Ringling House

Ringling Murder Mystery Dinner - 01/17/26
2026-01-17 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th Street, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
Are you ready for a thrilling and unforgettable experience? Imagine enjoying a delicious dinner while trying to solve a murder mystery in a beautiful mansion, using historic figures from Baraboo’s past. Well, look no further than our exciting hands-on dinner theater! Who did it, where’d they do it, how did they do it? These questions will answered, and historical facts will be revealed, with our latest Mystery Dinner Event: an original and historic Murder Mystery Dinner Event written by Baraboo’s own Ben Bromley.

What: A Ringling Murder Mystery Dinner
When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 5 pm.
Where: Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th St., Baraboo, WI 53913
Cost: $59.00, includes 1 free drink, dinner, and a whole lot of fun with murder!

About the The Ringling Murder Mystery:

It’s 1910, one hour before the start of circus season party at the home of Charles Ringling, a celebration for the owners and performers of the Ringling Brothers Circus 1910 season. A murder has taken place at the residence, just as guests are arriving to the party. Crutches the Clown, longtime Ringling performer and half the comic duo of “Crutches and Chuckles” has been found dead, strangled with a violin string, in the homes historic elevator.
As the circus owners and their staff assemble for the evenings gathering, a Criminologist arrives to launch an investigation.

PLEASE NOTE: All tickets must be purchased by Saturday, January 10 , 2026, by midnight to allow time for part distribution. In addition, due to the complexity of arranging these events, there will be NO REFUNDS if your cancellation is made within 10 days of the event. However, if there is availability, your ticket can be transferred to another murder mystery date.

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 to expect at our murder mystery dinners:
As a participant, you’ll receive a role to play, materials to help you solve the mystery, and of course, dinner and one drink ticket. But here’s the real kicker – you could end up being the murderer, or an innocent bystander. It’s all part of the fun!
So, what are you waiting for? Bring your best detective skills and your creative costume to the party, and let’s solve the mystery together. And hey, if things get too intense, you can always sip on some wine, beer, or soda (available for purchase) to calm your nerves. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience – book your spot at the Mystery Dinner today!
Prizes will be awarded for: Best Detective, Best Costume, Best Actor, and maybe more!
This murder mystery is brought to you by:
Ben Bromley
Proceeds from sales will benefit:
Friends of the Charles & Henry Ringling Estate

Murder in Manhattan Mystery Dinner at Ringling House
2026-04-25 17:00 - 20:30
Gossip, treachery & murder at an upscale NYC party…

Backstory
You and your guests have been invited to the anniversary bash of Mr. Francis Fisk, a noted businessman. The attendees include a number of Fisk’s high-society friends, family members, and business associates. These high society sophisticates live in a world of intrigue, gossip, treachery and endless jockeying for social superiority.

What: Murder in Manhattan
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 5 pm
Where: Ringling House Bed & Breakfast, 201 8th St., Baraboo, WI 53913
Cost: $64.00, which includes a delicious dinner, one complimentary drink, and an evening packed with murderous fun!

Murder!
Things take a turn for the deadly when a rolling blackout provides someone with the opportunity to advance their social agenda in a more brutally direct fashion than most of the guests are familiar with. When the lights come back on, a grisly crime is discovered!
Solving the Mystery
Reputations are at stake and no one at the party wants to risk the scandal of press and police involvement. Now the guests must work together to sift through the evidence and identify the killer in their midst

IMPORTANT PURCHASE INFORMATION: Tickets must be secured by midnight on Friday, April 17, 2026, 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 provided by:

Playing with Murder

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit:

Friends of the Charles & Henry Ringling Estate
