The infamous Pope Lick Monster comes to life at the Goatman Festival in Louisville, featuring local vendors, spooky attractions, and a chance to explore this haunted folklore.

Kentucky's Infamous Cryptid, the Goatman/Pope Lick Monster

Have you ever heard the legend of the Goatman at Pope Lick? If not, here's the quick version to get you up to speed. The legend of the Pope Lick Monster surrounds a goat/human hybrid that lives under a train trestle crossing Pope Lick Creek.

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Kentucky filmmaker, Ron Schildknecht, created a movie about the legend of the Pope Lick Monster, and in the movie description, highlights the legend.

"A monster, a hideous half-man, half-sheep mutation whose hypnotic powers are so intense that he lures you out onto the tracks and into his eyes..."
Such are the stories that have captured the imaginations of Louisville teenagers for three generations. Stories that have lured youths to the Pope Lick trestle in search of a dare, a thrill, a place to drink, an opportunity to scare a date or a friend.

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You can watch this short film online. Ron's website has links for where to watch it, here. Now that you have the gist of the legend of Kentucky's goatman, this festival will start to make more sense.

Kentucky's Unusual Goatman Festival

It's been called "the most unusual festival in Louisville," and to be honest, I think we could extend it to the entire state of Kentucky.

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The Goatman Festival is planned for October 10th and 11th, and will feature unique vendors, cryptid enthusiasts, a trackless train ride, a paranormal bus tour, and more.

The Midwest's premier cryptid and monster event taking place at the home of the legendary Pope Lick Monster. Enjoy expert cryptozoology celebrity meet and greets, seminars, special tours, vendors, movies, music, and so much more. There is even a haunted attraction featuring the legendary Pope Lick Monster! This is a cryptid event unlike any other you will find and it is only in Kentucky.