Graveyard Fest 2026: The Gettysburg Takeover

Whether you're coming for the hauntings, the history, or the chance to experience the paranormal firsthand, Graveyard Fest 2026 promises a weekend you will never forget.

The spirits of Gettysburg are waiting.

Are you ready to shift?

✔ Meet Dalen Spratt of Ghost Brothers & The Graveyard Shift
✔ Investigate real haunted locations
✔ Experience live spirit communication
✔ Learn paranormal techniques used by investigators
✔ Connect with the growing Shifter community

This is more than a paranormal event.

Join The Shifter CommunityIt’s a weekend gathering of people who believe there’s more to this world than what we see.

Kick off the weekend by meeting your hosts and fellow Shifters. Hang out, socialize, take photos, and hear what’s in store for the weekend’s paranormal adventures.

Climb aboard Gettysburg’s infamous ghost bus as you travel through historic streets and battlefields while hearing chilling stories of the spirits that still linger in America’s most haunted town.

When the sun goes down, the real stories come out. Walk the shadowy streets of Gettysburg as guides reveal eerie legends, haunted history, and encounters that have left visitors speechless.

End the night investigating the haunted Welty House, a location deeply connected to Gettysburg’s Civil War history and known for unexplained paranormal activity. Join Dalen and Scotty as they search for evidence of the supernatural.

Explore the infamous Gettysburg Haunted Orphanage, a location filled with tragic history and reports of ghostly encounters. Walk the halls where many believe the spirits of former children still remain.

Experience an emotional and powerful group session as Scotty The Medium connects with the spirit world and delivers messages from loved ones who have crossed over.

Grab a drink and hear the darker side of Gettysburg’s history as you visit historic pubs known for their ghostly activity and chilling past.

Close out the weekend with an unforgettable paranormal investigation inside the Jennie Wade Birthplace, one of Gettysburg’s most chilling and historically significant haunted locations.A Paranormal Weekend with Dalen Spratt & Scotty The Medium

Gettysburg isn’t just historic — it’s one of the most haunted places in America.

For one unforgettable weekend, join Ghost Brothers star and The Graveyard Shift creator Dalen Spratt alongside renowned psychic Scotty The Medium as they bring the Shifter community to the legendary battlegrounds of Gettysburg for a paranormal experience unlike anything you’ve ever attended.

Graveyard Fest 2026 is a full weekend of ghost tours, paranormal investigations, spirit communication, haunted history, and unforgettable encounters with the unknown — all taking place inside some of Gettysburg’s most haunted locations.

Throughout the weekend you’ll have the chance to meet fellow Shifters, learn paranormal investigation techniques, witness real-time spirit communication, and explore locations that most people only hear about in ghost stories.

Whether you're a seasoned paranormal enthusiast or simply curious about what lies beyond the veil, this is your chance to experience Gettysburg after dark… the way investigators do.

And remember…

Shifting ain't easy… but someone has to do it.

Info: Shifter Meet & Greet with Dalen Spratt & Scotty The Medium

Kick off Graveyard Fest 2026: The Gettysburg Takeover with the official opening event of the weekend. Join Dalen Spratt and Scotty The Medium for a relaxed meet and greet where the Shifter community comes together before the investigations begin.

This is your chance to hang out with the hosts, take photos, share paranormal stories, and connect with fellow guests who are just as curious about the unknown. You’ll also hear what’s in store for the weekend’s haunted adventures across Gettysburg.

Whether you’ve been following Dalen’s work on Ghost Brothers and The Graveyard Shift or you’re attending your first paranormal event, this kickoff gathering sets the tone for an unforgettable weekend.

Because before the spirits show up…
the Shifters pull up.

Info: Climb aboard the Phantom Battlefield Ghost Bus for a chilling ride through the haunted streets and battlefields of Gettysburg.

Guided by expert storytellers, this nighttime tour takes you through locations tied to the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the bloodiest conflicts in American history. Many believe the tragic events of 1863 left behind lingering spiritual energy that still manifests today.

