Saturday, October 17, 2026 2-7pm
AT HUDSON FIELDS
FREE PARKING | FIREWORKS | LIVE MUSIC | FREAK SHOWS | FOOD TRUCKS | KIDS FEST | ZOMBIE MAKE-UP STATIONS | UNIQUE VENDORS | COSTUME CONTESTS| SPONSORSHIP
Get ready for Zombie Fest: Undead Disco — where the apocalypse brought a DJ.
We’re turning up the funk in a massive new location, transforming it into a glitter-soaked graveyard where zombies boogie, survivors strut, and the dance floor never dies. Think post-apocalyptic meets disco inferno… with a lot more brains.
Catch live music from killer bands, browse wicked finds from local vendors, and drop the little ghouls off at KidsFest — our “safe-ish” zone packed with games, treats, and pint-sized chaos.
Refuel with frightfully good food trucks, then hit the spotlight for our costume contests — whether you’re rocking bell bottoms, blood splatter, or both.
The end of the world just got a whole lot groovier. Don’t miss the most electrifying, spine-shaking, undead dance party of the year. Stay alive… or at least look good trying.
$5 ADULT TICKETS (ONLINE ONLY)
$10 ADULT TICKETS AT THE GATE
Kids 12 & under free!
Festival Map TBD
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Frequently Asked Questions
This year, parking is on-site and FREE!
Hudson Fields located at 30045 Eagle Crest Rd, Milton, DE 19968 has plenty of on-site parking for everyone!
NO outside food or drink will be permitted into the festival grounds. Please enjoy the food and beverages offered by our vendors.
NO large bags or coolers will be permitted. All large bags or coolers are subject to search by festival staff.
NO weapons or realistic-looking weapons. Costumes may not contain any props that could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon. Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike or injure another patron.
This event is RAIN OR SHINE!
Well-behaved dogs are welcome! Pet admission is FREE. Pets must be kept on leashes 6ft or shorter at all times.
Consider entering your pooch in our Pet Costume Contest for a small fee.
Zombie Fest does its best to be accessible for everyone. However, please note that as with any outdoor festival, there are some limitations. The festival grounds are primarily grass and gravel, which may pose challenges for guests using mobility devices.
PYROCALYPSE! Fireworks Show
Close out Zombie Fest 2026 with a bang—literally! “Pyrocalypse” is our jaw-dropping, undead-approved fireworks finale that lights up the night with apocalyptic explosions, bone-rattling booms, and zombie-worthy surprises. As the sun sets on a day of ghoulish fun, gather your horde and look to the skies for a dazzling display of fire, fury, and festering fun.
Only at Zombie Fest. Don’t miss the final blast!
Fireworks will set off at 7pm.
Milton Zombie Fest hungers for sponsors! Will you feed our undead dreams?
As our event grows bigger and better each year, we need your support to keep the undead fun alive! This year’s event is FREE for children 12 and under to enjoy, but we rely on your generous sponsorship and donations to continue this beloved community tradition.
“Braaaains… and a whole lot more! Milton Zombie Fest is lurching back, but we need your help to make it BIGGER, BETTER, AND MORE THRILLING than ever before! Our undead hearts are set on creating an unforgettable experience, but we can’t do it alone. We need every bit of sponsorship we can get to bring our spooky dreams to life. Local businesses, community members, and brave souls, join us in this ghoulish endeavor. Together, we can make Milton Zombie Fest the ultimate fright fest! Will you help us rise from the grave and make this event a scream?”
Sponsorship levels available for all levels of engagement. Donations and funds raised by Milton Theatre Zombie Fest 2026 including alcohol sales benefit the Milton Theatre, which supports scholarships for our students, improvements to our programming, and restorations and renovations to our historic theatre.
Entertainment Schedule
Emcee: DJ KNAPPY
Bringing the energy all night long is Knappy — a genre-blending DJ, producer, and master hype machine who knows exactly how to move a crowd. Classically trained and battle-tested behind the decks, he’s built a reputation for electrifying performances that fuse everything from house to hip-hop into one unstoppable, dance-floor takeover.
Knappy isn’t just pressing play — he’s commanding the room. With turntable skills, live remixing, and an instinct for reading the crowd, he turns every set into a full-on experience that hits hard and keeps the energy sky-high.
As your emcee for Zombie Fest: Undead Disco, he’s the ringmaster of the madness — spinning vibes, hyping the undead, and keeping the party alive (and unalive) from start to finish.
When Knappy’s on the mic, the dance floor doesn’t stand a chance.
Main Stage: 2PM - Lower Case Blues
New fusion of old blues, funk, and rock!
Lower Case Blues is a jammin’ trio that plays a new fusion of old blues, funk, and rock! Since 2003, lOWER cASE bLUES has been giving Delaware and the tri-state area some of the best blends of blues and rock music.
Main Stage: 3:45PM - Soul Chase Band
The Soul Chase Reggae and Funk (5-6 piece) Band offering a unique blend of well-known songs adapted to our groove-oriented vibe. All our songs are popular, danceable songs, with a reggae or funk twist. We appeal to diverse audiences of all ages.
