Annual Krampusnacht Festival and Ball to raise funds for Noyes Home

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The Wayward Dreamers Guild is hosting a full day of holiday cheer and mischief to benefit the Noyes Home for Children.

The 5th Annual Krampusnacht Festival and Fundraising Ball will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, in Downtown St. Joseph, according to Evan Banks with the Wayward Dreamers Guild.

Krampusnacht's origin comes from tales of how Nicholas is a saint and it wasn't logical or deemed saintly behavior for him to deliver punishments.

"Krampus" was paired with St. Nicholas as a helper on visits to children during the night of Dec. 5, also known as Krampusnacht, or "Krampus Night", immediately before the Feast of St. Nicholas on Dec. 6.

The event will feature hayrides, toy drives and the annual Krampuslauf (Run of Krampus) Downtown.

Discounts will be available at several participating shops for families looking to snag stocking stuffers or any last-minute gifts. More discounts will be available for participants who come dressed as the Christmas goat.

Kids will be able to participate in craft activities and book readings. Special cocktail menus will be available for those "young at heart" when the sun goes down.

After the kiddos are tucked in for the night, adults can slip away to the Krampus Ball dressed in their seasonal best.

Dance lessons start at 6 p.m., the Ball kicks off at 7 p.m. in the historically renovated Trail Theater. A costume contest will be held during the ball; admission is the only purchase required to participate.

Tickets for Ball admission can be purchased at www.givebutter.com/HVsfvM.

Interested participants are encouraged to bring gift donations to either the Festival or Ball. Donation bins will be located throughout Downtown and at the Trail Theater. Donors are encouraged to check the Noyes Home Current Needs and Current Wish Lists.

Monetary donations will also be available through QR code on the bins at the Ball, or by visiting www. givebutter.com/noyeshome4children.

Noyes Home Current Needs list:

• Baby Wipes & Flushable Wipes
• Body Wash & Shampoo/Conditioners for all ages and genders
• Body Lotion (Eucerin, Aveeno, Nonscented/Sensitive Skin Varieties)
• ALL Free & Clear (or an equivalent store brand) of laundry soap, pods and dryer sheets
• Pedialyte (liquid and popsicles)
• Lice Kits & Fairy Tale Brand Products for Lice Treatments for our Younger Residents
• Ethnic Hair Care Products (Cantu is a favorite) & Hair Bonnets/Wraps
• Hair Brushes
• Batteries (AA, AAA, C and D sizes are always appreciated)
• New Underwear All Sizes, but especially Women’s XS-3X sizes
• New Bras & Sports Bras (All Sizes Youth & Adult)
• Pull Ups sizes 2T/3T, 3T/4T, 4T/5T, Youth XS-XL and Adult Sizes S-XXL for Overnights
• Bathtime Toys & Supplies like Bathbombs, Bathtub Crayons, Paints & Playdough to help make bathtime more enjoyable for our little ones with sensory issues.

Noyes Home Current Wish List:

• Diamond Art, Sticker by Number & Craft Kits
• Special Snacks (Individual-sized is great for packing lunches for school or field trips—Goldfish, cookies, crackers, Little Debbie snacks, fruit snacks, Etc.)
• Gift Certificates to Local Restaurants for Birthdays, Good Grades Celebrations & Incentives
• Gift Certificates for Outings to local Movie Theaters, Bowling Alleys, Skating Rinks, Etc.
• Gift Certificates to Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, Walgreens, CVS & Grocery Stores for emergent needs

The Wayward Dreamers Guild is a humanities education group of scholars and performers
dedicated to creating thoroughly researched and inclusive events for the community.