krampus 2024
Whitby krampus run
Wild Forever
WKRX pt1
Magic and Connections,
Hope for the Future,
Honouring the Past.
Whitby Krampus Run returns for its 10th anniversary to the olde streets of Whitby.
That’s 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. We have celebrated throughout the year with numerous successful events, guest speakers and fund raisers for local charities and now its time to enjoy WKRX
TEN YEARS OF BEING THE ORIGINAL AND THE BEAST
This year we have boldly chosen to do something different with performances and appearances to involve the whole town.
WKRX sees the return of the drums of Die Krampus Krumpettes, our featured creations from local folklore and legend the Whitby Wyrms, The Black Dog and the Magical Beasts alongside Krampus and St. Niklaus, and the fantastic Mister Fox.
Musical entertainment over two days from Inkubbus Sukkubus, Galdorcraeft, Westenra and The Tengu Taiko Drummers and an extra event of an after party at the Crafty Cove.
Children’s entertainment and tea party at Hetty and Betty plus activities at WKRHQ - the Chapel On The Hill including stalls and where to get your official WKR merchandise to support the event.
Its an honour to be working alongside Whitby Abbey this year and we thank the continued support from North Yorkshire Council , local businesses, Made In Whitby, Whitby Brewery and Whitby Sea Salt.
We are raising funds for Whitby DAG in the day. And St Catherine’s Hospice in the evening.
THE GRAND KRAMPUS HUNT
Mischievous Mini Krampus have gone on an adventure!
Help us find them all to complete our tribe ready to celebrate the tenth year of Whitby Krampus Run. They are hiding in shops and businesses all over town, count them up and message us with your total to be in the draw to win a Mini Krampus of your very own and lots more Whitby Krampus Run goodies.
A FREE trail for all ages, grab Grandma, Grandad, the kids, the dog, explore Whitby, and get counting.....
What to do....
.Mini Krampus are hidden somewhere in shop window displays around town. Each one has a number that goes with it.
Once you find your Mini Krampus take a photo, write down the shops name and the Mini Krampus' number printed on the WKRX Wild Forever poster on display and email us with your results.
email to : decadentdrawing@talktalk.net
Those that find them all will be entered into the draw to win a Mini Krampus and lots more WKRX goodies.
HETTY & BETTY AFTERNOON TEA PARTY
Let your little ones explore their Wild Side and have some monstrous fun at our fabulous “Where the Wild Things Are” Afternoon Tea party with the Whitby Krampus Run!
Enjoy a deliciously “wild” themed Afternoon Tea, with children’s entertainment; and (beware if you’ve been naughty), the Krampus may just pay us a visit!
There is also magical entertainment from Paul Bower ( not in his Elvus Krampley guise this time)
The stunning Peacock Suite will dressed for the fun. Wild Things/Krampus dress-up is encouraged.
There are two sittings available: 12:30pm and 2.00pm.
Children’s Afternoon Tea consists of sandwiches and sweet treats, and a drink
Adult Afternoon Tea consists of finger sandwiches, cakes and a homemade scone with cream and jam, and tea/coffee.
Please note the Peacock Suite is a first floor venue and there is no lift.
THE WHITBY BOOKSHOP
The Dead Of Winter - Sarah Clegg
As winter comes and the hours of darkness overtake the light, we seek out warmth, good food, and good company. But beneath the jollity and bright enchantment of the festive season, there lurks a darker mood - one that has found expression over the centuries in a host of strange and unsettling traditions and lore.
Sarah Clegg takes us on a journey through midwinter to explore the lesser-known Christmas traditions, from English mummers plays and Austrian Krampus runs, to modern pagan rituals at Stonehenge and the night in Finland when a young girl is crowned with candles as St Lucy. At wassails and hoodenings and winter gatherings, attended by ghastly, grinning horses, snatching monsters and mysterious visitors, we discover how these traditions originated and how they changed through the centuries, and we ask ourselves: if we can't keep the darkness entirely at bay, might it be fun to let a little in?
Author Sarah Clegg visits Whitby Bookshop to talk about her latest work. All places are now taken but signed copies of the book will be available.
The Krampus Ball
WKRX pt2
FOREVER WILD
TEN YEARS OF BEING THE ORIGINAL AND THE BEAST
With ranks swelling this unique all female drumming sensation return once more to be the beating heart at the centre of WRX. Having been with us since 2018 Die Krampus Krumpettes have been a force to reckon with, keeping our spirits high with their energetic performances. With appearances around town this year you are invited to join us all at the Whalebones at 3.30pm to sunset drum session.
Have always brought a great spectacle to Whitby Krampus Run. Rare and elusive and famous for their Hunters Moon performance Mister Fox have been an integral part of the Whitby Krampus Run event since 2019. There really is no one quite like them... and we are so fortunate to have been able to have a great partnership with them since 2019. Mister Fox you are the light and the dance, we Lieb you
Faithful Unto Death
As part of WKRX - Tenth Year Celebrations
Dr Paul Koudounaris in Whitby
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
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
Spaces are limited to 60 so please be sure to get yours and not miss out on this exclusive.
Tickets are £10.00 plus booking fee and all ticket sales will go to Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary.
JOHN BARLEYCORN MUST DIE
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.
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.
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.
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.
We are the kreators
HULDRAFEST
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.
An excellent horror film festival organised by very passionate film lovers in a wonderful setting.
Fantasy In The Greenwood at Sherwood Forest
A visit to Sherwood Forest for the Robin Hood Festival where we joined our freunds for the FANTASY IN THE GREENWOOD weekend event
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.
FANTASY FOREST
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.
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?
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.
MADE IN WHITBY
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.
The Annual Mordechai Katz Memorial Lecture
As part of WKRX - Tenth Year Celebrations
a visit to Whitby by Professor Ronald Hutton CBE.
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.
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
FISH & SHIPS
Fish & Ships festival a weekend celebrating Whitby's fishing heritage and seafaring influence and contribution to the world....
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
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
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….
And hopefully a reconciliation that we can stay and hibernate for another year in relative peace.
For more information follow this link https://www.visitsherwood.co.uk/event/the-return-of-the-krampus-2/
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