Event

Krampus Infestival Astoria

As the darkness of winter descends upon Astoria, Krampus makes an appearance.

Two nights of entertainment.

Friday: The story of Krampus, Burlesque show with side show entertainment, live music with Portland metal band- Dinner For Wolves.

Saturday night: Photos with Krampus, Full length Sword Swallowing show with Titano Oddfellow, Burlesque performances, Live music with Portland Metal band Vueltas and Magic by Seth Adam Howard.

Who is Krampus?
Krampus is the dark companion of St. Nicholas, the traditional European winter gift-bringer who rewards good children each year on December 6. The kindly old Saint leaves the task of punishing bad children to a hell-bound counterpart The Horned Devil, also known as Krampusknown by many names across the continent Knecht Ruprecht, Certa, Perchten, Black Peter, Schmutzli, Pelznickel, Klaubauf, and Krampus. Usually seen as a classic devil with horns, cloven hooves and monstrous tongue, but can also be spotted as a sinister gentleman dressed in black, or a hairy man-beast. Krampus punishes the naughty children, swatting them with switches and rusty chains before dragging them, in baskets, to a fiery place below.

21+ only.