pony ride.

Children can also participate in the Wild West Fest costume contest and win fun prizes.

Adult tickets cost $29.50 each and children tickets (ages 2-12) cost $24.50 each. This includes park admission, parking, museums in town, barnyard panning for gold and history/craftsmen demonstrations.

Haunted Night Time Fest

"When the sun sets, fear goes up at Wild West City."

For those looking for a frightful Halloween even to get the adrenaline pumping, the night time fest might be the event for you.

Attendees will receive two tickets upon arrival for the train ride and one for walking trail. You can choose which one you would like to endure first...

The train and trial are two separate experiences this year, according to the website.

The Main Street of Wild West City will be lit up, decorated and the Golden Nugget Saloon will be open where attendees can grab a bite to eat or take advantage of a full-service bar.

All ages can participate in this event, but people are advised to use parental discretion. Wild West City considers this event PG-13.

This is a SCARE Halloween event. A more kid-friendly option would be the day time event.

The park has laid out some rules for this event:

• DO NOT touch actors. Our actors will not touch you.
• DO NOT touch any scenery or props.
• NO flashlights, laser pointers or flash photography during the train ride or trail walking.
• NO food or beverages are allowed on the train ride or walking trail.

Tickets are $18 online or $20 at the door. This includes admission into the town, a haunted train ticket and a haunted walking trail ticket.

In season discounts, coupons, summer season rain checks and discounted/ free admission passes of any type do not apply to the night event.

You can learn more about Wild West Fest on its website here.