Buford Trail of Terror
Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, 7650 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, Georgia, 30518, US · Buford, GA
About this event
After a two-year hiatus, the Buford Trail of Terror is back and more bloodcurdling than ever with a new address along the shores of Lake Lanier. From its new location at 7650 Lanier Islands Parkway, the haunted house SLASH open-air experience and its 50 restless spirits will rattle guests’ nerves as they pass through 13 spine-tingling scenes. Joining its signature cavalcade of psycho clowns, the lakeside setting inspired new creatures, like pirates, vikings, mermaids, sirens, and more. The first night of frights for the 2026 season kicks off Friday, September 25, and runs rampant on select nights through Saturday, November 7. Regular admission to the Buford Trail of Terror is $34.99 for individuals and $24.99/person for groups of 15 or more. For those who wish to purchase a fast pass, admission is $64.99 for individuals and $49.99/person for groups of 15 or more. Lanier Islands Resort gate entry is included in the admission price for those who purchase their tickets online. The Buford Trail of Terror will be open: Friday, September 25 and October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, September 26 and October 3 and 10 from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, October 17 from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, October 24 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, October 25 from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, October 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, November 1 and Saturday, November 7 from 7 to 11 p.m. The Buford Trail of Terror adds fireworks to the mix on October 24 and on Halloween, October 31, it’s the only night when guests are allowed to wear costumes – for which the best costume will be awarded. On select evenings during the season, kids can enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour and meet the monsters between 6-8 p.m., and on “Glow Nights,” the lights go off, and the blue lights go up for a supercharged scary experience. Live entertainment will vary each night from tunes spun by DJ Smiles to a performance of Michael Jackson’s Thriller to a monster mosh pit with a metal rock band. Dates and times may be subject to change.
Event details
- Date and time
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT
- Venue
- Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, 7650 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, Georgia, 30518, US · Buford, GA
- Category
- Music
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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