KRAMPUSNACHT BREMERTON 2025
When & Where
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Pacific Avenue, Downtown Bremerton (between 4th & Burwell)
Admission is FREE and the event is family-friendly, and it’s up to the family to decide what’s best for them.
Krampusnacht Bremerton brings the old-world Alpine tradition of Krampus—the horned, folkloric companion of St. Nicholas—to life in the heart of downtown Bremerton. Expect a day packed with music, mischief, and holiday magic, with plenty of fun for all ages.
What to Expect
The Krampuslauf Parade – Watch (or join!) dozens of costumed Krampuses marching through the streets with bells, horns, and holiday spirit.
Participating Businesses - Keep scrolling for a complete list of participating Bremerton businesses with Krampus themed drinks, merchandise, and activities.
Krampus Craft Market – Shop from over 40 vendors selling unique Krampus art, holiday gifts, food, drinks, and more.
Live Entertainment – Music, dancing, and surprise performances keep the energy going all evening.
Photo Ops Everywhere – Get your picture with Krampus… if you dare!
Live Music - Listen to heavy metal and rock music on stage, on the Bigfoot’s House of Vinyl stage in Quincy Square.
The interactive map will help you navigate to parking, participating businesses, activities, restrooms, and events for Krampusnacht.
Event Schedule
Throughout the evening, have fun with Krampusnacht by seeing Krampuses, visiting participating businesses, attending the Krampus Craft Market, listening to live entertainment, and getting your photo with Krampus!
2:00 p.m. - Krampus Craft Market opens in Downtown Bremerton, around Pacific Ave and 4th St., Quincy Square, and inside Gastro Pup.
4:00 p.m. - Participating businesses and Krampus performers enter downtown Bremerton
5:30 p.m. - Krampuslauf (e.g. walking parade) starts at The Dusty Pug and ends at 4th St and Pacific Ave (note that there’s more room for viewing closer to the start of the parade).
6:00 p.m. - Photos with Krampus Bremerton in Quincy Square
9:00 p.m. Festival ends
Tips for Attending
Arrive Early: The market opens at 2 PM, the parade starts after dark.
Bring Cash & Cards: Vendors and food trucks may take different forms of payment.
Dress Warm: December evenings in Bremerton can be chilly!
Parking: Downtown lots and street parking fill up quickly—consider carpooling or using public transit.
Make a Weekend of It
While you’re downtown, enjoy holiday shopping, grab a bite from local restaurants, and explore Bremerton’s waterfront—all within walking distance of the festival. Book your lodging at The Fairfield Inn & Suites Bremerton using discount code: T6471 or at Marina Square Suites.
While you’re here, check out “Magic In Manette”, just across the Manette Bridge on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 5pm to 8pm.
Featuring…
Krampus Bremerton
Krampus Seattle
Krampus Berchta
Krampus Hel & Garmr
Krampus Vom Warren
Krampus Seattle
Feral Krampus
Lil Krampus
Krampus Seattle
Krampus Seattle
Krampus Bremerton
Krampus Bremerton
Krampus of Wrath
Santa Claus
Krampus 253
Krampus Seattle
WARNING: Krampus performers wear customary bells that can be loud. While unlikely, the use of flashing and strobe lights may be used. Festival attendees with sound and photo sensitivities may consider caution in choosing the parts of the festival to attend.