Longest running Lake Tahoe Halloween party, the Freakers Ball, returns

Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/26/2017 - 8:34pm
Event Date: 
October 28, 2017 - 8:00pm

For almost four decades, Halloween in South Lake Tahoe has been a party like no other with the annual Freakers Ball bringing people in from all over to demonstrate their creative talents in costume creations.

Local Brian Williams started the tradition inside the Tahoe Palace, a Chinese restaurant which was located next to Raley's at Stateline at the time. He named the event after the 1972 Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show song, "Freaker's Ball." The location changed from there, to the old Super 8 (Knight's Inn), Edgewood Tahoe, the former nightclub Turtles, then to Caesars Tahoe.

The tradition now continues as the 39th annual Freakers Ball is scheduled for Saturday, October 28 at MontBleu Casino Resort on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.

Read the complete history HERE.

At MontBleu there will be three parties inside and tickets allow party goers into all of the them. They are $30 if purchased in advance, $35 if purchased the week of, and $40 if purchased the day of the Ball.

The event festivities begin as early as 8:00 p.m. in Opal Ultra Lounge, Blu Nightclub, and the MontBleu Ballroom.

This night of haunted happenings includes go-go dancers, a live band, DJs, and drink specials that last all night long. Come in costume for a chance to win a share of $10,000 in cash and prizes.

Tickets go on sale on August 29, 2017 and can be purchased at the MontBleu Box Office and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Taxes and fees apply. Lodging specials are also available by calling 1-800-BE-LUCKY. VIP Bottle Service can be reserved by calling 775-586-2000. Must be 21+.