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Announcement: Feb 21 & 22 6-9pm | Feb 23, 11:30-2pm Indoor Seating Available for Special Events | Reservations Required
Good Riddance: 1990's Murder Mystery
Friday May 9 | 6pm
Service Description
Relive the era of Beanie Babies and the Spice Girls by stepping into the world of the gnarly 1990’s! Amid the neon lights and slap bracelets, a darker underbelly emerges at a mall grand opening, revealing secrets and suspense that will knock your beanie off. Your mission, if you choose to accept it: untangle the mystery while navigating through ’90s pop culture references. It’s not just nostalgia; it’s a chance to solve a murder that’s more perplexing than a Rubik’s Cube. Dust off your Walkman, tighten your scrunchie, and join us in solving the crime of the decade! 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! 📍 With this ticket, you'll enjoy reserved seating in the cozy indoor tasting room Wine is not included in the ticket. A drink purchase of minimum $10 plus tax and gratuity per participant is required to attend this event and can be made at the vineyard prior to the start of the event, after our staff checks your ID. Aquila's Nest has many non-alcoholic options as well. 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. All participants must be 21 years of age or older. CANCELLATION POLICY This ticket is non-refundable.

