The Ringling Murder Mystery Dinner – 01/24/26
Step into a world of intrigue and history with our engaging, hands-on Murder Mystery Dinner Event! Prepare for a thrilling and unforgettable evening as you dine in a beautiful historic mansion and solve a compelling murder, featuring characters inspired by Baraboo’s past. All the clues, all the suspects, and the surprising historical facts are waiting to be revealed in this original and historic mystery, penned by local author Ben Bromley.
What: A Ringling Murder Mystery Dinner
When: Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 5 pm
Where: Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th St., Baraboo, WI 53913
Cost: $59.00, which includes a delicious dinner, one complimentary drink, and an evening packed with murderous fun!
About The Ringling Murder Mystery:
The year is 1910. An hour before the grand circus season party at Charles Ringling’s home, a celebration for the owners and performers of the Ringling Brothers Circus, a shocking murder occurs just as the first guests are arriving. Crutches the Clown, half of the legendary duo “Crutches and Chuckles,” is discovered dead in the historic elevator, strangled with a violin string. As the circus elite gather, a Criminologist steps in to launch an immediate investigation.
IMPORTANT PURCHASE INFORMATION: Tickets must be secured by midnight on Wednesday, January 14, 2024, to ensure timely distribution of your character part. Due to the complex nature of organizing these events, please be aware that there are NO REFUNDS for cancellations made within 10 days of the event. However, your ticket may be transferred to an alternative murder mystery date, subject to availability.
Approximate Schedule of the Evening:
- 5:00 – 5:30: Mix & Mingle
- 5:30: Round 1, part A – Introductions
- 5:45: Round 1, part B – Rumors
- 6:15: Dinner is served in the Dining Room
- 6:30: Round 2 in Dining Room – Motives
- 7:00: Round 3 in Parlor – Opportunity
- 7:30: Round 4 in Parlor – Method
- 8:00: Voting & Final Statements
What you can look forward to:
As a participant, you will be assigned a character role and provided with materials to help you crack the case, all while enjoying dinner and your included drink. The most exciting part? You might be the killer, or perhaps just an innocent witness—the mystery is yours to unravel!
So, gather your best detective skills and don your most creative costume. Let’s solve this crime together! If the suspense becomes too much, you can always purchase a wine, beer, or soda to steady your nerves. Don’t let this unique experience pass you by—reserve your spot at the Mystery Dinner now!
Prizes will be awarded for: Best Detective, Best Costume, Best Actor, and more!
This murder mystery is written by:
Ben Bromley
Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit:
Friends of the Charles & Henry Ringling Estate
