Immersive Murder Mystery Fundraiser at Crown Point Ecology Center

AKRON, Ohio – Crown Point Ecology Center will host its first-ever immersive murder mystery fundraiser, titled “Dead at Harvest,” inside its historic Century Barn on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The unique, interactive event is styled as a Prohibition-era harvest gala where guests can actively investigate a crime while supporting regional agriculture and community initiatives. Tickets are currently available online for the evening program, which runs from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

Interactive Murder Mystery Experience

The upcoming fundraiser transforms the historic 1910 Century Barn into a live performance space anchored in the height of Prohibition. Professional actors from Roving Rogue Productions will bring eight distinct suspects to life as a simulated crime unfolds on the barn floor at 7:00 PM.

Unlike traditional theater, there are no assigned seats or passive audience structures. Seventy-five ticketed guests will have total freedom to move around the venue, cross-examine suspects, inspect physical evidence, and construct their own theories to solve the mystery.

Supporting Farm Education and Food Access

All proceeds generated from “Dead at Harvest” directly fund the community-facing operations of the Crown Point Ecology Center. Operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the center manages a 115-acre USDA-certified organic farm and ecological preserve in Summit County.

The revenue supports multiple local initiatives:

Farm Education Programs: Hands-on agricultural learning opportunities connecting community members directly to the land.
Food Access Initiatives: Programs designed to improve food security and distribution across the Akron-Cleveland corridor.
Ecological Stewardship: Ongoing preservation efforts to protect and maintain the historic farm property, which has been continuously cultivated since 1854.

Event Details and Ticket Information

The event enforces a strict attendance limit to maintain an exclusive, high-engagement environment for participants. General admission doors open at 6:15 PM, following VIP early access at 5:45 PM. The evening includes live musical entertainment, themed drinks at “The Still” bar, and a curated grazing spread at “Wheatley’s Harvest Table.”

Attendees are encouraged to wear Prohibition-era attire to match the 1926 historical setting. Registration details and tickets can be accessed directly through the organization’s portal at zeffy.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

The fundraiser is on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM inside the historic 1910 Century Barn at Crown Point Ecology Center in Akron, Ohio. General admission doors open at 6:15 PM, with VIP early access at 5:45 PM.

It is an immersive, interactive murder mystery styled as a Prohibition-era harvest gala. Professional actors from Roving Rogue Productions play eight suspects, and the simulated crime unfolds on the barn floor at 7:00 PM. Seventy-five guests can move freely to cross-examine suspects, inspect evidence, and solve the mystery.

All proceeds fund Crown Point Ecology Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that manages a 115-acre USDA-certified organic farm in Summit County. Revenue supports farm education programs, food access initiatives across the Akron-Cleveland corridor, and ecological stewardship of the historic property.

Tickets are available online through the organization’s ticketing portal on Zeffy. Attendance is capped at 75 guests, and Prohibition-era attire is encouraged to match the 1926 setting.