Looking for an evening where goosebumps are part of the fun? Set your sights—and your calendar—on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for the most electrifying celebration of fright and fun Fredericksburg has ever seen!

Horror Circus is rolling into town, and nobody wants to miss out on the chills, thrills, and giggles happening at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Avenue. What’s scarier than missing out on an eerie good time? Absolutely nothing!

What’s the Buzz? A Circus Where Haunts Steal the Show

The moment you wander through the gates, you’ll know you’ve stepped into an entirely different world. With a start time of 6:00pm, Horror Circus is your ticket to four hours of jaw-dropping, hair-raising entertainment. Forget traditional big-tops—this is a carnival of the bizarre, where the line between laughter and shivers disappears under the glow of carnival lights.

From the moment you arrive, the circus comes alive with twisted performances and offbeat oddities. Creepy clowns prowl the grounds. Eerie sideshow acts leave you breathless. Spine-tingling attractions lure you further into the shadows, keeping your senses in a constant state of delightful suspense.

Not-So-Ordinary Acts: What to Expect

Leave your expectations—and maybe your comfort zone—at the door. Get ready for:

• Twisted Performers: Dare to watch as contortionists move in ways you didn’t know were possible and illusionists make reality feel a little less certain.

• Roaming Clowns: Mischievous jesters with wicked smiles are waiting around every corner. They’re as silly as they are spooky, so you never quite know if you’ll laugh or gasp next.

• Nightmare Attractions: Each step brings a new surprise: shadowy figures in the crowd, strange sights peeking from the darkness, and the possibility that one of your friends might shriek louder than you do.

Every turn of the fairgrounds is packed with the kind of thrills, scares, and excitement that turn strangers into friends and friends into legends with stories to tell long after the night is over.

Easy-Peasy: How to Join in the Fun

Becoming part of the Horror Circus is as simple as it gets. Tickets are available for just $34—all you have to do is grab yours before they vanish. Arrive ready for fun, bring your best scary face, and don’t forget to charge your phone. Opportunities for unique photos and silly squad selfies are endless.

• Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025

• Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm (four full hours of scares and laughs)

• Location: Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA

Who Should Come? Anyone Craving a Little Night Magic

Think you’re too old for a circus? Think again. This event is perfect for anyone looking to trade a quiet evening for memories that last. Whether you’re wrangling the whole crew or flying solo, Horror Circus has a place for you. Round up your bravest besties, your ghoulish coworkers, or that one friend always first in line at haunted houses. If you enjoy a mix of funny frights and live entertainment, you’ll fit right in.

• Perfect for adventurous date nights

• Birthday bashes to remember

• Friends hunting for TikTok-worthy moments

• Anyone who loves a good scare mixed with a laugh

A Few Simple Tips to Maximize the Spook Factor

• Dress Comfortably: You’ll want both hands free and feet ready for anything—there’s a lot to see and do!

• Embrace the Unexpected: Some performers love to interact, so be ready for playful spooks and surprises.

• Arrive Early: The real circus veterans know the shenanigans start the moment the gates open.

The Only Thing Missing Is You

Horror Circus isn’t your everyday event—it’s the place where ordinary turns extraordinary and where the stories get more unbelievable every year. Will you brave the expanded fun? Or will FOMO be your own personal boogeyman?

Tickets are limited, so gather your gang and secure your place among the creatures, clowns, and curiosities prowling the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds on August 16th. Don’t let your friends have all the fun without you—get your tickets, muster up your courage, and prepare to laugh, scream, and become part of Fredericksburg’s spookiest tradition yet.

This is your invitation to the craziest, creepiest, and most contagious fun in town—are you in?

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