Ohio Bigfoot Conference (OH)

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)