EAST STROUDSBURG EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Dinner, Deception, and Dragula: The Vampire’s Ball at The Shawnee Inn
An immersive, theatrical four-course murder-mystery dinner at The Shawnee Inn that assigns participants roles, awards prizes, and runs roughly two hours — this guide explains what to expect and how to take part.
Dinner, Deception, and Dragula: The Vampire’s Ball at The Shawnee Inn.
Count Dragula’s Blood Ball at the Fang and Rose Club unfolds as a theatrical, immersive evening at The Shawnee Inn where guests sit for a four-course dinner while a staged murder mystery pulls them into a web of glamour, secrets and suspicion. Attendees are invited to dress in costume, play assigned roles if they choose, and compete for prizes as they work to unmask the killer.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A theatrical four-course murder-mystery dinner
The evening centers on a staged, theatrical four-course dinner: a decadent, seated performance in which the narrative unfolds around the table and the meal is part of the experience.
Role play, secrets and sleuthing
Guests can opt to participate as assigned characters with secrets and motives; whether you play an active part or observe, the murder mystery drives the night’s suspense and interaction.
Costumes, competition and crowns
The event adds a playful competitive edge with awards for Best Costume, Best Detective and Best Performance, making both dressing up and sleuthing part of the evening’s stakes.
What the day feels like
How the night plays out
The Vampire’s Ball is staged as an uptown Blood Ball where Count Dragula returns to discover a body drained of blood, and guests—dressed in costume if they wish—move from celebration into investigation. Over roughly two hours, you’ll follow a scripted, theatrical arc while sharing a multi-course meal, be assigned a role if you opt in, and participate in the reveal and awards.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits and who may prefer a different experience.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Guests are encouraged to dress in costume if they wish to participate fully in the evening’s atmosphere and role play.
The Vampire’s Ball is scheduled to begin at 6pm and runs approximately two hours; arrive at the Shawnee Inn in time to check in.
If you indicate you’d like to participate as a character, you will be contacted with your character and role prior to or at the event.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When and where is The Vampire’s Ball held?
The event is on Thursday, October 30, 2025, beginning at 6pm at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
How long does the event last?
The Vampire’s Ball runs about 2 hours.
What is included in the experience?
A theatrical four-course murder-mystery dinner where attendees can follow the staged narrative, and the evening includes prizes for Best Costume, Best Detective and Best Performance.
Do I need to wear a costume or can I just observe?
Guests are invited to dress in costume; participation as an assigned character is optional—if you opt in you will be contacted with your character and role.
Is the event appropriate for children?
The event is labeled appropriate for all ages, though the program is a murder-mystery with theatrical horror elements that parents should consider for younger children.
How do I take part as a character?
Indicate that you’d like to participate and you will be contacted immediately with your assigned character and role.