Krampus Invades Asbury Park This Weekend

Kicking off at 6:30pm Friday, Krampus Asbury Park is a two-day annual event that transform the downtown into an Alpine Village.

Krampus is the evil counterpart to Santa Claus, according to German & Austrian folklore from the 15th century. Krampus punishes bad kids on "Krampusnacht", which falls on December 5th.

This weekend's event is hosted by Paranormal Books and Curiosities on Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park.

Here's the full Krampus Asbury Park schedule:

Friday 12/2

6:30pm - Pictures with Yeti & Krampus at Paranormal Books & Curiosities – proceeds benefitting the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
7:30pm - Film Festival at The ShowRoom [707 Cookman Ave] – screening of the #KrampusAP contest shorts

Saturday 12/3

Noon - Sidewalk Sale and Specials Begin throughout the Downtown. Go to www.paranormalbooksnj.com for participating businesses.
1:00pm - Bring Your Own Mask Contest
1:30pm - Meet last year’s Krampus
2:00pm - The Reading of The Naughty List
3:00pm - Guided Tales of Krampus Tour
3:45pm - Tattoo Contest
4:15pm - 2017 Poster reveal & the Unveiling of the Official Mask by Meg Wilbur
4:30pm - Krampus Caroling
4:45pm - Arrival of Saint Nick & Father Christmas
5:00pm - Line up of the Krampus on Cookman Avenue
5:15pm - Krampus March to Kennedy Park
5:30pm - Unleashing of the Krampus
5:45pm - Crowing of Krampus AP
6:00pm - Krampus AP After Party

To add a name to The Naughty List, e-mail full names to info@paranormalbooksnj.com.

To participate in the ongoing photo contest, tag your shots with #KrampusAP on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The Best Photo prize winner will be announced December 18th.