The Blair Witch Experience

Welcome to the Blair Witch Experience 2024

Celebrating 25 years since the release of The Blair Witch Project

Founded in 2013, the Blair Witch Experience is a unique and exclusive event designed to immerse the ultimate fan into the world of the Blair Witch Project. 

Unlike conventions set inside a convention or conference center, the Blair Witch Experience puts you right into the same woods that Heather, Mike and Josh ventured in back in 1997.  

In October 1997 Eduardo Sanchez and Dan Myrick set out on a journey never before attempted in feature film making.  Armed with cameras and no script, it was up to the actors to create the film using their improvisational skills to uncover the secrets of the Blair Witch.  Over the next 8 days the cast was subjected to unexpected twists and turns on their journey.  The result of this experiment was the most talked about film of 1999 and laid the groundwork for modern found footage films.

Now you have the opportunity to retrace the steps of Heather, Mike and Josh and ask yourself a question, have you ever heard of the Blair Witch?

Saturday, October 12
The day’s tour begins at 8:30 in Germantown, Maryland where you will board a bus to be transported through western Maryland on a tour of all the filming locations of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. 

Starting in Burkittsville Cemetery, you will venture to all the spots where Heather, Mike and Josh interviewed planted actors as well as others they encountered to discover the mysteries of the Blair Witch. 

Next we will visit the grocery store where they interviewed the gentleman who gave the backstory about Rustin Parr.

We will then travel to Seneca Creek State Park where you will see Coffin Rock, along with spot where they interviewed the fishermen. 

The last stop of the day will take you to the woods where the mysterious stickmen were hanging in the woods.  Be sure to bring your twine as it is encouraged to refill the woods with the symbol that shocked the world in 1999.

Saturday night includes a camp out in Patapsco State Park.  The campground includes all the emanates of modern living (minus the rock piles outside your tent) running water, electricity and modern bathroom facilities.  The host site will include fun activities and gathering for fans to meet others from around the world.

Sunday October 13
Sunday’s event includes a trip to the location of the infamous ruins of the Rustin Parr house located close to the campground. 

While the structure of the house is gone, the site includes many surprises for those who are brave enough to venture there. 

Sunday’s events do not include transportation but the location is only a short drive from your campsite.

https://parkreservations.maryland.gov/

1. Follow the link above (link opens in new window)
2. Select Park > Patapsco State Park.
3. Select the date Oct 12 for your stay.
4. Under equipment select Tents.
5. Under FIND SITES select On a Map.
6. On the map that comes up click HOLLOFIELD.
7. Click Campsites.
8. Hover over the site you want to see what it looks like and go from there to select your site and pay.

A few minor but essential notes… you cannot bring wood into the campsite, they have it for sale for $5 crate. Also no alcohol is permitted, if you have it at your site leave it there, I’ll be hosting the event so please don’t bring it to my site. There are bathhouses with running water and a laundry if needed. Usually you’ll need a tent, sleeping bag, ground mat and camp stools. If you want to bring food/snacks for everyone like a potluck you are free to do so. Please let me know if you have a problem or let me know so I can help out

Camping at the Blair Witch Experience is not a requirement but an added aspect to enhance the weekend. If you do you not want to camp or the camp is sold out you can search local hotels, motels, Airbnbs in the Ellicott City Maryland area close to the campground. Sunday’s activities take place in the Granite area of Maryland so its close for our visit to the Rustin Parr House.

-Matt Blazi, Founder of The Blair Witch Experience.

Ticket for Saturday Oct 12, 2024 – $75 – includes travel to all locations by bus, meet and greet with cast and crew in attendance. Time to take pictures at all locations.

Sunday October 13, 2024 – Free – the only location visited is the Rustin Parr house.

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1) So how do we get from location to location?
There will be a bus that will drive all attendees around to each site we visit.  In years past as the event grew it became logistically impossible to keep over a dozen vehicles from falling behind and waiting so this year I have chartered a bus to take all attendees to each location.  Just like in grade school we will pack a school bus and nobody has to worry about getting lost or trying to find a place to park!

2) What do we do at each location
 At each site I will provide backstory about how each location was chosen and every fan will have opportunities for photos, selfies and see what each location has to offer.  Some sites we will spend more time at than others but everyone will have a chance to do what they want.  This is your Blair Witch Experience, make it one you’ll remember!

3)  Is there actual hiking in the woods?
Short answer, yes.  There are a few locations that are actually in the woods, Coffin Rock, the stone cemetery and the stickman woods.  Each location is located along an actual trail so please make sure you’re wearing low impact hiking books or good sneakers.  The stone cemetery is located up a small hill that is off trail but easy to climb up and down.  

4)  What should I bring on the bus for Saturday?
 Bring a backpack for your camera, water, extra cell phone battery and anything else you’ll need.  Yes you can bring tripods, drones or any other type of small equipment to capture the beauty of the Maryland countryside.  

5)  Should i bring a lunch?
 You can bring snacks and drinks. Although not required but Stup’s Market has a nice selection of cold drinks to rehydrate in the middle of the day.

6)  Can we build stickmen in the woods again?
Absolutely! It is extremely encouraged at the stickman location to repopulate the area with iconic stickmen.  So bring your twine and small pocket knife or scissors to make the area look like it did in 1997.

7)  So what about the camping?
 If you wish to camp Saturday night at Patapsco State Park, you will need to bring camping gear.  From where the bus drops us off at the end of the tour, the campsite is about a 35 minute drive from Germantown to Patapsco State Park so reserve your campsite quickly and when you’re there you can check in and proceed to your site.  The campsite is beautiful and includes running water, electricity, bathrooms and laundry.  You should bring a tent, ground cloth, sleeping bag or blankets.  In addition, I host the attendees at my campsite so bring a camping chair or stool as well.  If you wish to bring treats or snacks for yourselves or others you’re welcome to do so, there will be a fire for s’mores and other snacks.  The campground has a quiet time starting at 10 so please make sure we remain respectful of our neighbors if they aren’t part of the group.

8)  So what’s Sunday like?
Sunday around 11am we will depart for the ruins of the Rustin Parr house which is located about 5 miles from the campsite.  We have permission to park at a local church so Sunday is your own transportation, there is no bus for Sunday.  When we park at the church, it is a short 5 minute walk along the road to the trail leading into the woods.  The trail to the ruins is very low impact and is only off trail for a moment or two.  Once at the location you are free to spend as much time there as you’d like and can leave whenever you wish.

9)  Can I get an autograph on Saturday if a cast member shows up?
Depending on what stop we are at, there may be cast and crew members in attendance and yes you can. 

10) Why should I come to the Blair Witch Experience, the movie scared me!
Unlike other conventions the Blair Witch Experience aims to put you in the same places that Heather, Mike and Josh filmed the moved in 1997.  It’s a one of kind weekend to immerse yourself in one of, if not the scariest movie of all time.  Rather than spending the weekend in a convention hall, spending the weekend in the beautiful Maryland countryside in the middle of fall provides an opportunity to make memories with fans from all over the world.  There are no scary antics so if you’re worried about being scared no one will jump out of the trees and scare you (the witch isn’t real, that i know of!  This a family event and all are encouraged to come and have a great time!