Ohio Bigfoot Conference (OH)
2026-05-02 09:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 (America/New_York) | Salt Fork Lodge And Conference Center, 11073 Natural Resources Rd 3, Kimbolton, OH, 43749, United States
The Ohio Bigfoot Conference will be held in Kimbolton, Ohio from May 2, 2026 thru May 3, 2026. This annual Bigfoot Conference is a speaker panel town hall meeting type of event. This event gathers researchers, enthusiasts and experts in the field of cryptozoology, specifically focusing on the lore and research surrounding Bigfoot.
Attendees can expect an engaging speaker panel event where individuals interested in the subject can discuss theories, share experiences, and learn from knowledgeable speakers. The conference provides a unique opportunity for participants to connect with others who share a passion for the mysteries of the unknown. And to show off their cool ‘I Love Bigfoot’ tshirt.
Organized by Marc DeWerth in 1989, The Ohio Bigfoot Conference is designed to be accessible to a wide audience. This event aims to reach thousands of attendees from across the United States, creating a diverse gathering of Bigfoot enthusiasts and researchers.
Schedule of Events
***** Friday, May 1st *****
*11 AM to 1:30 PM Advanced Hike- in an area with recent Bigfoot activity-
Meet at the Salt Fork Lodge upper, center parking lot. FREE to the public.
*2 PM to 3:30 PM- Early VIP registration pickup. Upper level, Salt Fork Lodge.
*5 PM ( Optional) Dinner with the speakers at Salt Fork State Park Lodge (pay the Lodge directly). Call 1-800-282-7275 to buy your ticket in advance
*8 PM Speaker Meet and Greet and open Registration packet pickup upper level
9 PM Vendor early set-up…. Set up tables, displays, just no inventory.
*10 PM Bonfire behind the lodge.
***** Saturday, May 2nd *****
*7 AM – 10 AM Vendor setup
*9 AM – Early Vendor sales for VIP’s
*8:30 AM – 10:30 AM – Registration- VIP ticket pickup
* 10 AM Conference Rooms open for seating. Wrist bands required
* 10 AM Vendor area is open to the public
* 11 AM – 12 PM- Speaker #1 – Steve Kulls – Main Conference room
*12:15 -1:30 PM- Speaker #2 – TBA
*1:45 PM – 2:45 PM Speaker #3 – Cliff Barackman – Main Conference room
*3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Speaker #4- Dusty Ruth Main Conference room
*4:15 PM- 5:00 PM – Auction items, Big Announcements-
*5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Dinner break
*7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Speaker # 5- Aleksandar Petakov Main Conference room
*10:00 PM Bonfire behind the lodge..
***** Sunday, May 3rd *****
*10:30 AM – 11:30 AM- Check in for the Optional Sunday event.
11:00 AM – Doors open for the Conference room.
11:30 AM – 2 PM- Speaker Panel – Town Hall Meeting (Optional event)
2026 Ohio Bigfoot Conference

Brian King-Sharp Camp Out (NC)
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-10 | Appletree Group Camp, Appletree Campground Road, Nantahala, NC, 28781, United States
The 2026 Brian King-Sharp Camp Out will be held at Appletree Group Camp in Nantahala, North Carolina between 05/08/2026 and 05/10/2026.

This camp out is a ticketed event covering two nights and one speaker. There’s only 15 allocated spots so space is definitely limited. Check in is 4pm on Friday. All food and drinks will be provided, and you’ll also have access to toilets, trash cans, showers, and a fire-pit.
Things you’ll need to bring yourself include a tent, camp chair, towel/washcloth, flashlight, and Squatchin’ Gear. Conceal carry is allowed but no long rifles. Also, alcohol is allowed in moderation.
Just don’t drink too much and shoot Bigfoot if you see him. PETC (People For the Ethical Treatment of Cryptids) may come after you.

