AUGUST 1, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Trail of Terror in Wallingford, CT celebrates its 30th year.
Over $2.5 Million donated to local charities and community projects.
Wallingford, CT – September 27th marks the start of the 31st year for Wallingford’s Trail of Terror. The very popular, non-profit has donated over $2.5 Million benefitting local charities, individuals and community projects in need.
For thirty-one seasons, the mysterious Seer has added a new tarot card to his ever-expanding deck, each one capturing a terrifying moment from the Trail of Terror’s dark history. Since 1995, the deck has grown stronger with each passing year. Every October, the final card drawn is said to awaken forces within the Trail that cannot be contained, and this year, the Seer’s work is far from over… The deck unfolds… soon.
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 27th, October 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, November 1st. 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
CONTACT:
Christopher Grande
Content & Media
chris@scarecrew.org