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krampus 2024
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This year is our tenth and we will be celebrating it by making a number of small excursions to check on the behaviour of you all further afield . . .
before we go in ZEHN in Whitby on the 7th December 2024.
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Two days of musical entertainment for Whitby Krampus Run's 10th Year Celebrations in association with Whitby Brewery
Featuring Inkubus Sukkubus, Galdorcræft, Westenra and Tengu Taiko Drummers.
These acts have all been such a magnificent part of our events and became great friends over the past ten years.
​Entry is by wristband only which covers both days. Tickets £20.00 + BF
All ticket sales (not including booking fee) goes to St Catherines Hospice Scarborough
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CURRENTLY SOLD OUT PLEASE MESSAGE US THROUGH OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST IF TICKETS BECOME AVAILABLE
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Whitby Krampus Run is celebrating.
TEN YEARS . . . . . . .
TEN YEARS of existence.
TEN YEARS of history.
TEN YEARS of creativity.
TEN YEARS of mischief.
TEN YEARS of routes and kulture
TEN YEARS of magic and connections
TEN YEARS of being
THE ORIGINAL AND THE BEAST
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Here is a list of events and dates confirmed for the year so far,
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We've had Professor Ronald Hutton visit us in Whitby on 19th June to give a talk for The Annual Mordechai Katz Memorial Lecture.
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We continue to working alongside Made In Whitby with a number of their events and a project with Whitby Sea Salt.
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Honoured to be invited to two new to us events with
FANTASY FOREST and HULDRAFEST
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A few more guest appearances were keeping under our horns and then of course the BIG ONE, WKRX
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ADDED EVENTS​​​​
​RYEDALE FOLK MUSEUM
Hutton le Hole, North Yorkshire YO62 6UA.
Sunday 10th November Opening times 12.00pm - 3.00pm
This is an appearance to tie in with the closing week of the ‘Believe It Or Not’ exhibition and book within which Whitby Krampus Run features as an established folklore. Those of you who have been know what a fantastic place this is. There will also be a small workshop and some filming amongst the atmospheric buildings.
https://www.ryedalefolkmuseum.com​
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KRAMPUS MARKET AT THE KEY CLUB
66 Merrion, Street, Leeds, LS2 8LW
Sunday 1st December Opening times 12.00pm - 4.00pm
We have got a table for merch and some of us in gear to add to the atmosphere.
https://facebook.com/events/s/krampus-market-at-the-key-club/2665573246955798/
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Faithful Unto Death
As part of WKRX - Tenth Year Celebrations
Dr Paul Koudounaris returns to Whitby​
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Dr Paul Koudounaris will be returning to Whitby to launch and talk about his latest book 'Faithful Unto Death : Pet Cemeteries, Animal Graves and Eternal Devotion
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The book addresses the moral and spiritual prejudices that have historically surrounded animals, and reveals how, in the face of these prejudices, a movement started in the nineteenth century to treat pets with dignity even in death. It is a fight that is still far from over, but the triumphs that are revealed as the book unfolds, found in burial grounds small to grand and on monuments humble to huge, possess the power to touch everyone who has ever cared for an animal companion. In tracing the historical evolution of pet cemeteries through the stories of the people and pets that have been integral to their development, this book reveals both similarities in the way we mourn animal companions and a stunning cultural diversity.
From humble Cherry in London to pets of the rich and powerful, this is a history filled with inspiration, wild eccentricity, and eternal love. Publisher Thames and Hudson
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Spaces are limited to 60 so please be sure to get yours and not miss out on this exclusive.
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Tickets are £10.00 plus booking fee and all ticket sales will go to Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary.
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PAST EVENTS
JOHN BARLEYCORN MUST DIE
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Now our fourth John Barleycorn Must Die event for Whitby Brewery.
An honouring of the harvest of barley, wheat and other grains and our most ambitious one to date.
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On the Wednesdays at our workshops, mask making , all new props, extensive filming, music, projections and photoshoots.
