Field of Screams, the haunted theme park that has operated in Lancaster County since 1993, has been certified as a 2026 Top Haunt by the Haunted Attraction Association (HAA) in the Platinum Iconic category. The HAA certified 74 haunted attractions across 27 states this year, and Field of Screams is among 56 Iconic Haunts, a tier reserved for attractions that have operated for more than 10 years and welcome more than 10,000 guests annually.
The HAA, the official trade association of the haunted attraction industry, awards Top Haunt status each year to the best run haunted attractions in the country based on safety standards and industry best practices. For 2026, the association expanded the program with new Gold and Silver tiers for newer and mid-size attractions, while the original designation was renamed Iconic.
“We’ve spent more than 30 years building Field of Screams, and safety has always come first,” said Jim Schopf, co-founder and co-owner of Field of Screams. “This recognition belongs to our crew, the people who show up every night to give our guests a terrifying experience in a well-run, safe environment.”
“Being named a Top Haunt is one of the highest honors in our industry,” said Ben Gagne, president of the Haunted Attraction Association. “A record 74 certified attractions this year shows how many operators are committed to running safe, professional haunts, and we’re proud to recognize every one of them.”
Field of Screams features four haunted attractions: The Legendary Haunted Hayride, Den of Darkness Haunted Mansion, Frightmare Asylum Haunted Hospital, and Nocturnal Wasteland Haunted Woods. Guests can also take on 5-minute escape rooms and axe throwing, and enjoy a beer garden, food, games, live bands, DJs, and sideshows. The park has welcomed more than 1.5 million visitors since opening in 1993.
