Home / Ranch of Horror - 2026 Season Dates
Ranch of Horror is a haunted attraction on Avenue 24 1/2 in Chowchilla, now in its 11th season. Its 2026 haunt nights run from Friday, October 2 through Sunday, November 1, and the same ranch runs a daytime pumpkin area called Corn and Pumpkin Junction.
Which nights is the haunt open?
Fridays and Saturdays through October, plus Thursday, October 22, Thursday, October 29, Sunday, October 25 and Sunday, November 1. The ticket booth runs 7 to 11 PM on haunt nights.
Do the attractions start at 7 PM?
No. You can arrive at 7 to buy tickets, get in line and enjoy the midway, but the haunted attractions only open once it is fully dark.
Is there a daytime option for younger kids?
Corn and Pumpkin Junction is open October 10 through October 31, from 4 to 7 PM. Haunt tickets can be bought online, and all ticket sales are final with no refunds.