Games in the form of the Olympdics, human size pinata and the all important fun and gore that relates to the tale of the terrible fate that befalls John Barleycorn before he is ready to be turned into the beer we all love.
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This time John Barleycorn lived and it was the Three Kings who took his place. Lets hope that this ensures a successful crop for next years barley.
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Everyone played their part so well. The whole performance of evening was spontaneous with a narrative framework and now is fast becoming as popular and emulated as our Krampus event is.
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We are the kreators​​​​
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HULDRAFEST
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WKR Headed out to Nott's Maze to welcome attendees to the Huldra Horror Shorts Film Festival. Another new experience for us, allowing us to be full on kreepy and keeping those at the event in line.
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An excellent horror film festival organised by very passionate film lovers in a wonderful setting.
Fantasy In The Greenwood at Sherwood Forest
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A visit to Sherwood Forest for the Robin Hood Festival where we joined our freunds for the FANTASY IN THE GREENWOOD weekend event
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We were invited down mainly to trade with a stall full of Whitby Krampus Run merchandise but it also meant an repeat encounter with some old foes too.
Those Orcs were there again...
This time the scorching heat of the sun forced a truce as we all made an alliance to raid the icecream van.
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FANTASY FOREST
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FANTASY FOREST... what an experience. We were absolutely honoured to be invited to participate in this much loved and rapidly growing event held in the stunning grounds of Sudeley Castle.
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Something totally new for us being part of a much larger event and heading for the first time into Orc territory. Plus Krampus in July could it work?
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It did and even better than we could have imagined. Workshops were full, creating nightmare katchers, horns, story telling, drumming, 'becoming Nastia' and of course... after all the online baiting and beef it was time to deal with the Orcs... with both parties being caught unawares on each day.
We are so looking forward to returning in 2025.
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MADE IN WHITBY
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We love being part of this Whitby collective of businesses and local figures.
It's been one of the best opportunities for us to network and for others to get to know us better.
The event is held within the shadow of Whitby Abbey and in the grounds of our favourite brewery.
The vision is to showcase the incredible range of brands and products Whitby has to offer and that includes events.
World famous brands available on your doorstep.
Celebrating Whitby's creative spirit.
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The Annual Mordechai Katz Memorial Lecture
As part of WKRX - Tenth Year Celebrations
a visit to Whitby by Professor Ronald Hutton CBE.
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The acclaimed historian Professor Hutton gave a talk about the fascinating subject of 'Religion In Prehistoric Britain'
The event raised a total of £523.00 for Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary .Thankyou to all those that attended and to The chapel On The Hill and Whitby Bookshop for their support.
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SÖMMERKRAMP
The weather was on our side again for Sommerkramp IV.
Held once again at the beautiful location of Magpie Woods Skinningrove glamping park, filled with our Krampus friends to celebrate Ten Years of WKR.
Aided and abetted by generous beer sponsorship from Whitby Brewery and deliciously fed by the amazing Supper Club Egton.
We were kept entertained by creating Spank Spoons, Iain J Mindwraith's bubble extravaganza and of course a burning on the beach. A true celebration of all we've achieved together
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FISH & SHIPS
Fish & Ships festival a weekend celebrating Whitby's fishing heritage and seafaring influence and contribution to the world....
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What has this got to do with Krampus? As you know we like to include local folklore within our event and this is where the Whitby Wyrm comes in... 'Rot Ormr' gets to appear again this time alongside St. Hilda who is willing to give blessings for cash.
A thanks to Made In Whitby here for taking a chance and including us in re-energised Fish & Ships
TALES OF WITCHCRAFT & WONDER
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A very special weekend invite to a beautiful corner of the Forest of Dean to celebrate a very special occasion...
35 years of Inkubus Sukkubus.
Spending time with them is always a pleasure. An acoustic set with full band was one of the best we'd experienced and also an amazing set by support Toadstone.
Then a blessing from us to herald the new season and the first in the series of becoming Nastia K, the mask commissioned from Schoatenhex // The Wood Carving Witch.
