Wentz Brothers' Festival of Fears turns Oak Tree Nature Park's trail into Cryptid Hollow, a three-quarter-mile walk through cryptid-themed scares, running Friday and Saturday nights through the end of October. The operator recommends it for ages 13 and up, with younger kids allowed only with a paying adult, and it runs rain or shine with a cap of eight people per group. Parking is at the old Regal Santa Rosa theater lot next door, and part of each weekend's ticket sales goes to a different local community organization.
Before you go
- Head to Oak Tree Nature Park at 200 Hollywood Blvd West in Mary Esther.
- Park at the old Regal Santa Rosa theater lot next door, per the operator's own directions.
- Buy tickets ahead online they start at $20 per person and this runs rain or shine.
- Plan for ages 13 and up younger kids need a paying adult with them the whole way through.
- Arrive after 7 PM on a Friday or Saturday between October 9 and October 31.
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-09-16.
The operator's own ticketing page lists tickets starting from $20 per person; shown here for two adults.
Not confirmed: A military rate. We searched and the venue publishes none. That is not the same as there being none, so it is worth asking.
Where this came from
- wbfestivaloffears.com: the operator's own site, Mary Esther location at Oak Tree Nature Park, Cryptid Hollow trail description, 13+ recommendation and parking, read 09/16/2026
- app.hauntpay.com: the operator's own ticketing page for the Mary Esther location, dates, 7 PM opening and starting price, read 09/16/2026