Haunted Palouse earns an estimated $48,000

The 14th Haunted Palouse has concluded with a total attendance of 3,901, including a one night tally of 1,469 Saturday, Oct. 24. That’s the second highest single night count in the 14-year history of the event.

The smallest count night this year was Halloween, Oct. 31, during which rain caused the closure of Shady Lane. Organizers dropped admission price from $15 to $10 because of the partial shutdown.

Total revenues are not yet tallied, but volunteer Janet Barstow said net proceeds are expected in the $48,000 to $49,000 range.

Volunteers included WSU’s Sigma Chi fraternity, which helped with building and tear-down for the fifth year. Also on clean-up day, Pi Beta Phi sorority brought 60 members.

“That was great for us old, tired people,” said Barstow.

Proceeds will be divided among Palouse Community Center, Roy M. Chatters Printing Museum, Palouse Lions Club, Garfield-Palouse FFA, Gar-Pal Athletic Club, Tony Kettel Skate Gardens and Palouse Area Robotics Team.

“A huge thanks to everyone who donated and volunteered in whichever way they did,” said Barstow. “And thanks to everyone who came.”