Legend has it, that the Lived family had a very dark secret.
During the time the Liveds ran the old farm, 16 reported people went missing in a span of 3 years. Investigation never led to the farm. The Liveds themselves even had a daughter among those gone … unaccounted
It wasn’t until after the family picked up and moved on that people stopped disappearing. Soon after that, the shed was found.
Hidden well within the farm’s sprawling forest, the tiny red shed was revealed to be the gruesome location related to at least 14 of the missing people. No bodies were ever found. Well, none that were easily recognizable. DNA from blood, flesh, teeth, feces, and other human parts were used for verification. Those who managed to stomach even talking about the shed revealed little.
A wooden chair sat erect in the center of the shed, surrounded by shelves full of items used for various torture and killing methods. The chair itself, a device constructed to help aid in the sadism and madness.
The local authorities burned the shed to the ground.The locals started calling the place “BloodShed Farms”. None of the members of the Lived family were ever found.
Attractions
Once long ago, this travelling fun house amused families and brought joy to the faces of all boys and girls. However, a tragic accident left its long time owners unable to tend to the attraction and the many performers who had made this their home were thrown to the streets. Years later, a new proprietor has reopened the amusement and looks to enliven the show and mesmerize audiences with a new cast of clowns. Where this new manager recruited his staff is unknown. Locals say some came from the local Asylum, some are original acts who lived as vagrants in the fun house during the years it was inoperable, and other rumors say members of the Lived family themselves may be among those performing in the attraction.
The Trail of Terror will take you on a journey full of unimaginable horrors and bone-chilling frights. You’ll visit Murter Manor which was once home to the murderous Lived family. The new residents are always looking for dinner guest, and you’ll never believe who’s on Ma’s menu! A winding path leads you through a corn maze path where you never know who or what will be waiting for you around every corner. You’ll walk through a huge dilapidated mine shaft, into a camper where the scene is that of pure horror, and then into the woods, where a group of cannibalistic outcast have made their home and they are anything but hospitable to outsiders. If you manage to emerge from the woods with some of your group, you’ll have to make your way through decapitated crypts and catacombs where something evil waits within! If you make it out of the crypt you’ll then have to survive a trip through the human chop shop, and hope you make it through with all your parts still intact.
In 1952, Hellsgate was originally intended to be used as a halfway house for those being released from the state’s mental institution, but once funding was cut, a private organization took control of the complex. As the site seemingly fell into ruin, those originally involved in the project moved on or assumed it was no longer in operation. However, those housed in the asylum were never released and the new attendants never left. What has transpired in these twisted halls is the work of pure evil. The criminally insane who reside here now are the subjects of sadistic and inhuman experiments. Even the employees have lost their grip on reality, and most of them have become just as deranged and maniacal as the crazies themselves. If you’re thinking of venturing into this nightmare, just remember you may not come out the same person.
It’s time to take a trip out to Necropolis Cemetery on one of the Columbus Casket Company’s funeral wagons. The normal road has washed out so the wagon will have to seek an alternate route. Unfortunately, this means traversing through treacherous territory where trespassers and strangers are not welcomed at all by the locals .
The Last Ride: Haunted Hayride takes your traditional hayrides to an all new level! Its unique and interactive cart design and skilled actors immerse you in the experience from start to finish. Never been scared on a hayride before? That’s about to change!
THE BLOOD SHED
The Blood Shed is a unique, intense, personal, interactive, fear experience!
ONLY AT BLOODSHED FARMS FEAR FEST!
Admittance into The Blood Shed is NOT part of the COMBO TICKET!
The Blood Shed is a separate experience and tickets for it must be purchased for $13 each.
Only ONE person will be admitted into Blood Shed at a time. The rest of the group will get to watch the victim (we mean customer) via night vision camera on a side monitor. This experience is not for the faint of heart.
The Camper Escape Room
The Camper is a 15 minute – live action, interactive, escape room experience.
ONLY AT BLOODSHED FARMS FEAR FEST!
Admittance into The Camper is NOT part of the COMBO TICKET!
The Camper is a separate experience and tickets for it must be purchased for $10 per person each. Tickets are limited and time slots may be given.
Dates & Times
Ticket Booth Hours – 7pm to 10:00pm
Attractions Open – 7:30pm
Tickets
General Admission Combo Pass
All 4 Attractions- $30
- Hellsgate Asylum
- Clown-O-Phoboa
- Trail of Terror
- The Last Ride Haunted Hayride
- SAVE TIME!
