Mystery & Mayhem Weekend in Beaver Dam
"The Treasure Under Beaver Dam Lake"
Something sinister has happened in Beaver Dam…and we need your help solving the crime!
Step into the story during Beaver Dam's Mystery & Mayhem Weekend, an interactive murder mystery adventure where you become the detective. Uncover the clues, question the characters, and piece together the evidence as you explore downtown Beaver Dam and local businesses.
Throughout the weekend, suspects will reveal clues, secrets will come to light, and every discovery could bring you one step closer to answering the ultimate question: Who committed the crime?
Gather your team of investigators, put your detective skills to the test, and experience Beaver Dam like never before. Will you crack the case before the final reveal?
Join us for a weekend of mystery, intrigue, and mayhem — where everyone has a motive, and anyone could be the culprit.
Whether you've devoured every Sherlock and Agatha Christie novel, only played clue, or have never experienced anything like it! All ages welcome!
Friday, October 16 | 4:00–8:00 PM
Begin your investigation by exploring downtown Beaver Dam and visiting participating businesses to collect clues.
Saturday, October 17 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Continue your investigation by interviewing characters throughout downtown. Ask questions, connect the clues, and piece together the story.
The Final Reveal | Saturday at 5:00 PM
Everyone comes together for the final reveal, when the mystery is solved and the truth comes to light!
Tickets
$15 when purchased on or before October 10
$20 beginning October 11
What to Expect
Participants collect clues from local businesses in downtown Beaver Dam both Friday and Saturday.
Participants interview the characters directly on Saturday to piece together the story. It is possible to complete without attending on Friday, but you will need to move quicker.
Participants will need to combine what they learned from the clues and characters to determine what really happened.
The big reveal is on Saturday. It will be live streamed if you cannot attend in person.
Participants enter their guess, and if correct, they are entered into a raffle for a limited number of prizes.
Increase your odds with The Shop & Sleuth Card- Investigate Beaver Dam. Shop local. Earn your reward.
Make purchases at participating businesses to earn additional entries toward the prize drawing while supporting local businesses along the way.
Your ticket gives you access to the full two-day mystery experience and detective kit.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.
Proudly brought to you by the Beaver Dam Chamber and Visitor Center and produced by HometownWhodunit.com. For more information, visit VisitBeaverDam.com.
What Is Hometown Whodunit?
Hometown Whodunit creates interactive murder mystery experiences where you become part of the story. Explore downtown, visit local businesses, uncover clues, interview characters, and work with your fellow detectives to crack the case.
Whether you're a mystery expert or a first-time sleuth, everyone is welcome!
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