J.C. Newman Cigar Company Invites Souls to Visit Its Haunted Cigar Factory Step into the Shadows of El Reloj’s Dark Past on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19
Just in time for Halloween, J.C. Newman Cigar Company invites brave souls to uncover the hidden horrors of its historic El Reloj cigar factory with a limited-time Haunted House experience on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19. For more than a century, El Reloj has stood as a symbol of Tampa’s Ybor City cigar district. Beneath the factory’s bustling floors lies a dark and chilling secret, long buried and ready to be revealed.
This exclusive event will allow visitors to descend into the dark, damp basement of the iconic 114-year-old cigar factory. According to legend, a series of terrible events took place underground where a disturbed worker lured his victims to their demise. His victims are said to haunt the factory’s depths to this day.
What to Expect:
- A 20-minute guided journey through the historic El Reloj cigar factory
- Immersive storytelling and interactive scares that bring to life the dark history of the factory.
- Thrilling encounters with the restless spirits who linger beneath the factory floors.
- The Factory Store will be open during the event, offering guests the chance to purchase premium cigars and exclusive merchandise.
- A cash bar will be available before and after the tour, offering refreshments to help steady nerves.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19
- Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Tours last approximately 20 minutes. Guests will reserve their preferred tour time.)
- Location: J.C. Newman Cigar Co., 2701 N. Sixteenth St., Tampa, FL 33605.
- Tickets: Reserve your haunted tour online for $20 per person at the button below. Tickets are limited and expected to sell out.
Fourth-generation owner Drew Newman stated:
“Never before have we told the dark stories of 114-year-old cigar factory. For two nights only, we’re opening the doors to our haunted basement and allowing guests to explore the dark, underground side of El Reloj—if they dare!”
The J.C. Newman Cigar Factory, known as El Reloj, has been a cornerstone of Tampa’s Ybor City since 1910. While the factory continues to produce millions of cigars each year, its historic walls also hold the secrets of its past—secrets that will be brought to life in this haunted experience that is uniquely Tampa.