07/27/2026
🕯️Honoring a Legacy That Will Never Fade🕯️
Some people leave behind memories. Others leave behind a legacy that continues to shape an entire industry.
Today, we are proud and humbled to announce the creation of the Ed Terebus Memorial Grant.
Established with the blessing and support of the Terebus family, this grant honors the life, passion, and countless contributions of Ed Terebus—a visionary whose dedication to the haunted attraction industry inspired generations of haunt owners, volunteers, actors, builders, and creators. We are deeply grateful to the Terebus family for allowing us the privilege of carrying Ed's legacy forward in this meaningful way.
The Ed Terebus Memorial Grant will provide assistance in honor of members of the haunted attraction community who have passed away and exemplified the same values Ed lived by: selfless service, leadership, creativity, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to our industry. The grant will help preserve those legacies by investing in the future of their families.
Application criteria, eligibility requirements, and the nomination process will be announced in the near future.
This initiative would not have been possible without the incredible generosity of those who stepped forward to establish the fund.
A heartfelt thank you to:
🎃 Pete Karlowicz (Niles Scream Park) – $500 Founding Contribution
🎃 Mike Jubie (Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses) – $500 Founding Contribution
🎃 Randy & Ben Bates (Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride) – $500 Founding Contribution
We also extend our sincere appreciation to the following Haunted Attraction Association Board Members who made personal contributions equaling $500 to help launch this fund.
🎃Ben Gagne (The Thirteenth Hour Haunted Attraction)
🎃Rob Winfield II (Terror Manor)
🎃Brett Molitor (Hysterium Haunted House)
🎃Mike Quill (Fear Town Haunted House / Factory of Terror)
🎃Anthony Barbosa (Nightmare Acres)
Your generosity and commitment to honoring those who have dedicated their lives to our industry is a testament to the strength of our haunt family.
Ed believed that haunted attractions were about more than scares—they were about building a community, creating opportunities, and leaving things better than you found them. Through this Memorial Grant, that spirit will continue for years to come.
Because legends never truly leave us... they live on in the people they inspire. ❤️🎃
