Enter for a chance to win a pair tickets to Light into the Dungeon at Old Newgate Prison & Copper Mine in East Granby, CT!


Prize: 2 tickets to Light into the Dungeon at Old Newgate Prison & Copper Mine redeemable for any available time block during the 2025 season. 

Eligibility: To be eligible to win this contest, you must first follow Halloween New England's Instagram page.
Must be 18 years of age to enter and consent to the contest rules and eligibility requirements.

How many winners: We'll pick 2 winners (2 tickets per winner)

Winner Notification: Winners will be notified via email the day the contest closes. Be sure to check your email for winner notification and reply within 48 hours to CLAIM your winning tickets. If you don't claim your tickets by the deadline, we will draw another winner at random.

Restrictions/Blackout dates: Winning tickets are good for the 2025 season only. 

Deadline to enter: Submit your contest form(s) by Monday, 9/22/25, 7am. 
Limit 10 entries per day so enter often to boost your odds!

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About Light into the Dungeon: A Jack O’ Lantern Experience at the historic Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine

Experience the Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine like never before! In the late 18th century, people incarcerated at Old New-Gate Prison were housed in the abandoned copper mine in total darkness. This October, celebrate the Fall season underground with “Light into the Dungeon”  a wholly unique walk-through illuminated by over 300 Jack O’ Lanterns. Explore the 100-yard loop of the underground copper mine lit by a display of professionally carved Jack O' Lanterns.

Hours:
Timed ticketing blocks between 11:00am-6pm and tickets are limited (and sell out early).
Though the sun may be shining outside, the Jack O' Lanterns glow belowground in the dimly-lit depths of the copper mine.

Admission:
Advanced Tickets Required.
Adults: $23.18 (age 18+, incl fees)
Youth: $12.51 (age 2-17y, incl fees)

  • Arrive ANYTIME during your timeslot to be admitted into the copper mine. 60 tickets are sold per timeslot and 15 people will be allowed down every 15 minutes- you can take as long as you like once you are down below.
  • Guides will be stationed throughout the mine, but the experience underground is primarily self-guided and can last as long or short as you prefer.
  • Tickets also include admission to the above-ground prison yard.
  • The prison yard includes ruins, cells, and special exhibits, which are also available for self-exploration.
  • Arrive before your time slot, or stay after to explore the prison yard.

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Contest Rules and Eligibility Requirements

ELIGIBILITY
The Contest is open to legal residents of continental United States where not prohibited by law, who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry who have Internet access and a valid e-mail account prior to the beginning of the Contest Period. Sponsor has the right to verify the eligibility of each entrant.

SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD
The Sweepstakes begins Sept 10, 2025, 8:00am EST and ends Sept 22, 2025, 7am  EST. ("Sweepstakes Period"). All entries (submissions) must be received on or before the time stated during that submission period. The sponsor reserves the right to extend or shorten the contest at their sole discretion.

All eligible entries received during the Submission Period will be gathered into a database at the end of the Submission Period. A winner will be chosen at random.
The winners will be announced on or about Sept 22, 2025 at or about 10am EST. Announcements and instructions for the prize will be sent to the e-mail address supplied on the potential prize winner's entry form. Each entrant is responsible for monitoring his/her e-mail account for prize notification and receipt or other communications related to this sweepstakes. If a potential prize winner cannot be reached by Administrator (or Sponsor) within two (2) days, using the contact information provided at the time of entry, or if the prize is returned as undeliverable, that potential prize winner shall forfeit the prize.

WEATHER POLICY
If this event is canceled due to weather, no refund or credit will be carried over into future dates or seasons.

PUBLICITY
By participating, each entrant grants the Sponsor permission to use his/her name, likeness or comments for publicity purposes without payment of additional consideration, except where prohibited by law.

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From time to time, we may run contests that may require you to provide us with your name, email, and state of residence. If you choose to participate in a contest, your name, email, and state may be shared with the specific third party co-partner associated with this contest you are entering (the attraction, event, or producer).

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You can choose not to include some of the information requested, but some of it is required (usually name and email address as a minimum so that we can contact the winner). You have the right to not to enter our sweepstakes if you do not wish to provide us with your name or email.