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Phantom Fall Fest Returns to Lake Compounce: Now Hiring 200
It may only be August, but Halloween is in the air as the frights return to The Lake for the opening of Phantom Fall Fest.

The Frights Return to Lake Compounce with Phantom Fall Fest
America’s First Amusement Park is hiring more than 200 employees for the
return of the day-to-night Halloween event
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BRISTOL– Do you have what it takes to fright all night? Halloween is in the air as the
frights return to Lake Compounce for the opening of Phantom Fall Fest on Saturday, September 23. In its second season, Phantom Fall Fest will offer family-friendly entertainment during the day and terrifying haunts and scare zones throughout the evening,
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
To prepare for the return of Phantom Fall Fest, the park is currently hiring more than 200 team members across all positions including scare actors, ride operators, food and beverage and more. Pay rates are currently up to $18 per hour depending on the position. With flexible hours and growth opportunities, Lake Compounce offers unique positions for everyone including those looking to make additional money ahead of the holiday season, teens looking for a weekend job and more.
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“We are gearing up for our second season of terrifying thrills as we recreate Phantom Fall Fest for the second time,” said Doug Hemphill General Manager. “We are looking for more than 200 additional team members to help make our Halloween event come to life as we continue our 177th season.”
Phantom Fall Fest will feature daytime entertainment for guests of all ages and a variety of rides and attractions. Then, at 6 p.m. the fear kicks into gear as the park introduces new scare zones and updates its haunted houses from last year, adding more scare actors, more theming elements and unique themed food and beverage offerings. Phantom Fall Fest will run Saturdays and Sundays, September 23 – October 29 from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. and Fridays, October 6 – 27 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
To celebrate the return of Phantom Fall Fest, the park is launching 2024 Season Passes early with select passes including unlimited admission to 2023 Phantom Fall Fest and the entire 2024 season. Guests can now save up to $60 on select passes and enjoy unique perks like free soda, free friend tickets, park discounts and more.
For more information on 2023 Phantom Fall Fest, 2024 Season Passes and more, visit LakeCompounce.com.