Thread: Haunted Barn 2009

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So I hosted my first halloween haunted barn party this year and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. In fact, I never really thought about Halloween this much before but had a great time building new things and getting everything together. It's amazing what changes when you have a fiance with some quirks

So it took me roughly a month to decorate with everything going on and the space is 36 x 44. I'll post some pictures once I get an account set up.

The barn was divided into roughly 5 areas and wasn't meant as a haunted house but more of a party space. There was a brief entrance portion, central dance area, seating area, food area, and gathering area.

Some of the challenges I had I'd like some feedback on if possible.

1. How do you cheaply cover large wall spaces?

My challenge here is that I start with bare drywall and my walls are HUGE.... 40 ft long and 12 ft high. This year I used the plastic wall streamers you buy from spirit but I was wondering if there's another way. Next year I think it would be really cool if I could do the ceiling like a tent of something. Anyone ever had this issue?

2. How do you get people to show and or remember?

Now I had a great time and everyone I cared about showed so I had about 50 people. However, I had more RSVP's and some people just plain flaked, and some forgot. I sent out my invite a month early so I'm guessing that was too early but I wanted to give people time to plan. Also, I never sent out a reminder because I didn't want to hassle anyone. However, people who RSVP and don't show cost me a lot in food.

Thoughts?

Glad your party turned out great and I can't wait to see Pictures!! As for covering the walls I can't help you there since I've never dealt with walls that big....as for reminding people, it seems like no matter how much you reming people they will still forget! I sent out invites a month early also, then in the process posted stuff on facebook about how I was getting ready, or don't forget the party, etc. I had 48 RSVP's and only about 30 people showed. Some people told me they forgot, some ended up with sick kids, so not much you can do. What I do is a pot luck. I make a couple dishes (this year it was deserts) then I asked my other friends (the ones who show every year) to bring a bag of chips or a 2 liter or some dip so I didn't spend that much on food.

Here's some pics

Wow! I love your spider victim! It looks so much better than mine!! What a great space to work with!!

Nice pics! love the bloody pumpkin

Have you ever considerd using jute errosion control fabric on your walls? It can give you texture and depth. I got 900 sq feet for $34.

Have you ever considerd using jute errosion control fabric on your walls? It can give you texture and depth. I got 900 sq feet for $34.

I wanted to get some but have no idea where to get it. Where did you find yours?

Love the pics! It looks like you have an amazing space to work with.

great job. Love the pumpkin. Alot of space to work with.