TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A variety of celebrity DJs are scheduled to perform at Armature Works’ second annual Haunted Carnival Halloween weekend.
DJ Pauly D, Steve Aoki and Shaquille O’Neal, performing under his moniker “DJ Diesel,” will perform at the carnival, scheduled for October 27-30. The event will be hosted by Pied Piper Productions, a Tampa-based event planning and production company.
The 300,000-square-foot event space for the haunted carnival will house live entertainment, two Ferris wheels, a merry-go-round and other carnival rides, and classic carnival food.
There will be a 100,000-square-foot Kid Zone, a less scary area that plans to feature a Ferris wheel, games, pumpkin and face painting, a superhero meet and greet and more.
The haunted carnival will also host a costume contest, where the winner will receive $10,000 in cash and prizes. Those interested in participating can enter to win on Friday and Saturday from 4-10pm or Sunday from 4-8pm. Winners will be announced online the following week.
There will also be a dog costume contest on Thursday starting at 4 p.m., where the winning pup and their owner will receive $500 in cash and prizes.
Those 18 and over can purchase a VIP pass that grants them admission to the Killer Beats Stage, where they’ll have an exclusive view of world-renowned DJs.
Tickets are now available for the event and range from $5 to $95, depending on the night and admission package. More information can be found online, including a full entertainment schedule.
