The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year

Service Description

Welcome to The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year Murder Mystery event at Aquila's Nest Vineyards. Deceit is in the air, tell the truth and play fair! Find a Santa hat and wear it well, so your true identity no one can tell... WHAT TO WEAR Party Hats, Red/Green Colors, Ugly Sweaters, Funny Themed Attire, Accessories (scarves, antlers, hats, etc.) FLOW OF EVENTS 6pm - Guests arrive, check in with the hostess and are seated at their table. 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! 📍 Location: Aquila's Nest Vineyards Indoor Tasting Room 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. Guests are welcome to bring their own food, order from the food truck on site, or deliver from a local restaurant. CANCELLATION POLICY Ticket is non refundable.