People flocked to the theaters recently to catch the latest installment of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy and each week millions of viewers tune in to see how things are playing out on the current seasons of “Survivor” and “Lost”.
But forget the fantasy of movies and the drama of TV, individuals can take part in their own adventure this Halloween with a visit to the “haunted island” in Sinking Valley.
Visiting Long’s Haunted House at the Sinking Valley Fairgrounds has become a yearly tradition for many individuals, and this year is no different.
Since the early 60s, the Long family has been scaring both young and old alike during the Halloween season.
This year proves to be no different as the family has once again opened its imagination and the doors to an exhibition building at the Sinking Valley Fairgrounds for Long’s Haunted House.
This year visitors will go on a pirate’s adventure, searching for the cursed treasure. Along the way they should expect to encounter a variety of creatures including a witch doctor.
One difference visitors may notice is the increase of special effects in the last two or three years. Building these sets for so many years does have some advantages.
“We are trying to create more visual details to set the mood and get visitors more into the themes,” said Greg Long.
The haunted house will open for a long weekend, October 26-31, from 7 to 10 p.m. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 10-years-old and under.
Individuals interested in booking a private party, or who would like more information, may call 684-8441 or 684-7469.
All proceeds from this event benefit the Sinking Valley Farm Show. The Sinking Valley Fairgrounds are located off the I-99 Bellwood exit (bottom of Skelp).
