Midsummer Scream has become an expected and reliable source for some of the latest news from fan favorite haunts in California and Knott’s Scary Farm continued that trend with a few teases for this year.

From the confirmation of Wax Works final year to the return of The Hanging and even more interactive lanterns, there’s a lot in store on the old berry farm.

Panel guests included Jeff Shadic (Manager, Park Decor), Bill Meier (Area Manager, Wardrobe), Daniel Miller (Creative Designer), and Jeff Tucker (Show Director, Writer) who were moderated in the panel discussion by Pasta Berkey (Production Management).

Wax Works

  • This will be the final year in the fog for the infamous Wax Works maze which first debuted in 2019.
  • There will be fun Easter Eggs (from past mazes) placed throughout the Wax Works to look for including one of the Wax figures (wearing a tutu) is actually an original figure from the original Doll House maze!

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The Hanging

  • The Hanging returns once again to Knotts’s Scary Farm this year!
  • Originally canceled in 2019, the Hanging was brought back with a bang in 2023. They had more than 40 different treatments of the script before landing on the final version in which the hanging victim was a Karen
  • The show was moved to the Wagon Camp which served as the perfect venue for the show’s revamp. The original show took place in Calico Square and had a scary tone and was a hanging of the Knott’s classic character, the Green Witch.
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Interactive Lanterns

  • Last year, interactive lanterns were introduced to the Haunt experience and proved to be a popular addition that enhances the experience with RFID trackers all around the park — and in mazes!
  • The lantern interactions are getting bigger and better for this year! For instance, Forsaken Lake will have some new additions….

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Did You Know

  • Each event night, 43 makeup artists airbrush over 400 different spooky staff members taking about 20 minutes per person
  • Many of the prosthetics and masks used during Scary Farm are actually custom created on-site at the Farm.
  • Knott’s has their own wig artist who started as an usher and worked her way up into costuming.
  • There’s at least 3,000 costume pieces built to fit a variety of performers in different body sizes. Fabrics are sourced to last for replacement costumes and replacements for at least five year to ensure product availability

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“Nightmares Revealed” event

Knott’s is hosting a special in-person presentation once again this year

  • Takes place August 22 with the chance to sneak peek at all of the 2024 Haunt offerings. (Including a lights-on walk through of one of the mazes — and yes pictures will be allowed!)
  • Tickets will cost $20 per person and go on August 5th at 10am PST
  • MORE INFO: https://www.knotts.com/events/knotts-scary-farm-announcement

Details about the event:

  • Maze and Entertainment Showcase: You’ll have the rare opportunity to meet and discuss spine-chilling creations with the masterminds behind this year’s attractions. Chat with the content experts, designers, and creative directors, and marvel at the artwork and designs that will bring your worst nightmares to life.
  • Monster Mayhem: Be prepared to encounter some of Ghost Town’s most legendary monsters as you venture through the dimly lit streets.
  • Dressed to Die For: Head over to Town Hall, where the park’s wardrobe department will showcase a chilling array of past and present costumes. Witness the evolution of terror as you explore the hauntingly beautiful costumes worn by the most iconic characters from Knott’s Scary Farm.
  • Thrills in Ghost Town: Take a ride on two of Ghost Town’s most exhilarating attractions – Sierra Sidewinder and Silver Bullet. Feel the rush of adrenaline as you soar through the darkness and witness the haunting beauty of Ghost Town from a different perspective.
  • Legacy Store Merchandise Experience: Make your way to the Legacy Store merchandise experience, where you’ll be immersed in the history and haunting splendor of this historic event. You’ll be one of the first to be able to purchase this year’s exclusive merchandise.
  • Terror-ific Takeaway: This special event wouldn’t be complete without an exclusive event takeaway at the conclusion of the evening.

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See it for Yourself

Midsummer Scream takes place July 26 – July 28, 2024.

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