Come one, come all to celebrate this ancient European holiday! Enjoy this night of old world festivities and magical surprises!
This is THE Krampus event in Pittsburgh. Now in its 12th year!
Sleigher's Krampus fest has outgrown its previous locations and will take place at Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh. This location offers much more space and the option to move everything indoors in case of rain or snow. Come and enjoy everything you've grown to love about the event:
Free General Admission
All Ages
Vendors
Food and Beer
Inside/Outside
Plenty of Parking Nearby
Photos with Krampus
The Parade of Krampi - this year with a full street closure!
Live music from SLEIGHER - Krampus Band starting at 9:00 pm to deliver a scorching set of hard rock/holiday carol mashups
https://www.facebook.com/SleigherKrampusBand/
This is a rain or shine event!
SLEIGHER - Sleigher Krampus Band is going to ROCK THIS EVENT!
What is Krampusnacht?
The Feast of St. Nicholas is celebrated in parts of Europe on December 6th each year. On the preceding evening of December 5th, Krampus Night or Krampusnacht, the Krampus appears on the streets. Sometimes accompanying St. Nicholas and sometimes on his own, Krampus visits homes and businesses. The Saint usually appears in the Eastern Rite vestments of a bishop, and he carries a golden ceremonial staff. Unlike North American versions of Santa Claus, in these celebrations, Saint Nicholas concerns himself only with the good children, while Krampus is responsible for the bad. Nicholas dispenses gifts, while Krampus supplies coal and the ruten bundles.
In German-speaking Alpine folklore, Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure. According to traditional narratives around the figure, Krampus punishes children during the Christmas season who have misbehaved, in contrast with Saint Nicholas, who rewards well-behaved ones with gifts.
