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.
2026 GHOST HAUNT THEME: IS OUTLAWS VERSUS MINERS
Ghost Haunt Dates
Weekend I: Oct. 23-25
Weekend II: Oct. 30-Nov. 1
Ghost Haunt Schedule
2026 schedule coming soon!
Ghost Haunt Entertainment
Saturday Night Concerts
Concert schedule coming soon!
Event Performances & Entertainment
Storytellers Band
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.
Blue Henrys
The Blue Henrys 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.
Holy Crow Jazz Band
Based in the High Desert of Southern California, Holy Crow Jazz Band performs old-time jazz and blues from the 1900s throughout the 1930s.
The band’s repertoire includes many popular and obscure songs recorded by such artists as King Oliver, Bessie Smith, Bix Beiderbecke, Jabbo Smith, Louis Armstrong, Cliff Edwards, Django Reinhardt, as well as original compositions.
Town Bands
Above, Mojave County Band performing on the porch of Leatherworks.
Listen to live music while strolling through town.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday:
- Mojave County Band
- DUOver Music
Salem Sisters
The theatrical performance by the Salem Sisters takes us on a journey of the three Sanderson sisters: Winifred, Mary, and Sarah, the main characters from the Disney films Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2.
Odessa Dead
Odessa Dead performs a chilling reading of Edgar Allen Poe’s, the Raven.
Odessa Dead will also be performing: The Mysterious Sarah Winchester.
Classroom Sessions
Experience a real 1880s classroom and history lessons miner children learned. Calico was home to many children and teachers. Space is limited to the first 20 people each session.
Also, enjoy a theatrical schoolhouse séance in the evening.
Pico Pistolero's Séance Street Theatre
BEWARE! Scoundrels and shady characters running confidence card table games and street games tricking unsuspecting players all across Calico Ghost Town! Watch out for Snake Oil salesmen, card tricks and buffoonery
Kalvan Family Circus
Jack & Jeri’s shared love of circus and stunt skills unexpectedly evolved into their careers. Their sons, Max and Oz naturally grew up learning many unusual skills as well. This extraordinary family has received rave reviews, performing at fairs, festivals, theaters and corporate events. The family also appeared on America’s Got Talent, KC Undercover, and The Gong Show (where they won the final episode).
Wildlife Adventure Time
An educational animal presentation showcasing rescue animals that cannot go back out to the wild due to injuries sustained from varying situations. A photo meet and greet with the animals are available after the show.
Wild Man Dan
The Wild Man Dan Show offers an exceptional in-person program designed to captivate audiences of all ages. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to safely interact up close with a variety of venomous animals, non-venomous reptiles and invertebrates. Throughout the show learn about the differences between snakes and lizards, and more.
Calico Mountain Gunfighters
Join us in some real ol’ gunfightin’ shows reminiscent from the wild, wild West. The Calico Mountain Gunfighters will be staging shows Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays.
Ghost Haunt Contests
Pumpkin Carving Contest
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
Costume Contest
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
Store Front Decorating Contest
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.
Campsite Decorating Contest
ATTENTION ALL CAMPERS!
We invite you to participate in our annual Ghost Haunt Campsite Decorating Contest.
THEME
This year’s theme will be the Outlaws versus Miners. 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 2025 Ghost Haunt Festival.
Awards will be given to the winners of the other three categories.
Campsite Judging Days & Times
- Friday Oct. 23 & 30, approximately 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 24 & Oct. 31, approximately 7 p.m.
All weather conditions will be taken into consideration. Judges decisions are final.
Doggie Costume Contest
Bring your four-legged fur baby to join in on the dog-gone fun as Dorsey’s Dog House hosts the Doggie 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 at 1:30 p.m. on the Main Street Stage.
Trick-or-Treating
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.
Town Activities
Activities for All Ages
- Mummy your Mommy – Park Office
- Rotten Egg Toss – Livery Stage
- Scream Contest – Hosted by Lanes General Merchandise
- Halloween Treat Walk
- Blacksmith Demos – Blacksmith Shop
- Are You Faster than a Marshal – Fast Gun Draws
- Balloon Twisters, ring toss, corn hole games – Big White Tent
- Potato Sack Race – Livery Stage
- Séance and House of Curiosity-Boot & Saddle
- Great Pumpkin Sweep – hosted by Calico Print Shop
- Candy Corn Guessing – hosted by Calico Leather Works & Indian Trading Post
- Tarot Card Readings – Park Office Porch
Campground Movie
Calico will be hosting a movie on both Friday nights at 7 p.m.
Free popcorn, while supplies last.
Location
- Campground “A” Amphitheater
We encourage you to dress comfortably and bring your own snacks, chairs and blankets. Leashed pets welcome too!
Haunted Attractions
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.
Street Scarers
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
email: parks@parks.sbcounty.gov
phone: 909.387.2757