Festival FAQ
THE ANSWERS TO OUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
What is the Mothman Festival?
The Mothman Festival is an annual gathering that commemorates the mysterious visit of the “Mothman” in the 1960’s and is a great event for all ages. It's held annually in downtown Point Pleasant, WV and features live music, merchandise from various vendors, food trucks , cosplay, speakers, and of course you...
Where is the Mothman Festival located?
The festival is located in Pt. Pleasant right in the heart of Main Street usually between the 200-500 blocks. Once you come off of the green bridge into Point Pleasant, you will travel approximately 1 block and on the left side is the epicenter of the festival. It’s very easy to find. Just look for all of the people!
What are the festival days?
The festival is held on the third weekend in September. The official 2023 dates are September 16th & 17th, we usually do some type of kickstarter event Friday evening . This is TBA.
How much does it cost to get into the Mothman Festival?
The Mothman Festival admission is free! There are some festival events and attractions that have a fee, but we strive to keep everything affordable and family friendly. There is a fee for the admission to the Mothman Museum. Lines there can be long and cash is encouraged for getting into the museum quicker and bring another 5 bucks if you want to try to get a hayride ticket. Cash only for hayride tickets.
How do I buy tickets for the TNT/Farm Museum Wagon rides?
There are NO pre-sales, the charge is $5 CORRECT CASH for all ages. Tickets sell out quickly and are sold Saturday morning around 9-10am til sold out at the Info Booth located beside the post office on the 300 block of Main. Wagon rides take place at the WV State Farm Museum 1458 Fairgrounds Rd Point Pleasant WV(about 9 miles north of Point Pleasant off Route 62) starting at 7pm typically finish around 11 pm. There are NO shuttle services available to the Farm Museum you must provide your own transportation. The ride is approximately 15 minutes going thru part of the farm museum grounds and then back into part of the TNT area. You can see the via ducts used when the TNT area was in operation. There are public restrooms , light refreshments sold, and live musical entertainment.
Where's the best place to park?
Parking is on your own. Pt Pleasant is a small town but there is street parking near the festival route mostly upper main street above 6th street. Please be advised that the earlier you arrive at the festival (typically by 10 am), the better your parking options will be. The streets on the festival route are fairly flat as well as most parking in town. Traffic is congested on the days of the festival. There can be A LOT of walking to get into the festival and at the festival itself. Parking at nearby Krodel Park TBA. Best bet is plan on walking quite a bit.
What are the festival hours?
Basically this is a daytime festival.
The Mothman 5K is held at 8 am on Saturday, and the festival is usually up running by 10 am .
Typically Saturday 10am-5/6pm for merch vendors, some food vendors stay open later, music/speakers are usually until 8pm.
On Sunday, the festival opens 10 am and finishes up around 5 pm.
I am traveling to the festival. Where can I book a local hotel?
Please be advised that the hotels in our area book up QUICK! So the earlier you can book, the closer you can stay to the epicenter of the Mothman Festival. Hotels and lodging are available in the following towns:
How can I reserve the TNT Guided Bus Tours?
We DO NOT SELL PHYSICAL TICKETS for our bus tours, we do take online nonrefundable reservations . Go to our "TNT AREA BUS TOURS" section of our website where you'll find the information you need and an option to reserve and pay for your seats online. Street parking in town is advised to get you to the festival area quicker especially if you have the 10am tour. IF the tours do not sell out prior to the start of the festival, we have in the past sold the few available seats the day of the festival. The tour tent is located on 6th and Main where you check in 15 minutes prior for your bus tour.
*********There are NO refunds for the tour.*********
Is there any other place I can find festival info?
YES! Our social media sites (especially our facebook page). We tend to keep the most current and up to date info there. Look us up under "Mothman Festival." We have a Mothman App available for FREE for both iphone and android phones....you can get all the updates, schedules and info here. We also have a info tent located by the post office on the 300 block of Main Street.
Can I bring my dog to the festival?
We would suggest that you leave your pup with a sitter or in the comfort of your home. Although we love dogs, be advised that our streets are VERY crowded and we would hate to see your pup get trampled on by someone. It is up to your discretion on whether you want to bring them, but if you do, please make sure they are socialized with kids, other dogs, and are approachable. Also, please make sure you bring water for them because the Mothman Festival weather can be very warm in September. All dogs must remain on a leash at all times. There is one pet friendly hotel in Gallipolis, Ohio which is straight across from the festival. Give the Quality Inn a call 740-446-0090 for pet friendly rooms.
Can I use my credit card or should I bring cash?
BRING CASH. Some merch vendors will have the ability to take credit cards, however, there will be some that cannot and the INTERNET IS SPOTTY. It is advised that you BRING enough CASH with you so you'll be covered, especially for things such as visits to the food vendors, the Mothman museum , and participating in some of the fun things at the festival (like the wagon ride, kids activities, etc). There are 2 banks within walking distance with ATM's , Peoples at 421 Main and Ohio Valley at 3289 Viand .
Where are the restrooms located?
There is a restroom facility located behind the flood wall and just to the right of the river front amphitheater. There will also be porta johns throughout the festival grounds.
