Cryptid Life

Jersey Devil Fable Festival (NJ)
2026-05-01 16:30 - 2026-05-02 17:00 (America/New_York) | Asbury Park, 618 Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ, 07712, United States
The 2026 Jersey Devil Fable Festival will be held in Asbury Park, New Jersey May 1, 2026 thru May 2, 2026. The event spotlights Jersey’s own Jersey Devil who is among the oldest monsters tales told in the United States, yet has only recently become known to the larger population.
The events kickoff on Friday evening with a dinner (ticket purchase required) in a haunted bank vault surrounded by the most haunted Dolls of The Paranormal Museum and followed by a special VIP tour of The Paranormal Museum. A Jersey Devil Film Festival is also scheduled.
Saturday brings a host of activities including: Cryptid Commons Street Fair, Tales of The Jersey Devil Walking Tour, March Of The Cryptids (costume contest), Pet Cryptid Contest, and a series of lectures. Time to start making that Jersey Devil costume for your pet goldfish!
Throughout the event psychics, vendors, authors, and podcasters will be available for all your New Jersey Devil needs.
Jersey Devil Fable Festival

Squatchin' The Gap (AR)
2026-05-01 12:00 - 2026-05-02 20:00 (America/New_York) | J3 At The Gap, 9494 Hwy 7 South, Jasper, AR, 72641, United States
The 2026 Squatchin’ The Gap Jasper Bigfoot Jamboree will be held at J3 at the Gap in Jasper, Arkansas May 1, 2026 thru May 2, 2026. It’s an event filled with two days of amazing stories, music, food and vendors, offering hand-made bigfoot merchandise in a family friendly environment.
The event requires advance ticket purchase. Tickets are $15 per person. Seniors, veterans and kids 12-18 are $12.50 per ticket, and kids under 12 are free! Your ticket includes: presentations by ten nationally acclaimed speakers, meet and greet with local Bigfoot researchers and eyewitnesses and award-winning podcast hosts and authors, documentary screenings by Resonance Productions, live music, vendors and Bigfoot merchandise, food trucks, nightly bonfires, book signings with featured authors, and on-site Bigfoot hair sample analysis.
So if you find some stray Bigfoot hairs while dusting or have some collecting in your shower drain bring them in for analysis.
The venue, J3 at the Gap, is a scenic Ozarks destination just outside Jasper, Arkansas. It is surrounded by beautiful mountain views and wide-open space. Guests can also stay at on-site cabins and campsites, though availability is limited.
Jasper resident and host of the event, Todd Neiss, is a bigfoot eyewitnesses turned researcher who has conducted investigations and organized expeditions across the US and Canada for over 32 years. A nationally recognized public speaker and educator, he has hosted conferences in Oregon for the past 18 years. Now he brings his talents here to the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Arkansas.

Fouke Monster Festival (AR)
2026-04-25 19:00 - 2026-04-26 18:00 (America/New_York) | Fouke Community Center, 201 E Redcut Rd, Fouke, AR, 71837, United States
The Fouke Monster Festival will be held in Fouke, Arkansas from April 25, 2026 thru April 26, 2026. This festival celebrates The Fouke Monster and The Legend of Boggy Creek. It is an annual event dedicated to discussions, presentations, and lore related to the creature and other similar monsters. The event includes a catered dinner and several guest speakers. It’s a ticketed event so tickets need to be purchased ahead of time.
The Fouke Monster is a humanoid creature, similar to descriptions of Bigfoot, that was allegedly sighted in the rural town of Fouke, Arkansas during the early 1970s. The Fouke Monster first made local headlines in 1971 when it was reported to have attacked the home of Bobby and Elizabeth Ford on May 2, 1971. To this I say WTF – What the Fouke?

