Fancy Me Mad
Graveyard Tales and Edgar Allan Poe
Saturday October 21, 2023
Gates at 5:45 PM
Edgar Allan Poe as portrayed by Charles Wissinger.
Fancy Me Mad
Graveyard Tales and Edgar Allan Poe
Our Annual Spirit Walk Returns October 21, 2023 in the Evening…
PLUS
OUR 1ST ANNUAL ATTENDEE COSTUME CONTEST*
join us for an evening stroll through the graveyard, where you will meet fascinating spirits telling their fascinating stories
SCHEDULE
5:45 PM Gates Open | Costume Contest Registration Begins
6:15 PM Spirits Appear at the Graveyard
6:25 PM - 7:45 PM Spirits tell their stories in the Graveyard
7:45 PM Doors to church open for seating
8:00 PM Poe Reads inside the Church
8:30 PM Costume Contest Winner Announced by Mr. Poe
Contest judging will be based on creativity, authenticity, and whatever else the Spirits wish to consider in their deliberations.
The Grand Prize is a Misery is Manifold Poe-themed Graveyard Tour delivered by Dean Knight, former Poe Museum Knight-and-Shining Poe Aficionado, for you and up to 12 friends.
*Costume Contest Rules
All costumes must be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages.
Nudity or any illusion to it is prohibited. All contestants must have at least 60% of their body covered with clothing- extreme necklines, bare chests are not allowed. Contestants wearing Mesh, sheer or other see-through clothing or body paint as a part of their costume must still meet the minimum coverage requirements.
All contestants must wear clothing (shorts, skirt, etc) that completely covers their behind.
Makeup, body paint or face paint should not come off in casual contact.
No firearms.
For safety reasons, the following props are not allowed:
Live animals (with the exception of service animals)
Substances that might damage or stain facilities or other costumes and participants (i.e. fake blood, glitter, confetti, silly string, water, messy body or face paint etc.)
Aerosol Sprays (Please apply hairspray or hair color before you leave home)
Projectiles of any kind. Don't throw anything.
Flames, pyrotechnics or explosives of any kind.
Metal bats, large wrenches or shovels.
Contestants are strictly prohibited from wearing any costume that may be considered offensive (ie: racist, discriminatory, sexually explicit, etc).
Contestants are strictly prohibited from wearing any costume that reveals any body part that site officials consider to be “nudity” or “too revealing”.
Contestants who participate in any behavior or actions that site officials consider inappropriate prior/during the contest will be disqualified.
Contestants are expected to display good sportsmanship throughout the contest.
All contestants will be assigned a number at Check-In, this will need to be attached to the contestants. These are your entry numbers and also how you are expected to line up for the contest.
Violation of any of these contest rules or policies will result in disqualification from the contest.
House Rules for Historic St. John’s Church
We encourage masks but they are no longer required.
There is no food, drink, gum, candy, strollers, backpacks or firearms permitted inside the church.
There is no photography or video permitted during the talk.
Bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 are prohibited inside the church. Any and all bags are subject to inspection. Please leave backpacks and bags inside your vehicle as we have no place to store them.