Beware the trestle… the Goatman is waiting. 🐐
Get ready for Louisville’s weirdest festival! The Goatman Festival returns October 15–18, 2026 at Pope Lick Park, celebrating 10 years of weird at the home of Kentucky’s legendary Pope Lick Monster.
This one-of-a-kind Halloween and cryptid festival brings together music, movies, art, paranormal experts, cryptozoology, local legends and plenty of scares for an unforgettable weekend in the Kentucky woods. Best of all, general festival admission is FREE!
Wander through the Creature Market featuring 50+ specialized vendors, catch live music and outdoor creature-feature movies, meet leading cryptozoologists and paranormal investigators, grab food and drinks, and explore attractions including Dr. Jekyll’s Institute and the Mythical Petting Zoo.
Think you’re brave enough to venture into the woods after dark? Experience the Legend at Pope Lick Haunted Trail, a terrifying trek through the actual Kentucky woods where the Goatman legend was born. Listen closely… if you hear bleating in the darkness, it might already be too late. Tickets are required for the Haunted Trail.
Guests can also purchase tickets for Tours of the Unknown, featuring guided explorations of Pope Lick, the legendary trestle and the surrounding forest.
📅 October 15–18, 2026
📍 Pope Lick Park | 4002 S. Pope Lick Road, Louisville, KY 40299
🎟️ General Festival Admission: FREE
🐐 Haunted Trail, tours and select experiences require tickets or upgrades.
Festival Hours: Thursday 6–10 PM | Friday 6 PM–Midnight | Saturday Noon–Midnight | Sunday Noon–10 PM.
Come for the festival. Stay for the legend. And whatever you do… beware the trestle. 🐐🌙
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