ODESSA, Fla. — It’s a wholesome vibe at Raprager Family Farm during their Fall Pumpkin Festival. But there is more to the party. 

The Haunted Farm. is an event that is a lot “Hauntier” at night. 

“You have all this space,” said owner Justin Raprager. “You don’t even need all of the props or the scare actors – it’s just spooky out here.”

But bring out the props and scare actors he does. They're effective for striking terror in guests after the sun sets. The Fall Pumpkin Festival is the dayside counterpart to the fear fest. Think hundreds of hens, along with ducks and geese waddling up to you at the petting zoo. There are pregnant goats and an emu named Taz.

“He was the first emu that we’ve ever hatched,” said Raprager. “It was really crazy and interesting. They are so big and dinosaur-like in some instances.”

Raprager and his family purchased the farm after selling a background checking business.

“This is semi-retirement for us and we want to have fun,” said Raprager. 

And spread it to the greater community, one headless skeleton and pregnant goat at a time.