AUGUST 1, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Trail of Terror in Wallingford, CT celebrates its 30th year.
Over $2.2 Million donated to local charities and community projects.
Wallingford, CT – September 28th marks the start of the 30th year for Wallingford’s Trail of Terror. The very popular, non-profit has donated over $2.2 Million benefitting local charities, individuals and community projects in need.
The 30th year of terror revisits the “Coven of the Rotted” — From the rot of the “Harvest”, emerged the “Coven of the Rotted.” An insidious group consisted of those who had been irrevocably touched by the Harvester’s curse, their bodies and minds decayed by the power of the cursed embalming fluid. The Coven, shrouded in secrecy and darkness, dedicated themselves to harnessing the dreaded influence of the Harvester, seeking to control and amplify its nightmarish powers. As they delved deeper into forbidden rituals and dark magics, their twisted forms became a haunting testament to the horrors that befell those who dared to tamper with the sinister legacy of the Aduro family. United by their shared affliction and a thirst for darkness, the Coven of the Rotted vowed to spread their corruption, unleashing waves of terror upon Central Valley and beyond.
The non-profit Trail of Terror was started by Wayne Barneschi with the help of his family and friends in his front yard as an elaborate Halloween decoration. Over a quarter century later, the haunted attraction covers 4 acres of woods, is staffed with 200 volunteers a night, and entertains over 20,000 frightened guests every October. Halloween enthusiasts travel from all over the United States to visit the attraction.
The Scare Crew Productions Advisory Board searches for local charities in need and tries to help them any way they can. Focusing on homeless shelters, youth programs, veteran groups, volunteer fire departments, drug and alcohol awareness and animal rescue organizations. They even are in the process of saving a historic building in the area.
“Our slogan is We Scare Because We Care”, stated Wayne Barneschi. “We love Halloween and we love our town.”
“I’ve been with the Trail of Terror for more than 20 years now and I’ve seen first hand what having this organization in our town has done for the town and its volunteers.” Said volunteer Bruce Snyder. “Year after year people may see me in a Trail of Terror Boo Crew sweatshirt and thank me for making a difference. I can’t explain the sense of pride that gives me to be associated with such an amazing organization.”
Visit the Trail of Terror on September 28th, October 4, 5 - 11, 12, 13 - 18, 19, 20 - 25th & 26th, November 1st & 2nd. Tickets available online starting August 1st.
To learn more about the Trail of Terror and the charitable work of Scare Crew Productions, please visit http://scarecrew.org/donations
CONTACT:
Wayne Barneschi
Executive Director
wayne@scarecrew.org
203-623-9647