The deadline to request a refund is December 13th, 2025.

Join us Saturday December 6th, 2025 for a holiday event like none other!

Pennsylvanial’s premier polka sensation, The PA Villagers, kick off the afternoon followed by Black Rock festival favorite, The Habeas Krampus Band!!! Habeas Krampus Band comes to us from the Lehigh Valley as members of the Big Easy Easton Brass Band don their Krampus finest in a display of hysterics that’s not to be missed while Jessica Corbin and The Pale Moon Players and more bring you traditional holiday favorites and antics.

Come prepared for our Krampusnacht merchants village. Bigger and better than ever. Amazing vendors bring you the most unique, handcrafted and one-of-a-kind wares for yourself and evveryone on your holiday list. There is no on site ATM so come prepared with plenty of cash as not all vendors accept credit cards. Follow the vendor showcase on our social media HERE.

We will once again be hosting the Krampus Games! As games and activities continue to grow with more fun and more chances to let your naughty inner child run amok, stay tuned to our social media for announcments on the 2025 season of games and activities!

Once again, Coal Country Boilo will joining us as stage sponsor and offering Boilo tastings and sales throughout the festival along with a German Fare, food trucks and cash bar.

This years food offerings will be: Oomie SoOmiez, Pizza Plant, Mr. Yum Yum Grille & BBQ and The Craven, Sweet Wildflowers Signature beverages, Zu’s Churros & the Birthright Brewing Company.

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 with Habeas Krampus!

Lakeside Ballroom

40 Crystal Lane, Barnesville, PA 18214

December 6th, 12-6pm

Inclement Weather Date, December 7th

All ages, 21 to drink.

$20 Admission, $10 presale until 10/1

12 and under are FREE!

Handicapped Accessible, on site parking.

Pets welcome. Only registered service animals indoors.

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

This year the Pennsylvania Krampusnacht is launching a FESTIVAL MERCH TOUR consisting of dedicated vendor broadcasting sponsors who have made this years broadcast on WMGH possible! Take home one of kind festival merchandise and support the small businesses who help to make this event the best ever.

SEE MERCH HERE

Once again, attendees are encouraged to arrive in their Krampusnacht high fashion for the Krampusnacht costume contest.

CATEGORIES:

Frightful Fairytale

Best traditional holiday costume

Crow Couture

Evil Elf

King Krampus

NEW CATEGORY: Childrens Category ( 14 and under)

Contestants can pre-register below or at the Keystone Arts Collective booth on the day of the festival no later than 3pm. Contestants will meet at the main stage at 4pm for judging and awards.

This years event will be broadcast form 12-4pm in WMGH Magic 105.5FM with entertainment provided in our Krampusnacht Kristkindlemarkt by your favorite holiday hosts!

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

Applications now open HERE!

Comfort Inn & Suites

Country Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn Express

This year The Pennsylvania Krampusnacht will be hosting a toy drive for the children who will be calling the Penn State Hershey Children’s Medical Center home this holiday season. Below you will find a list requested items provided by their Child Life Team along with an address for Cash Donations.

If it’s within your heart to donate please bring your donations to Keystone Arts Collective booth near the main entrance on the day of the event. Donations will be delivered directly to the Penn State Medical Center for delivery to children on Christmas Day.