Haunted Tent City to scare again

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  • By Airman 1st Class Hailey Haux
  • 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany --  For the second year since its return, Haunted Tent City is scheduled to be held in the wooded area across from Burger King here, Oct. 26 through 31.

"Guests can expect a fun and scary night in the woods of Ramstein," said Tech. Sgt. Shirley Phillips, lead for this year's Haunted Tent City. "We are hosting 10 attractions featuring a panic, checker board and snake rooms with a haunted forest."

The insane asylum and clown tent will also be back this year, along with a few others, she said.

"The insane asylum seemed to be a favorite last year," said Master Sgt. Jason Hindmarsh, 435th Construction Training Squadron section chief.

There are two versions of Haunted Tent City; "Light Fright" and "Full Fright."

"Light Fright" starts every night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is set up for minimal scare. All actors will be out in the open areas of the attractions for all to see.

"'Light Fright' is geared toward those who want to bring the entire family out to enjoy this event," said Phillips.

"Full Fright" begins at 7 p.m. and scares until midnight.

"This is Haunted Tent City at its best. I would recommend that those with children who scare easily please attend during 'Light Fright' times," said Phillips.

All Department of Defense affiliated personnel will be charged $3 for "Light Fright" and $5 for "Full Fright." As it was in the past, proceeds from the event will be given back to the local community.

In the past, the attraction was not recommended for children under the age of 12, even with the "Light Fright" edition, parents are asked to use caution when choosing a time to attend.

"It will be a good time for all, young and old," said Hindmarsh. "If little ones go through 'Light Fright' and think they can handle the 'Full Fright,' they are more than welcome, with permission from their parents of course."

With roughly 2,500 in attendance last year, Haunted Tent City gives members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community something to look forward to during this haunted season.

"We do it for the people," said Hindmarsh. "It's like a little piece of home along with those traditions."

Patrons are highly encouraged to park in the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center parking lot near Burger King.