OCTOBER 13-16, 20-23, 27-30

Welcome to Conner Scairie, a haunted land inhabited by fun-loving ghouls all vying for your vote to be elected Mayor of Conner Scairie—a place left leaderless after its former mayor, Lord Moldywart, accidentally turned himself into a bunny with an errant spell! Now it’s up to YOU to elect a new mayor by using the voting ballot inside.

MEET THE CITIZENS OF CONNER SCAIRIEDr. Acula: Vampire, wanna-be stand-up comedian and expert of magic, monsters and all things pertaining to the underworld. See his new game show, “Monster Mayhem,” and confront the Wheel of Misfortune.Beautisha: This cosmetics-loving witch and her cast of zany monster friends will amuse you during “The Magical, Mystical, Menagerie of Monsters and Makeup.” It’s a musical, fun-filled show for the whole family. Ed: Ed the mad scientist, and his assistant, Esmeralda, have harnessed the powers of ghosts for energy, to create a cleaner world. Watch their latest creations come to power during “Ed’s Energy Extravaganza.”Holly Ween: A doll-like child monster, anxious to take the young guests on a romp through her wooded trail that ends in a fun slide and the Imagination Playground. Headless Horseman: A horse-riding, headless ghost who shows himself to riders of the haunted hayride, and brings the family friendly scare to the air!

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* All activities are subject to change.MEET THE CITIZENS OF CONNER SCAIRIE

HEADLESS HORSEMANThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow Film: Grab a seat and watch Disney’s animated classic The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. (6–10 pm, Lenape Indian Camp) Marionette Show: Watch Steven’s Puppets colorful comical production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. (Every half hour; 6–10 pm, Featherston Barn)The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Storytelling: Join Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones and the rest of the Van Tassel Family in a fast-paced retelling of the Washington Irving story. (7:15, 8:15 & 9:15 pm, behind the William Conner House)S’mores: Enjoy a gooey fall treat in front of a fire. ($2 per treat, weather permitting) (6–10 pm, William Conner House)Kid’s Scarecrow Craft: Create a scarecrow of your own to take home. (6–10 pm, William Conner House)Scarecrow Trail: Stroll down our wooded trail of spooky scarecrows. After dark (7:30–10 pm) beware of creepy creatures that lurk in the moonlight. Note—gravel/grass path is uneven and requires walking downhill. (6–10 pm, Lenape Indian Camp) DON’T ENJOY SPOOKY SURPRISES? Be sure to walk the scare-free

version of the Scarecrow Trail from 6–7:30 pm. DR. ACULANEW! Dr. Acula’s Monster Museum: Dr. Acula has a BIG surprise in his Monster Museum this year. Be sure to check out “Bigfoot: A Life Revealed!” Although our shy, hairy friend can’t make an appearance, you can explore artifacts from Bigfoot’s daily life. From Sasquatch grooming to household items, you will be amazed by this rarely seen part of Bigfoot life. (6–10 pm)CR Ryan Demler Magic Show: Come see if master illusionist CR Ryan Demler will become the ‘headless’ magician as he puts his neck on the line. (6:15 pm, 7 pm)Dr. Acula’s Monster Mayhem Show: Dr. Acula is so sure that he will be elected mayor of Conner Scairie he’s looking for someone to replace him as host of his game show, Monster Mayhem. Contestants will answer monster trivia, confront “terrifying” challenges, and face the Wheel of Misfortune! (7:45, 8:30 pm) SPECIAL THANKS TO FALL CREEK DENTISTRY BEAUTISHANEW! Beautisha’s Cosmetics presents: The Magical, Mystical, Menagerie of Monsters and Makeup. Join Beautisha the witch as she shares the stories of how her makeup and cosmetics have helped the citizens and monsters who live here. Ghosts, Vampires, Witches...you will meet them all. No one parties like the Living Dead! Come see for yourself. (6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 9 pm)Mystic Tent: Have your fortune told by Conner Scairie’s all-knowing resident mystic.(6–10 pm)Face Painting: Stand out in the crowd with glow-in-the-dark face paint. (6–10 pm) PRESENTED BY HUGABUG

Rhythm Fun with Bill Bailey: Take part in a real jam session with percussion instruments and songs. (6–10 pm, near Prairie Grill) Ghostly Vortexes: Morph into a ghostbuster as you harness the power of air to keep these apparitions at bay. (6–10 pm, near Prairie Grill)

