A 1950's Prom Murder Mystery

Service Description

Join us at Aquila's Nest Vineyards for "A Dance With Death," an interactive murder mystery experience that plunges you straight into a high school prom gone fatally wrong. Under the twinkle of fairy lights and the buzz of jukebox hits, secrets will unravel, suspects will surface, and one guest won't make it to the final slow dance. 💃 Dress to impress in your retro 1950s best—whether you're a greaser, a cheerleader, or prom royalty. Wear your poodle skirts, cuffed blue jeans, and leather jackets! FLOW OF EVENTS 6pm - Guests arrive, check in with the hostess and are seated at their table in the indoor tasting room. 6:30pm - By this time guests would have had a chance to review the wine and food menu and ordered at the bar. Wine and food is not included in the ticket and can be purchased at the vineyard after our staff checks your ID. 7pm - Actors start Act 1. Actors explain the rules, they introduce the guests playing Suspects, and a murder takes place! 7:30pm - First Investigation Time. Guests move about the room to gather clues and question Suspects. The Detective will arrive to end Investigation Time. 7:45pm - Start Act II. The Detective will interrogate the Suspects in an amusing way. The Detective will also discover some shocking (and hilarious) secrets! 8:15pm - Second Investigation Time. Guests move about the room to gather clues and question Suspects. 8:30pm - Start Act III - The Detective reveals shocking secrets and clues about the Suspects. 8:50pm - Final Sentencing Sheets are passed out, giving guests a chance to guess who did it! 8:55pm - Awards for Best Actor, Best Actress, and Detective of the Night are distributed and bows are taken! Your VIP Experience: 📍 Exclusive reserved seating in our cozy indoor tasting room • Up-close and personal interaction with the performers – the intimate setting of our tasting room creates a unique opportunity to connect with the performers during the experience • A superb selection of wines (minimum $10 drink purchase required per guest) • Delicious non-alcoholic options available for all to enjoy • Thoughtfully curated seating arrangements by our hostess for a truly intimate experience Outside Alcohol Beverages, Water Bottles or Any Other Beverages are NOT allowed to be brought in the premises of the vineyard. This is a restriction of our Farm Winery Permit. Our staff reserves the right to check bags and coolers. CANCELLATION POLICY Ticket is non refundable.