Fields of Fear is a haunting attraction which takes place in Cox Farms.This event takes place throughout the month of October. Although some might get bored of haunted places, Fields of Fear contains something a little more special.
Fields of Fear is a haunted attraction located in Centreville, Virginia. It’s specifically located in Cox Farms. Tickets prices can range from anywhere between $15, $30, or even $45 depending on the time of the month. Typically, tickets are cheaper to purchase during the beginning of October.
“I think the best time to go to Fields of Fear was during the beginning of October,” Kandi said. “It was a lot cheaper ($15) and you still get to experience everything there.”
Everyone uses a map to navigate through Fields of Fear at Cox Farms. People had gotten lost before without the map. Photo Courtesy of CoxFarms
Fields of Fear contains many attractions. One of the most popular rides is the Darkside Hayride. The Darkside Hayride has a truck with a stack of hay in the back to sit down. The truck would then drive through a trail where workers in scary costumes would startle the riders. Another ride at Fields of Fear is the Cornightmare, or the “Corn Maze” This experience consists of people in bunny costumes who would chase someone with a chainsaw. The third and final experience is the Haunted Forest Walk which has a pathway to walk through and a lot of jumpscares and loud sounds. All three experiences are considered to be extremely entertaining and scary.
“My favorite experience at fields of fear is the Cornightmare,” junior Nikil Jones said. “Walking through the corn maze and seeing all the scary creatures, rooms, and noises give a great scare. Going with friends makes the experience even better.”
A group of friends go through a barn in the Hayride. They’ve been excited for this ride ever since they bought tickets.
Fields of Fear has major significance to John Champe High School. Many students go to Fields of Fear annually during the month of October. Fields of Fear has an experience which allows anyone to go there every year throughout high school and not get bored. Many individuals or groups of friends at Champe have established a tradition of going to Fields of Fear every year, creating lasting memories and strengthening their friendships. Many people associate haunted attractions with the Halloween season, and they want to immerse themselves in the spooky atmosphere and get into the Halloween spirit.
“I love going to fields of fear because it provides an adrenaline-filled experience in a controlled environment,” Kandi said. “The thrill of being scared, the excitement of navigating through spooky settings, and the enjoyment of being frightened together create a unique and memorable social experience, making fields of fear a popular attraction, especially during Halloween season.”
A survey is conducted with a group of people to see if they go to fields of fear every year. All of these people were people who went to Fields of Fear every year.
Although many people from JCHS go to fields of fear, one might assume how did this haunting tradition start? Fields of Fear slowly crept its way into John Champe tradition through very few students at first attending Fields of Fear. Soon they brought their friends, and their friends brought in more friends and the amount of people who went to Fields of Fear grew by a lot. Soon after, students started enjoying the experience and it’s because of the experience that the students stay interested in Fields of Fear. They would start attending annually throughout their high school years.
“I remember freshman year my friends asked me to come with them to a haunted event called Fields of Fear,” Kandi said. “Ever since that first visit, I’ve been going there every year.”
Many students from JCHS also go work at Fields of Fear during the month of October. During this time of year for Cox Farms, many students from different high schools come to work at Fields of Fear. Many students at Champe go to work there during this time of the year to get a chance to scare others and make a little bit of extra money during the Halloween season.
“I enjoy working at the Cox Farms festival because of my coworkers and the customers that I enjoy making happy,” junior Milan Mak said. “I’ve worked there for a while and the same attitude of the place never changed and always stayed positive.”
Fields of Fear has a specific importance at John Champe High School. Every year, students go to enjoy the event and it’s haunting experiences and even to work a job. The endless amount of freight and entertainment is what keeps students going every year. Overall, the experience is what keeps Fields of Fear a tradition at Champe.
“Field of fear is special as it engages teens, adults, and children in exciting and scary activities,” Jones said. “This event at Cox farms only happens for a certain amount of time every year, but it is an amazing adventure.”
