BBQ, Bourbon & Boos
friday, September 25th
Saturday, September 26th
7 PM - 12 AM
Savor the ultimate fall kickoff at Scarefest Scream Park’s "BBQ, Bourbon, and Boos" event, where you can enjoy mouthwatering smoked meats, local bourbon and whiskey, along with the park's signature haunted attractions.
What to expect
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Delicious BBQ
Pair your whiskey with our wonderful variety of smoked meats and BBQ sides.
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Bourbon tasting
Enjoy tastings from local distilleries. Two free tastings included in the Deluxe Package.
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Cigar Lounge
Sit back and relax in our cigar lounge.
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BBQ Sauce Sampling
Try a taste of smoky, sweet, and spicy sauces.
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Main Stage Music
Rock out to a unique bluegrass punk fusion band, Black Jake & the Carnies
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Spooky Snack
A complimentary S'more Kit.
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Get Inked
Temporary tattoos to enhance your evening.
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Spirit Swag
Carry the night in style with your exclusive BBQ, Bourbon & Boos drawstring bag.
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Halloween Cinema
Enjoy themed movies throughout the evening on our outdoor big screen.
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Spirits 101
Attend a mixology demonstration.
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Enchanting Entertainment
Enjoy special event shows, a cozy bonfire, and frightfully fun photo spots.
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Attraction Discounts
Enjoy a $5 off discount on each of our attractions.
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VIP Pig roast
Purchase a VIP Package to enjoy an exclusive pig roast.
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Event Merchandise
Memorialize your night with our exclusive merchandise.
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Classic Carnival Games
Test your luck to win prizes at our carnival games.
Ticket Packages
BEST VALUE
Deluxe Ticket
$35 $30
per person
Upgrade your BBQ, Bourbon & Boos experience with added perks to make the most of your evening.
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Everything Included in GA:
Valued at $20
✓ Entry to the event
✓ Drawstring bag
✓ Build your own dry rub
✓ S’more kit
✓ Vendor show
✓ Mixology demo
✓ Themed movies
✓ Entertainment shows
✓ Bonfires
✓ Photo ops
✓ $5 off additional Scarefest tickets*
Plus
Valued at $25
✓ One Scarefest attraction ticket
✓ Two whiskey samples or a soda
General Admission
$20 $15
per person
Experience BBQ, Bourbon & Boos with access to our main grounds and all the essential festivities.
*Admission required for entry
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✓ Entry to the event
✓ Drawstring bag
✓ Build your own dry rub
✓ S’more kit
✓ Vendor show
✓ Mixology demo
✓ Themed movies
✓ Entertainment shows
✓ Bonfires
✓ Photo ops
✓ $5 off Scarefest Scream Park attractions*
VIP Ticket
$150
per person
The ultimate VIP BBQ, Bourbon & Boos experience with exclusive priority access, a pig roast, and swag.
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Everything Included in GA:
Valued at $20
✓ Entry to the event
✓ Drawstring bag
✓ Build your own dry rub
✓ S’more kit
✓ Vendor show
✓ Mixology demo
✓ Themed movies
✓ Entertainment shows
✓ Bonfires
✓ Photo ops
Plus
Valued at $155
✓ One $90 VIP attraction wristband
✓ Two whiskey samples or a soda
✓ Pig roast dinner
✓ Custom whiskey set
*Discounts are only eligible for single ticket purchases, excluding special tickets such as VIP, speed pass, group pricing, military discount, and private wagons. There is no limit on the quantity
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Everything Included in GA:
Valued at $20
✓ Entry to the event
✓ Drawstring bag
✓ Build your own dry rub
✓ S’more kit
✓ Vendor show
✓ Mixology demo
✓ Themed movies
✓ Entertainment shows
✓ Bonfires
✓ Photo ops
✓ $5 off additional Scarefest tickets*
Plus
Valued at $25
✓ One Scarefest attraction ticket
✓ Two whiskey samples or a soda
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✓ Entry to the event
✓ Drawstring bag
✓ Build your own dry rub
✓ S’more kit
✓ Vendor show
✓ Mixology demo
✓ Themed movies
✓ Entertainment shows
✓ Bonfires
✓ Photo ops
✓ $5 off Scarefest attractions*
-
Everything Included in GA:
Valued at $20
✓ Entry to the event
✓ Drawstring bag
✓ Build your own dry rub
✓ S’more kit
✓ Vendor show
✓ Mixology demo
✓ Themed movies
✓ Entertainment shows
✓ Bonfires
✓ Photo ops
Plus
Valued at $155
✓ One $90 VIP attraction wristband
✓ Two whiskey samples or a soda
✓ Pig roast dinner
✓ Custom whiskey set
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not really. There will be local bourbon at the event; however, it is tailored to a variety of fall activites including BBQ and our haunted attractions. We just couldn’t resist the alliteration.
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Nope! You only need to be over 21 to participate in any alcohol related activities. Attractions are not recommended for anyone under the age of 6 - anyone under the age of 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult onsite.
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Only if tickets are not sold out. This is a special limited ticket event and there is a high likelihood that we will sell out prior to the event date. We recommend buying tickets online in advance (especially to take advantage of the early bird discount pricing of only $10!).
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Yes, we have a professionally managed parking lot. Parking is $5 cash only and benefits the New Haven Food Pantry. We recommend carpooling if you can.
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All packages include a small dry rub, a s'more kit, an event branded bag, a temporary tattoo, fun trivia, a mixology demo, special discounts on Scarefest attractions, photo ops and more! The Deluxe and VIP packages include additional perks. See our pricing for more details.
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Parking is not included in the ticket. Scarefest attraction tickets are not included in the GA ticket package, but you can purchase them online or onsite day of at the ticket booth with your special BBQ, Bourbon & Boos discount. Additional items for purchase to enhance your experience include any items from the onsite vendors, whiskey tastings & alcoholic beverages, BBQ and any food or beverages from our food court vendors, event merchandise, and carnival games.
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No, you can come anytime during our open hours, however, please note that if you do not arrive early you may not be able to participate in all activities.
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Once you arrive and park onsite, you will head to our ticket booth just inside the gates to redeem your online QR code for your BBQ, Bourbon & Boos activity passport. Your activity passport will have the schedule of events listed on it along with a checklist of all of the activities with locations included in your ticket. At each station one of our staff or partners will check off your activity. We expect it to be a popular event, so we recommend arriving early and managing your time effectively (there are a lot of activities!)
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We run our events rain or shine - if for some reason it becomes unsafe and we have to close or partially close some events, guests would be notified immediately with their options.
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You can read more on this page or give us a call at 586-749-6666 and we would be happy to answer any questions you might have.
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