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| Frightmare Asylum at Field of Screams Photo: Haunt Hunters App by Tara Adams Writer, Haunt Hunters App MOUNTVILLE, Pa. — Spring might be on the way, but Halloween fans won’t have to wait until fall for their next fix of frights. Field of Screams will host its Second Annual Halfway to Halloween Haunt & Music Fest on Friday, May 2, blending live music, haunted attractions and festival-style entertainment into a single, day-long event. The one-day celebration brings together scares and sound, with an expanded music schedule that begins earlier than usual. Gates open at 12:30 p.m., and live music kicks off at 1 p.m., turning the Lancaster County attraction into an all-afternoon rock festival before the haunted houses open at dusk. This year’s music lineup features five bands, culminating with headliner Adrenalize, a Def Leppard tribute act known for recreating the arena-rock energy of the 1980s. Other performers scheduled throughout the day include Bark At The Moon, an Ozzy Osborne tribute band; American Grim; an industrial rock and heavy metal band; Zenith, a new age classic rock band; and Basic Cable, an '80s tribute band. Field of Screams Co-owner Jim Schopf said the music lineup was chosen based on customer demographics and the headliner, Adrenalize, was chosen because “Def Leppard spans generations with their timeless music.” “After I saw them live in concert I knew we made the right choice,” Schopf said. “They put on an incredible show and their talent was off the charts! Close your eyes and you are at a Def Leppard concert!” Adrenalize will be playing Def Leppard's mega-hits, including,"Foolin'," "Rock of Ages," "Photograph," "Hysteria," "Rocket," "Animal," "Armageddon It," "Love Bites," and "Pour Some Sugar On Me," along with deep cuts like "Wasted," "High 'n' Dry," and "Switch 625!,” according to the Field of Screams website. While the music sets the tone early, the scares begin at 6 p.m., when two of Field of Screams’ indoor haunted attractions open for the night: Den of Darkness and Frightmare Asylum. Customers will even get a sneak peak of some of the changes being made to the haunts for the upcoming fall season, Schopf said. “One of the cool things about all of our off-season events at Field of Screams is the ability to see the changes that are being made for the main season,” Schopf said. “Customers get a glimpse of the progression of the changes and get to see room designs at their different stages of completion. While it is sometimes a challenge turning a room or a scene from being in the middle of production to a show-ready state, it really is a neat opportunity for our fans to see what new scares may be in store for the main haunt season.” “One of the main changes that you will see nearing completion is the Midnight Masquerade Scene in the middle of the Den of Darkness,” he said. For guests looking to double down on the experience, a new “respawn” option allows visitors to re-enter either haunted house for $5. Not all attractions will be operating during the May event. The Haunted Hayride and Nocturnal Wasteland will remain closed for Halfway to Halloween but will return during the regular fall season. Beyond the stage and haunted houses, the event will also feature a beer garden at the Chainsaw Bar, food trucks, axe throwing, short escape room experiences, carnival-style games and the on-site Scream Shop.  Halfway to Halloween has become an increasingly popular tradition at Field of Screams, offering horror fans a rare chance to step into the dark months ahead of schedule and reminding them that spooky season is never quite as far away as it seems. “The goal of our Halfway to Halloween event is that everyone who attends, leaves the Field of Screams property having been thoroughly scared as well as entertained with amazing music,” Schopf said. “Field of Screams is known for its incredible level of detail and production value of its haunted attractions, and adding the Music Fest just creates another layer of quality entertainment to an already incredible night.” Tickets are on sale now at Field of Screams , with a limited-time discount available. Guests who purchase tickets before April 19 can save $10 on a Regular or VIP Fright Pass by using the promo code HTH26 at checkout. The event will take place rain or shine, and organizers note that schedules and details are subject to change.  BAND SCHEDULE & LINE-UP (Haunts are open at 6pm and begin close down at 10pm)
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Sunday, March 15, 2026
Def Leppard Tribute to Headline Halfway to Halloween Haunt & Music Fest at Field of Screams