Bigfoot Days (CO)
2026-04-25 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Ave, Estes Park, CO, 80517, United States
Bigfoot Days will be held in Estes Park, Colorado on April 25, 2026. The event features appearances from Bigfoot celebrities and experts, Colorado Bigfoot stories, film screenings, live music, outdoor activities for the entire family, craft and food vendors, a Bigfoot calling contest, and much more!
The weekend event begins on Friday with an exclusive Bigfoot BBQ, a ticketed dinner featuring celebrity guests. This Bigfoot-themed dinner will feature food, drinks, music, photos, and mingling with special guests at Town of Estes Park Events Complex. Don’t worry kids, they don’t actually cook up a Bigfoot at the Bigfoot BBQ. Those would be some mighty big ribs to eat though.
On Saturday, the fun continues with a FREE outdoor festival in Bond Park. Enjoy appearances and talks from TV Bigfoot celebrities and experts, a half-marathon and 5K run, Colorado Bigfoot stories, film screenings, live music, family-friendly outdoor activities, craft and food vendors, a Bigfoot calling contest, and so much more!
New this year are two film screenings on Saturday at the Historic Park Theatre, the oldest continuously operating movie theater west of the Mississippi River, built in 1913. “The High Strangeness of Colorado’s Bigfoot” will screen at 3 p.m., followed by the premiere of “SQUATCH” at 7 p.m.

West Georgia Bigfoot Townhall (GA)
2026-04-25 | McIntosh Reserve Park, 1046 W McIntosh Circle, Whitesburg, GA, 30185, United States
The very first West Georgia Bigfoot Townhall will be held at Macintosh Reserve Park in Whitesburg, Georgia, on Saturday, April 25th, 2026.
At the event will be Bigfoot field research teams, vendors, local artists, authors, and more! It’s a chance to meet fellow Bigfoot enthusiasts, swap stories!
This is a family friendly town hall, kids under 18 have free admission, adults 18 & up are $10.
There are primitive campsites available at the park. They currently have 50(+) primitive (no hook-ups/no water/no power) campsites available throughout the park. They do allow self-contained RV’s/campers/pull behinds; there is no dump station. Camping is limited to a maximum of 5 nights. All campers are required to register with a valid ID and tag numbers for all vehicles and no person may camp without a vehicle on site.
The primitive campsites are kind of like Gilligan’s Island:
No phone, no lights, no motor car,
Not a single luxury,
Like Robinson Crusoe,
It’s primitive as can be.

Bigfest - A Bigfoot Festival (NY)
2026-04-18 14:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 114 Reserve, 114 Oneida Street, Fulton, NY, 13069, United States
BIGfest 2026 will be held at 114 Reserve in Fulton, New York. It’s an afternoon of celebrating the mystery of Bigfoot.
At BIGfest you can browse unique vendors, hear fascinating talks from Bigfoot researchers, and enjoy original stage plays inspired by the great hairy one. You’re even invited to bring any pictures or stories of your own Bigfoot experience.
The venue, 114 Reserve, is a coffee and tea cafe with a drive thru. So you’re sure to hear a latte Bigfoot stories at the event.

Tennessee Cryptid Camp Out (TN)
2026-04-13 12:00 - 2026-04-17 12:00 (America/New_York) | Cumberland Plateau, 1030 Smithville Hwy, McMinnville, TN, 37110, United States
The 2026 Tennessee Cryptid Camp Out will be held at Cumberland Plateau in McMinnville, TN between 04/13/2026 and 04/17/2026.

