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READ ON!Explore the most haunted place in Lockport with two thrilling attractions: Hayride of Horror and the Curse of the Bayou!
Fridays & Saturdays | 7 PM - 10 PM | In October (October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26) Last 2 Sundays (October 20 & 27) | 6 PM - 9 PM
• Hayride of Horror: Ride through the heart of Dellwood Park while the spirits of the long-forgotten welcome you home. Dark and mysterious forces will play with your imagination as our creatures inspire fear. Eerie movies will air on our 20-foot outdoor movie screen while you await your Hayride of Horror, and our bonfire will warm you while keeping the evil from incinerating your soul.
• Curse of the Bayou: Are you one of the brave souls to seek out the underground of Dellwood Park? We dare you to attempt the Curse of the Bayou. This haunted attraction has been hidden in the canyons below the Hayride of Horror. The veil between the living and the dead has been lifted, and a powerful Voodoo Priestess has been called forth from her home in the swamps. She commands a legion of fiendish monsters to assist her so that she may stay in this realm, wreaking havoc. Do you carry the still beating heart she yearns for? You must navigate the treacherous maze to escape, or risk being her next victim. The Curse of the Bayou is not recommended for young children. Parental guidance is suggested. This is a walking attraction with an uneven trail, tight corners, low ceilings, strobe lighting, fog and loud noises.
Ticket Prices: • $15 for one attraction • $25 for both attractions • $35 Speed Pass for both attractions Last ticket sold at 10 PM. Cash or Credit. Line entertainment will keep you both terrified and delighted. Food and drinks available for purchase.
For more information visit lockportpark.org to Purchase tickets Private rentals and Group Discounts Available. Sponsored by CITGO.
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