Main Stage: 5:30PM - The Original Quake Band
The Quake is a Philadelphia based, powerhouse high energy party 10 piece, dance band offering the finest in live musical entertainment. We will keep you dancing all night long!
Freakshow Acts
Foolish mortals… watch your back, the festival grounds will be filled with mischievous FREAK SHOW acts of all kinds! This troupe of human curiosities will be arriving in town… and together with the zombies are sure to cause some fun troubles on the side!
Presented by DiiiOTIMA Arts, the acts will include Safe and controlled FIRE SHOWS, SIDESHOW/ DANGER ACTS, STILT WALKING, CIRCUS ACTS, ATMOSPHERE MODELS with photo ops and NOVELTY ACTS.
Freak Show acts will be roaming the event grounds to interact with festival goers and performing on the exclusive freakshow stage.
SCHEDULE
KidsFest
Celebrate Halloween with your family at our fun-filled event! Co-Sponsored by the Sussex Family YMCA, KidsFest is bigger than ever this year! Complete with bounce houses, games, crafts and zombie makeup stations just for Zombie Kids and their families! Get ready to have a hauntingly good time!
- Bounce Houses
- Games
- Craft Stations
Get Zombiefied!
Transform into the undead with expertly crafted zombie makeup by the Salon Professional Academy of Delaware. Professional artists use intricate techniques, prosthetics, and a macabre palette to create chilling wounds, decaying flesh, and hauntingly lifelike features. Unleash your inner zombie and stun with a horrifyingly realistic look. These professional makeup artists will bring your zombie fantasies to life, ensuring you’re the center of attention with a hauntingly realistic undead look. Upgrade your fright night with expertly applied zombie makeup for an additional fee and make this night one to remember.
Costume Contests
Get ready for the spookiest night of the year! Enter our Halloween costume contest for a chance to win some ghoulishly great prizes. Dress up as your favorite horror movie character, a classic monster, or get creative with a unique and terrifying costume.
Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges. Prizes this year for costume contest first place winners! Get ready to show off your scary, funny, or creative costumes and join the Halloween fun!
*Groups and individual costume entries permitted. For group entries, all participants require a contest registration.
Kids Costume Contest – 3:00PM
Adult Costume Contest – 3:30PM
Vendor Opportunities
CALLING ALL QUIRKY, FUN, AND UNIQUE VENDORS THAT ARE WORTHY OF THE UNDEAD.
Do you sell the strange, the spooky, or the downright spectacular? Then Zombie Fest wants you! We’re on the hunt for fun, unique, and offbeat vendors to join our horde for a festival like no other.
Whether you sling skull-themed snacks, handcraft horror-themed jewelry, peddle paranormal art, offer bizarre oddities, or brew up spine-tingling potions — if it’s weird and wonderful, it belongs at Zombie Fest!
This is your chance to showcase your goods to thousands of undead-loving festivalgoers in a high-energy, one-of-a-kind Halloween atmosphere. From eerie to eccentric, if it fits the vibe, we want you in our vendor village.
Apply now — spaces are limited, and the apocalypse waits for no one!
Accepting merchandise/small-wares vendors and food truck vendors.
For Vendor-related questions, contact [email protected]
Vendor Line Up: TBD
Food Trucks are Coming!
As the city was overrun by zombies, the food trucks became an easy target. The scent of fresh food drew the undead like moths to a flame. The once bustling streets were now littered with overturned food trucks and debris. The lucky ones had managed to escape, but many were not so fortunate. The sound of sizzling meat and frying oil was replaced with the sickening squelch of rotting flesh and bones crunching. It was a reminder that in a zombie apocalypse, even the simple pleasure of a hot meal was a luxury few could afford.
None of our Zombies will go hungry with this incredible lineup of Food Trucks coming for Zombie Fest 2025!
2nd Annual Best Food Truck of Zombie Fest 2026 Competition
Welcome to the Undead Disco Food Truck Throwdown — where the beats are hot and the eats are to die for.
Local food trucks hit the scene serving up funky, fright-filled creations, each one competing for ultimate bragging rights. Expect disco vibes, dazzling (and decaying) decor, costumed crews, and menu items dripping with undead flair.
Grab a bite, hit the floor, then cast your vote for the Best Zombie-Themed Dish at each truck. When the music stops, one flavor will rise from the grave and take the crown.
It’s a dance party… with snacks. Stay hungry.
Cast your vote for the Best Zombie-Themed Item then watch as the undead champion rises to claim the crown!
Food Truck Line Up: TBD
Festival Merchandise Available for Purchase
Be a Zombie Volunteer
Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend Halloween? Become a volunteer at our event! We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are excited to help us create a spooktacular experience for our community. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of roles such as assisting with decorations, supervising carnival games, and more. Best of all, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to making Zombie Fest 2025 memorable for everyone who attends. Join us for a hauntingly good time by signing up to be a volunteer today!
We rely on our volunteers to help make every event fantastic. If you have questions about becoming a volunteer, please reach out to [email protected].