Hauntfest on 5th
Guests explore the streets of the Oregon District for live entertainment, DJ music, and food from local eateries and food trucks. Bars serve DORA cocktails, and costumed attendees take part in contests for Best Costume, Best Group, and Best Overall Costume. Daytime activities also include a costumed fun run, candy crawl, and pumpkin decorating.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
$15 pre-sale; $40 fast pass; $20 at the gate.
Hours
7pm - 1am.
Ages
21+
Neighborhood
Oregon District
Food & Drink
Food trucks and district eateries offer food alongside DORA cocktails served from Oregon District bars.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Leave all prop weapons at home; Hauntfest enforces a strict policy prohibiting both real and fake weapons.
- Purchase a Fast Pass ticket if you want to bypass the long lines at the entry gate.
- Park in surrounding surface lots, garages, or metered street spaces rather than residential neighborhood streets.
Special Events & Promotions
- This year’s theme is “horror through the decades”; attendees are invited to dress as an iconic horror villain.
- New family-friendly daytime activities include a costumed fun run, candy crawl, and pumpkin decorating.
- A new $40 Fast Pass lets ticket holders skip the long line at the gate.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age requirement to attend?
Hauntfest is a 21+ event, though there are also family-friendly daytime activities.
Are fake or prop weapons permitted with costumes?
No, Hauntfest has a strict weapons-free policy and does not permit any weapons, real or fake.
What is the costume theme?
The theme is horror through the decades, encouraging visitors to dress as their favorite iconic horror villains.
What are the costume contest award categories?
The contest features awards for Best Costume, Best Group, and Best Overall Costume.
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