Central Pa Bigfoot & Cryptid Festival

05/14/2026

🚨 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

The Central PA Bigfoot & Cryptid Festival is excited to welcome John Covey as an official speaker for the 2026 festival! 👣🔥

John Covey has become a familiar face in the cryptid and paranormal community, bringing his passion, experiences, and unique perspective to audiences across the region. We’re thrilled to have him joining us for an unforgettable day filled with Bigfoot, cryptids, paranormal encounters, vendors, speakers, and more!

🗓️ August 15th, 2026
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Come meet John, hear his stories, and connect with fellow believers and investigators from all over Pennsylvania and beyond.

Stay tuned for more speaker announcements and festival updates!

03/01/2026

🎉 Welcome to the Central PA Bigfoot & Cryptid Festival! 🎉
August 15th, 2026

Get ready, Central Pennsylvania — the creatures are coming out to play!

We are thrilled to officially welcome you to the Central PA Bigfoot & Cryptid Festival, happening on Saturday, August 15th, 2026! Whether you're a lifelong believer, a curious skeptic, or just love a good mystery, this is the event you’ve been waiting for.

Prepare for a full day packed with legendary creatures, fascinating speakers, unique vendors, delicious food, family-friendly activities, and unforgettable encounters with all things strange and unexplained. From Bigfoot to the bizarre, we’re celebrating the mysteries that make our world wonderfully weird.

And hold onto your flashlights — we’re excited to announce special guests Jimmy & Dee Dabaldo Trick from Goosebumps Paranormal! Known for their thrilling investigations and spine-tingling storytelling, Jimmy & Dee bring their passion for the paranormal and cryptid research straight to the festival stage. Don’t miss your chance to meet them, hear their experiences, and maybe even learn what really lurks in the shadows of Pennsylvania.

Whether you’re hunting for Sasquatch, searching for Mothman, or just here for the fun, the Central PA Bigfoot & Cryptid Festival promises a day full of mystery, community, and adventure.

Mark your calendars. Tell your friends. And remember…

Keep watching the woods. 🌲👣

02/20/2026

Introducing our first speaker: BIKER BIGFOOT, RON HOWES... give a huge warm welcome to Ron as he speaks on a matter near and dear to my heart, PTSD.

02/20/2026

Big thanks to Charles Aleksy, Terry Windell, Lyn E Brice, Gary Shuler, Mary Kay, Dale Faucett, Jim Slugg, Scott Becher, Natalie Smearman, Mitch Rife, KHaoticSweetzLLC, Joe Fogle, Julie Zaorski, Shelly Vezendy, Wes Jones, Jimmy Trick, Barbara Hammar, Chryssi Laughlin, Mia Argento-Prynn, They're Out There, Rachel Snyder, Kim Plitt

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

02/20/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 Charles Aleksy, Terry Windell, Lyn E Brice, Gary Shuler, Mary Kay, Dale Faucett, Jim Slugg, Scott Becher, Natalie Smearman, Mitch Rife, KHaoticSweetzLLC, Joe Fogle, Julie Zaorski, Shelly Vezendy, Wes Jones, Jimmy Trick, Barbara Hammar, Chryssi Laughlin, Mia Argento-Prynn, They're Out There, Rachel Snyder, Kim Plitt, Ruth Lynn Palmer

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

01/25/2026

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01/17/2026

We will start announcing speakers this week...... Who would you like to see at the Central Pa Bigfoot & Cryptid Festival??????

01/17/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at this year's Central PA Bigfoot & Cryptid Festival, happening on August 15th, 2026, at the Susquehanna Valley Mall in Selinsgrove, PA. This exciting event promises a day filled with fun and mystery for the whole family. Enjoy browsing through a diverse range of indoor and outdoor vendors offering unique cryptid-themed merchandise and delicious food from a variety of food trucks. Don't miss out on the engaging talks from speakers who will delve into the intriguing world of cryptids. Kids will have a blast with activities like the Bigfoot Water Battle and the Cryptid Foam Fight. For those feeling adventurous, try your hand at the Bigfoot calling contest and the wood knock contest. It's going to be an amazing day packed with entertainment and excitement, so mark your calendars and prepare for a legendary time! Entry is FREE. Small fee to see the speakers.

www.centralpabigfoot.com

11/27/2025

Vendors wanted for Krampus Christmas event Dec 13th-14th, click the link below......organized by Snarly Yow

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Vendor Application Welcome, you are invited to apply to become a vendor at the Naughty and Nice Krampusnacht Celebration at the Susquehanna Valley Mall on Dec 13th and 14th. This event which is presented by Snarly Yow and hosted by Cryptid Collective, is a curated event and vendors are required to h...

10/21/2025

Registration for next year's Central Pa Bigfoot & Cryptid Festival is open to new vendors. Go to centralpabigfoot.com to register. Visit the store select an inside or outside spot. Once your registration is paid, your registered. We had quite a few returning vendors sign up so spots are limited. We will have several food trucks and live entertainment.

centralpabigfoot.com

09/30/2025

Taking some suggestions on having the festival on Saturday and Sunday......What are peoples thoughts on this?????
ONE DAY or 2 Days.....