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.
2025 Calico Ghost Haunt Schedule
Calico 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 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. 24 & 31
- Saturday, Oct. 25 & Nov. 1
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 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
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

Games for All Ages
- 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

Movie in the Park: Hocus Pocus
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!

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
Dominque Hernandez, Regional Parks Recreation Coordinator
email: dominique.hernandez@parks.sbcounty.gov
phone: 909.387.2410