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Enter if you dare...The Hawfields Civitan is presenting its 51st year of the Haunted Forest. Photo obtained via Facebook page.

by Brody Dixon

The Hawfields Civitan is presenting its 51st year of the Haunted Forest, making it the longest running non-profit haunted attraction in North Carolina. 

The Haunted Forest is an annual fundraiser for the Hawfields Civitan Club. The Forest features a haunted trail through the woods filled with thrilling scares. One such scare is a dark maze that one must get through during the eerie nighttime hours.

Addison Bennet is a volunteer at this year’s events. As a volunteer, Bennet oversees the creepy aspects of the event. “The Haunted Forest is basically a mixture of different genres of horror,” said Bennet.

When discussing the elements that make The Haunted Forest unique, Bennet expanded on her response. “Things like clowns, insane, a haunted jail, anything horror themed.” she continued, discussing what attractions are included in the forest.” she said.

The Haunted Forest is open for eight frightful nights this year (October 17, 18, 24, 25, 30, and 31st from 7 to 10 P.M), but if you want lighter experience, there are walkthroughs free of scares as well (October 18 and 25th from 2 to 4 P.M). Admission is $15.00, and $2.00 for the no-scare walkthroughs. You can find these hair-raising frights at 2115 NC HWY 119 S at the Hawfields Ballpark in Mebane. 

Bring friends, family members, or just yourself this Halloween season!