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Sturbridge, M.A. – Old Sturbridge Village has announced the lineup for its highly anticipated Halloween event, Phantoms by Firelight, with tickets now available for purchase. The event, running Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from October 4 through October 27, 2024, promises twelve nights of haunted history and entertainment, with new attractions and a lineup of distinguished performers.
Phantoms by Firelight offers a journey into Halloween myths and folklore, inviting visitors to explore the Village by firelight. Attendees can look forward to an exciting array of live performances, such as hand balancing, fire breathing and spinning, aerial acrobatics and Cyr wheel demonstrations. This year, Old Sturbridge Village is introducing new chilling attractions, including a labyrinth through the dark countryside, eerie carnival games and twisted tales of real-life tragedies.
Beyond the performances, visitors will have the opportunity to explore Halloween traditions, witness coffin-making in the Cabinetmaking shop and learn about early American mourning rituals through a depiction of an 1830s wake. Phantoms by Firelight will include the return of beloved activities, such as Clues and Candy and spooky ghost stories by the bonfire. Visitors can enjoy a seasonal menu of delicious food and on-theme adult and non-alcoholic beverages.
Directed by P.J. Griffith of ClockJack Productions for the third consecutive year, the event will feature stunning live acts and theatrics by a talented troupe of artists known as Cyrkus Vampyr. The acclaimed artists appearing at this year’s event include Richard Hanke and Ashlee Montague, Joel Herzfeld, Eleanor Parker, Joseph Kerr and Samantha Bergman, Brian Klimowski and Andre Sguerra.
“This year’s ‘Phantoms by Firelight’ is a Halloween experience like no other. We have crafted an event that is not only visually stunning, with daring stunts and spectacular firelight performances, but also deeply immersive,” said Rhys Simmons, Director of Interpretation at Old Sturbridge Village. “We are proud to work with ClockJack Productions to offer an experience that blends breathtaking performances with the true, dark historical elements of Halloween.”
“This October, every corner of the Village will come to life and offer something interesting for all ages,” Simmons continued. “It's truly a feast for the senses.”
Phantoms by Firelight will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout October. Tickets are available at a discounted rate to members ($28 Adult/$14 Youth) and the public ($34 Adult/$16.00 Youth) until October 3. Beginning opening night, October 4, tickets will be full price at the door ($40 Adult/$20 Youth on Fridays or Sundays and $45 Adult/ $20 Youth on Saturdays) or available for purchase online, in advance ($36 Adult/ $18 Youth).
Phantoms by Firelight is made possible by Country Bank, a full-service financial institution in Massachusetts. For more details and to buy tickets, please visit https://www.osv.org/event/phantoms-by-firelight/.
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