Welcome to Calico Ghost Town’s Annual Ghost Haunt
Every year, Calico Ghost Town brings out the scare, fun and excitement of Halloween. This annual event includes, trick-or-treating, costume contests, pumpkin carving, kids’ carnival tent, live entertainment stage shows, haunted attractions and more.
Calico Ghost Haunt Contests

Open to all ages while supplies last. Prizes will be awarded for each category:
- First Place
- Second Place
- Third Place
Categories include:
- Ages 4-8
- Ages 9-13
- Ages 14 and older

Contest begins after trick-or-treating . Held on the Main Stage, the costume contest is open to all ages and will be judged in the following:
Age divisions:
- Adult 14 and older
- Youth 13 and under
- For groups: the limit is five (5) per group for judging
Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
- Funniest
- Cutest
- Scariest
- Most creative

As part of our Halloween festivities, we will be hosting our annual shop decorating contest.
Concessionaires are encouraged to decorate their porches and shop fronts in a general Halloween theme.
Visitors are encouraged to obtain a voting ballot from the Park Office to cast their vote for their favorite shop front.
Visitors are encouraged to visit Calico Ghost Town’s Facebook page to cast their vote for their favorite shop front.


ATTENTION ALL CAMPERS!
We invite you to participate in our annual Ghost Haunt Campsite Decorating Contest.
THEME
This year’s theme will be the Town of Terror. Use your imagination and show us your most creative displays.
Just decorate you campsite to match one of the following categories in your interpretation of this year’s theme:
- Cutest campsite
- Scariest campsite
- Most Creative campsite
- Overall best campsite
Winners will be announced each Sunday at 10:15 a.m. on the Main Street stage in town.
“Overall Best” winner will receive one (1) complimentary full hookup campsite to return for either weekend during our 2022 Ghost Haunt Festival.
Awards will be given to the winners of the other three categories.
Campsite Judging Days & Times
- Friday Oct. 20 & 27
from 9 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. - Saturday, Oct. 21 & 28
1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
All weather conditions will be taken into consideration. Judges decisions are final.


Bring your four-legged fur baby to join in on the dog-gone fun as Dorsey’s Dog House hosts the Dog Costume Contest on Saturdays on the Main Street Stage.
Here’s a chance to dress up your furry friend(s) and show off their stuff.
Days & Times
- Saturdays on Main Street Stage TBA

Trick or Treating is offered each day on both weekends of the Haunt by all our concessionaires throughout town.
Visitors are encouraged to attend in costume.
Days & Times
- Fridays 4-5 p.m.
- Saturdays 4-5 p.m.
- Sundays 12-1 p.m.
Live Entertainment

The Storytellers is a prominent progressive bluegrass band that has established itself as a creative force in the Southern California Roots music scene. They draw from the rich canon of traditional bluegrass, country blues, old time and folk music as a basis for inspired improvisations and intrepid vocal harmonies.
Saturday, Oct. 28
Livery Stage (top of town)
- 2:30 p.m.
- 3:15 p.m.

The Blue Henry’s were formed in 2003 by guitarist-vocalist, Henry Merenda. Known for putting their own spin on Chicago-style blues, they’ve been a fixture on the High Desert blues scene, performing at numerous festivals including the New Blues Festival in both Long Beach and Adelanto. The long list of greats The Blue Henrys have shared the stage with include Rod Piazza And The Mighty Fliers; Junior Watson, Rick Holmstrom, Philip Sayce, Canned Heat, Taj Mahal, and countless others.
Both weekends: Saturdays & Sundays
Lil’s Saloon
- 11 a.m.
- 1 p.m.
- 3 p.m.

A comedic flair on good music and style! Consisting of a Banjo, guitar, a wash-tub bass, and a vocal prodigy.
Saturday, Oct 21 & Saturday, Oct. 28
Calico House Restaurant (front porch)
- 10:45 a.m.
- 12:30 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 22 & Saturday, Oct. 29
Calico House Restaurant (front porch)
- 10:45 a.m.
- 12 p.m.
- 3 p.m.

International award-winning magician Danny Magic specializes in engaging audience members and including them in mind-blowing world class sleight of hand. With the title of 2012 and 2014 Hollywood Magic Castle Champion, Danny Magic is known in his field as Magician of the Stars with a client list that includes many of Hollywood’s top celebrities.
Both Fridays
Danny Magic will be performing at 8 p.m. on the Main Street stage.
Both Weekends: Saturdays & Sundays
Danny Magic will be performing from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Main Street.

Southern Spirit’s sound is best described as an eclectic mix of rock, country, blues and jazz. The band performs mostly cover tunes but does throw in an original on occasion.
Its journey began in the mid-1990s when country bands like Alabama, The Judds and the Dixie Chicks topped the charts.
Saturday, Oct. 21
Livery Stage (top of town)
- 2:30 p.m.
- 4 p.m.

A traveling zoo with animal ambassadors, learn about a variety of our rescued animals, what makes each animal special, and how their species survives in their environment. While having fun, we also offer special interactions with specific animals whether it be holding, touching or even hand feeding. Our 50-lb. porcupine is known for hopping in laps! Our presentations give you an opportunity for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Both Weekends: Saturdays & Sundays
Big White Tent
- 10:30 a.m.

Come see the Nomads perform cover songs under the stars. A local cover band rated top notch in the high desert for their clean vocals and entertainment.
Saturday, Oct. 21
Main Street Stage
- 8 p.m.

The J-Birds present an eclectic assortment of music from the last fifty years of the second millennium and the early years of the third adorned with high-quality vocals.
Saturday, Oct. 28
Main Street Stage
- 8 p.m.

Winners of the final episode of ABC’s The Gong Show! Jack Kalvan is part mad scientist, part world-class juggler. Jeri Kalvan is a former teacher turned Hollywood stuntwoman. Together, their one-of a kind performance will have your audience on the edge of their seats, and rolling on the floor laughing at the same time (if that’s possible).
Both Weekends: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Livery Stage (top of town)
Fridays
- 7 p.m.
Saturdays
- 10:30 a.m.
- 12 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m.
Sundays
- 11 a.m.
- 4 p.m.

- Mummy your Mommy
- Rotten Egg Toss
- Scream Contest – hosted by Lanes General Merchandise
- Halloween Treat Walk
- Great Pumpkin Sweep – hosted by Calico Print Shop
- Candy Corn Guessing – hosted by Calico Leather Works & Indian Trading Post
- Haunted Haystack

Calico will be hosting a Movie in the Park on both Friday nights at dusk. Free popcorn, while supplies last. Admission is $10 per vehicle and free for those camping with us.
Location
- Campground “A” Amphitheater
We encourage you to dress comfortably and bring your own snacks, chairs and blankets. Leashed pets welcome too!

Our haunted attractions are sure to spook you to the bone!
Visit our Mystery Shack, Maggie Mine, Gold Panning Adventure and Odessa Railroad for some thrills and chills.
Attractions are an additional cost.
For prices, visit www.calicoattractions.com.

During the evening Scare Hours, costumed creatures descend on to Main Street for a quick scare, photo opportunity or chill down your spine. Watch out as they are lurking around every corner.
Scare Hours
- Fridays: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturdays: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Calico Ghost Town Regional Park
36600 Ghost Town Road
Yermo, CA 92398
760.254.1123
Admission Prices
Adults (12 & over): $15
Youth (ages 4-11): $10
Ages 3 and under: Free admission
Calico Days Camping
Four (4) tickets are included with camping reservations.
Visit www.sbcountyparks.com to make a reservation.
Event Contact
Heather Placencia
email: parks@parks.sbcounty.gov
phone: 909.387.2757