On Saturday, August 1, characters from the Addams family tv series and other costume-clad characters will be parading the cobble stone street in front of the BC Historical Museum to treat Fest-goers to the creativity of local and regional cosplay visitors.
Lurch Fest 2026 will once again feature its costume contest. This year the costume contest has three categories: Best Addams Family Costume, Best Original Costume, and Best Ted Cassidy Costume. Winners of the costume contest will receive a monetary gift card and a certificate. Each category will have three winners, 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place. No pre-registration is required. Costumed people will find a registration table at Lurch Fest where they will sign up and receive an “Official Number.”
Organizing this year’s contest is Greg Popovich, well-known digital content creator and expert of all things “monster.” As an added attraction to Lurch Fest this year, Popovich will also be sharing his Interactive Monster Museum.
A spokesperson for the 2026 Lurch Fest says, “Come and join us in Philippi and join in the fun of this noon to 9:00 pm all day festival!”
