The city of Springville, Alabama, is organizing a Bigfoot-themed trail race called the “Biggie Stomp Trail Run 5K,” set to take place at Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve on April 11, 2026. Designed as a fun, family-friendly community event, the race will include a standard 5K trail run as well as a shorter kids’ run, with Bigfoot-inspired branding and themes adding a playful twist. Organizers say the event is meant to encourage outdoor activity, bring the community together, and promote the natural beauty of the preserve, while proceeds will help support conservation efforts, trail maintenance, and environmental education programs. Sign me up for the kids run. I want the Bigfoot paraphrenalia!Read the full article

The Boggy Creek Monster Festival returns to the Texarkana area on March 27–29, offering a weekend of family-friendly entertainment centered around the legendary Fouke Monster. Held at Dancing Ranch Farm, the event will feature vendors, games, live music, hayrides, a petting zoo, and interactive attractions, along with hourly prize giveaways and scavenger hunts. A special outdoor screening of the film BogMan and a themed bonfire storytelling session are planned for Friday night, while Saturday includes a full schedule of activities and photo opportunities with the creature. Organizers emphasize the festival as an affordable, community-focused celebration of local folklore designed to bring people together and showcase regional culture. Hopefully Boggy Creek Monster doesn’t show up at the petting zoo.

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