The Hocking Hills Bigfoot Festival offers a huge selection of cryptid-themed vendors, experts and personalities in the field, plentiful food options and live entertainment. There are also special events and a conference that take place at other locations.
2026 DATE: August 14-15, 2026
Location: Vinton County Fairgrounds
31471 OH-93
McArthur, OH 45651
Website: https://www.facebook.com/hockinghillsBFFestival/
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This post documents my experience on August 2, 2024 in downtown Logan
The festival moved to the Vinton County Fairgrounds in 2025.
Out in the open streets of Logan, Ohio…
…an elusive cryptid briefly left the woods…
…to attend the Hocking Hills Bigfoot Festival with many of his fans.
Here, Bigfoot could be celebrated through Sasquatch carvings, metallic Bigfoot and alien sculptures…
…miniature sculptures…
…soft and furry plushies…
…and happy-go-lucky banana-costumed displays.
Through the many vendors lining the streets, festival goers could shop for him on mugs and cozies…
…earrings and ornaments…
…shirts galore…
…including this cute one spelling “OHIO”…
…stickers…
…soap…
…framed illustrations, metallic wall decor…
…and so much more.
With the presence of experts and paranormal research groups…
…cryptid fans could hear personal stories and get tips on their own research and hunts…
…all while enjoying some live entertainment…
…and feasting among options of bratwurst, sandwiches…
…bbq pork, Thai…
…and even Bigfoot items, such as some special hot dogs and sundaes to enjoy at the festival…
…as well as BigFoot Jam and Squatchin’ Nuts to take home.