2026 Historic Newburgh Ghostly Hayrides

Ghostly Hayrides, an annual spooky tradition along the Historic Newburgh Riverfront. Telling tales of Newburgh's past. Join us for the 2026 Historic Newburgh Ghostly Hayrides presented by Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union! We're excited to announce Historic Newburgh Ghostly Hayrides October 23-25, 2026. Tours will run every 20 minutes each night from 6 pm to 8:40 pm with the 8:40 pm tour being the last tour of the night. Tickets are $15 per person, and every person must have a ticket to ride the hayride due to space limitations. The only exception is that a child 3 or under who can sit in your lap the entire ride is free. This ticket allows you to attend Halloween Illuminations for FREE the night of your hayride. All ticket sales will be online only this year, so make sure to purchase your tickets in advance! What to expect: The Ghostly Hayride will start at the Gene Aurand Trailhead located at the corner of SR 662 and Yorkshire Drive in downtown Newburgh. The hayride route will turn and continue along Water Street before ending at the south end of the Aurand Trailhead where you started. At this point, you will exit the wagon and enjoy a short walk along the illuminated trail across the red bridge. You'll meet ghostly storytellers on the bridge as you make your way back to the starting point. Hayrides will last approximately 50 minutes. Weather Policy: This is a rain or shine event. In the case of light to moderate rain, we will be open. There will be no refunds or rescheduling unless HNI must close the event due to severe weather. In the event of weather concerns, please check our facebook page or call our office 812-853-2815. Parking Information: Public Parking is available at St John the Baptist Catholic Church located at 725 Frame Rd, Newburgh, In 47630. Parking is also available in all downtown Newburgh public parking lots. There is limited handicap parking available on-site at the Gene Aurand Trailhead. If there are no handicap spots available when you arrive, you may drive into the trailhead parking lot and drop off your passengers. As always, please listen to the volunteers located in the parking lot at the trailhead when using handicap parking or dropping off people in your party. FAQs: Is this family friendly? Yes! All stories are historical in nature with no startling scares. It is appropriate for all ages. How long does the tour last? Hayride tours are approximately 50 minutes. This time includes the walk along the illuminated trail over the red bridge. Something came up, can I give/sell my tickets to a friend? If you need to transfer your tickets to another ticket holder, please email [email protected]. The Rivertown Trail is a public walking trail; why do I have to pay to walk through the display? The Rivertown Trail closes to the public at dark. Special permission was granted by the Town of Newburgh to allow access to the closed trail after dark for this private fundraiser event.