Mothman Festival

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UniquePoint Pleasant
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-About 15,000 people
Best forUnusual spectacle, playful rulesFew American festivals are built as directly
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryUniqueFestival type
The story

Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant

The Mothman Festival brings thousands of visitors to Point Pleasant every third weekend of September to celebrate the winged creature reportedly sighted around town in 1966 and 1967. Centered on the Mothman Museum and the town's steel Mothman statue, the festival mixes guided tours of the old TNT munitions area tied to the sightings with a costume contest, live music, vendors, and guest speakers from the paranormal and cryptozoology community.

The Mothman Festival exists because of a strange and well-documented run of sightings in and around Point Pleasant between November 1966 and December 1967.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few American festivals are built as directly around a single local legend as this one: the Mothman sightings, reported by multiple Point Pleasant residents between November 1966 and December 1967, became linked in popular culture to the collapse of the town's Silver Bridge, and the festival turns that unusual, genuinely unsettling local history into a full weekend of celebration rather than downplaying it

02

The mystery stays covered

Guided tours to the abandoned TNT area, a former munitions plant where several sightings reportedly occurred, give visitors a direct physical connection to the legend's origin rather than a purely commercial retelling

03

The city starts moving

Published authors and researchers from the cryptozoology field give the festival real subject-matter depth beyond costume contests and merchandise, drawing a dedicated fan community back year after year

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The costume contest

Water and renewal

Living ritual

guided tours of the TNT area

The sacred route

Living ritual

guest speaker talks on cryptozoology

The local code

Living ritual

and photos with the downtown Mothman statue are the festival's recurring signature elements

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Casual, with many attendees wearing costumes or Mothman-themed apparel for the costume contest; comfortable shoes for walking downtown and touring the TNT area.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

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Point Pleasant, WV

TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Point Pleasant via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Point Pleasant, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, with many attendees wearing costumes or Mothman-themed apparel for the costume contest; comfortable shoes for walking downtown and touring the TNT area.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Mothman Festival?

Mothman Festival is listed for September · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Mothman Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Point Pleasant, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Point Pleasant, WV

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually September
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