Wisconsin Cryptids, Anomalies and Paranormal Convention (WI)
2026-05-08 17:00 - 2026-05-09 17:00 (America/New_York) | Radisson Hotel And Conference Center, 625 West Rolling Meadows Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, 54937, United States
The 2026 Wisconsin Cryptids, Anomalies and Paranormal Convention will be held at The Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Fond du Lac Wisconsin from May 8, 2026 thru May 9, 2026. Convention activities will include speakers, vendors, workshops, a psychic gallery reading, and a Bigfoot hike!
Workshops currently on the schedule include: casting make and take, spirit photography, everyday tools for spirit communication (no, not a Ouja Board), Survival 101 “Don’t die in the Woods”, the science of the paranormal, and a remote viewing workshop.
Speakers will be covering topics such as Minnesota iceman, Great Lakes Mothman phenomenon, cryptids of the seas & lakes, remote viewing and much more!
The Kids Bigfoot hike will be held Friday at 5PM and includes a one hour hike into the woods with recent Bigfoot activity. Your hosts will help teach what to look for, how to stay safe, and how to debunk what is, and what is not natural in the woods. This is a great beginner’s event for the budding bigfooter in your family. Space is limited all kids MUST be accompanied by an adult with an accompanied ticket.
The Night Bigfoot hike will be held Friday at 8PM. You’ll head out on an expedition to seek the illusive creature known as Bigfoot in the woods of Wisconsin. Ask the seasoned researchers questions, get advice along the way, and learn techniques and like thermal imagers for yourself. I wouldn’t stray off the trail too much on this one.

Route 66 Centennial Bigfoot Festival (IL)
2026-05-09 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Pink Elephant Antique Mall, 908 Veterans Memorial Dr, Livingston, IL, 62058, United States
The 2026 Route 66 Centennial Bigfoot Festival will be held at The Pink Elephant Antique Mall in Livingston, Illinois on 05/09/2026. The 2nd Annual Route 66 Centennial Bigfoot Festival will bring a full day of legendary, larger-than-life fun celebrating three major milestones: 100 years of historic Route 66, 100 years of the former Livingston High School, and the upcoming 250th birthday of the United States.
From 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the lawn beside the Pink Elephant will transform into a Bigfoot playground packed with family-friendly excitement. Meet engaging Bigfoot researchers and speakers, explore a wide variety of unique vendors, and enjoy interactive Bigfoot games for all ages. Kids can bounce, play, and compete in the famous Sqwatch Hollar Contest.
Inside the campus, the Twistee Treat Diner will be serving up breakfast and lunch favorites, the Pink Elephant Antique Mall will be open for treasure hunting, and the Mother Road Fudge & Candy Shop will be fully stocked with sweet treats.
Free admission. Free parking.
Get your kicks…and sweets…and cryptid fix on Route 66.
2026 Route 66 Bigfoot Festival

Hodag Heritage Festival (WI)
2026-05-16 08:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Pioneer Park, Martin Lynch Dr., 705 Rhinelander Dr, WI, 54501, United States
The 2026 Hodag Heritage Festival will be held in Rhinelander, Wisconsin on May 16, 2026. The festival is a celebration of the legendary Hodag creature that has captivated the Rhinelander community for generations. I vote the festival be renamed to Hodag Hoedown. It’s catchy and fun.
Festival activities will include a FREE traditional pancake breakfast from 8am – 11am hosted by the VFW and activities like the Hodag Calling Contest, logging show, scavenger hunt, art display, live music, the Hodag Historical City Bus Tour, speakers, and more!
The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack show will feature thrilling lumberjack competitions, including axe throwing, crosscut sawing, a chainsaw vs. crosscut race, underhand and standing block chopping, chainsaw carving, and log rolling. I’d maybe take a seat further in the back on this one…just in case a stray axe finds you.
The park-wide interactive scavenger hunt has participants uncovering clues, solving puzzles, and exploring hidden surprises.
The Hodag Historical City Bus Tour costs $5 per person and includes a narrated tour to various historical stops around town. You’ll learn more about the Hodag at every stop. Tour lasts about 35-45 minutes.
The Hodag Calling Contest has participants competing by grunting, howling, barking, or making whatever noise they think a Hodag would make. Judges will choose a winner based on originality. If you’re very good at Hodag howling you may not spend enough time with people.
Hodag Heritage Festival

