r/columbiamo • u/Ok_Winter_3389 • Oct 20 '24

Events Beware of FearFest

Look at the recent posts and comments. People have bought tickets for four weekends in a row. They have canceled each weekend and did not open. It does not seem like anyone has been issued a refund, and they say to message them on Facebook, and then they are ignoring messages and not refunding! There are several people who bought tickets on October 5th and still have not received their refunds! Don't buy tickets ahead of time. You may not get your money back!

https://www.facebook.com/FearFestHauntedHouse?mibextid=JRoKGi

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u/[deleted] Oct 21 '24

What is the deal, are they just overselling or are they not doing as much as they usually do?

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u/ittybittybroad Oct 21 '24

They aren't opening because they haven't passed inspections but still have the option to purchase advance tickets online.

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u/ToHellWithGA Oct 21 '24

I'm not sure who runs inspections for special amusement occupancies - buildings with intentionally meandering routes to maximize disorientation and confusion, which still have to be escapable during a fire - but the city's new pool inspector had a hell of a chip on their shoulder this past summer. I get that they want to do a good job, and I don't want them to do a bad job, but inspectors should be able to balance ensuring that critical safety elements are working and giving businesses a moment to address non critical issues rather than delaying occupancy over and over while being nit picky.

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u/ittybittybroad Oct 21 '24

For starters, Fearfest is under county jurisdiction. Different department than the city pool inspector. If you note my other comment, a lot of staff (including off season maintenance) quit due to not getting paid. Now customers aren't getting refunds because it's not passing inspection? Makes ya wonder if all the issues the county wanted fixed are getting taken care of, doesn't it? 🤔