Where:
The Charles River Speedway
525 Western Ave.
Boston, MA 02135
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Festivals & Fairs, Good for Groups, Seasonal, Shopping
Event website:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bp7NzpTH4/
In German folklore, Santa rewards the nice
, while his associate Krampus punishes the naughty
. On Dec. 6/7, Krampusfest celebrates this eclectic tradition at Boston's most authentic German brewery, featuring Boston's first & only dark Holiday market!
Sat. 3-9pm: Krampusnacht w/ Krampus (by @elsathefool ). 6pm Krampuslauf courtyard parade & costume contest on stage w/ prizes 🥇 $100 gift card to @thebrightonemporium , 🥈$50 gift card to Notch Brewing, 🥉 $25 gift card to Notch Brewing
Sun. 11am-5pm: Krampustag w/ @goatgirlofsalem
Both days: 60+ vendors will pop up at The Charles River Speedway in Boston (525 Western Ave 02135) to sell wicked weird & witchy wares! @howbazaarexpo is an expanded oddities extravaganza - a curated collection of curiosities - a sensational selection of the boldly bizarre & mystically magical - featuring a vast variety of vendors with strange & spooky stuff!
*** Features ***
Entry: FREE, all ages
Wizard Fight! @thedregsliquidlightshow
w/ @djnothingmeansnothing (Sat. 7-10pm)
Experience Room: @abfantasyflairphotography immersive photo booth!
Concessions:

Sip ‘n Shop - carry @notchbrewing beverages around while browsing!
Trucks - @bonetownburgers
, @tandoorandcurryonwheels 

, @frios_southboston7 
Stalls - @thirdtimetogether 
, @salsashackbos_
, @pizzaprojectboston 
, @rite.bos

, @the.koji.club 

Pets: You + fur baby can eat outside & shop together inside!
Poster by @claireburkeart - find their booth at the market, or more work online: https://tr.ee/N80jdm
Afterwards, stop by our store @thebrightonemporium : 60+ more vendors, a 5-min walk away! 406 Western Ave 02135, open 11-7 every day through December. Directions - https://tr.ee/RM5be0
*** Info ***
Dates: Dec. 6/7 2025
Time: Sat. 3-9pm , Sun. 11am-5pm
Address: 525 Western Ave. Boston MA 02135
Location: @charlesriverspeedway complex
- 7 restaurants, indoor taproom, outdoor courtyard patio, big event hall (@garagebevents ) + a small one (annex)
Weather: indoor + outdoor areas, rain or shine
*** Getting There ***
Bike: racks out front!
Bus: 70, 86
Train: @boston_landing station, zone 1A (same cost as the T)
Drive: right by the highway!
Free parking:
- lot next door behind 495 Western Ave , & 1245 Soldiers Fld Rd over footbridge
*overflow: garage behind 280 Western Ave - $5 validation at @fidopizzaboston or @parkbagelry*
Wheelchair Accessible
*** Vendors ***
Applications: https://linktr.ee/thebrightonbazaar
Vendor List:
@a.headfullofstars
@abfantasyflairphotography
@ailishshea
@aimeebelangerart
@akriegstudio
@alki.studi0
@alltheragevintage
@beachwitchbars
@beerexcrafts
@belltooth
@carmela.rachel.art
@catherine_jin010214
@claireburkeart
@corinnscreations
@cryptic_croc
@deathcapdecor
@eliwest_metalworking
@feralfawnart
@fiddlehead_and_fungi ; @ metallicbitsandbobs
@frios_southboston7
@gaudhaus.vintage
@haleywoodtextiles
@hand_tools_only
@happyhippynikki
@hehe.goods
@inksmith_apparel
@inmourningcult
@itsaliveart_
@ivy.drift
@jaxolinetheartist
@jillklydon
@joshuakadeporterfield
@kmcnamara_pottery
@luminoom
@lunaleenaart
@maremetals
@mejorjewelry
@mimi.silverstein @stef_caplen @relconic_
@nave_accessories
@nightshadeknots
@nittlesart
@novocaintitan
@re.liv.d
@rettahdaam
@reveriehandmade
@schadhauser
@skeletonnursery
@skullykouture
@sneklacejewelry
@spellboundcandlecomp
@splendor_solis_books
@thankyou_sean
@the.nymphs.curio
@thebanditbakery
@thebonegardener
@thebutteredtable
@thedreameryy
@therovinghouse
@threefatesvintage
@timeless.tokes
@trashbirdshop
@uniquely_james
@unpredictablefinds
@valentinaventuraxx
@who_is_hypokrites
@winthropindustries