Greetings once again, boils and ghouls!
Details for the 2025 Monster Bash are included below. This is a ‘living’ web page… Updated details may be released as they become available.
Welcome to The Scare Factor’s Monster Bash Event!
Theme: “The Other Side: RIP Nightmare on Edgewood”
Hosted By The Scare Factor
📅Saturday, November 15th @ 6:00 PM
📍Nightmare on Edgewood – Indianapolis, IN
About – Events & Attractions – Tickets
About
The Monster Bash is an after-season party that’s for haunters, by haunters!
Whether you’re an actor, owner, builder, makeup artist, manager, parking flagger, vendor, or volunteer – past or present – you’re invited to join hundreds of fellow haunters for the region’s biggest haunt-family gathering of the year.
This year’s Bash carries a special theme: “The Other Side: RIP Nightmare on Edgewood.”
As the haunt enters a new chapter under new ownership, we’re taking one night to celebrate the incredible legacy built by Kevin Cook and his crew. Come raise a glass, share your memories, and send off the 2025 haunt season in true Edgewood fashion with scares, music, and mayhem!
Last year brought over 400 guests from dozens of haunts across the Midwest. Let’s make this one the biggest and most memorable Monster Bash yet!
Events & Attractions
MONSTER BASH – Main Event
When: Saturday, November 15th, 2025 – 6:00 PM to ???
Where: Nightmare on Edgewood Haunted House – Indianapolis, IN
Tickets: $25 Early Bird (+fees) | $35 (+fees) on Day of Event
Your Monster Bash admission includes:
- Full live walkthrough of Nightmare on Edgewood’s complete haunted attraction lineup
- (Full-contact haunt; “chicken vests” available for no-touch option)
- DJ music + live band
- Food trucks & drinks
- The Scare Factor Awards Ceremony
- Haunters Against Hate Drag Show
- Costume Contest & Door Prizes
- Cash-and-carry vendor booths
- Hundreds of haunters from across the region!
🩸 Please Note: Free drink tickets are no longer included with General Admission.
PRE-BASH GHOST HUNT
When: Friday, November 14th, 2025 – 8:00 PM
Where: Necropolis Underground – Indianapolis, IN
Tickets: $40 (Online Only | Extremely Limited)
Join The Scare Factor for a semi-private (with other MB guests) paranormal investigation inside Necropolis Underground Haunted Attraction!
This one-of-a-kind experience takes place beneath the former Western Electric factory – an active hotspot for eerie encounters reported by both haunt staff and investigators alike.
You’ll be placed in small groups (5-10 people) and rotate through known activity zones guided by The Scare Factor team or Necropolis staff. We’ll take a short break mid-way through to share findings before continuing deeper into the dark.
Basic ghost-hunting gear will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring one small handheld item of your own.
(Closed-toe shoes required. Ages 13+ recommended.)
HAUNT TOUR: NIGHTMARE ON EDGEWOOD
Included FREE with Monster Bash Admission!
Tours Start: 6:00 PM
One Entry Per Guest – Tours run until 8:00 PM or whenever the line dies, whichever comes last.
Experience the full show at one of Indiana’s most iconic haunts: Nightmare on Edgewood! This year’s attractions include:
- Unhinged
- The Factory
- Conley Farm
⚠️ Nightmare on Edgewood is a full-contact haunt. “Chicken vests” are available for anyone who does not wish to be touched.
🕧Arrive Early! Groups will run until the line dies, but we’d like to start wrapping around 8:00 PM to clear the stage for scheduled shows.
🎶Once the tours end, the party keeps going with DJ lights, live music, and other entertainment throughout the night!
HAUNTERS AGAINST HATE DRAG SHOW
8:00 – 9:00 PM
Back by popular demand!
Bring some cash to tip the dancers and show your support for Haunters Against Hate, a non-profit that gives back to LGBTQ+ communities through the haunted attraction industry. All tips collected go directly to HAH.
COSTUME CONTEST
9:00 – 10:00 PM
Show off your most jaw-dropping, creative, or hilarious haunt-inspired “RIP”-themed costume!
