Krampuslauf Leavenworth — A Krampus Seattle Event

One of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved Krampus traditions returns to the enchanting alpine village of Leavenworth, Washington — and this year, members of the Krampusnacht Bremerton crew will be joining Krampus Seattle for two unforgettable nights.

The Krampuslauf Leavenworth is a free, community celebration rooted in the centuries-old European tradition of Krampus — the horned, chain-rattling companion of Saint Nicholas who reminds the naughty that the holiday season has teeth. Set against the backdrop of Leavenworth’s iconic Bavarian architecture and winter lights, it’s one of the most atmospheric Krampus events in the country.

Friday Night — Sponsor Appreciation Pub Crawl
The weekend kicks off with a sponsor appreciation pub crawl through Leavenworth. Full schedule and sponsor announcements coming soon — watch Krampus Seattle’s page for details.

Saturday — Krampuslauf Parade
Throughout the day, you’ll catch glimpses of Krampus figures roaming the streets. At 7:00 PM, all performers gather for the Krampuslauf — a full parade down Front Street. After the parade, the crew mingles with the crowd, takes photos, and spreads a little dark holiday cheer through the town.

Krampus Kave Merch
Limited edition merch will be available exclusively at the Krampus Kave store while supplies last. Watch Krampus Seattle’s page for photos and pricing.

Holiday Market at Chumstick Grange Hall
On both Friday and Saturday, the Chumstick Grange Hall hosts a holiday market featuring a Stuck + Pressed booth with Krampus-themed items. Krampus Seattle will also have three new, unused masks for sale — two wood-carved and one sculpted resin, all crafted by their world-renowned Austrian mask maker.

This is a free event. Anyone selling vendor space or event tickets is a scammer.

Krampuslauf Leavenworth is organized and produced by Krampus Seattle. Performer and handler registration is open now through Eventeny.