Thank you to our patrons, Volunteer Haunters, staff, fans and supporters for making this miserably cold, wet and rainy haunting season a successful one. Thanks to our Volunteer Haunters a million times over for their unrelenting dedication which kept our doors open even as we listened and watched the torrential downpour and wind beat against our barn walls and doors and craziness dictated otherwise. Thanks to our patrons who came out in the rain with a spirit of adventure and excitement.
Thanks to our patrons who donated 120 cans of canned goods; 57 cans of canned goods was donated to The Bowie Food Bank for their holiday meals program; 60 cans/pkgs of food/snacks is on its way to the 2-12 Infantry Reg., 4th Division, 4th Brigade in Korengal Outpost, Afghanistan. Again, thanks so much for your generosity especially to those who gave more than was necessary for their discount.
Special thanks to Jessica Lynne Gardner and "Forget the Hearse" for their appearances. Also, thanks to Voice of America - Indonesia Services who featured our Haunt on a Halloween and American culture televesion piece which aired on Indonesian TV on Halloween. Watch the video which is in Indonesian and English with Indonesian subtitles. Will update once we receive the English version but this is too great to wait.
ABOUT OUR HAUNT
Although we have been involved with the haunted attractions at Maryland Sunrise Farm for years, this is our 3RD year as "The Haunt at Sunrise Farm". We are a tour-guide led live-performance haunted attraction and hayride. Our actors are volunteers and as a result, each performance may be a little different.
This ad is specifically for Facebook on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ pages/Gambrills-MD/HAUNT-AT-SUNRISE-FARM/112768633978?v=wall&ref=nf#/ video/video.php?v=1234535911778 but we found it on youtube and embedded it here. Watch the video and start to experience The Haunt at Sunrise Farm and The VanDeir Curse. The Haunt at Sunrise Farm and The Van Deir Curse starts with our 2-MILE (20 minute) HAYRIDE where you'll tour the backwoods of our beautiful historic farm under the evening stars while your tour guide tells you the story of The VanDeir Curse. BEWARE -- for all is not as it seems -- because you never know what or who you'll run across as you pass the historic cemetery and haunted barns.
Your tour guide will take you through our Cursed 3-D Barn where you'll don your ChromaDepth 3-D glasses and have an extraordinary experience like no other.
Finally, after removing your 3-D glasses, your tour guide will lead you through our HAUNTED MANOR where you'll never know what's lurking in the shadows behind our haunted barn doors or along the way.
LOCATION
We are located on the beautiful site of The Department of the Navy's former Naval Academy Dairy Farm now known as:
Please help us keep this federal installation beautiful by not littering & smoking. Along with other animals, the Naval Academy mascot Billy lives here and the petting zoo is now open. Candy, cigarette butts, trash and debris find their way into their homes and if eaten, will make them sick. Trash cans are available for your use.
COST
TICKET PRICE: $20 (includes $2 amusement tax)
We accept CASH ONLY!!!
SORRY, NO REFUNDS!!!
The hayride is subject to availability. In the event the hayride is not available, patrons have the option of paying the full ticket price and coming back another night for the Haunted Hayride or the Ticket Price will be reduced to $15.00 (includes amusement tax) Sorry, no additional discounts/coupons at reduced rate.
DISCOUNTS (Coupons/discounts may not be combined.)
10+ GROUP: $17 (includes amusement tax)
MILITARY DISCOUNT: $3 OFF the full ticket price with Military ID
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FOOD BANK:
$3 OFF the full ticket price with a donation of: canned goods for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other Holiday dinners.
SUPPORT AN ANIMAL SHELTER/RESCUE:
$3 OFF the full ticket price with a donation of a bag or can (no give-away sample sizes) of dog or cat food for our furry friends living in foster homes and shelters.
CHECK OUT SHOWTIMES FOR OUR SPECIAL DISCOUNT & FAMILY NIGHTS!!
WEATHER CONDITIONS
We are OPEN HEAVY RAIN OR SHINE. Most of the Haunt is indoors & the hayride is subject to availability. Our cast will have arrived and we will be open unless there is a torrential rain with heavy wind with no indication of letting up at 6:00 pm. Check Haunt at Sunrise Farm on FACEBOOK for closure. Click on the Facebook platform at the top of the page.
Dress according to weather and bring an umbrella to walk to the barns.
HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY AND MEDICAL CAUTION INFO
We have limited handicap accesibility- we do have a few narrow spots and some uneven footing at times. Those suffering from epilespy, asthma or similar medical aliments might need to use caution when attending our attraction as we do make use of: STROBE LIGHTS; BLACK LIGHTS; FOG MACHINES; MOVING LIGHTS; and other similar type haunting equipment.
Those who have heart conditions, suffer from anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder, or severely frightened of or have phobias of caskets, blood, and/or gore should use their own discrection in attending as we do have some pretty intense scares in the haunted barns. Parents with young children under 8 need to use their own discrection in deciding if this is appropriate for their young child -- we try to be as family friendly as possible but only the parent can make that decision for their child.
Of course, those that are easily scared are always welcome; however,
SORRY NO REFUNDS!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where are you located?
We are located on Maryland Sunrise Farm (known as The US Navy's former Naval Academy Dairy Farm) at 100 Dairy Lane, Gambrills, MD 21054. Please see our map above. Once you arrive on the farm, there will be a sign for parking. After parking, follow the path to the ticketbooth and follow it left to the first building (Marketplace) on your right. Tickets will be sold in the rear of the building.
Why and how is the hayride subject to availability?
Unfortunately the hayride may be limited in its availability although all efforts will be made to have an enjoyable hayride available for our patrons. Factors that affect the hayride include first and foremost, the safety of our patrons & our haunters.
(1) The hayride may not be available in heavy downpours of rain although it may be available in lighter showers.
(2) Our hayride trail is not a paved road but a pathway through the back woods of the farm in which the hayride for the haunt was designed. If the road is not safely passeable, no hayride.
(3) The hayride may be limited in that the fields are too muddy or unsafe for our haunters. As long as the hayride wagon is able to safely take our patrons on their twilight tour of the backwoods of the farm, the hayride will be available with limited haunters. We have been asked "how much rain does it take to" keep our haunters out of the fields. To this, we respond that it's not a matter of how much rain there is, it's a matter of how safe is it to our Volunteer haunters to be put in a muddy field in the middle of nowhere for 4 hours where it is so muddy that they cannot safely stand up much less jump out at a tractor who is pushing mud to scare a group of people on a wagon. Please remember that we are located on a farm with fields not roads and most of the areas along the trail are not plowed but overgrown. We'll do our best to make sure that our patrons receive the best show possible but still get their hayride.
Before buying my ticket, is there an age limitation?
The haunted barns are not recommended for children under the age of 8. We also recommend that parents accompany children under the age of 10. Our haunt is meant to be scary but it's up to the parent to decide what is best for their own child. Children considered old enough to attend the event are charged the same as an adult since we are charging for the number of spaces in each tour. Please be advised that there are NO refunds once you have entered the event.
Before buying my ticket, are there other limitations?
Unfortunately, due to the design of the original dairy barns, there is limited handicap accessibility due to uneven flooring, narrow hallways, bumps, etc. We wiill do everything we can to accomodate anyone that needs handicap accessibility. We also recommend caution for those who suffer from asthma, epilepsy, heart conditions, PTSD, anxiety & phobia disorders, and other similar medical conditions. Our haunt is meant to be scary and we use various lighting & special effects to include strobe, black lighting & other lighting along with fog machines. In addition, there may be sudden loud sounds and noises which are meant to startle persons.
How do I get tickets and discounts?
Tickets will not be sold at the Ticketbooth but at the rear of Marketplace (waiting area). Marketplace is the first building to the immediate left of the ticketbooth. Since we are only open 15 nights out of the entire year, we accept CASH ONLY!!! We do not accept credit cards and/or personal checks. We do not have an ATM onsite but recommend that you stop at one of the many ATM's within a mile of the Farm.
We are offering multiple ways that patrons can receive discounts to the event. Please see our discounts listed above and Showtimes for special discount nights.
How much is parking?
Parking is free.
What should I bring?
Please dress according to weather. The temperature drops quite rapidly in October once the sun sets. We have a weather report for our haunt location. The hayride is outdoors but the haunted barns are indoors. We recommend that you dress in layers and bring a coat as the hayride has been cold and windy. If it is raining, you may want to bring an umbrella since we will most likely still be open.
Do I need 3-D glasses?
This year, we will provide you with ChromaDepth's HD 3-D glasses for your use in the Cursed 3-D Barn. Your tour guide will give them to you before entering and retrieve them before leaving the barn. You may bring your own 3-D glasses but if they are red/blue, you will not receive the same experience as the ChromaDepth.
