2026 is our 14th season of madness and mayhem!

Halloween Event Haunted Trail Athens GA

2026 Haunted Trail Theme

Fourteen years ago, Zombie Farms began as a zombie preserve.  But it hasn't been smooth sailing! We have battled government entities who sought to control us, witches who craved revenge, ghosts who are never at rest and a chaotic of mix other creatures who wished to inhabit our farm from vampires and werewolves to fiends, hoodlums and demons.

Last year we explored the history of Camp Smiley.  The summer camp with a sinister background that affected a boy named Simon forever, revealing the evil inside him, something we call DEAD SMILE.

This season will bring a new story and new terrors...  stay tuned!

Looking for a haunted house or Halloween event in Athens GA?

We will be OPEN Oct 3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, and Nov 6-7.  

So we may not be a typical haunted house or Athens GA corn maze, but if you are looking for a haunted house or haunted attraction near Athens, GA or anywhere in NorthEast Georgia, you don't want to miss Zombie Farms!  You get a full 3/4 mile walk through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters who will scare you, entertain you, and sometimes even make you laugh.  2025 will have a whole new theme that is sure to give you a thrill! 

  • Haunted Trail located right outside Athens GA
  • 3/4 mile long trail of unique horror sets - it's not just woods - you'll view many elaborate sets and scenes on your journey
  • *Halloween Forest* -  Multiple paths to take with PATH MARKERS  help you navigate the trails - This winding trail through the woods is the first thing you experience to help get you in the Halloween Spirit.  With cool scenery and different paths, you will want to make sure you get here early enough to enjoy it! Open 7:30-9:30pmpm.
  • 75+ professionally trained scary actors
  • An immersive Hollywood style story theme that progresses through out the trail
  • Story telling - ghost stories, ZF style!
  • Great fun for families, high school or college clubs, boy and girl scout groups, date nights, sorority / fraternity groups, church groups, birthday parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties.

Largest Cast for a Haunted Attraction in Athens!

The last 2 years, we assembled a cast and crew of approx 120 people  to scare, entertain, and make your spooky night extra special.  This is the largest team ever put together for a Halloween attraction in Athens GA!  And we plan to do it again in 2026.  Want to join us?  No experience required!  Have a blast, earn  money, and make new friends.  Click here!

 


2026 Haunted Trail Calendar

Halloween Forest opens at 7:30pm.  Main trail begins at 7:45pm.  Main gates close at 10:00, but we run the trail until all guests have gone through.  Please note that the Halloween Forest closes 30 minutes BEFORE the main trail, so please arrive by 9:30pm, if you wish to experience both events.

2026 Ticket Prices

Due to inflation and increasing credit card processing fees, tax and service charges are in addition to the ticket price.  Cash is the best way to buy without having to pay those fees.  The cheapest tickets will be cash on the early nights of the season and Dead in the Dark nights.
 

Early Season Nights (less busy): Oct 3, 10-11

  • Cash - $33 (includes tax)
  • Card / online - $33 + tax and card processing fees
  • Groups of 10 or more - $30/person plus card fees

Regular Season Nights: Oct 16-17, 23-24, 30-31

  • Cash - $35 (includes tax)
  • Card / online - $35 + tax and card processing fees
  • Groups of 10 or more - $32/person plus card fees

Dead in the Dark (extra scary lights out): Nov 6-7

  • Cash - $33 (includes tax)
  • Card / online - $33 + tax and card processing fees
  • Groups of 10 or more - $30/person plus card fees
 

 

North Georgia's #1 Haunted Trail celebrates 14 years of screams

Zombie Farms has helped Athens celebrate Halloween since 2012 and is looking forward to the 2026 season with great anticipation! ZF is a haunted walking trail through the woods with many sets and scenes to enjoy.  This annual fall event is a unique alternative to all the kiddie corn mazes and predictable haunted houses.  The trail is different every year, so no matter how many times you have visited before, you will enjoy all new scares and scenes!