You’ll join Jessi and Joe Doyle of Hellbent Holler, Chester Moore of Dark Outdoors media, Fortean TN and the legendary researcher M.K. Davis for 4 days and 4 nights of Bigfooting and comradery atop the majestic Cumberland Plateau in one of the most active Bigfoot areas in the region!
On this adventure you will search for the elusive Bigfoot, learn from experts, and connect with like-minded enthusiasts!
This is a ticketed special event and is limited to 40 attendants so get your tickets now if you haven’t already.
Your ticket will include the following:
1. Guided day and night hikes (April 14th-16th, 1pm-4pm/10pm-Midnight) with Fortean TN, through the lush Tennessee wilderness, where you’ll have the chance to spot signs of Bigfoot activity and take in the raw natural beauty that is the Cumberland Mountains.
2. Thrilling night hikes (April 15th-16th, 10pm-Midnight) under the stars with special guests, Hellbent Holler, where you’ll get to see how some of the most modern and advanced investigative gear works in real time.
3. Planned CE5 Contact Meditation (April 14th, 10pm-Midnight) – Attempt to initiate contact via CE5 guided meditation with Jessi Doyle.
4. Bonfire tales with M.K. Davis and Chester Moore (April 14th-15th – after dark) – where you’ll hear real spine-tingling stories of Bigfoot, feral humans, and other cryptid encounters and can share your own.
5. Tibetan Crystal Singing Bowls (April 13th, 10pm-Midnight) – Channel your mind and spirit with the help of Tre’s “sound alchemy” presentation and hopefully help lure in curious Sasquatch that might be lurking nearby.
6. A History of Encounters (April 13th, 7pm-9:00pm) – an introduction to the encounters and sightings associated with the Camp Out site, with Fortean TN.
7. Delicious hot meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) served in the on-site cafeteria for the entirety of the event along-side lunch-time round table discussions with our special guests, where you can share your own experiences and learn from others. Meals are not included in the cost of admission but can be purchased separately via Add-Ons.
8. Rustic cabins with electrical hook-ups and comfortable sleeping arrangements for 2-3 people per cabin.
9. An exclusive Tennessee Cryptid Campout Expedition patch!
Attendants arrive on Monday, April 13th (12:00pm/Noon) and check-out Friday, April 17th (12:00pm/Noon).
If I’m Bigfoot I’m packing a light suitcase and headed to a more remote area the weekend of April 14th.

Biggie Stomp Trail Run 5K (AL)
2026-04-11 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve, 1700 Murphrees Valley Rd, Springville, AL, 35146, United States
The Biggie Stomp Trail Run 5k will be held at Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve (BCCNP) in Springville, Alabama on April 11, 2026. The run is a chance to “run through Bigfoot territory” and is open to all ages and abilities. Runners will be able to run on a combination of two trails, Easy Rider and Slab Creek. Don’t worry, you don’t have to run fast. You just have to run faster than the next guy so Bigfoot comes after him rather than you.
In addition to the main race, Biggie Stomp will also feature a Kids Fun Run at 9:15 a.m.. This provides younger runners an opportunity to participate in the nature run.
Registration closes April 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM with fees as follows:
5K Trail Run

Pre-Registration: $35
Late Registration (after April 1): $40 (no t-shirt)

Kids Fun Run

Price: $10

Awards will be presented for the following categories:

Top 3 Overall Men
Top 3 Overall Women
Top 3 Under 18 Boys
Top 3 Under 18 Girls
Top 3 in Kids Fun Run

Packet Pickup is Friday, April 10 5:00–6:00 PM at Old Rock School 135 Pine Street, Springville, AL
Race Day Packet Pickup is between 7:00–7:30 AM at the race site
All participants will receive a swag bag and Biggie Stomp dog tags.

Creepy Cryptids (VA)
2026-04-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | High Knob Destination Center, 1147 Laurel Ave. SW, Norton, VA, 24273, United States
A presentation on local cryptids will be held at High Knob Destination Center in Norton, Virginia on 04/10/2026.
Join Ranger Aidan from Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park for a presentation on the local cryptids like Wood Booger (Virginia’s version of Bigfoot ) and how they offer insight into the changing culture of the region.
Monsters from the mountains of Appalachia have become very popular in modern pop-culture, though many of the stories have become dramatized over the decades. Many of these “monsters” often have real world explanations that offer insight into the changing culture of the region.
Find out the real truth and support your local cryptids!
The cost is free, but registration is encouraged.

