Goatman Festival 2026
A free four-day cryptid festival with music, movies, vendors, experts, tours and optional haunted attractions at Pope Lick Park. About this Event Goatman Festival brings four days of Kentucky folklor…
photo: AllEventsWhen and where
- Date and time
- Ends EDT — local Louisville time
- Location
- Pope Lick Park4002 South Pope Lick RoadLouisville
About this event
A free four-day cryptid festival with music, movies, vendors, experts, tours and optional haunted attractions at Pope Lick Park.
About this Event
Goatman Festival brings four days of Kentucky folklore, cryptids and unexplained fun to Pope Lick Park, home of Louisville’s legendary Pope Lick Monster.
Meet cryptid experts, paranormal investigators, artists and fellow folklore fans while enjoying live music, outdoor movies, seminars, local vendors, costume contests and some of Louisville’s most unusual festival competitions.
Admission and parking are free
General festival admission and parking are completely free. No ticket or advance registration is required to enter the festival.
Eventbrite requires a free ticket option to create this event page, but attendees do not need to reserve, download or present a ticket for general admission. Tickets are only required for optional paid attractions, tours and upgraded experiences.
Festival hours
Thursday, October 15: 6–10 p.m.
Friday, October 16: 6 p.m.–m
Official details
- Price:
- Free
- Listing source:
- AllEvents
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