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A deadly outbreak has consumed the once-thriving ARTfactory, transforming its four floors into a nightmare of infection, chaos, and survival. As emergency systems fail and the virus spreads unchecked, visitors must navigate dark corridors, abandoned laboratories, and quarantined workspaces overrun by grotesque mutations and desperate survivors. Every level reveals a new stage of the catastrophe, drawing guests deeper into the heart of the outbreak. The only question is whether you’ll escape the Factory of Fear—or become part of it.

All Ticket Sales Are Final. Waivers may be downloaded and printed prior to the event for expedited admission to Factory of Fear.

Factory of Fear is a four-floor walkthrough experience that includes stairways. Please note: The elevator is not accessible during Factory of Fear.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can arrive 15 minutes before your selected timeslot. At check-in we ask for you to bring your ticket via your phone or a printed ticket.

Tickets are priced at $25.00 per person.

Tickets are sold online in advance on our website and may be purchased online HERE. Tickets are sold in timeslots. While we recommend purchasing tickets in advance, we will have a stand-by line to purchase tickets onsite and you will be placed in the next available group.

Yes. Group discounts are available when tickets are purchased in the same transaction and discounts will be automatically applied upon checkout. Groups of 10 or more will receive 10% off the total purchase amount.

The Factory of Fear will run on October 15 & 22 from 7-9PM October 16, 17, 23, & 24, from 7-10:45PM. 

All tickets are sold in 30-minute increments. We ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected time entry to check-in and line up in your time slot queue. Groups are then welcomed into the
Factory of Fear every 5-10 minutes.

This is an indoor walk-through haunted house on all four levels of our historic building with access by stairs only. Our attraction is not wheelchair accessible. No strollers are allowed on the tour.

The queue for the Factory of Fear takes place in the ARTfactory parking lot which is not covered, however, The Factory of Fear attraction is completely indoors. Please ensure you look at the weather and wear appropriate clothing in case of heavy rain. The event is happening rain or shine, and closed umbrellas will be allowed inside the attraction.

We ask all attendees to visit our parking lot on arrival where registration will take place.

ARTfactory staff will do our best to accommodate your ticket for a later slot the same night, but we cannot guarantee entry if our online registrations are sold out and our standby queue is also full.

The ARTfactory is located at 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA 20110

There are various parking areas near the ARTfactory, as well as street parking (where available). Parking locations can be found HERE. Please keep in mind, the ARTfactory parking lot will be unavailable during Factory of Fear

Yes. All guests must sign a waiver prior to entering The Factory of Fear. Waivers are automatically included with ticket purchases but can also be downloaded from our website and signed prior to arrival, or you may sign one on-site.

No, there are no restrooms available during your time in the Factory of Fear. We anticipate your experience with the attraction taking no more than 20 minutes

While you know your children best, this experience is not recommended for youth under 14. All guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

To ensure the safety of guests, actors, and crew we do not allow guests to wear costumes or masks.

No. And guests are asked to refrain from touching performers. This is a "no touch" attraction.

Factory of Fear Rules

At Factory of Fear, your safety and well-being are our number one priority. The following rules and policies have been put in place to ensure that every guest, every actor, and every crew member has a frightful, yet safe experience

  • Factory of Fear is not recommended for children under 14. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and all children must have a liability waiver signed by a parent or guardian. In addition to large crowds, you may encounter loud music and loud sounds. This event is not intended for young children.
  • No alcohol or drugs are permitted on site at the ARTfactory.
  • No strollers are permitted in the Factory of Fear.
  • No rowdy behavior is allowed, and you will be asked to leave the premises.
  • No pets except service animals as defined by the ADA are allowed. Emotional support,
    comfort, or therapy animals are prohibited.
  • No touching, attaching, or harming any Factory of Fear actor under any circumstances. Violators will immediately be removed from the attraction and appropriate authorities will be notified.
  • No costumes or masks are allowed at the Factory of Fear.

If you violate any of the Factory of Fear rules, you may be turned over to the police and be removed from the Factory of Fear without a refund.

Participation in Factory of Fear carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. You will be exposed to many special effects including strobe lights, compressed air blasts, loud noises, extremely low visibility, periods of complete darkness, claustrophobic tunnels, and other effects.

Participation may cause you to suffer certain injuries ranging from minor injuries such as scratches
and sprains to major injuries such as an eye injury or loss of sight, joint or back injuries, heart attacks and concussions to (3) catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death.


Many activities are not accessible by wheelchair, stroller, or crutches. You should not participate if you are pregnant, intoxicated, suffer from claustrophobia or anxiety, are prone to seizures, dizziness, motion sickness, heart, back/neck or respiratory problems or other physical ailments, which may be aggravated by Factory of Fear activities. Consult with your doctor prior to entering Factory of Fear.

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