Please join The Krampusnacht Gruppe on 12/5/25 for our annual Krampusmass. We will be returning to Five Points this year!
We will pre-game at Goats from 5:30-7:00, where there is good food and drink. At 7:00 PM, The Celebration will commence at the Five Points Fountain, where we will help the saints and sinners among us who wish to atone for their 2025 misdeeds.
From there We will MARCH on foot through Five Points where we will visit bars, revel, drink, take pictures and chastise sinners.
To date, our schedule is as follows. Please note that the times listed are approximations.
6:00-7:00 pregame at Goats
7:00-7:45ish Meet at the 5 Points Fountain
7:45-8:45ish Bang Back
8:45-10:00ish Elbow Room
10:00-? Bar None
THE NAUGHTY WILL ATONE!
Krampus, who has been around for centuries, is a furry goat/demon creature who prowls Eastern and Central Europe on December 5th to mete out punishments to the naughty. He often travels with St. Nicholas, who rewards the well behaved, and sundry other demonic and angelic winter characters. The Krampus often wear wooden masks with twisted horns, are dressed in animal furs, and often carry bells, chains, whips, and baskets with them.
Columbia, SC’s Krampusnacht is tied with Portland, OR as the longest running traditional Krampuslauf in the United States. It was started in 2010 by Christopher Bickel. In the event of inclement weather, the date will be changed. Attend at your own risk/peril! Columbia Krampusnacht revealers are not responsible for anything that happens to anyone during this event!
Chance of rain for Friday night is negligible, Chance for fun is substantial. Krampus 12/5/25 is on!