HOLLY WEENHolly’s Hollow: Romp through a wooded trail to Holly Ween’s chute and enjoy sliding down on potato sacks. Then stay to play with the Imagination Playground. For ages 8 and younger. (6–10 pm)Story Time with Holly: Stop by to hear Holly’s family friendly, magical stories, perfect for the little ones. (6:30, 7:30, 8:30 pm)

THE MAD SCIENTISTNEW! Ed’s Energy Extravaganza: Discover Ed the mad scientist, and his assistant, Esmeralda’s recent creations to take over the world, err, we mean help humanity. Ed has harnessed the power of ghosts to create a cleaner world for him to rule over, we mean for all of us. Don’t be spooked as Ed demonstrates the energy trapped in gummy bears then capture’s and uses a ghost for energy. (6:45, 7:45, 8:45 pm, small shelter) BAYT PAVILIONKids’ Crafts: Make spooky kids crafts or relax and warm up by the fireplace. (6–10 pm) FESTIVAL LAWNVoting Stage: Cast your vote in the cauldron for the next mayor of Conner Scairie. (6 pm–close)Hayride: Take a hayride through the haunted grounds, but watch out for the Headless Horseman and his swinging sword! The time on your ticket indicates when you may get in line. (6:30 pm–close, ticket required)Scary-o-ke: Request your favorite spooky song, sing along, play games and dance the night away. (6–10 pm)NEW! Zombies of Conner Scairie: Zombies can ruin any party, including ours! Join up with the residents of Conner Scairie as we keep the zombie’s at bay using nothing more than ping pong balls. (6–10 pm)

TREAT YOURSELF TO SOMETHING SPECIAL FOOD COURT & SNACK TENTSApple Store: Caramel apples, warm cider, cider slushies, pie, popcorn and other delicious fall treats. (6–9 pm) OPERATED BY THE CONNER PRAIRIE ALLIANCE

Prairie Grill: Hamburgers, hot dogs, pork tenderloins, chicken strips, French fries, chili, nachos, hot pretzels, and hot and cold beverages. (6–10 pm)Food Tents: Cotton candy, hot pretzels, frosted nuts, elephant ears, and hot and cold beverages. (6–10 pm)ADDITIONAL FOOD OPTIONS AND VENDORS MAY BE AVAILABLE. SHOPPINGConner Prairie Tent: Buy exclusive Conner Prairie Headless Horseman merchandise. Shop for tee shirts, sweatshirts, books, light up items and blankets. (6–10 pm)

BALLOON FLIGHTS1859 Balloon Voyage: See the Headless Horseman from 350 feet up above the prairie. Tickets on sale at the balloon kiosk. ($12 member/$15 guest; weather permitting)

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Vote for Mayorof Conner Scairie

EVERY COUNTS

The race is on! Five fun-loving ghouls are in the running for mayor of Conner Scairie. Vote, tear off ballot and drop in cauldron.

Follow the voting polls on Facebook to see who wins the election on October 30!

OFFICIAL BALLOT FOR MAYOR OF CONNER SCAIRIE

Beautisha

Dr. Acula

Ed

Headless Horseman

Holly Ween

WELCOME TO

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• CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES.

• Alcohol and tobacco products are not permitted.

• Conner Prairie is smoke-free (this includes e-cigarettes).

• Absolutely no camera flash is allowed on the hayride.

• Conner Prairie staff may take photos or video of you for promotional use. If you’re camera shy, please ask for a special sticker at the main entrance so our photographer knows not to photograph you.

We reserve the right to eject anyone for what we deem inappropriate behavior, without refund of the ticket price. This includes, but is not limited to foul language, pushing or shoving, intoxication, and lack of respect for our staff, animals and other guests. Hayride participants are expected to follow guidelines given to them by the wagon loaders, and keep their arms and legs within the wagon at all times. These rules are strictly enforced to ensure each and every guest has a great time.

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COME BACK SOON!

Follow the North Star November 3–5, 10–12, 17–19

staggered start times 6:30-8:30 pm $20/$17 members

Holidays on the Prairie November 25–December 31

Programs include Gingerbread Village, Holiday Adventures, Breakfast/Dinner with Santa, Holiday Cheers and

Conner Prairie by Candlelight.

Hearthside SuppersTuesday–Sunday, January 13–March 12, 2017 • 6–9 pm

$65/$60 members

Visit connerprairie.org for complete details.