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A Day with the Dead

Recommended For adults only - Minors are welcome with parents

2017 Dates & Times

October 29

Open at 11am. Show 2-5 pm

About

Annual "A DAY WITH THE DEAD!" GET YOUR HAUNT ON!

You've all heard the rumors that the Old Baraboo Inn, a historic pub built in 1864, is haunted. Come experience the latest evidence and Meet Our Spirits!

DOUBLE FEATURE! Two PARANORMAL TEAMS, SPIRITS of the OLD BARABOO INN, and PARANORMAL ENCOUNTERS WI "official members of Ghost Adventure Crew TV show" will be present to share their newest and mouth-dropping paranormal findings from inside the Old Baraboo Inn. Footage will show a Guest Medium's trip to the dark basement will be shown in a film made by Makeshift Media.

This pub has a history of having been both a honky tonk saloon and brothel back in the day. Stories of tragic deaths and murders have been told by psychics/mediums. Our Resident Psychic/Medium, Dawn Hohlfeld, will also be available for 15 or 30 minute sessions both before and after. She fills, so grab your spot! $30 - 15 min, $45 - 30 min.

BC has invited guests to sit on a panel to field questions to close out a great day! Maybe we can talk him into firing up the Spirit Box again! "Mary," a well known spirit spoke to us last year! PRIVATE MESSAGE to pre-register!! Go to the Event Page and read all the Paranormal Details!

Attend Ghost Hunting equipment demonstration at 1 p.m. previous to the official start of the event!

$35 Pre-paid reservations are guaranteed a spot at the show, all others first come first serve. Visit our Old Baraboo Inn Facebook! Plenty of photos!

PRIVATE MESSAGE on our Facebook page to Register or call after 5 pm Thur-Sat at 608-356-2528! Payment is done by mail (no credit cards).

No regular menu served this day. Appetizers will be available for order following the end of the show.

***NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS PASSED.***

Price

$35 person

Contact

608-356-2528 *evenings Th-Sat

embugz@gmail.com

Location

Old Baraboo Inn - Baraboo's Haunted Pub
135 Walnut St., Baraboo, WI 53913

43.465340 / -89.740550

Located in old downtown Baraboo across from the old train depot.

From north, take Hwy.12 Baraboo exit off of the interstate to the stoplight at the corner of Hwy.12 &33, go left. Go to stoplight at corner of Hwy. 33 and Broadway, go right. Cross bridge, turn left up hill. 2 blks on left.

From Madison, take Hwy. 12 or interstate exiting at Baraboo/Portage exit.

Reviews

Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Free Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Listing Managed By

embugz

Last Updated

Sept. 11, 2017, 2:30 p.m.

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