Rawhide offers thrills and chills at its annual “Doomtown” Halloween celebration and carnival

Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass extends the spooky fun of Halloween with its “Doomtown” event, taking place October 20-22 and 26-31 from 6 p.m. to close.

Themed around the intricate story of Digger Payne, an undertaker gone mad, who holds an annual carnival to attract new victims, Rawhide guests will be entertained and terrorized by the spooky décor and wealth of activity: actors along Main Street, a stunt show featuring Digger Payne, an old- fashioned side show of freakish displays, the “House of Whacks” walkthrough terror tunnel, a haunted train, Kreepy Kid’s Zone and much more! With dozens of new attractions at this year’s event, including a heart-pounding motion simulator ride, this promises to be Rawhide’s most exciting “Doomtown” event yet.

An added “Carnival of Horrors,” featuring rides, midway games and classic carnival cuisine, will be held October 26-31 and offers fun for all ages.

The “Doomtown” theme is carried throughout Rawhide, even into the Steakhouse and Saloon. Keep an eye out throughout the town for ghost-riders, flying objects from above, hangings, chainsaw-wielding maniacs, a man-eating chicken and, of course, Digger Payne. “Doomtown” is perfect for the entire family. Kids six and under will enjoy Main Street activities as well as the Kreepy Kid’s Zone designed just for them where they’ll be greeted by a friendly witch offering several age-tailored activities.

Rawhide will soon be celebrating its Halloween “Doomtown” with many related events, including western-themed ones (below).

For those looking for a more personal experience this Halloween, Rawhide offers the “Haunted Cookout” on October 28. Enjoy a wagon ride to a private outdoor setting for a hearty meal and live entertainment, as well as ghost stories and marshmallow roasting. Ghost-riders have also been known to make appearances at these frightening festivities. The “Haunted Cookouts” include your choice of steak or chicken with all of the accoutrements at $45 for adults and $19 for children 12 and under, not including tax. Seating is limited, and reservations are required.

Celebrating over 35 years of providing quality 1880s-style family entertainment, this authentic frontier town is Arizona’s largest western-themed attraction. Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass, located just off SR 347 north of Maricopa on the Gila River Indian Community, features gunfights, stagecoach and train rides, burro and camel rides, sundown cookouts, unique retail shops, the world-famous Rawhide Steakhouse and Saloon, eight western-themed meeting and event venues and much more.

Rawhide is open 364 days of the year and admission into the town is FREE. Town hours of operation are seasonal. During October, Rawhide is open Monday-Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call (480) 502-5600 or log on to www.Rawhide.com .