Fancy Me Mad!
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Saturday October 19, 2024
Our Annual Spirit Walk Returns October 19, 2024 in the Evening…
Join us for an evening stroll through the graveyard, where you will meet fascinating spirits telling their fascinating stories. After the graveyard walk, Edgar Allan Poe reads his stories in the church.
Join us for a very fancy evening…
$15 : 16 and up
$10 : Ages 7-15
Free for 6 and Under
SCHEDULE
6:30 PM
6:30 - 7:45 PM
7:45 PM
8:00 PM
8:30 PM
8:45 PM
Gates Open
Spirit Walk in the graveyard
Church doors open for seating
Edgar Allan Poe reads
Costume Contest*
The Winner is Announced
*About the Contest
What do I have to do to enter? Nothing. Except buy a ticket to Fancy Me Mad and dress up for the evening. When Poe is finished reading (about 8:30 PM), participants will remain in the church and present themselves to the Judge. When all contestants have presented, the Judge will declare the winner(s?) and we will take photos. The evening should be over by 9:00 PM.
How will I be judged? You will be judged throughout the evening (the Judge will walk amongst you), and again at the 8:30 PM presentation. Contest judging will be based on creativity, authenticity, and whatever else the Judge wishes to consider.
There will be TWO levels for the contest: one group is 13 and under; the other is 14 and up.
What is the prize? Besides having the time of your life? Well, the GRAND PRIZE is a Misery is Manifold Poe-themed Graveyard Tour delivered by Dean Knight, Knight-and-Shining Poe Aficionado (and one of the spirits in the graveyard), for you and up to ~15 friends. Preferably on an evening in the near future….
Are there any rules? Of course. Please scroll to the bottom for Costume Contest Rules.**
House Rules for Historic St. John’s Church
We encourage masks but they are no longer required.
There is no food, drink, gum, candy, strollers, backpacks or firearms permitted inside the church.
There is no photography or video permitted during the talk.
Bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 are prohibited inside the church. Any and all bags are subject to inspection. Please leave backpacks and bags inside your vehicle as we have no place to store them.
**Costume Contest Rules
All costumes must be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages.
Nudity or any allusion to it is prohibited. All contestants must have at least 60% of their body covered with clothing- extreme necklines, bare chests are not allowed. Contestants wearing Mesh, sheer or other see-through clothing or body paint as a part of their costume must still meet the minimum coverage requirements.
All contestants must wear clothing (shorts, skirt, etc) that completely covers their behind.
Makeup, body paint or face paint should not come off in casual contact.
No firearms.
For safety reasons, the following props are not allowed:
Live animals (with the exception of service animals)
Substances that might damage or stain facilities or other costumes and participants (i.e. fake blood, glitter, confetti, silly string, water, messy body or face paint etc.)
Aerosol Sprays (Please apply hairspray or hair color before you leave home)
Projectiles of any kind. Don't throw anything.
Flames, pyrotechnics or explosives of any kind.
Metal bats, large wrenches or shovels.
Contestants are strictly prohibited from wearing any costume that may be considered offensive (ie: racist, discriminatory, sexually explicit, etc).
Contestants are strictly prohibited from wearing any costume that reveals any body part that site officials consider to be “nudity” or “too revealing”.
Contestants who participate in any behavior or actions that site officials consider inappropriate prior/during the contest will be disqualified.
Contestants are expected to display good sportsmanship throughout the contest.
Violation of any of these contest rules or policies will result in disqualification from the contest.