Fear Forest Haunted Attraction

Visit a full immersion Halloween experience with three haunted attractions at one location!

wHERE Only the trees can hear you scream!

Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia - Celebrating 21 SEASONS! We offer lighted parking area, a hay wagon ride, food concessions, souvenirs, music & DJ, actor photo ops/entertainment, and bonfire to warm your chilled bones!

Are you prepared to experience the FEAR?

Thank you to our community for voting Fear Forest the silver winner in the 2026 Shenandoah Valley Best for Annual Event/Festival!

Shenandoah Valley BEST

Our Attractions

Fear Forest

Fear Forest

We dare you to visit Fear Forest – A four tenths of a mile walking woods trail, with terrifying scenes, sounds, high tech animatronics and props. Fear Forest is our original and most popular attraction.

Fear Crops

Fear Crops

We've grown more than just a corn crop at Fear Forest, and we've kept it contained...but not for long!

Fear Factory

Fear Factory

Where your worst fears are manufactured!

Schedule and Events

WE ARE A POPULAR SEASONAL ATTRACTION with limited operational dates.
THIS EVENT DRAWS LARGE CROWDS SATURDAY NIGHTS CLOSER TO HALLOWEEN.

ARRIVE KNOWING YOU WILL EXPERIENCE WAIT TIMES on these nights!

HANG OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND ENJOY OUR DJ AND THE THRILL OF FALL.

DON'T LIKE TO WAIT? VISIT US EARLY IN THE SEASON OR ON WEEKNIGHTS & FRIDAY NIGHTS FOR SHORTER LINES.

Dates & Hours of Operation

  • Every Friday & Saturday in October, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • NO FEAR NIGHTS: October 14 & 21, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • October 22, 28 & 29, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Plan to arrive 1/2 hour prior to closing.

Calendar

Special Events

  • Friday, October 2nd: OPENING NIGHT!!
    Join the Q101 Crew from 7:30 - 9:30 for a Live Broadcast. Tickets will be $25.00 for opening night!  Beat the crowds and get scared for less!
  • Wednesday, October 14th & 21st: NO FEAR NIGHTS
    6:30-8:30 pm Tickets are $15.00 cash
    Back by popular demand Fear Forest will be opening its attractions for a NO FEAR NIGHT.  Guests will have the opportunity to visit our attractions without the "fear".  Actors will not be present, and animatronics will not be active.  There maybe some startle sounds triggered.  It's perfect for younger kids that are not ready for the intense show, or just those looking for a less frightful experience. Parental discretion is advised as some scenes may still contain gory or disturbing images.  Guests will experience the hay wagon ride from the parking area, and all three attractions.  Guests complete the attractions at their own pace.  Concessions will be available for purchase.
  • Thursday, Oct. 22nd: CANNED FOOD DRIVE
    Tickets will be discounted to $30.00 with donation of a canned food item.  Please make sure food donated is IN DATE!  Donation will be made to a local food pantry.
  • Wednesday, Oct 28th: CATS CRADLE
    A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Cats Cradle.
  • Thursday, Oct. 29th: COMMUNITY THANKS NIGHT
    Show valid first responder, military, or teachers id and recieve $5.00 off admission for you and your party attending with you.
  • Saturday, Oct. 31st: HALLOWEEN
    Celebrate HALLOWEEN with FEAR FOREST - We'll have your treats!  Costumes are encouraged.  No masks allowed in the attractions.  Last night of the 2026 season.

General Information

There are three attractions at Fear Forest accessed by a courtesy hay wagon ride from the parking lot. With three attractions available, concessions, and a bonfire there’s plenty to do to have fun filled Halloween experience. 

Consult our Facebook page for weather related closings in the case of rain.

We are located outdoors and operate by the full moon . . . Come Prepared!

  • Wear warm clothes (hat and jacket).
  • Wear shoes suitable for walking through uneven trails outdoors. NO Flip Flops!
  • Plan to arrive at least 1/2 hour before closing.

Our parking area is a non-paved field on the property.  Please keep this in mind if it has been raining proceeding opening as ground conditions maybe wet/muddy. If capacity is reached for the evening we may need to turn away guests. We will post updates to your Facebook page.

No backpacks or bags allowed!  No weapons allowed!

Location

Fear Forest is located at 6340 Oak Shade Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Admission Information

Children under 12 are welcome but not recommended.

  • Admission is $35 per person for all attractions (Fear Forest, Fear Crops, & Fear Factory).
  • VIP (Skip the line) Admission is $55 per person.
  • ALL TICKETS are for sale CASH ONLY and ONLY at our on site ticket booth.

ATM ON-SITE

No refunds.
No backpacks, bags or weapons allowed!!

Plan to arrive 1/2 hour prior to closing.

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