What should I not bring?
The Haunt at Sunrise Farm is located on the US Navy's former Naval Academy Dairy Farm and is subject to federal military installation regulations. Absolutely, no alcohol, drugs and/or illegal substances, and/or weapons are permitted on the installation. Smoking is not permitted on the hayride, in any of the building or in the barns. For the safety of our patrons, staff, volunteers and farm employees, we reserve the right to refuse to admit patrons who appear to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and/or any other substances and/or who may be creating a disturbance of any kind.
What happens if I'm too scared and want to leave?
With the exception of the hayride, if you need to leave, please let your tour guide know and he can make arrangements to escort you to the nearest exit. The hayride is 2 miles and out in the middle of the farm. In the event of an emergency, someone on the hayride will have a radio and can call for assistance. Please be advised that there are No Refunds.
Does anyone touch you?
Our performers are trained not to touch any of the patrons. Also, please do not touch the performers.
What if I have a problem?
Each group will have someone with a radio. Feel free to let your tour guide know if you are having difficulties of any kind. They can notify ahead that a particular group is extremely sensitive or if there's a problem in the group. Be advised that we have the right to refuse admittance and/or remove anyone from the premises that is belligerent, drunk and/or under the influence of drugs and/or other illegal substances and/or creates a disturbance in any way. No refunds will be given.
How many people do you take at a time?
On the hayride, we will take approximately 25-30 people. After the hayride, the group will be broken down into smaller groups of approximately 10 persons in order to maximize the experience of the haunted barns.
What are the lines like?
Lines tend to be shorter on Sundays and earlier in October. During 2009, the lines have been longer at dusk and shorter after 9:30 pm. The hayride will be running approximately every 30 minutes depending on the lines. After the hayride, the group will be broken down into smaller groups and there will be another line in order to get into the barns. Patrons will have wristbands which will indicate which group they will be in. We will do everything we can to minimize the lines. We ask your patience and remind everyone that whereever you go, there will always be a line.
We are a live-performance haunt and to maximize the experience for each group, every performance is individualized to a group of 8-10 patrons. We ask that you allow us to give our patrons before you the benefit of our best performance as we will also give that same quality of experience to you and your group and each subsequent group after you.
How long does it take to complete the attraction?
The 2-mile hayride is approximately 20 minutes and there may be a waiting period before going into the 1st barn. Depending on your group, it takes approximately 10-15 mins to tour each barn. Not to include waiting periods and depending on your group, it should take approximately 45-55 minutes.
What happens if it rains?
We areopen HEAVY rain or shine. The hayride wagon is not operational in a downpour or persistent rain. However, the haunted barns are indoors and our patrons have found it more fun to go through them when it's raining. Except in a unrelenting torrential downpour, patrons can still tour the haunted barns. The full ticket price will be reduced to $15 (includes amusement tax) for the Haunted Barns. (No additional discounts/coupons will be accepted).
Please note, we will only be closed if there is a unrelenting torrential downpour with no expectations of stopping after 8:00 pm. Closings will be posted on Haunt at Sunrise Farm Facebook page.
I have a large group. Do I need to make reservations?
10+ groups can make a reservation if they contact us at hauntedsunrise@gmail.com. We will need to know the name of the group, contact person & phone number, date, time of arrival and number of people. We cannot guarantee that your group will be taken ahead of other patrons but we will do our best to schedule your group in coordination with the patrons already in line. Groups have found reservations to be helpful in that those that have reservations are scheduled for the next hayride wagon after their anticipated arrival time; thereby foregoing patrons being scheduled for later wagons. We do not require a deposit but ask that you contact us if your number changes or if you cancel your plans so that we do not continue to hold your spaces. To minimize your wait, we recommend that groups with 15 or more make a reservation. Groups still must pay in cash.
Will you have food and concessions available?
Boy Scout Troop 209 will be selling candy and sodas to our patrons to raise funds for their troop in the Marketplace (the indoor waiting area).
I loved what the Haunters are doing? How can I become one?
Volunteer haunters are always welcome even after we have opened. Sorry, this year, we are no longer accepting applications from Volunteers under 18. Let your tour guide know that you are interested in volunteering and they will point you in the right direction. Some of our best haunters are former patrons. You can also email us at hauntedsunrise@gmail.com.
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