Bigfoot Biker Gathering (OK)
2026-05-16 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Bigfoot Enigma Research Center And Museum, 205 Lawson Blvd, Clayton, OK, 74536, United States
The 2026 Bigfoot Biker Gathering will be held in Clayton, Oklahoma at The Bigfoot Enigma Research Center and Museum on May 16,2026. The Bigfoot Enigma Research Center And Museum is presenting the Bigfoot Biker Gathering, featuring insights and research from these three distinguished individuals that will captivate and enlighten, fostering a deeper understanding of the Bigfoot Phenomenon.
The event will be held from 10am to 3pm and costs $30. There is also a free speaker meet and greet Friday night from 4pm to 7pm.
Just so everyone is clear, the Bigfoot Biker Gathering is not a group of Sasquatches riding around on Harleys. Though this would be fascinating to watch.

Bigfoot On Beale (TN)
2026-05-16 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | A.Schwab Dry GoodsStore, 163 Beale Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, United States
The 2026 Bigfoot On Beale will be held at A.Schwab Dry GoodsStore in Memphis, Tennessee on 05/16/2026.
Join Beale Street Monster Club for a FREE very special all day celebration of one of the world’s most famous and beloved cryptids: Bigfoot.
From 11AM-6PM listen to a variety of speakers give talks and presentation on various different topics on the subject of Bigfoot and see a display consisting of pieces of evidence of the existence of the creature along with other piece of memorabilia. The event ends with a rousing round of Cryptid trivia!
You can also take a photo with the Tennessee Wildman at the forest theme photo op and shop from a selection of 10 artist and 11 vendors!!! For those who don’t know, Tennessee Wildman is not a local personality but rather a cryptid local to the east side of Tennessee that could be considered the southern cousin of Bigfoot.
Bigfoot On Beale

Friends Of Beaver Creek State Park Bigfoot Fest (OH)
2026-05-17 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Beaver Creek State Park, 12013 Echo Dell Rd, East Liverpool, OH, 43920, United States
The 2026 Friends Of Beaver Creek State Park Bigfoot Fest will be held at Beaver Creek State Park in Liverpool, OH on 05/17/2026.

A group camp will be held on Friday and Saturday prior to the event. Camp event is open to individuals interested in the research of Bigfoot.
There’s also a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday from 8am – 12pm. Fluffy buttermilk pancakes along with stone ground buckwheat pancakes topped with maple syrup or homemade syrup. Breakfast is served with 2 sausage links, grits, and choice of juice or coffee. Cost is $10 and kids 6 and under $4. This sounds like a mighty hardy ‘Bigfoot Breakfast’!
Vendors and speakers will be available in the afternoon from 12pm – 5pm.

Red River Gorge Bigfoot Fest (KY)
2026-05-29 18:00 - 2026-05-30 19:00 (America/New_York) | Stanton City Park, 127 Halls Lane, Stanton, KY, 40380, United States
The 2026 Red River Gorge Bigfoot Fest will be held in Stanton, Kentucky May 29, 2026 thru May 30, 2026. Stanton City Park will burst with excitement, a lively array of vendors, mouthwatering food, fantastic contests, and perhaps a visit by the hairy one himself!
The free event includes free presentations from world-renowned researchers, an incredible lineup of Bigfoot and cryptid-loving vendors, delicious food trucks, contests and entertaining performances.
It all kicks off Friday night with a VIP dinner (ticketed event) where you can enjoy a delicious dinner alongside world-renowned guest speakers from the Bigfoot community. Engage in insightful discussions and connect with fellow enthusiasts during our Q&A session at the end.
Saturday includes contests such as the cryptid costume contest, a Bigfoot howling contest and a cryptid tattoo contest. Compete against other howlers to echo out the fiercest, most bone-chilling howl in the forest as part of the Bigfoot howling contest. Show off your inked cryptid whether it’s Mothman, Chupacabra, or Bigfoot and you could win big in the cryptid tattoo contest! I may need to get a ‘I love Bigfoot’ tattoo done soon so I can compete. The cryptid costume contest will have 3 winning categories: 1) Best Cryptid, 2) Best Superhero or Supervillain, 3) Most Creative Costume.
Also as part of Saturday’s activities will be a variety of Bigfoot presentations from several experts in the cryptid community. Throughout the day the kids can enjoy arts & crafts, face painting, caricature portraits, petting zoo, and Bigfoot bounce house inflatables! A Bigfoot bounce house sounds like something I need in my backyard now.

