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Trail of Terror 23rd Season - Weekends Oct. 7 - Oct. 30

Opening October 7, 2016

By Sponsored Content Provided by Trail of Terror October 19, 2016
Trail of Terror, from the producers of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, is celebrating the 23 year of terror beginning Friday, Oct. 7, 2016.  Dates for the 2016 season are October 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30 starting at 7:00 p.m. Trail of Terror is considered the Twin Cities largest and scariest Halloween event with more than 2.5 miles of scares and horrors, indoors and out. 

Returning to the Trail of Terror is the popular Zombie Paintball with two new paintball trails. Humanity has been compromised by the viral outbreak of the ZN2 disease. Recruit your bravest friends to save Terror Town from the apocalyptic spread of the afflicted. In addition to the main event, participants can challenge their friends at the Zombie Paintball Target Range to hone their paintball skills in an eerie graveyard setting.

Trail of Terror attendees can duck into one of the few safe havens left in the Dark Woods at the Schell’s Craft Brew Pub. Serving up a showcased selection of locally brewed craft beers, friends and family can relax between frightening events. 

Grab your most adventurous friends and get ready to battle them in games that are sure to be a blast for all! Trail of Terror will have Extreme Ball, Giant Twister and Mechanical Bull Rides, so you will be challenged and entertained throughout your visit.

In addition to the newer attractions, Trail of Terror favorites can be found all season long. Can you find your way out of the Dark Woods? Zig zag your way through the Howling Pines Woods Walk, a sense of dread filling your stomach with every turn. Or book your room at Harmony’s best accommodations, Hotel 666, in the largest heated indoor maze in the Twin Cities.  Looking for the ultimate in truly horrifying experiences? Sign away your rights to participate in the scariest event in the Midwest. You’re strapped down, blindfolded on a gurney and helpless to the darkness around you. With shows every 20 minutes, Lockdown will leave you with spine tingling memories to last a lifetime.

The faint of heart won’t be left out during nightly Bean Bag and Beer Pong as well as the classic Hammerschlagen!  Come warm up in the heated Club Scream tent, party with music and take a break from the frightening terrors of the night. Bring your friends and gather around the bonfire as you listen to a storyteller or pick your favorite tune and sing along with karaoke every night. 
Feel a rush of adrenaline as you take a ride on the crazy carnival rides.  Flip and twist your way into the night sky and hear the screams of delight as you are propelled into the air on the giant swing.  These tumbling rides are sure to get your blood pumping!

Join Jim Cunningham for an evening of magic and mystery at the Phantom’s Feast, October 20-22 and 28-30. Each Feast ticket includes admission to Trail of Terror, four course meal and a special souvenir gift! With only 6 shows, tickets are limited so reserve your seats early. For a full listing of days, times, and menu as well as how to purchase tickets, please visit www.trailofterrorfest.com.

Trail of Terror is entering its 23rd season of frights and delights starting October 7 through October 30, 2016.  Trail of Terror is open Friday and Saturday from 7:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., rain or shine.  It is located seven miles south of Shakopee on Hwy 169. Ticket prices: General Admission $25.00; Advance and online $20.00. Discount tickets are available at participating Walgreens and Super America. Coupons towards admission are available at Papa Murphy’s and Subway. Visit www.trailofterrorMN.com or call 952.445.7361 for more information.

The Trail of Terror is not intended for children and may be to scary for children under 12 years of age. Event is rated PG-13.