By Robin Postell
LOWNDES CO., Ga. – For all of you frightfully Halloween-loving freaks out there, here’s a comprehensive list of every place we could find offering spooktacular haunts!
If you have more, please let us know and we will add them!
Some of these attractions have been scaring you for years, others just getting their spook on!
Pavo Haunted House is one of the old timer haints and they are still going full force created 15 years ago by Sallie Burgess in front of the office in Pavo where she’s worked the last 20 years. The very first haunted house consisted of a single room made of black poly under the office awning where her husband would chase anyone brave enough to enter with a mask and chainsaw. The second year expanded to the whole length of the office weaving in and out of a couple themed rooms with just her family and office crew for actors attracting more each year until they were forced to move to the old Pavo school where it exploded into loads of themed rooms and over 100 actors! Sallie’s idea came from her roots in Orlando where her and hubby grew up with parents who loved scaring trick-or-treaters in their neighborhoods and as teens would hit haunted houses across Greater Orlando in October. The idea of something fun and new in a small town with lots of hard work has finally put Pavo back on the map! Burgess says she couldn’t have done it without her partner Kenneth Lasseter of 11 years who does all their video and audio, helps with layout, construction, builds props, and the décor you see inside. A very small handful creates Pavo Haunted House but it takes a village to pull it off eight nights a year.
“We are so honored and thankful for our haunt family who have helped make us the top two fan voted must-see haunted houses in the state of Georgia for the last three years,” Sallie said.
You can see things they do with proceeds on their Pay It Forward Page at pavohauntedhouse.com.
You have one weekend left to visit “the best kept secret in the south”… DON’T MISS IT!
The Pavo Haunted House will be open Friday, October 26, and Saturday, October 27 which will probably be their last nights for 2019.
The ticket holder understands that there are inherent risks when participating in an event such as Pavo Haunted House and assumes all risks and dangers associated therein. In consideration and acceptance of entrance into Pavo Haunted House, the ticket holder agrees to release the operator, it’s affiliates, officers, directors, volunteers and property landlord from any liability, harm, injury or death, cost or expense whatsoever that may arise directly or indirectly as a result of participation in the Pavo Haunted House.
Pavo Haunted House Warning
As ticket holder you voluntarily enter at your own risk and have read and comprehend the Disclaimer/Warning and Pavo Haunted House Rules & Regulations.
Pavo Haunted House is not responsible nor liable for any damage (personal or property), injury, loss, or theft. This includes but is not limited to: injury, bodily harm, property damage, loss, medical condition onset, and or death. By entering this event, you take full responsibility and waive all rights against Pavo Haunted House, the City of Pavo, and the Pavo Civic Club.
Other frightening attractions are included below.
Frightville in Adel off Highway 41, 100 e 5th St. (229-507-3065), from 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m. on October 25, 26, 31 and Nov. 1
River Road Haunted House in Lakeland has been going on over 10 years! Every year it’s bigger and better! Friday, Sat nights 8:00-12:00 and Halloween night too!
Terror at the Threatte, Lakeland is another favorite of ghouls all over South Georgia. Located at 100 Burnt Church Road in Lakeland, it is a Haunted House & Trail. See dates and times below.
Terror at the Threatte offers these words of advice and warning: SCREAM, HOLLER, RUN if you DARE but just remember we will be there in your dreams my dear. Bring your Mother, Father or just your FRIENDS to HELP YOU enter the TERROR! We can’t wait for FRESH MEAT to ENTER!
Don’t forget about the 40th Annual Mooooody Haunted House, first left (Moody Rd) after the north gate of Moody AFB. Prices and times on page background picture. Open October 25th, 26th, & 31st and it has been going on since 1980.
Wild Adventures is standard operating procedure for its Halloween festivities with Terror in the Wild (which is not recommended for kids under 12).
We take terror seriously on Friday and Saturday nights from September 20 – October 26 during Terror in the Wild. Will you dare you to visit all 9 haunting attractions? Make your experience even more horrifying with a VIP Package.
Wild Adventures Terror in the Wild
Terror in the Wild is included with your park admission or Season Pass.
Wild Adventures is also FREE fun this Sunday, October 27, for the final day of Kid-O-Ween! Bring your kiddos in their Halloween costumes for the Monster Sized Kids’ Costume Contest. The winner will get two 2020 Gold Season Passes.
FAMILY-FRIENDLIER HALLOWEEN FUN
Beginning Thursday, October 24 will mark the beginning of family friendly activities leading up to Halloween with the Fall Festival.
Enigma Community Development Group will be hosting a community Trunk or Treat at Enigma City Park from 4pm to 6pm. Shortly after there will be a chance for the older crowd to enjoy themselves with a party and costume contest.
Berrien County VFW and VFW Aux Post 5978 are to host a Halloween party from 6:30pm to 1:00am. The party will feature a live DJ, the Gene Turner Band, and a costume contest.
A costume contest for children will be held at Watson’s Pool & Patios on Halloween Day at 5:00pm. At 6:00pm on Halloween Nashville Downtown Square will host Trick or Treating for the community.
Redland Baptist Church is having a Trunk-or-Treat
Azalea City Church of God is also having a fun Halloween event, click here for details.
The Lowndes High School Drama Club will also have a haunted house on Friday and Saturday nights. Admission is $7.
Get your costumes ready to enjoy the fall festivities!