Bigfoot On The River Festival (PA)
2026-06-06 | Downtown Sharon, 1 E State St, Sharon, PA, 16146, United States
The 2026 Bigfoot On The River Festival will be held at Downtown Sharon in Sharon, Pennsylvania on 06/06/2026.
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Cryptids and Paranormal Conference (NJ)
2026-06-06 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Crown Plaza Princeton, 870 Scudders Mill Rd, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536, United States
The 2026 Cryptids and Paranormal Conference will be held at Crown Plaza Princeton in Plainsboro, New Jersey on 06/06/2026. The event brings together researchers, authors, investigators, vendors, and fans of the unexplained for a full day of exploration, education, and entertainment. Created for believers, skeptics, and the simply curious alike, the conference offers attendees a chance to step into a world of cryptids, hauntings, UFOs, psychic phenomena, and the many mysteries that continue to fascinate people across generations.
This year’s conference will feature guest speakers and personalities from across the cryptid and paranormal world. Attendees can expect engaging talks, workshops, and opportunities to hear stories, theories, and field experiences directly from those who have dedicated years to researching the unknown.
Beyond the speaker presentations, the event will offer a lively vendor experience. Guests will have the chance to browse unique merchandise, meet creators and investigators, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy an atmosphere designed for anyone who has ever been intrigued by Bigfoot, hauntings, UFOs, psychic phenomena, or creatures still lurking at the edge of folklore and possibility.
With interest in paranormal subjects (these are different than the ones you see on the NJTR heading to Hoboken) continuing to grow, New Jersey’s 4th Annual Cryptids & Paranormal Conference promises to be a memorable destination event for 2026.

Arkansas Cryptid Fest (AR)
2026-06-06 09:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Ol’ Bart At Diamond Bear, 600 N Broadway St, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
The Arkansas Cryptid Fest will be held in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 6, 2026. This in-person event is the perfect spot for fans of weird, wild, and wonderful cryptids.
The event will include talks, exhibits, VIP speakers, guest speakers, and vendors celebrating the legends lurking in the shadows. There’s even a Bigfoot calling contest on the agenda! This is also fun to practice while ordering food at a drive thru.
This is a ticketed event so it will require an advance ticket purchase to attend.
2026 Arkansas Cryptid Fest