Judges will be mingling throughout the night to select standout looks. Chosen contestants will receive an invitation to compete on stage for cash prizes and trophies.
- 1st Place: $150 + Large Trophy
- 2nd Place: $100 + Trophy
- 3rd Place: $50 + Trophy
- All finalists get bragging rights for days!!
If you plan to arrive late and still want to be considered, email thescarefactor@gmail.com ahead of time.
The Costume Contest usually begins after the Drag Show and takes about an hour. Winners announced during the awards ceremony.
THE SCARE FACTOR AWARDS CEREMONY
Hosted by Tyler & Nora Proffet of The Scare Factor / Team Zombillies
10:00 – 11:00 PM
Celebrate the haunts and actors that made the 2025 season one to remember! Awards will be announced live during the Bash. Only awards for haunts believed to be in attendance will be presented in person, but all winners will be posted online afterward.
📍LOCATIONS
Main Event:
🏚️ Nightmare on Edgewood
1959 S Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Pre-Bash Ghost Hunt:
👻 Necropolis Underground
7130 Western Select Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46219
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🏨 HOTELS
No host hotel is designated for 2025, but here are a few nearby options south of I-465:
- Holiday Inn Express – Indianapolis South
- Comfort Inn South
- Hampton Inn by Hilton – Indianapolis South
(No affiliation; book at your own discretion.)
Past attendees may make recommendations in our Monster Bash Facebook Group
❓ FAQ
- What’s the theme this year?
- “The Other Side: RIP Nightmare on Edgewood” – a tribute to current owner Kevin Cook, the rest of the Cook family, and their years of dedication to the haunt’s legacy.
- “The Other Side: RIP Nightmare on Edgewood” – a tribute to current owner Kevin Cook, the rest of the Cook family, and their years of dedication to the haunt’s legacy.
- Do I have to work at a haunt to attend?
- Nope! If you’ve ever worked, volunteered, or supported a haunt in any way, you’re welcome here!
- Nope! If you’ve ever worked, volunteered, or supported a haunt in any way, you’re welcome here!
- Is there an age limit?
- No strict limit, but this is a PG-13 event featuring adult humor, gore, and alcohol. Parents should use discretion.
- No strict limit, but this is a PG-13 event featuring adult humor, gore, and alcohol. Parents should use discretion.
- What if I don’t want to go through the haunts?
- You’re free to skip the haunt portion, but there is no discounted ticket option. “Chicken vests” are available for no-touch walkthroughs.
- You’re free to skip the haunt portion, but there is no discounted ticket option. “Chicken vests” are available for no-touch walkthroughs.
- Do I need to come in costume?
- No costume is required, but strongly encouraged!
- There is no private area on-site for you to change into your costume.
- Be ready/able to show your face for photo ID at Check-In.
- Be ready/able to show your wristband at any time.
- Can I bring my significant other or close friends?
- Absolutely! Anyone can attend with a valid ticket.
- Absolutely! Anyone can attend with a valid ticket.
- Are credit cards accepted?
- Yes. Online and at the door (note: day-of price is $35).
- Yes. Online and at the door (note: day-of price is $35).
- Is there parking?
- Yes, free on-site parking, but limited. Carpooling is recommended. Follow signage and parking staff when you arrive… You may be directed to an overflow lot behind the building.
- Yes, free on-site parking, but limited. Carpooling is recommended. Follow signage and parking staff when you arrive… You may be directed to an overflow lot behind the building.
- Restrooms available?
- Portable restrooms will be provided. Please be courteous and keep them clean!
- Portable restrooms will be provided. Please be courteous and keep them clean!
- More questions?
- Email us at thescarefactor@gmail.com
🧡 A Note from The Scare Factor
From the bottom of our spooky little hearts, thank you to everyone who’s made Monster Bash such an incredible tradition over the years. We’re honored to celebrate one more unforgettable night at Nightmare on Edgewood and to toast to Kevin Cook’s amazing contributions to the haunt community.
Let’s make this one the best Bash yet.🕯️💀