Mothman Festival
About this event
The Mothman Festival is a cultural festival in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, at Main Street. The 2026 event takes place Sep 19–20, 2026. An annual cryptid celebration on the third weekend of September in downtown Point Pleasant, commemorating the 1966 Mothman sightings that made this Ohio River town famous worldwide. Vendors, live bands, guest speakers, cosplay, TNT bus tours, and the Mothman Museum draw tens of thousands of curious visitors to Mason County each fall.
Annual, third weekend in September
Location & directions
Main Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Frequently asked questions
When is Mothman Festival 2026?
Mothman Festival takes place Sep 19–20, 2026 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Annual, third weekend in September
Where is Mothman Festival held?
Mothman Festival is held in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, at Main Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550.
What is Mothman Festival?
An annual cryptid celebration on the third weekend of September in downtown Point Pleasant, commemorating the 1966 Mothman sightings that made this Ohio River town famous worldwide.
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