Krampus America Convention — February 5–6, 2027 | St. Petersburg, Florida
The Krampus America Convention returns for its second year — and this time, it’s heading south.
Following a landmark inaugural gathering in Bremerton, Washington, the 2nd Annual Krampus America Convention comes to Coastal Creative in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg, Florida on February 5–6, 2027. This year’s Krampus America Convention is produced by Krampus Verein Pinellas, and this year’s event brings the full breadth of America’s growing Krampus community together on the Florida Gulf Coast for one extraordinary weekend.
This is not a haunted house. This is not a horror convention. This is a dedicated gathering of Krampus performers, mask makers, artists, organizers, authors, and enthusiasts — people who have spent years studying, building, wearing, and celebrating one of the oldest and most compelling figures in European winter folklore.
What to Expect
Two full days of programming, community, and spectacle, including:
Presentations and panels from renowned authors, artists, and Krampus organizers, featuring:
Al Ridenour — author of The Krampus and the Old Dark Christmas
Jeff Belanger — author of The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters, podcaster, storyteller, and adventurer, as seen on New England Legends
Tania L. Yager — author of The Allure of Dark Winter Spirits, founder of The Wild Hunt of Vista and Twisted Heart Puppetworks
Sessions covering Krampus history and folklore, carnival and Perchten tradition, and the making of the modern American Krampus movement
Community panels and presentations from Krampus organizers and performers across the country, including representatives from Krampus New Orleans, Krampus Indianapolis, Richmond Virginia Krampus, Krampus Verein Omaha, Krampus San Antonio, Krampus Phoenix, and Krampus Verein Pinellas County
A vendor market featuring Krampus-themed merchandise, handmade masks, art, and curious oddities
A Krampus mask carver from Salzburg, Austria in attendance
A pre-convention Gathering of the Krampus Klans in downtown St. Petersburg
A costumed Krampus Pub Crawl through the city
Krampus Beach Day on Sunday — because only in America does Krampus get to meet the ocean
Venue & Lodging
Coastal Creative — 2201 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Partner hotel discounts are available at both the Tru by Hilton St. Petersburg Downtown (0.5 miles) and the Moxy by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown (0.8 miles).
Tickets
Available now through Eventeny. General admission and full weekend passes are on sale — this event sells out. Don’t wait.
Whether you’ve been part of the Krampus community for years or you’re just beginning to discover the tradition, the Krampus America Convention is the one place in the country where the full depth of this movement comes together. Old-world tradition. Modern spectacle. A city that knows how to celebrate. Come find your people.
Full convention details can be found at www.KrampusAmerica.com.