Bigfoot Expert Lecture (OH)
2026-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Davidson’s Restaurant, 3636 Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH, 44406, United States
A Bigfoot Expert Lecture will be given at 7 p.m. April 8, 2026 at Davidson’s Restaurant in Canfield, Ohio.
Bigfoot expert Amy Bue will give a presentation on the Bigfoot phenonmenon. For more than a decade, Bue has worked closely with other experts to make the subject of Bigfoot less taboo in scientific circles.
In 2018, Bue co-founded Project Zoobook, a collaboration of Bigfoot investigators working alongside primate zookeepers, primatologists, wildlife biologists, marine biologists, forestry workers, archaeologists, anthropologists, university professors, law enforcement officials, taxonomists and other scientists.
Her address is being sponsored by the Youngstown Torch Club. Admission is free and open to the public. Attendees planning to order a meal before the presentation at Davidson’s should arrive by 6 p.m.
It’s kind of like a lunch n learn but at dinner time.

Monsters, Cryptids, And The Monstrous (AR)
2026-04-08 15:00 - 2026-04-11 17:00 (America/New_York) | Arkansas State University, 101 N Caraway Rd, Jonesboro, AR, 72401, United States
The 2026 Delta Symposium at Arkansas State University is set for April 8-11 featuring the theme “Monsters, Cryptids, and the Monstrous.” This is a four-day academic and cultural conference featuring panels, research presentations, creative works, workshops, and performances. Events are held mainly at the student union and museum, with some off-site activities.
Wednesday (April 8) includes opening sessions with focus on interdisciplinary discussions of monsters and their meanings. It includes a forum with professors, a presentation on “the monstrous as metaphor,” and a creative exhibition of writing and photography.
Thursday (April 9) is packed with panels and research talks on folklore, history, culture, and identity. Topics include earthquakes as “monsters,” ghost stories, racial history, political interpretations, and artistic inspiration. Featured are a hands-on workshop on oral history and an evening reading event at the Bradbury Art Museum.
Friday (April 10) continues with research presentations on folklore, gender, international connections, and cryptids. It includes a keynote lecture on Cherokee storytelling and discussions connecting folklore to film and literature.
Saturday (April 11) wraps up with another oral history workshop held in Dyess, Arkansas. It includes museum exhibits and the Arkansas Roots Music Festival, tying folklore themes to music and culture.
Culture and cryptids, a perfect combination!

High Noon With The Unknown (OK)
2026-04-04 11:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Bigfoot Enigma Research Center And Museum, 205 Lawson Blvd, Clayton, OK, 74536, United States
High Noon With The Unknown will be held at Bigfoot Enigma Research Center And Museum in Clayton, Oklahoma on 4/4/2026.

Bigfoot audio recordings will be shared with personal explanations of the stories behind each experience. Insights into communication, respect, and connection will also be shared. Cost is $20 at the door and a Chili Bar is included complete with cornbread and all the toppings! Bigfoot and chili now that’s a winning combination!

Boggy Creek Monster Festival (AR)
2026-03-27 10:00 - 2026-03-29 10:00 (America/New_York) | Dancing Ranch Farm, 490 Miller County Rd 218, Fouke, AR, 71837, United States
The 2026 Boggy Creek Monster Festival will be held in Fouke, Arkansas from March 27, 2026 thru March 29, 2026. It’s a weekend of family-friendly fun, local entertainment, and a touch of regional legend celebrating the Boggy Creek Monster.
Festivities kick off Friday, March 27, with gates opening at 10 a.m. and remaining open until 10 p.m. Admission is $5 per day. Attendees can enjoy a variety of vendors, games, attractions, bounce houses, and hourly prize giveaways throughout the day.
Friday evening will include four guest speakers:

4pm: Chris Kitchens, author of Elusive Peace, a creature novel
5pm: Chris Grizzly, host of the BigFoot OutLaw Podcast
6pm: Joseph Johnson, actor, writer, and Bigfoot Search Team member
7pm: Dave Rogers, preacher and field researcher known in the community as SuperDave a.k.a. Sasquatch

