Goatman Festival 2026
Visitors explore an outdoor marketplace featuring occult artifacts and dark art from specialized vendors, interactive exhibits at Dr. Jekyll's Institute, and a mythical petting zoo with unusual horned animals. The event offers cryptozoology seminars, live dark folk and rock bands, and outdoor horror movie screenings. Guests can also experience guided forest tours, sideshow performances, and a haunted trail through the woods where the legend was born.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
General admission is free. The free Lurker package includes festival entry, seminar access, vendor market, creature-feature movies, and musical performances. The Adventurer package is $39 and includes all Lurker perks, haunted trail entry, sideshow entry, a trackless train ride, and hot cocoa. The Cryptozoologist package is $199 and includes all Adventurer perks, all-weekend tours, VIP seminar early entry, a VIP cabana, and a Goatman Festival lanyard. Upgrades can also be selected à la carte. Package pricing ends October 4, 2026.
Hours
Thursday: 6PM - 10PM; Friday: 6PM - Midnight; Saturday: Noon - Midnight; Sunday: Noon - 10PM.
Neighborhood
Pope Lick Park
Food & Drink
Food trucks and vendors offer festival favorites, smoked meats, tacos, lemonade, and sweets; the beer garden serves craft brews, mead, and themed cocktails.
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Tips & Advice
- Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- A signed waiver is required to participate in the guided Tours of the Unknown.
- General festival admission is free, while special activities like the haunted trail and train rides require separate tickets or upgrade packages.
Special Events & Promotions
- Celebrating 10 Years of Weird.
Links & Contact
Run by Louisville Halloween
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can guests under 18 attend unaccompanied?
No, guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult at all times.
What happens if it rains?
The festival takes place rain or shine.
Are waivers required for guided tours?
Yes, a waiver is required for the guided tours of the Pope Lick trestle and surrounding forest.
What is the recommended age for The Haunted Trail?
The Haunted Trail attraction is marked for ages 12 and up.
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