Black Forest Krampusnacht
Schedule
Fri Dec 06 2024 at 05:00 pm to Sat Dec 07 2024 at 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Hofford Mill | Lehighton, PA
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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 our vendor showcase at www.facebook.com/blackrockeventsco/.
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 Needlez The Dragonborn for the fire performance of the year.
Mark your calendars and make your reservations. Local hotels fill up fast!
➡️➡️➡️COSTUME CONTEST⬅️⬅️⬅️
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 below or on the day of the festival no later than 3pm at the Black Rock Booth.
CONTEST SIGN UP
https://form.jotform.com/241584857163061
➡️➡️➡️NAME YOUR GNOME⬅️⬅️⬅️
Name Your Gnome & Take It Home
Benefits the Keystone Arts Collective and the Junior Artist Competition
The Keystone Arts Collective will be offering one FREE membership to a junior artist for the 2025 season. Make a $5 donation to The Keystone Arts Collective and NAME YOUR GNOME on Gnome Hollow Hill at the Black Forest Krampusnacht. After the Festival, take your gnome home as an official festival souvenir.
The Keystone Arts Collective is a volunteer endeavor that provides opportunity for experience, education and exposure to independent artists of all backgrounds and experience levels throughout northeast Pennsylvania.
When you Name A Gnome, your donation goes toward sponsoring one promising young artist in their endeavor to make the world a better place through art. The winning artist will be awarded:
•1 year membership to the Keystone Arts Collective
•The opportunity to have up to a dozen original works of art throughout 2025.
•A personal showcase exhibition in which to show off their work to friends, family and local artists.
For more information or to name YOUR gnome, follow the link below and make your donation.
NAME YOUR GNOME https://form.jotform.com/241584374529061
➡️➡️➡️A HAUNTINGLY VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, KRAMPUS PRE-PARTY ⬅️⬅️⬅️
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 25 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 Presale, $10 Day of the event.
All ages, 21 to drink.
12 and under are free.
Tickets are required for the Victorian Feast, which does not include entry. Tickets can be purchased at :
https://www.thehoffordmill.com/event-details/a-very-victorian-christmas-dinner
Not here for the feast?
There will be a la carté offerings at the event bar for those seeking to mingle the evening with friends.
GET YOUR PRE-SALE TICKETS HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pennsylvania-black-forest-krampusnacht-tickets-1028894008677
MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
The Hofford Mill
www.thehoffordmill.com
Coal Country Boilo
www.coalcountryboilo.com
Colossal Radio
https://www.colossalradio.rocks/
Black Rock Events
www.blackrockeventsco.com
VENDOR SPONSORS
The Whimsical Owl- https://www.facebook.com/shopthewhimsicalowl
Black Lace Brides- https://www.facebook.com/blacklacebrides
➡️➡️➡️ GENERAL INFO ⬅️⬅️⬅️
The Hofford Mill
500 Bridge St
Weissport PA 18235
www.thehoffordmill.com
(610)-875-6465
A Hauntingly Victorian Christmas
Pre-Party
December 6th
6-9pm
All ages, 21 to drink
$5 presale, $10 day of the event at the door for general admission.
On site parking.
Tickets required for the Victorian Feast, general admission included.
Purchase feast tickets HERE (Link TBA).
GET YOUR PRE-SALE TICKETS HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pennsylvania-black-forest-krampusnacht-tickets-1028894008677
***Black Forest Krampusnacht Festival***
12-7pm
All ages, 21 to drink
$5 presale, $10 admission
No on site parking
Handicapped parking available in the lot near entrance at 498 Bridge St, Weissport PA
General parking in town.
GET YOUR PRE-SALE TICKETS HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pennsylvania-black-forest-krampusnacht-tickets-1028894008677
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Where is it happening?
The Hofford Mill, 500 Bridge St, Weissport, PA 18235-2243, United States,Weissport, Pennsylvania, LehightonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
