Join us Friday December 6th and Saturday December 7th for a holiday event like none other. The Black Forest Krampusnacht is back for its 5th year and is bigger and better than ever!

Back by popular demand, the PA Villagers, Pennsylvania’s premiere polka band will be entertaining throughout the afternoon followed by 2024 favorite, Habeas Krampus!!! Habeas Krampus comes to us from the Lehigh Valley as members of the Big Easton Brass Band don their Krampus finest for a display of hysterics that’s not to be missed!

Come prepared for our Krampusnacht merchants village. Over 100 vendors bring you the most unique, handcrafted and one-of-a-kind wares for yourself of that special person on your holiday list. There is an ATM on site but we recommend bringing plenty of cash as not all vendors accept credit cards. Follow the vendor showcase on our social media.

We will once again be hosting the Krampus Games to with prizes and vouchers to be used throughout the festival.

This year, roast some S’mores and warm your bones by the fire! Coal Country Boilo will be offering Boilo tastings and sales throughout the festival along with a selection of local wineries, meaderies, breweries and distilleries. The Gorge Eatery will be serving up the finest in authentic German and European cuisine and showcasing the finest holiday desserts you’ll find anywhere.

Staying the whole weekend? Join the pre-party on Friday and make it a hat trick with Sunday brunch reservations at The Gorge Eatery from 10am-2pm!

You wanted more so we gave you more! This year, the festival runs into the evening and rounds out with an awards ceremony for the best costumes of the season presented by Susquehanna Krampus followed by the annual krampuslauf parade. This year our krampuslauf will be led by none other than Aerial Inferno with special guest for the fire performance of the year!

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

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Once again, attendees are encouraged to arrive in their Krampusnacht high fashion for the Krampusnacht costume contest. This year, winners will be chosen by popular vote. A $1 donation toward cash prizes secures your vote. Vote in all 5 categories!

CATEGORIES:

Best fairytale/storybook character

Best traditional holiday costume

Most elaborate costume

Best Evil Elf Costume

Best Krampus

Contestants can pre-register at the link HERE or on the day of the festival no later than 3pm at the Black Rock Booth. Winners Will be announced prior to the Krampuslauf.

Ring in the season and put the kreep back in Kreepmas with the spirit of olde for a very special Haunted Victorian Krampusnacht Eve. Allow the ghosts of Christmas past to lead you through an evening of wonder as you indulge in the delights of Yuletide tales and songs of merriment.

A full evening of the senses begins with a special cocktail hour from 6-7pm showcasing traditional holiday delights such as spiced wines, eggnog, brandy & traditional Coal Country Boilo as local musician, Jessica Corbin, sets the scene with classic holiday favorites.

Enjoy delicious al la carté holiday fare or pre-register for a traditional victorian holiday feast full of classic, historic dishes and deserts, hosted by the Gorge Eatery. Tickets for the feast are required.

Be swept away to the streets of Victorian London by the Pale Moon Players, victorian cast and Madame Crufelli with her holiday presentation of the classic tale, Scrooge (1951), the telling of A Christmas Carol.

Get a sneak peek at over 30 of our Krampusnacht festival merchants, crafters & vendors for an exclusive holiday shopping opportunity, available only at the pre-party, and celebrate the season as only the spirits of Black Forest do. Come in costume to win and be crowned the Black Forest royalty! Show off your royal status on December 7th as you are presented in the Krampuslauf parade!

Doors open at 6pm.

Admission $5.

All ages, 21 to drink.

12 and under are free.

Tickets are required for the Victorian Feast, which includes the evenings admission and can be purchased HERE.