Dachsland Krampuslauf 2026

Dachsland Krampuslauf (Badgerland Krampus Run) 7th annual parade will kick off on Library Mall at 5 pm, Saturday December 12th, 2026. Meet between Memorial Library (728 State Street) and the University Book Store (711 State Street). There will be light entertainment starting around 4:30 pm. The parade goes up the State Street sidewalks, around the square, and ends at an awesome pub, Prost! MSN. In addition to Krampus and his Krampus friends, you're likely to see St. Nick and some Angels, Perchten, Hexen, and other Alpine winter folklore figures. Musicians will lead the way! Other traditional folklore figures are welcome to participate in the parade. While many spectators prefer to join us on the "run," really more of a meander, you may wish instead to sit somewhere and watch us go by, such as: -Benches along State Street -Window seats at your favorite State Street dining establishment Beware, you never know who will catch a Krampus' eye! Who can participate? Everyone! -Free and open to