Along the way you’ll hear chilling stories of ghost sightings, strange encounters, and unexplained phenomena reported by visitors, residents, and investigators.

This immersive tour offers a unique way to experience Gettysburg’s haunted history while traveling through one of the most paranormally active towns in America.

You never know what might appear…
when the battlefield goes quiet.

Info: When darkness falls over Gettysburg, the town reveals a much darker side of its history.

The Ultimate Dead of Night Walking Tour takes guests through historic streets where stories of tragedy, hauntings, and paranormal encounters have been reported for generations.

Guided by experienced storytellers, this late-night walking tour explores locations connected to the Civil War and the eerie legends that followed in its aftermath. Guests will hear documented ghost sightings, unexplained phenomena, and chilling accounts from those who claim to have encountered the spirits of Gettysburg.

Walking the quiet streets after dark creates an atmosphere unlike anything else.

Because in Gettysburg…
the past may still be walking beside you.

Info: Welty House Night Investigation

with Dalen Spratt & Scotty The Medium

Step inside the historic Welty House, a Civil War-era home that served as a makeshift hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg.

This exclusive nighttime investigation gives guests the chance to explore the property alongside Dalen Spratt and Scotty The Medium as they search for signs of paranormal activity.

Visitors have reported unexplained sounds, shadowy figures, and strange energy within the house. During the investigation, Dalen will demonstrate paranormal investigation tools and spirit communication techniques while Scotty uses his medium abilities to sense any spiritual presence.

Experience the Welty House the way investigators do — in the quiet darkness where history and the supernatural meet.

Some believe the spirits of Gettysburg never truly left.

Info: Explore one of Gettysburg’s most chilling locations during the Haunted Orphanage Tour.

After the Civil War, the building served as the National Soldiers’ Orphans’ Homestead, housing children who lost their parents in the war. Over time, disturbing stories emerged about harsh treatment and tragic events that occurred inside the orphanage.

Today the location is known for reported paranormal activity including strange noises, shadow figures, and unexplained voices believed by some to belong to children.

During this tour you’ll learn the dark history of the orphanage while exploring the building and hearing chilling accounts from visitors who claim they experienced something they couldn’t explain.

Sometimes the most powerful spirits…
aren’t soldiers.

Info: Experience a powerful group session with psychic medium Scotty The Medium as he attempts to connect with loved ones who have crossed over.

During this live gallery reading, Scotty will open himself to the spirit world and deliver messages to members of the audience. His readings often include specific details, validations, and emotional connections that many believe demonstrate communication from the other side.

Even if a message is not directed specifically to you, many guests find the experience deeply moving and meaningful.

Gallery readings allow everyone in the room to witness the possibility that our connections with loved ones may continue beyond this life.

Come with an open mind…
because you never know who may come through.

Info: Experience Gettysburg’s haunted nightlife during this 21+ Haunted Pub Crawl through some of the town’s most historic taverns.

Along the way, guides will share eerie stories of Civil War soldiers, ghost sightings, and strange events reported inside the pubs you’ll visit. Gettysburg’s taverns once served soldiers, civilians, and travelers during the battle and its aftermath — and some believe the spirits of the past never left.

Enjoy drinks, history, and chilling ghost stories while exploring Gettysburg after dark with fellow guests.

Because in this town…
the spirits behind the bar might not be the only ones watching.

Info: Jennie Wade Birthplace Investigation

with Dalen Spratt & Scotty The Medium

Investigate the historic Jennie Wade Birthplace, connected to the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Jennie Wade was struck by a stray bullet in 1863 while baking bread for Union soldiers. While many people visit the home where she died, this investigation takes place in the house where her story began.

Guests will join Dalen Spratt and Scotty The Medium for an after-dark investigation using paranormal tools and spirit communication techniques. Scotty will also use his medium abilities to sense any spiritual presence inside the home.

With the lights out and history surrounding you, the investigation offers a rare chance to explore the location the way paranormal investigators do.

Because some stories from Gettysburg…
may still be waiting to be heard.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center, 2634 Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg, United States

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