Turtle Days Festival (IN)
2026-06-10 17:00 - 2026-06-13 23:00 (America/New_York) | Churubusco Park, 605 N John Krieger Dr, Churubusco, IN, 46723, United States
The 2026 Turtle Days Festival will be held at Churubusco Park in Churubusco, Indiana between 06/10/2026 and 06/13/2026.
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Jackalope Days (WY)
2026-06-11 17:00 - 2026-06-14 12:00 (America/Denver) | Jackalope Square, 100 S 3rd St, Douglas, WY, 82633, United States
The 2026 Jackalope Days will be held at Jackalope Square in Douglas, Wyoming between 06/11/2026 and 06/14/2026.
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The Great Florida Bigfoot Conference (FL)
2026-06-12 18:00 - 2026-06-13 18:00 (America/New_York) | World Equestrian Center, 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL, 34482, United States
The 2026 The Great Florida Bigfoot Conference will be held at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida between 06/12/2026 and 06/13/2026.
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The Grafton Monster Festival (WV)
2026-06-12 18:00 - 2026-06-13 22:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Grafton, 599 Csx Way, Grafton, WV, 26354, United States
The 2026 The Grafton Monster Festival will be held at Downtown Grafton in Grafton, West Virginia between 06/12/2026 and 06/13/2026.
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Forest County Bigfoot Festival (PA)
2026-06-12 18:00 - 2026-06-14 16:30 (America/New_York) | Marienville Town Circle, 100 W Spruce St, Marienville, PA, 16239, United States
The 2026 Forest County Bigfoot Festival will be held at Marienville Town Circle in Marienville, Pennsylvania between 06/12/2026 and 06/14/2026.
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Metaline Falls Bigfoot Festival (WA)
2026-06-19 17:00 - 2026-06-21 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Metaline Falls, 225 E 5th Ave, Metaline Falls, WA, 99153, United States
The 2026 Metaline Falls Bigfoot Festival will be held at Downtown Metaline Falls in Metaline Falls, Washington between 06/19/2026 and 06/21/2026.
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Glide Sasquatch Festival (OR)
2026-06-20 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Glide Sasquatch Festival Grounds, 20940 Highway 138, Glide, OR, 97443, United States
The 2026 Glide Sasquatch Festival will be held at Glide Sasquatch Festival Grounds in Glide, Oregon on 06/20/2026.
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Lizard Man Stomp (SC)
2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Bishopville, 517 N Main St, Bishopville, SC, 29010, United States
The 2026 Lizard Man Stomp will be held at Downtown Bishopville in Bishopville, South Carolina on 06/27/2026.
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Bigfoot Daze (CA)
2026-06-27 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown WIllow Creek, 38949 Highway 299, Willow Creek, CA, 95573, United States
The 2026 Bigfoot Daze will be held at Downtown WIllow Creek in Willow Creek, California on 06/27/2026.
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Scouting For Bigfoot (NH)
2026-06-27 10:00 - 2026-06-28 15:00 (America/New_York) | Charmingfare Farm, 774 High St, Candia, NH, 03034, United States
The 2026 Scouting For Bigfoot will be held at Charmingfare Farm in Candia, New Hampshire between 06/27/2026 and 06/28/2026.
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Legends Of The Mountains Townhall (WA)
2026-06-27 12:00 - 2026-06-28 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Longmire Springs Brewing, 112 Norman Way, Packwood, WA, 98361, United States
The 2026 Legends Of The Mountains Townhall will be held at Longmire Springs Brewing in Packwood, Washington between 06/27/2026 and 06/28/2026.
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Sasquatch Summer Fest (OR)
2026-07-10 12:00 - 2026-07-11 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Greenwaters Park, 48362 State Road 58, Oakridge, OR, 97463, United States
The 2026 Sasquatch Summer Fest will be held at Greenwaters Park in Oakridge, Oregon between 07/10/2026 and 07/11/2026.
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Gone Squatchin' Bigfoot Fest (OH)
2026-07-11 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | John’s Country Nursery, 15808 Old State Road, Middlefield, OH, 44062, United States
The 2026 Gone Squatchin’ Bigfoot Fest will be held at John’s Country Nursery in Middlefield, Ohio on 07/11/2026.
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Squatchfest (PA)
2026-07-11 14:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Kane Family Drive In Theater, 6627 Route 6, Kane, PA, 16735, United States
The 2026 Squatchfest will be held at Kane Family Drive In Theater in Kane, Pennsylvania on 07/11/2026.
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Carolina Crypidtfest (NC)
2026-07-24 11:00 - 2026-07-25 18:00 (America/New_York) | North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
The 2026 Carolina Crypidtfest will be held at North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, North Carolina between 07/24/2026 and 07/25/2026.
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Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference (TN)
2026-07-25 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Airport Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738, United States
The 2026 Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference will be held at Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on 07/25/2026.
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Bigfoot Meetup (NY)
2026-07-25 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort, NY, 12831, United States
The 2026 Bigfoot Meetup will be held at Moreau Lake State Park in Gansevoort, New York on 07/25/2026.
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Mothman Museum TNT Tours (WV)
2026-07-25 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Mothman Museum, 400 Main Street, Point Pleasant, WV, 25550, United States
The 2026 Mothman Museum TNT Tours will be held at Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant, West Virginia on 07/25/2026.
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