VIP Express Line Combo Pass
All 4 Attractions + VIP Express Line Access - $45
- Hellsgate Asylum
- Clown-O-Phobia
- Trail of Terror
- The Last Ride Haunted Hayride
- VIP EXPRESS LINE ACCESS!
Individual Attractions
Not Sold Online- $12.00 Hellsgate Asylum
- $12.00 Clown-O-Phobia
- $12.00 Trail of Terror
- $15.00 The Last Ride Haunted Hayride
- $13.00 The Blood Shed -1 Admission
- $10.00 The Camper – 1 admission (2 min, 6 max)
TICKETS PURCHASED ONLINE MUST STILL BE REDEEMED AT THE TICKET BOOTH!
WARNING: There are Absolutely NO REFUNDS for online ticket sales!
Sunday Oct 22nd! Family “NO SCARE” Night
A curse has come over the farm causing all the strange and demented inhabitants of BloodShed Farms Fear Fest to turn into friendly creatures. Instead of jumping out at you they simply wave hello and maybe even give you candy! This curse only last ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Family “No Scare” Night Special Event includes:
Kids Costume Contest and Parade with prizes from many of our Family night sponsors, (Adult costumes welcome too!), trick or treating through our attractions (please bring a sack or pail) , kid friendly Halloween music, and more!
(Prizes: Free birthday party from Combined Forces Martial Arts in Robbinsville NJ, and tickets from Ripleys Believe It or Not Museum in Atlantic City NJ, Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, Bucks County Childrens Museum in New Hope PA, and Garden State Discovery Museum in Cherry hill, NJ.)
*** CHILDREN UNDER 3 ARE FREE BUT TRICK OR TREATING AND PRIZES ARE ONLY FOR KIDS AGES 4 – 12 ***
THIS NIGHT IS NO SCARE ONLY!
WE WILL HAVE FAR LESS ACTORS (AS MOST ARE TOO SCARY JUST TO LOOK AT), ATTRACTIONS MAY BE SHORTENED OR ALTERED, and STROBES, FOG, and EFFECTS WILL BE OFF.
(Reapers Ball Admission IS included with the purchase of any Attraction, Combo Pass, or VIP Combo Pass.)
The Reapers Ball is the name of our central gathering area. This is the area you will access all 4 attractions from. There is much to do in between!
A nightly party with DJ Cuddles McSpanky
Several food concession trucks and available seating
Roaming characters, Pumpkin Smashing
Live performances by the Rancocas Valley Dance Team
Themed music and videos, Midway games
Spooky Photo ops and more!
Directions
Address: 2919 Route 206,Columbus NJ
FROM THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE: Take Exit 7 of the New Jersey Turnpike. Go south on Route 206 for 4 miles. The Market will be on your right.
Frequently Asked Questions
Attractions stay open until the last group goes through.
The attractions are NOT handicap accessible.
The attractions are NOT wheelchair or stroller accessible.
We suggest NO open toed shoes. We suggest NO babies in arms.
NO alcohol permitted on any part of the Columbus Farmers Market.
Smoking is not allowed on any part of the Columbus Farmers Market.NO ticket refunds will be given if you are too afraid to enter or finish the
attraction. *It’s scary! We’re there to scare you!*
We DO NOT know how long it will take you to get through all the
attractions. Attendance can vary too much for us to give you
even a close estimate.
Q. Do you accept Credit/Debt Cards at the ticket booth?
Yes.
Q. What is the age recommendation?
A. We do not have an age recommendation because all children are different. It is up to the parent/guardian/person attending with child to know the child’s limitations and fears.
Q. How long will it take to go through all the mazes?
A. Each walking maze varies from 5 to 10 minutes each. The Hayride is about 20 minutes. So 35 to 50 minutes total. That said, we do NOT know how long line waits will be. It varies greatly night to night. Also, there are many other things to do and see so don’t rush in and rush out!
Q. Do you host parties? (Birthday, Wedding, etc.)
A. Not at this time but we are working on it. Send us an email if you have a date in mind.
Q. How do I know if you are open when there is bad weather?
A. If our attractions are closed due to inclement weather and It will be posted on this site by 4pm EST the day of. Otherwise, we are open.
Q. Will I be touched?
There are some scenes where the actors may touch you.
Special Events
Sunday Oct 8th – Service Appreciation Night!
All those showing a valid Military, Police, Firefighter, EMT, or Paramedic I.D. will get a free VIP upgrade with the purchase of a regular combo pass. A $15 value!