"It's such a great deal," Deborah Snow said of Wheeler Historic Farm's Scarecrow Masquerade. "I'm really impressed. They did a great job."

Snow's only complaint was the long line for the wagon ride.

A wagon ride was one of the many things included with the admission ticket to the masquerade. Children's tickets also include making a scarecrow (provide your own clothing), picking a pumpkin out of the patch to decorate, indoor games and live performances by local dance groups in the activity barn.

Karen Gundry attended a similar event at Thanksgiving Point and said she enjoyed the Wheeler Farm masquerade more because "there is a lot more involvement, more to explore." Gundry said the event provided a great way to have fun and spend time together with her family.

Shari Leiterman, program coordinator for Wheeler Farm, said she expects more than 6,000 people to attend the masquerade over the course of three Saturdays. "I do not do anything the same any year. It drives some people crazy," Leiterman said. Leiterman said her future plans for the masquerade, as well as other events at the farm, will be more ecologically friendly. She plans to use all recycled products, give out healthy snacks instead of candy and focus more on educational activities.

"Our kids have enough disease and enough sugar," said Leiterman.

If you go

* The masquerade's last day is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wheeler Historic Farm, located at 6351 S. 900 E., Murray.

* The cost is $7 per ticket.

* Pumpkins from the patch can be purchased separately.

* For more information about this event, or to find out about future events at the farm, visit www.wheelerfarm.com.