2026 Headless Horseman Festival - At Conner Prairie
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Where historic chills and carnival thrills collide
Thursdays through Sundays, October 1 through 25
- On sale dates:
- Donor Presale (Voyager, Explorer and Conner Society)
On sale August 20. - General Admission and Access Pass
On sale September 3. - Members Presale
On sale August 25. - Ticket prices:
- Festival
Members: Free
Nonmembers: $26
Access Pass: $10
Hayride
Members: $10
Nonmembers: $10 - Festival times:
- 5–10 p.m.
(The Museum grounds will close at 4 p.m. on festival days)
This is a limited-capacity event. Members MUST reserve complimentary festival admission tickets to enter the event.
Throughout the month of October, immerse yourself into a world of mystery and seasonal thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Explore fall family traditions throughout the festival grounds, including fun activities and rides, seasonal treats, specialty drinks, and entertainment to delight everyone.
Wander into a new story surrounded by carnival themed thrills. Try your hand at carnival games, marvel at how fire becomes art with Circle City Fire, and enjoy the spectacle of live performances of music and magic.
Experience the legend of the Headless Horseman on a thrilling Hayride through the woods where frights and fears come to life. As the sun goes down, venture into the Haunted Trail where you’ll encounter the ghostly performers from a circus whose train crashed in the corn many years ago.
Make sure you stop by the Apple Store for a delicious fall treat.
Get updates about the LEgend by texting GLOW to 317-779-3330.
- Fall family fun at the Headless Horseman Festival:
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- Barrel Train Ride through a musical pumpkin patch (riders must be under 48" tall)
- Perilous Plunge dry tubing hill
- Corn Mazes (long maze closes at dusk); the corn maze's availability is to be determined.
- Haunted Trail scary maze; the Haunted Trail's availability is to be determined.
- Eerie Illusions magic show
- Sleepy Hollow One-Man Show
- Sleepy Hollow Marionette Show
- Live music performances
- So much MORE!
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.