Afterwards a special outdoor screening of the newly released film BogMan will be shown. The night will continue with a Boggy Creek Monster-themed bonfire storytelling session, complete with special guest appearances.
The festival continues Saturday, March 28, with gates open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Organizers have planned a full schedule of activities, including hourly prize drawings, scavenger hunts led by local Boy Scouts, and live entertainment throughout the day. Also don’t miss out on the 1pm Boggy Creek Battle Royale, presented by Hype and Glory Wrestling and the 2:30pm Crowning of Miss Boggy Creek 2026!
Speaking of the Boy Scouts, Troop #11 built a bridge without any nails, screws, or bolts. Just rope and poles. It will be on display at the festival. Good thing this is a Boggy Creek Monster festival and not a Mothman festival. Otherwise that bridge will mysteriously collapse.
There’s also a Saturday night after party with a $10 admission featuring two live bands: From Nothing (heavy metal and rock) and Caleb Wincher (red dirt country).
A variety of additional attractions such as bounce houses, bingo with prizes, hayrides, a petting zoo, unveiling of a new Bigfoot Barn mural, and photo opportunities with the Boggy Creek Monster will also be available.
Selfies with Boggy Creek Monster will get you places in certain social circles.
The weekend will wrap up Sunday morning with a service beginning at 9 a.m..
If you’re looking for a place to stay, just a 18 mile drive from The Boggy Creek Monster Festival location, The Hampton Inn has partnered to give you BigFoot Discounts at their hotel at 5302 Crossroads Parkway Texarkana Arkansas.

March Du Nain Rouge (MI)
2026-03-22 11:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Detroit, 4401 2nd Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Marche du Nain Rouge, an annual street festival in Detroit, Michigan that features the legendary red imp known as the Nain Rouge, is being held in downtown Detroit on March 22, 2026.
The free event is a mix of a parade, street theater, and costume party. Typical activities include a costume parade where people dress as demons, goblins, witches, and the Nain Rouge itself, theatrical storytelling, music and street celebrations, and an afterparty featuring a DJ and local vendors.
Music starts around 11:30am with the crowd gathering at the Community Stage located at the intersection of Canfield and Second. The parade kicks off at 1pm with Detroit-by-way-of-New-Orleans Gabriel Brass Band. The opening ceremonies conclude with the Nain leading a procession down to the Masonic Temple at 1:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to “come with a pan on your head or in full regalia. Bring a washboard and jug band. Wear a costume. Build a human-powered float. Put on a mask, cover your body in biodegradable glitter and sustainably harvested feathers– whatever it takes.”
The afterparty will begin in the Masonic Temple’s Fountain Ballroom starting around 2:30pm and going til 5pm. and will include drinks, vendor tables, and DJs.
These folks don’t mess around. Actually feel bad for the little red imp as the residents take back control of their city. Maybe it’ll bring a few wins for the Tigers too!

Spirits, Squatches, and Stories Around the Campfire (KY)
2026-03-21 19:00 - 2026-03-22 02:00 (America/New_York) | Fort Duffieled, U.S. 31W and Salt River Drive, West Point, KY, 40177, United States
The 2026 Spirits, Squatches, and Stories Around the Campfire event will be held in West Point, Kentucky on March 21, 2026. The event promises meet and greets, investigations, food and more!
This is a ticketed event, but your money will get you a cookout, meet and greet, stories about all things that go bump in the night, and an investigation. There’s a very good possibility too that you might have your very own Squatch experience! This should be cool as long as participants are still alive afterwards.

