Experience the ARTfactory like never before! Embark on a perilous journey through all four terrifying floors where waking nightmares lurk around every corner. Mark your calendars, gather your bravest friends, and prepare to face the horrors that await at the Factory of Fear!

Dates are October 25 & 26 with ticket-slots for sale every half an hour between 6PM-11PM each evening.

*Please be prepared to sign our liability waiver onsite in the ARTfactory's parking lot at registration or bring a signed copy with you. Waivers can be downloaded HERE. Registration is located at 9419 Battle St. Manassas, VA 20110. You are unable to enter the Factory of Fear unless you have signed the liability waiver.

Factory of Fear FAQs

What am I required to bring at check-in?

You are allowed to arrive 15 minutes before your selected time-slot. At check-in we ask for you to bring your ticket via your phone or a printed ticket. We also ask that you bring you signed liability waiver. If you are unable to bring the waiver ahead of time, we will have them on site for your to complete. You and your party will not be allowed to enter the queue unless the waivers are signed.

What is the ticket price for Factory of Fear?

Tickets are priced at $25.00 per person online. Should you choose to not buy tickets in advance, tickets will be $30.00 at the door. There will also be an additional Paranormal Activity Ticket available for midnight each night for $60.00.

What is the schedule of Factory of Fear?

The Factory of Fear will run on October 25, 2024 and October 26, 2024 from 6:00PM-11:00PM. There will also be an additional Paranormal Activity Ticket available for midnight each night.

How do I buy tickets?

Tickets are sold online in advance on our website. Tickets are sold in time slots. While we recommend in purchasing tickets in advance, we will have a stand-by line to purchase tickets onsite and you will be placed in the next available group. 

Is ARTfactory offering discounted group sales?

Yes. Group discounts are available when tickets are purchased in the same transaction and discounts will be automatically applied upon checkout. Groups of 10 or more will receive 10% off the total purchase amount.

How does the timing work?

All tickets are sold in 30-minute increments. We ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected time entry to check-in and receive your dispatch group number. When your dispatch number is called, you may enter the queue. Groups are then welcomed into the Factory of Fear every 5-10 minutes.

Is this a walk-through?

This is an indoors walk-through haunted house on all four levels of our historic building. You enter through the basement, take the elevator to the 3^rd floor, and then travel down to the other floors via our staircases. Should you or anyone in your party need wheelchair accessibility, we ask that you call the ARTfactory prior to purchasing tickets so we can make appropriate arrangements for your time -slot. No strollers are allowed on the tour.

What happens if there is bad weather?

The queue for the Factory of Fear takes place in the ARTfactory parking lot. The Factory of Fear attraction is completely indoors. Please ensure you look at the weather and wear appropriate clothing in case of heavy rain. The event is happening rain or shine and closed umbrellas will be allowed inside the attraction.

What if I arrive late to my reservation?

ARTfactory staff will do our best to accommodate your ticket for a later slot the same night, but we cannot guarantee entry if our online registrations are sold out and our standby queue is also full.

Are restrooms available?

No, there are no restrooms available during your time in the Factory of Fear. We anticipate your experience with the attraction taking no more than 20 minutes.

Will there be food and drinks?

Food and drinks will be available for sale in our parking lot as you wait to enter the house. No food or drink are allowed to be brought into the attraction.

Is this appropriate for kids?

While you know your children best, this experience is not recommended for youth under 14. All guests under 16 must be accompanied with an adult.

Can I dress up in costume?

To ensure the safety of guests, actors, and crew we do not allow guests to wear costumes or masks.

Are the performers allowed to touch me?

No.

Am I allowed to touch the performers?

No.

Factory of Fear Rules

At Factory of Fear, your safety and well-being are our number one priority. The following rules and policies have been put in place to ensure that every guest, every actor, and every crew member has a frightful, yet safe experience.

·        Factory of Fear is not recommended for children under 14. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and all children must have a liability waiver signed by a parent or guardian. In addition to large crowds, you may encounter loud music and loud sounds. This event is not intended for young children.

·        No alcohol or drugs are permitted on site at the ARTfactory.

·        No strollers are permitted in the Factory of Fear.

·        No rowdy behavior is allowed, and you will be asked to leave the premises.

·        No pets with the exception of service animals as defined by the ADA are allowed. Emotional support, comfort, or therapy animals are prohibited.

·        No touching, attaching, or harming any Factory of Fear actor under any circumstances. Violators will immediately be removed from the attraction and appropriate authorities will be notified.

·        No costumes or masks are allowed at the Factory of Fear.

If you violate any of the Factory of Fear rules, you maybe turned over to the police and be removed from the Factory of Fear without a refund.

Participation in Factory of Fear carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. You will be exposed to numerous special effects including but not limited to strobe lights, compressed air blasts, loud noises, extremely low visibility, periods of complete darkness, claustrophobia tunnels, and other effects.

Participation may cause you to suffer certain injuries ranging from minor injuries such as scratches and sprains to major injuries such as an eye injury or loss of sight, joint or back injuries, heart attacks and concussions to (3) catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death.

Many activities are not accessible by wheelchair, stroller or crutches. You should not participate if you are pregnant, intoxicated, suffer from claustrophobia or anxiety, are prone to seizures, dizziness, motion sickness, heart, back/neck or respiratory problems or other physical ailments, which may be aggravated by Factory of Fear activities. Consult with your doctor prior to entering Factory of Fear.