Showing posts with label Pumpkin & Chili Party. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pumpkin & Chili Party. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Haunted Houses around the Country worth visiting - Halloween Attractions

Every Halloween a frightening transformation sweeps the nation with haunted houses, mazes and hayrides popping up everywhere. If you dare, check out these Halloween attractions for lots of terrifying thrills.

Dread Hollow

Address: 321 Browns Ferry Road, Chattanooga, TN 37419
Website: Dread Hollow

Dread Hollow is a unique attraction that adds a new level of fear to the traditional haunted house. Dread Hollow appears to be like any other unassuming small town, but visitors are unaware of what truly lies within: 20,000 square feet of pure terror.

The Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride

Address: 1835 Middletown Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342
Website: Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride

For 27 years, the Haunted Hayride at Arasapha Farm has been scaring its visitors! The special effects and superb acting at the Bates Motel will take you to a different level of terror.  The Hayride has been featured as the Number 1 Haunted Attraction in America by Hauntworld Magazine.

If you like Haunted Hayrides, check out the one at Fear Farm in Glendale, AZ.
Or visit the Bates Motel at Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood at at Universal Studios, CA.

The Ghoullog

Address: 1 Skimobile Rd, North Conway, NH 03860
Website: The Ghoullog

The crew behind The Ghouldog are committed to giving their visitors a most terrifying experience. The approximate 50 minute haunt features over 15,000 square feet of indoor space through a series of dark rooms and scary mazes. Plus an outdoor element which leads through the dark woods . with plenty of scares and screams.

Fear Overload Scream Park

Address: 15555 E 14TH St., San Leandro, CA 94578
Website: Fear Overload Scream Park

By the same people who bring you Scarizona in Mesa, AZ. Fear Overload is noted as being the best Haunted House Bay Area attractions and was voted as one of the scariest attractions in California. The Scream Park features two haunted houses full of monstrous creatures.

Knott’s Scary Farm

Address: 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park CA 90620

Knott’s Scary Farm is the largest and most haunting Halloween experience in Southern California, the fully transformed theme park features unique haunted mazes and attractions, sinister shows and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog and hiding in every corner of the park.

Fright Dome

Fright Dome 2018 will not be hosted by Circus Circus Las Vegas this year.

"Circus Circus has informed Egan Productions that it will not move forward with Fright Dome for 2018. While we regret this bad news, we are grateful to the people of Las Vegas for supporting Fright Dome over the past fifteen years. We look forward to many successful Halloween events in the future."
-Egan Productions

Dark Harbor

Address: 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802

The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor annual Halloween haunt, features 6 haunted mazes, a 4D theater experience, immersive attractions and live entertainment including hundreds of monsters. As an added bonus, the place is truly haunted: Time Magazine has named Queen Mary as one of the “Top 10 most haunted places on Earth”.

The RavenHearse Family Classic Haunt 

Address: 6541 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715

One of the only haunted house attractions open year round. They offer a unique experience (Green, Yellow, Orange and Red Tours), different from the normal commercial haunted house attractions.  Additionally, they cater a haunting experience to the needs of sensitive children or children with disabilities by having opted out of using smoke machines or strobe lights.

Check out their Halloween Tour starting September 28th 'Into the Shadows and Into the Dark'.

Dent Schoolhouse

Address: 5963 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati OH 45248
Website: Dent Schoolhouse

Like the Queen Mary, this is a real haunted location. In 1894 the Dent Public School was open, but in 1942 several students, mysteriously vanished. In 1945, 1952 and 1955, more students went missing. After students began to complain about strange smells, the basement was found covered with the decaying remains of the missing students. They were killed by Charlie, the janitor. This place sure knows how to make the place even more haunted.




Thursday, October 4, 2018

Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Festival

Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party: The Ultimate Fall Festival in Queen Creek, AZ

Celebrate the Pumpkin & Chili Party at Schnepf Farms every Thursday through Sunday in October! This family-friendly fall festival features pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, delicious food, and exciting entertainment for all ages.

Food, pumpkins and tickets to ride the train are available for an additional cost.

Festival Attractions & Activities

General admission includes access to a variety of attractions, making it one of the best fall festivals in Arizona:

  • Hayrides through the scenic farm

  • Petting Zoo with friendly farm animals

  • Carousel Rides & Miniature Golf

  • 4-Acre & 10-Acre Corn Mazes for adventurous explorers

  • Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show

  • Stuntmasters BMX Show

  • Pig Races – cheer for your favorite speedy pig

  • Pumpkin Patch – pick the perfect pumpkin for carving

  • Swingin’ Ladybugz Ride

  • Farm Bakery & Farm Café with fresh seasonal treats

  • Delicious Chili & Farm-Fresh Eats





Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party 2024 Dates & Hours

📅 Every Thursday – Sunday from October 4 – October 28
Festival Hours:

  • Thursdays: 10 AM - 9 PM

  • Fridays & Saturdays: 10 AM - 10 PM

  • Sundays: 10 AM - 9 PM

📍 Location: Schnepf Farms, 24610 E Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
📞 Contact: 480-987-3100

Admission & Ticket Discounts

🎟️ General Admission: $20 per person at the gate (Children 2 and under enter FREE!)