Book Launch Release Party - Lesser Cryptids Of Greater Appalachia (WV)
2026-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cicada Books & Coffee, 604 14th St W, Huntington, WV, 25701, United States
The Lesser Cryptids Of Greater Appalachia Book Release Party will be held in Huntington, West Virginia on March 12, 2026. Cicada Books will be hosting the release party from 5pm – 7pm to celebrate the release of their new book ‘Lesser Cryptids Of Greater Appalachia’. The book is a folk horror anthology featuring local and regional writers, published by Brood XIV Books.
“It’s an evening of eerie readings, giveaways lurking in unexpected places, and book signings with the brave souls who captured these legendary beasts on the page,” the release states.
Attendees will be able to meet anthology contributors and other local paranormal authors, including Stephen Bias, JD Byrne, Eden Crowe, Amanda Hooser. “Check the tree line. Scan the shadows. And whatever you do… don’t come alone,” the release states. How many paranormal authors live in Huntington, West Virginia I wonder?

Frogman Festival (OH)
2026-03-07 09:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Oasis Conference Center, 902 Loveland–Miamiville Road, Loveland, OH, 45140, United States
The Frogman Festival will be held in Loveland, Ohio on March 7, 2026. The Frogman Festival is a quirky, fun-filled event all about celebrating the Loveland Frogman as well as the local folklore, art, lore, and creativity. Held at the Oasis Conference Center, the festival draws hundreds of visitors and over 60 unique vendors who fill the main ballroom with all kinds of themed goods and experiences. Sounds like a great festival to hop on over to. Pun intended.

Fayetteville Cryptid Weekend (WV)
2026-03-07 09:00 - 2026-03-08 17:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Fayetteville, 100 N Court St, Fayetteville, WV, 25840, United States
The Fayetteville Cryptid Weekend will be held in Fayetteville, West Virginia from March 7, 2026 thru March 8, 2026. Venture into downtown for all the fun as some of the most legendary cryptids emerge from the shadows. During the weekend these creatures will be roaming both downtown and local trails. Visitors may catch glimpses of Bigfoot, Mothman, and other mysterious beings as they explore town.
The weekend kicks off on Saturday, March 7, with the opening of a Cryptid Art Exhibition at the Love Hope Center for the Arts, featuring regional artists inspired by folklore, myth, and Appalachian legends. Other events on Saturday include a Cryptid Scavenger Hunt, various meet and greets, Cryptid Costume Contest, Mothman Felting Workshop, a ghost hunt, and a Bigfoot hunt. To be completely honest I had no idea what felting was before reading this. Now I want to quit my full time job to become a professional felter.
Sunday includes a Cryptid Scavenger Hunt, Cryptid Pet Costume Contest and Bigfoot hunts. This could be a potential girlfriend first date kind of day!
Throughout the weekend, enjoy a Cryptid-themed Art Walk through your favorite Fayetteville businesses, with special stops, themed displays, and surprises along the way. Shops, galleries, and community spaces will embrace the strange and unusual as downtown transforms into a playful celebration of West Virginia’s most mysterious creatures.

East Alabama Bigfoot Town Hall (AL)
2026-03-06 20:00 - 2026-03-07 17:00 (America/New_York) | Old Russell County Courthouse, 5 Jackson St, Seale, AL, 36875, United States
The East Alabama Bigfoot Town Hall will be held in Seale, Alabama from March 6, 2026 thru March 7, 2026. The event is a lively community town hall hosted by Squatch Seekers focused on Bigfoot sightings, stories, and Sasquatch lore and designed for fans to share encounters and discuss regional reports. The event will feature speakers from the Bigfoot community, vendors, food trucks and live music.
The event begins Friday night with a spaghetti dinner while meeting fellow Bigfoot enthusiasts, researchers and locals. After dinner there will be a meet and greet to share stories, sightings and theories about the hairy one. Things really get going after the meet and greet cause it’ll be time to go squatchin! A guided field experience will lead guests into the darkness listening and looking for any traces of Bigfoot! Make sure to bring your very out of focus camera in case you spot Bigfoot or some other cryptid!
Saturday night brings a spooky evening exploring the eerie history of the Old Russell County Courthouse. You’ll tour the property listening for creaks and groans that might come from the floorboards below.
