Curiosities & Cryptids Festival 2025
- Participate in a curious scavenger hunt – Stop by the Black Cat Books & Oddities tent to grab your game bookmark. Complete the hunt for a chance to win a curious gift basket valued at $200!
- Face painting isn’t just for the kids – head to the Bandstand to get your paint on!
- CRYPTID COSTUME CONTEST: Enter the costume contest at the Gazebo for a chance to win $100 to Black Cat Books & Oddities – all ages welcome! **Must dress up like a cryptid**
- Head down the street to Black Cat Books & Oddities (420 S. Court Street) for a chance to win prizes from 12 to 5 p.m.!
- Take our quiz to find out what Cryptid you’re most like. Head to Black Cat Books & Oddities to get a special prize and personalized discount!
- Special book sales & author signings
- Cryptid-themed specials all around town!
Kids of all ages, head to the Bandstand for the ultimate festival experience!
- FREE face painting all day
- FREE arts & crafts all day
- FREE sensory activities all day
- Storytime with Mothman
Meet Authors!
Head over to the Black Cat Books & Oddities tent (near the gazebo) any time from 1-3 p.m. to meet authors who aren’t afraid to bring the creep factor. Buy books and get them signed!