Talladega Ranch (AKA, Talladega Frights) had their 2nd annual Beers for Fears attraction/fund raiser and I couldn’t wait to go again! Beers for Fears is described on their website as part obstacle course, part zombie run, and part pub crawl. This is a pretty accurate description of a very unique event.
It’s not for kids
This is of course a 21 and over event because as the name suggests there is beer (I have to admit I liked that there weren’t any kids around). The gates open early for registration. Once you get in, there are food vendors, cigar vendors, and of course beer vendors.You can pass the time playing corn hole and beer pong. There is also a DJ and a dance floor. Which is pretty much empty before the course, and packed after.
Not your typical zombie run
When the sun goes down you line up at the gate and are given a belt with 3 flags. When the course opens, you go through in small groups. There is an obstacle course followed by a fear zone where the monsters try to take your flags. Then the there is a beer zone where you play games and drink beer. This pattern continues until you make it to the end where you are rewarded with… a beer.
Is it challenging?
I would describe it as a moderately physically demanding course, littered with fun games, and of course beer. It will test both nerve and skill.The interaction of the monsters trying to steal your flags, in comparison to the normal walk through and get scared attraction, adds a layer of competition and it feels like you are running for your life (because you need your flags). It really gets your adrenaline going. The total black out section leaves you with only your sense of touch to get you through what seemed like an endless maze. I found this to be much more frightening than I expected. The whole thing is so much fun, you just want more when it’s over.
Is it worth it?
It took about an hour to get through the entire thing. This is completely based on your pace.At $45 it is expensive but totally worth it.
