Haunted Tent City to scare again

For the second year since its return, Haunted Tent City is scheduled to be held in the wooded area across from Burger King Oct. 26 through 31 on Ramstein.
“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 and Training Squadron section chief.
There are two versions of Haunted Tent City: “Light Fright” and “Full Fright.”
“Light Fright” is held every day from 5 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,” Phillips said.

“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,” Phillips said.
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, he said. In the past, the attraction was not recommended for children under the age of 12, even if just attending “Light Fright.”

“It will be a good time for all, young and old,” Hindmarsh said. “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 KMC something to look forward to during this haunted season.
“We do it for the people,” Hindmarsh said. “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.