The Mothman Festival is an annual gathering that commemorates the mysterious visit of the “Mothman” in the 1960’s and is a great event for all ages. It's held annually in downtown Point Pleasant, WV and features live music, merchandise from various vendors, food trucks , cosplay, speakers, and of course you...
Where is the Mothman Festival located?
The festival is located in Pt. Pleasant right in the heart of Main Street usually between the 200-500 blocks. Once you come off of the green bridge into Point Pleasant, you will travel approximately 1 block and on the left side is the epicenter of the festival. It’s very easy to find. Just look for all of the people!
What are the festival days?
The festival is held on the third weekend in September. The official 2023 dates are September 16th & 17th, we usually do some type of kickstarter event Friday evening . This is TBA.
How much does it cost to get into the Mothman Festival?
The Mothman Festival admission is free! There are some festival events and attractions that have a fee, but we strive to keep everything affordable and family friendly. There is a fee for the admission to the Mothman Museum. Lines there can be long and cash is encouraged for getting into the museum quicker and bring another 5 bucks if you want to try to get a hayride ticket. Cash only for hayride tickets.
How do I buy tickets for the TNT/Farm Museum Wagon rides?
There are NO pre-sales, the charge is $5 CORRECT CASH for all ages. Tickets sell out quickly and are sold Saturday morning around 9-10am til sold out at the Info Booth located beside the post office on the 300 block of Main. Wagon rides take place at the WV State Farm Museum 1458 Fairgrounds Rd Point Pleasant WV(about 9 miles north of Point Pleasant off Route 62) starting at 7pm typically finish around 11 pm. There are NO shuttle services available to the Farm Museum you must provide your own transportation. The ride is approximately 15 minutes going thru part of the farm museum grounds and then back into part of the TNT area. You can see the via ducts used when the TNT area was in operation. There are public restrooms , light refreshments sold, and live musical entertainment.
Where's the best place to park?
Parking is on your own. Pt Pleasant is a small town but there is street parking near the festival route mostly upper main street above 6th street. Please be advised that the earlier you arrive at the festival (typically by 10 am), the better your parking options will be. The streets on the festival route are fairly flat as well as most parking in town. Traffic is congested on the days of the festival. There can be A LOT of walking to get into the festival and at the festival itself. Parking at nearby Krodel Park TBA. Best bet is plan on walking quite a bit.
What are the festival hours?
Basically this is a daytime festival.
The Mothman 5K is held at 8 am on Saturday, and the festival is usually up running by 10 am .
Typically Saturday 10am-5/6pm for merch vendors, some food vendors stay open later, music/speakers are usually until 8pm.
On Sunday, the festival opens 10 am and finishes up around 5 pm.
I am traveling to the festival. Where can I book a local hotel?
Please be advised that the hotels in our area book up QUICK! So the earlier you can book, the closer you can stay to the epicenter of the Mothman Festival. Hotels and lodging are available in the following towns:
- Gallipolis, Ohio (5 mins away) http://www.visitgallia.com/community/accommodations
- Athens, Ohio (40 mins away)
- Huntington, WV (50 mins away)
- Ripley, WV (40 mins away)
- Charleston, WV (60 mins away)
- Jackson, Ohio (30 mins away)
How can I reserve the TNT Guided Bus Tours?
We DO NOT SELL PHYSICAL TICKETS for our bus tours, we do take online nonrefundable reservations . Go to our "TNT AREA BUS TOURS" section of our website where you'll find the information you need and an option to reserve and pay for your seats online. Street parking in town is advised to get you to the festival area quicker especially if you have the 10am tour. IF the tours do not sell out prior to the start of the festival, we have in the past sold the few available seats the day of the festival. The tour tent is located on 6th and Main where you check in 15 minutes prior for your bus tour.
*********There are NO refunds for the tour.*********
Is there any other place I can find festival info?
YES! Our social media sites (especially our facebook page). We tend to keep the most current and up to date info there. Look us up under "Mothman Festival." We have a Mothman App available for FREE for both iphone and android phones....you can get all the updates, schedules and info here. We also have a info tent located by the post office on the 300 block of Main Street.
Can I bring my dog to the festival?
We would suggest that you leave your pup with a sitter or in the comfort of your home. Although we love dogs, be advised that our streets are VERY crowded and we would hate to see your pup get trampled on by someone. It is up to your discretion on whether you want to bring them, but if you do, please make sure they are socialized with kids, other dogs, and are approachable. Also, please make sure you bring water for them because the Mothman Festival weather can be very warm in September. All dogs must remain on a leash at all times. There is one pet friendly hotel in Gallipolis, Ohio which is straight across from the festival. Give the Quality Inn a call 740-446-0090 for pet friendly rooms.
Can I use my credit card or should I bring cash?
BRING CASH. Some merch vendors will have the ability to take credit cards, however, there will be some that cannot and the INTERNET IS SPOTTY. It is advised that you BRING enough CASH with you so you'll be covered, especially for things such as visits to the food vendors, the Mothman museum , and participating in some of the fun things at the festival (like the wagon ride, kids activities, etc). There are 2 banks within walking distance with ATM's , Peoples at 421 Main and Ohio Valley at 3289 Viand .
Where are the restrooms located?
There is a restroom facility located behind the flood wall and just to the right of the river front amphitheater. There will also be porta johns throughout the festival grounds.