LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On Friday, tickets are on sale for the 12th annual Jack O'Lantern Spectacular.
According to a press release, last year's event welcomed 110,00 visitors and contributed more than $2.9 million in economic impact and more than 7,000 hotel room nights.
The event runs from Oct. 1- Nov. 2 at Iroquois Park. This year's theme is Trivia Night: Pumpkin Edition.
Throughout the event visitors can test their knowledge as they move through the woods, lined with thousands of artistically carved pumpkins.
Visitors will be quizzed on art, history, music, folklore and more.
“Not only is this an organic art experience in the historic woods of Iroquois Park, but your ticket supports the Parks Alliance and enhances our public parks,” President/CEO of the Parks Alliance of Louisville Brooke Pardue said. “This event enables us to improve the health and wellbeing of our entire community through projects such as Parks For All, Alberta O. Jones Park, and many more.”
What You Need to Know:
The entrance is at 1080 Amphitheater Road, at the intersection of New Cut and Kenwood.
Additional parking will be available at DeSales High School on Kenwood Drive.
The event will be open from dusk-10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and from dusk to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
The Pre-Lit Bash is on opening night Oct. 1. Guests can enjoy spirits (the alcoholic kind) and food before being escorted to the head of the trail.
Sensory Night is on Oct. 21 with gates opening early at 6 p.m. During this special sensory-friendly hour, pumpkins will light up the woods but there will be low music and no special effects. This night is designed for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), sensory processing differences, and their families.
Tickets:
Timed ticketing will be available for every night of the show to reduce crowds and traffic and held rain or shine, unless dangerous weather conditions arise.
You can get tickets now on the events website.
Sunday-Thursday pricing:
- Adults - $15
- Seniors (65+) - $13
- Children (3-12) - $12
Friday-Saturday pricing:
- Adults - $20
- Seniors (65+) - $17
- Children (3-12) - $15
The Sunday - Thursday 9:30 p.m. time slot will be offered at $2 off the regular price. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
Children 2 and under are free.
Tickets for groups of 20 or more can be purchased in advance for a group rate to the Jack O’Lantern Spectacular by emailing contact@jackolanternlouisville.org.