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Celebrate 5 Years of Fears at the Festival of Fears! 

  • 6 Unique Haunted Attractions ​​

  • 3 Full Length Haunted Houses

  • 1 Interactive Laser Blaster Haunted House

  • Plus a Monster Museum, Maze, and Scarezone to Explore

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Plus - NO TICKET FEES!

We want everyone to celebrate with us this year, so to help control costs as much as possible, we are paying all your service and processing fees and sales taxes, in-person and online, for everything including tickets, drinks and even in the gift shop!

Special Events

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Join us at the Festival of Fears for an all-inclusive night of Wine, spooky crafts and SCREAMS!

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This event is a small group, 90-minute craft session where you create your own spooky fun with unlimited wine, non-alcoholic drinks & finger snacks PLUS full access to the Festival of Fears and its 6 haunted attractions!

ONLINE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

 

This is an all night event and begins promptly at 6:00 PM - with 1.5 hours for your guided craft session and 1.5 hours to experience the haunted houses. Snacks and drinks are served all night long.

Two Nights Only!

The Festival of Fears is the Gulf Coast's premier haunted attraction.  Every season brings a new haunted attraction themed specifically to that season.  Our custom characters, immersive sets, and ever-changing array of practical and special effects ensure guests get a new immersive experience for every show.  The Festival of Fears is located behind the Santa Rosa Mall in

Mary Esther, FL.  

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About Us

The Festival of Fears is located behind the Santa Rosa Mall in Mary Esther, FL

300 Mary Esther blvd, Suite 118
Mary Esther, FL 32569

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are you open this year?

Yes!  The pending Santa Rosa Mall closure does not affect the Festival of Fears 2025 season.  We have our own building beside the mall, and will be open as usual September 26th - November 1st!

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Is there an age limit?

All guests must be old enough to walk through the attraction on their own.  The Festival of Fears is recommended for ages 13+, guests younger than 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.

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Are you open if it's raining?

Yes!  The Festival of Fears is fully indoors and operates rain or shine.  In the event of inclement weather, we will communicate with ticket holders directly and post updates on social media.

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Are you handicap accessible?

Yes!  The Festival of Fears is fully handicap accessible using a standard wheelchair.  Complimentary wheelchairs are available at the Gift Shop if you need to borrow one.  

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Do you charge for parking?

No!  Ample parking is available for free at our main entry.  Our main entry is on the West side of the building, facing the movie theatre and the Surge trampoline park.

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How big can our group be?

We allow up to 8 people to enter the haunted house at a time.  Larger groups will be split before entering.  During busy times, smaller groups may be combined to reduce wait times.

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Can the actors touch us?

Usually no, however during Chaos Nights (Thursday October 23rd and 30th) Zombie actors will look to "infect" you by making light contact with your shoulders, arms, and legs.

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