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Are you ready for a thrilling and unforgettable experience? Imagine enjoying a delicious dinner while trying to solve a murder mystery in a beautiful mansion, using historic figures from Baraboo’s past. Well, look no further than our exciting hands-on dinner theater! Who did it, where’d they do it, how did they do it? These questions will answered, and historical facts will be revealed, with our latest Mystery Dinner Event: an original and historic Murder Mystery Dinner Event written by Baraboo’s own Ben Bromley.What: A Ringling Murder Mystery Dinner
When: Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 5 pm.
Where: Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th St., Baraboo, WI 53913
Cost: $59.00, includes 1 free drink, dinner, and a whole lot of fun with murder!
About the The Ringling Murder Mystery:
It’s 1910, one hour before the start of circus season party at the home of Charles Ringling, a celebration for the owners and performers of the Ringling Brothers Circus 19106season. A murder has taken place at the residence, just as guests are arriving to the party. Crutches the Clown, longtime Ringling performer and half the comic duo of “Crutches and Chuckles” has been found dead, strangled with a violin string, in the homes historic elevator.
As the circus owners and their staff assemble for the evenings gathering, a Criminologist arrives to launch an investigation.
PLEASE NOTE: All tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, January 15, 2026, by midnight to allow time for part distribution. In addition, due to the complexity of arranging these events, there will be NO REFUNDS if your cancellation is made within 10 days of the event. However, if there is availability, your ticket can be transferred to another murder mystery date.
Approximate Schedule of the evening:
5:00 – 5:30 – Mix & Mingle
5:30 – Round 1, part A – Introductions
5:45 – Round 1, part B – Rumors
6:15 Dinner is served in the Dining Room
6:30 Round 2 in Dining Room – Motives
7:00 Round 3 in Parlor – Opportunity
7:30 Round 4 in Parlor – Method
8:00 Voting & Final Statements
What to expect at our murder mystery dinners:
As a participant, you’ll receive a role to play, materials to help you solve the mystery, and of course, dinner and one drink ticket. But here’s the real kicker – you could end up being the murderer, or an innocent bystander. It’s all part of the fun!
So, what are you waiting for? Bring your best detective skills and your creative costume to the party, and let’s solve the mystery together. And hey, if things get too intense, you can always sip on some wine, beer, or soda (available for purchase) to calm your nerves. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience – book your spot at the Mystery Dinner today!
Prizes will be awarded for: Best Detective, Best Costume, Best Actor, and maybe more!
This murder mystery is brought to you by:
Ben Bromley
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201 8th Street, Baraboo, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53913
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