Join us for another horrifying holiday experience!

Krampus don’t play!

We’ve searched high & low, turned every rock, scoured the planes and climbed every mountain for the best of the best! This year we bring you your favorite Krampusnacht classics along with loads of new features that are sure to get your bells jingling!

This year we storm the city of Harrisburg and gather on December 5th from 12-8pm at the Zembo Shrine in historic Harrisburg, PA for a frightful holiday celebration that won’t be beat! Live music, interactive cast, delicious food and Krampusnacht games compliment our massive Krampusnacht Kristkindlemarkt full of the area’s most unique alternative vendors, crafters and artists bringing you handcrafted, one-of-a-kind wares for yourself and everyone on your holiday list. Come prepared for a day of festivities like none other!

Bigger, better AND INDOORS. Yes you heard it!

This year’s event is fully indoors with the exception of Gryla’s Grove where you’ll find your favorite Krampusnacht food trucks, fun exhibits, demonstrations and our yuletide viking village featuring the Lehigh Valley Viking Age Combat League and Tales From Valhalla!

Speaking of food, along with your Krampusnacht favs in the grove, the Zembo Shrine will be serving up authentic German fare at the Belsnickel’s BrotHaus & Biergarten located in the main lobby. Come early and come hungry!

Would it be the Pennsylvania Krampsunacht without a costume contest? HELL NO!!!

Once again, attendees are encouraged to arrive in their Krampusnacht high fashion for the Krampusnacht costume contest. Get your glue guns warmed up and sewing machines in gear for another year of killer Krampus cuts! See this year’s categories below.

CATEGORIES:

Frightful Fairytale

Yuletide Royalty

Crow Couture

Evil Elf

King Krampus

STAY TUNED FOR CONTEST TIMES & FOLLOW THE EVENT ON FACEBOOK!

For all you early birds, the Lehigh Valley Viking Age Combat League will be raiding the day with a good ol’ fashioned Viking Yule and bonus pre-party performances from 11-12am while you wait for the clock to strike noon. See real viking combat, strongman demonstrations, warm yourself by the forge and grab a bite to eat at one of your favorite food trucks. Later return for more demonstrations, performances, fun & games.

PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately we are not able to allow access to the viking grounds prior to 11am. We invite early arrivals to explore nearby Riverfront Park or the Italian Lake Park until grounds are accessible.

This is a rain or shine event barring extreme or dangerous weather. If required, an inclement Weather Date of December 6th will be announced no later than December 4th at 6pm. All tickets will be honored if a weather date activation is required. Should a major system move through the area a secondary IW date will be selected.

TICKETS ON SALE JULY 1ST

All ages welcome, naughty or nice!

$20 Admission, $15 presale until 8/1

$15 Twilight Tickets

12 and under are FREE!

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY

In order to ensure the best experience, tickets will not be available at the door this year.

Please pre-purchase your tickets BEFORE you arrive. If you arrive without a ticket you will be instructed to the website to purchase online pending availability.

Absolutely no drugs or outside alcohol permitted!

Visibly intoxicated or disruptive persons will be removed without refund.

HANDICAPPED ACCESS

The building does not have an elevator. Ground level and wheelchair accessibility is available with escort via a special entrance. Please see our front door staff for assistance.

Service animals only.

PARKING

There are multiple Zembo lots along 3rd & 4th streets along with unlimited free & paid public parking, garages and lots within walking distance.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

There is also public transportation with access from all of Harrisburg and surrounding areas.

Rt 3- Third Street Route: Stops at Zembo Shrine

Rt 3/6- Night loop: Stops at Zembo Shrine.

Route 6/13—Sixth Street/Thirteenth Street: Stops within walking distance of Zembo Shrine

For more information regarding maps and schedules visit: Central PA Bus Schedules & Maps – rabbittransit https://share.google/Terlhf5UhSwZbK37P

2026 BONUS!!!

COAT CHECK IS AVAILABLE! Coat check is available upon entry for $5. Cash only.

ATM This year we have an on site ATM but still recommend to come prepared with plenty of cash as not all vendors accept credit cards. Follow the vendor showcase on our social media HERE.

To Be Announced

MERCH DROP COMING SOON!!!

Follow our social media HERE for a full line-up of over 150 vendors at the Pennsylvania Krampusnacht.

Vendor inquiries can be sent to blackrockeventsco@gmail.com

There are many hotels in the Harrisburg area.

We do not have an association with any particular chains but have put together a list of local resources for your convenience.

Mark your calendars and make your reservations. Local hotels fill up fast!

See below for lodging.

Motel 6, Harrisburg

Staybridge Suites, Harrisburg

Spring Hill Suites, Harrisburg Hershey

Days Inn, Harrisburg North

Home2Suites, Harrisburg North

Quality Inn, Enola

Comfort Suites, Camp Hill- Harrisburg West

Hampton Inn & Suites, Harrisburg East- Hershey

Holiday Inn Express, Harrisburg East- Hershey

The Pennsylvania Krampusnacht will be hosting our annual toy drive for the children who will be calling the Penn State Hershey Children’s Medical Center home this holiday season. Each year the child life team puts together beautiful packages for each of the children to open on Christmas morning. These packages come from donations from people like you through drives like this. Below you will find a list requested items provided by their Child Life Team along with a Penn State address for cash donations.

If it’s within your heart to donate please place your donations under the tree in Holly King Hollow at the main entrance to be collected at the conclusion of the event and delivered to Hershey Medical Center before Christmas day.