Bedlam in the Boro 2022 Review
On Friday, 10/21/2022, we checked out our favorite family-friendly fundraiser attraction; Bedlam in the Boro. Every year, this event is a highlight for the HRC; not because it’s the scariest haunt or because it’s the most over the top, but because it’s a fund raiser for the LVFD (Lineboro Volunteer Fire Department). We have enjoyed watching this baby grow.
The 4.5 mile hayride starts off with a hilarious scene, then an army of costumed kids attacking the hayride, and progresses to more menacing levels at each stop. The kids enjoy themselves and we enjoy seeing them contribute to the fundraiser. The scenes are spaced out so you get a crisp Fall ride along with your scares and laughs. Scenes include the toxic dump, the hillbilly hoe down, the crazy clowns, the escaped murderer, and many more. The great thing about this lengthy ride is the community participation; neighbors allow the fire department to set up scenes in their yards and use their electricity to run the scenes! This is truly a community hayride. Hang on, as the ride gets bumpy and pretty fast along the way, too.
The House of Horrors takes the creep level up a notch with its tight halls and hiding spots. They use up to 25 actors in this attraction; that’s a great ratio of actors to space. It has the standard themed rooms that have been built up over the years. We were especially impressed with the new mineshaft room. After 27 years of additions and tweaks to the sets, they’re able to rival many of the full time haunts in the area.
As said before, Bedlam is a highlight destination for the HRC not just for the haunted attractions, but it is a great place to eat! Traditionally, the first stop is the pit beef stand. For those who haven’t experienced pit meats, just imagine sandwiches piled high with pit cooked beef, ham or turkey. We decided to have pit beef before the attractions. Then, we doubled back for pit ham after the attractions. In addition to the pit beef, there was the She Shed food stand with fried goodies, pizza, and a dessert stand for those who need to satisfy the sweet tooth.
Lastly, they always have at least 2-3 carnival games in the midway and a DJ playing some popular music. We played balloon pop, ball toss, and bowling ball roll. We won prizes at all three!!
Between the hayride, house, midway games, and dinner, expect to spend 2-3 hours at Bedlam. Put this event on the list of places to visit during spooky season, and dress warm. The long open air hayride will get breezy. On the Mason Dixon line, it’s easily accessible to those who live in southern PA and northern MD. For anyone having a tough time finding the place, just open the windows and smell your way to Bedlam at the Boro.
