Mothman Festival
| Mothman Festival | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Mothman |
| Date(s) | Third week of September |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | Point Pleasant, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38°50′38″N 82°8′15″W / 38.84389°N 82.13750°W |
| Country | USA |
| Years active | 22–23 |
| Attendance | 15,000 (2023) |
| Organized by | Jeff Wamsley |
| Website | Official website |
The Mothman Festival is a yearly festival, held in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, around the West Virginia Cryptid, Mothman.[1][2][3]
History
The inaugural Mothman Festival, organized by Jeff Wamsley, took place in 2002. Since then it has become a big source of tourism for Point Pleasant, alongside the Mothman Museum.[4]
The Mothman Festival began after brainstorming creative ways to attract visitors to Point Pleasant. The group organizing the event chose the Mothman to be the center of the festival due to its uniqueness, and as a way to celebrate its local legacy in the town.[5]
In 2023, the festival hosted over 15,000 guests.[6]
References
- ^ Yohe, Randy (2024-09-19). "Mothman Festival Celebrates W.Va. Legend, Packs International Paranormal Punch". West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ Lescure, Aube Rey (2025-06-03). "Dear Atlas: Where Can I Find the Most Unusual Festivals in the U.S.?". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ Berry, Brandon. "What it was like attending the annual Mothman Festival in West Virginia". dayton-daily-news. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ Klein, Shayla (12 November 2021). "The Legend of Mothman – Paranormal W.Va". Retrieved June 23, 2025.
The town has a number of stores and food items themed after Mothman which are available all year round, but the biggest tourism event for the town is the annual Mothman Festival...
- ^ "Mothman Festival returns Sept. 21–22". www.mydailyregister.com – The Point Pleasant Register. September 6, 2019. Archived from the original on December 5, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ Vaughn, Chad (2023-09-19). "Organizers: Over 15,000 attend Mothman Festival". WV News. Retrieved 2025-06-24.