The second annual Carbon County Black Forest Krampusnacht Festival will be from 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe.

The event, at 1519 Route 903, is being presented by the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corp. and St. Luke’s Carbon Campus.

Rain date is Sunday.

For updated information go to facebook.com/blackforestkrampusnacht or tinyurl.com/blackforestkrampus.

This festival is a Carbon County spin on the Krampusnacht traditions in Germany and Austria.

Krampus is an Alpine monster that punishes naughty children. He is the counterpart of Saint Nicholas.

This event may sound sinister, but it is great fun for the whole family. It is recommended for children 5 and older.

There will be dozens of Krampus roaming the festival and festival goers are encouraged to dress up and join the fun.

Saint Nicholas will bless the festival and lead the Krampuslauft parade through the festival grounds.

Entertainment is sponsored by Pencor Service Inc., along with Blue Ridge Communications.

The Pennsylvania Villagers Polka Band will be perform at 1 p.m., a live radio broadcast by AM 1410 WLSH will be between 3-5 p.m. and the closing performance will be by Dani Long Legs of the Eclectic Circus.

Bring a toy to support Toys for Tots and enjoy a s’mores station fireside hosted by The Jim Thorpe girls basketball team.

The beer and wine garden are sponsored by Bright Path Brewing, and Big Creek Vineyard of Jim Thorpe. There will be a kids tent, with free crafts sponsored by Stotz and Fatzinger Office Supply,

and Jim Thorpe House of Jerky.

There will be vendors including an official Carbon County Black Forest Krampusnacht merchandise store, sponsored by TCB Promotions, and Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. There will also be food vendors.

Café Arielle at the Stabin Museum in Jim Thorpe is hosting a Krampus Ball to kick off the festivities from 7-10 p.m. Friday. The event features an eight-piece oompah band, food and drinks. Call 570-325-5588 for tickets.

Saturday’s festival has on site parking for $15. There will also be a shuttle service available from downtown Jim Thorpe. Shuttle tickets can be purchased at the Pocono Bike shop at 7 Hazard Square. The shuttle will be departing the bike shop every hour and returning every half hour through festival hours. Shuttle tickets are $5 round trip. There are no additional fees to enter the festival.