WKR raid on Sherwood Forest and Wassail
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Whitby Krampus Run raid Sherwood Forest looking for somewhere to hibernate. We chase you and the Sheriff out of the forest and claim it as ours. Though we have heard that the The Sheriff of Nottingham will gathers his Ruff Band the following day to start his parade at to drive us back out. Then at The Major Oak the Sheriff leads you all in a traditional Wassailing ceremony and bless the ancient oak trees and wildlife followed by a Morris performance….
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And hopefully a reconciliation that we can stay and hibernate for another year in relative peace.
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For more information follow this link https://www.visitsherwood.co.uk/event/the-return-of-the-krampus-2/
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WKR visits
PAPPLEWICK PUMPING STATION
11th NOVEMBER 2023
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Once upon a time, in the heart of Sherwood Forest, a group of mischievous creatures known as Whitby Krampus would spend there summer in hibernation. These mythical beings, a dark and mysterious off shoot of the more famous Krampus from European Alpine folklore, were rumoured to emerge only when the balance between good and evil was in peril. There are age old stories of how they came to this country. Some say shipwrecked on a Whitby shore.
From far in the depths of Sherwood Forest, where the ancient trees whispered secrets of ages long past, a disturbance awakened them. It was a strange energy, an otherworldly force that seemed to call them forth. The creatures gathered under the moonlit canopy of the forest, their horns gleaming in the pale light. The call came from Papplewick, a place held key to restoring the balance in the world. An opportunity, a portal. As the Whitby Krampus made their way, the ancient trees spoke of tales of their past adventures.
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Dare you venture forth to discover the beasts of festive alpine folklore here within the grounds of Papplewick Pumping Station. You had better be good !!
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WKR visits
CRESWELL CRAGS
18th NOVEMBER 2023
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As the rift closed, the spectral guardian turned to the group of Krampus enthusiasts, now known as the “Guardians of Balance,” and revealed their next quest. They needed to travel to the ice age caves of Creswell Crags—a place where ancient mysteries awaited, and where the echoes of the past held the key to preserving the equilibrium they had fought so hard to restore. Leaving Papplewick Pumping Station behind, the Guardians of Balance embarked on a new adventure. Guided by the ethereal guardian, they journeyed to Creswell Crags, a hidden gem of limestone caves and ancient rock art, known to hold secrets from the Ice Age.
Deep within the Crags, they uncovered cave paintings that told stories of ancient struggles to maintain balance in a world teetering on the edge of survival. It became clear that their mission extended far beyond the streets of Whitby; it was a quest to understand the timeless battle between light and darkness, good and mischief.
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SOLD OUT
Come to Creswell Crags and witness Whitby Krampus Run as they continue to uphold the tradition and folklore of the Krampus Run. You had better be good !!
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WKR IX NEIN NINE
2ND - 3RD DECEMBER 2023
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Before returning to the streets of Whitby we are making visits further afield to assess the behaviour of some of you to find out if you've been Güt or schlecht
The Whitby Krampus Run is an annual event held in Whitby, England, that brings together a unique blend of folklore, creativity, and festive spirit. Inspired by the traditional Krampus parades in Europe, WKR members dress as Krampus, a mythical creature known in Alpine folklore as the companion of St. Nicholas.
During the event, the streets of Whitby come alive with a spectacular procession. Participants don intricately designed masks, wild costumes, and impressive horns, creating a chilling and mesmerizing atmosphere.
The Whitby Krampus Run celebrates the darker side of the holiday season, embracing the folklore and mythology that surround the Krampus figure.
Spectators and participants alike can expect to be immersed in an otherworldly experience as they witness the sight of Krampus figures marching through the town. The event often includes performances, music, and interactive elements, allowing attendees to engage with the Krampus lore firsthand.
The Whitby Krampus Run not only showcases the creativity and artistic expression of its participants but also serves as a reminder of the diverse cultural traditions that exist around the world. By bringing this unique celebration to Whitby, the event organizers aim to create a memorable experience that sparks intrigue, curiosity, and a sense of community among all who attend.
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