Great Florida Bigfoot Conference

05/28/2026

Any of our Bigfoot Conference family also into the paranormal, UFOs, and/or Halloween? 👻🎃🛳️

Join us aboard our very first 2026 ParanormaCruise: Halloween at Sea aboard the Norwegian Breakaway, sailing October 25 - November 1, 2026 from Boston.

Featuring special guests:
👻 Jessica Chobot
👻 Katrina Weidman
👻 Ronny LeBlanc
👻 RPG

Plus costume parties, paranormal discussions, Salem pre-excursion in October, Bermuda, Halifax, and a full week of spooky fun at sea.

More info:
https://gatherupevents.com/paranormacruise/

05/28/2026

Campfire stories from Ocala National Forest have circulated for generations. Campers and hunters have reported hearing heavy footsteps outside tents, strange screams echoing through the trees, and foul odors drifting through campsites late at night. Unlike the mountain forests of the Pacific Northwest, Florida’s version of Bigfoot is said to move through palmetto thickets, pine scrub, and swamp edges. Locals call it the “Skunk Ape.” Real creature or local legend? Either way, Ocala remains one of Florida’s most talked-about Bigfoot hotspots.

05/27/2026

🌲 THE SKUNK APE REPORT 🌲
Unlike traditional Bigfoot sightings reported in the Pacific Northwest, many Florida Skunk Ape encounters happen in dense palmetto thickets, swamp edges, pine scrub, and low-visibility terrain.
Witnesses throughout Central Florida and the Ocala National Forest region often describe:
• heavy footsteps in the brush
• loud crashing sounds in the palmettos
• deep growls or screams at night
• large shadowy figures crossing remote roads
• glowing eyes reflecting in flashlight beams
Many hunters and campers claim the creature moves surprisingly fast and quietly for its size, often disappearing into thick vegetation within seconds.
Some reports date back decades, making the Skunk Ape one of Florida’s longest-running wilderness mysteries.
👣 Do you think Florida’s environment makes sightings more believable?

05/26/2026

We’re excited to welcome several Florida-based research groups to Skunk Ape Row at the Great Florida Bigfoot Conference!

Skunk Ape Row is a dedicated area highlighting Florida’s own Bigfoot and Skunk Ape researchers, investigators, and organizations. This year’s lineup includes:

Sasquatch Origins
Stacy Brown Jr.
Squatchin’ FL
SE WoodApe Monitoring Project
Mid Florida Bigfoot

This is also a last call for any Florida research groups that would like to have an informational booth represented in Skunk Ape Row. If your group would like to be included, please reach out as soon as possible.

05/26/2026

Thank you, News 6 WKMG / ClickOrlando! We look forward to seeing everyone on June 13!

In a release, organizers said the event is expected to bring in over 2,000 attendees from across the U.S.

🔗 in the comments 👇

05/25/2026

From a wave of reported sightings in Ohio to a critically praised off-Broadway musical, Sasquatch is having a moment, and something just ignited it.

05/24/2026

Please welcome back Skunk Ape to the 2026 Great Florida Bigfoot Conference!

This year, attendees will have the chance to meet Florida’s most legendary cryptid up close for a special photo op experience in Ocala.

Brought to life by costumer Josh Watson, the Skunk Ape will be appearing at the Great Florida Bigfoot Conference on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the World Equestrian Center.

Tickets: https://gatherupevents.com/florida-bigfoot-conference-tickets/

05/22/2026

Happy Memorial Day Weekend from the Great Florida Bigfoot Conference! 👣🌴
Looks like Bigfoot is spending his holiday weekend relaxing lakeside, soaking up the sunshine, and enjoying the great outdoors before heading to Ocala in just a few weeks!
Whether you’re grilling out, camping, boating, traveling, hanging with family, or out squatchin’ in the woods… we want to hear from you!
👇 How are YOU spending your Memorial Day weekend?
We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and meaningful holiday as we remember and honor those who served. And don’t forget… GFBC is now just THREE WEEKS AWAY!

05/21/2026

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