💰 Save on Discounted Tickets:

  • $15 Discounted Tickets available at FRY’S Food Stores.

SRP Thrifty Thursdays: Salt River Project is sponsoring 2-for-1 admission to the event every Thursday in October from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Print your coupon here.

Military will get FREE admission October 4th-7th, October 11th-14th, October 25th-29th. All others in your family, will need discount tickets from Fry's or the above SRP coupon on Thursdays.

Police will get FREE admission October 11-14. All others in your family, will need discount tickets from Fry's or the above SRP coupon on Thursdays.

Firefighters will get FREE admission October 25-28. All others in your family, will need discount tickets from Fry's or the above SRP coupon on Thursdays.

Grandparents get BOGO every Friday, if you are a grandparent, show a photo of your grandchild and you can buy one ticket and get a 2nd person in for FREE!

My Two Cents:
Between admission, food and the Spooky Train ride, costs can add up fast. It is a fun family friendly event, but to maximize cost vs value, I urge you to take advantage of some of the above discounted admission rates. For more detail on costs and what is included and not included in admission, see last years post ---> Pumpkin and Chili Festival.

🍂 Get Ready for a Fun-Filled Fall at Schnepf Farms! 🍂 Experience the best pumpkin festival in Arizona with delicious chili, farm-fresh treats, hayrides, and thrilling attractions. Whether you’re bringing the kids or making it a seasonal date night, the Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party is a must-visit fall event in Queen Creek, AZ.


Thursday, October 5, 2017

Pumpkin & Chili Party - Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek AZ

This really is a pretty good family time, especially with younger children. I suggest paying the additional cost for the spooky train ride as well.

Starts: October 5, 2017
Ends: October 29, 2017
Place: 24610 S. Rittenhouse road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Hours:  Every Thursday – Sunday in October beginning October 5th, October 29th is the last day.
              Thursdays 10am - 9pm
              Fridays & Saturdays 10am - 10pm
              Sundays 10am - 9pm

Regular Admission: $20.00 (includes tax) at the gate
Discount Tickets: $15.00 at any FRY’S beginning September 14th
Children 2 & under: Free

Admission Includes:

  • Hayrides
  • Roller coaster
  • Swinging lady bugz
  • Honeybee adventure
  • Flying farmers ride
  • Carousel rides
  • Jumping pillows
  • Petting zoo
  • Cornhole games 
  • Country road rally
  • Rock climbing wall
  • Miniature golf
  • Bonfires
  • Marshmallow roasting
  • 4 acre corn maze
  • 10 acre corn maze
  • Forest ZIP LINE
  • Lil Farmers Play Yard
  • Mountain Slides

Entertainment:

  • Extreme Canine Dog Show
  • BMX Show
  • GYPSY Time Travelers
  • Pumpkin Launch
  • Fireworks (Friday & Saturday nights)
  • Country Air
  • Farmhouse museum
  • Hillbilly Bob’s Pig Races

Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party

Admission Does NOT include:

  • Train Rides:  $3 during the day $5 for the Spooky train ride beginning at 6:30
  • Food:  $4-$16 for a full dinner
  • Pumpkins:  Sold by the size $3, $6, $9, $12, $15

Main Grill Menu


  • Chili Dinner: Bowl of Chili, Grilled Corn on the Cob, Home made Corn Bread, Fudge oreo Brownie and drink – $13.00 incl tax
  • Chili & Chicken Dinner: Bowl of chili, Grilled chicken breast, roasted corn on the cob, corn bread, fudge Oreo brownie & drink – $16.00 inc tax
  • Hot dog Dinner: All beef hot dog, bag of Chips, Oreo Brownie and Drink $7.00
  • Chili Dog Dinner: Chili Dog, Corn on the cob, chips, Oreo brownie & drink $12.00

Farm Grill Menu


  • Succotash: sweet onions, peppers, sweet corn. okra, garden squash, potatoes grilled on our custom 20’griddles.  Bowl $11.00 (Add chicken is $3)
  • Grilled Pizza: Margarita (cheese with fresh basil) or pepperoni $10.00

Burger Shack Menu


  • Hamburger or Cheeseburger Meal: Burgers, Chips, Brownie & Drink  $10.00  (comes with fresh lettuce, tomato)
  • Hot Dog Dinner: Hot dog, Chips, Brownie & drink $7.00
  • Pulled Pork Meal: Pulled pork sandwich, Chips, cole slaw, Brownie & drink $12.00