Bigfoot Speakers
Researchers, educators, storytellers, and investigators take the stage throughout the weekend.
Historic Public Square · Nelsonville, Ohio
Nelsonville
Bigfoot Festival
October 2–4, 2026
Three days of Appalachian culture, Bigfoot education, live music, family entertainment, food, vendors, speakers, and one unforgettable weekend in Nelsonville.
Something big is coming to Nelsonville.
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More than a Bigfoot festival
A celebration of Nelsonville and Appalachian culture.
The Nelsonville Bigfoot Festival brings visitors, local businesses, musicians, researchers, families, and community organizations together in the heart of Nelsonville.
Created by Bigfoot Educational Group Nelsonville, the festival is built around a simple idea: give people a reason to discover Nelsonville while celebrating the stories, culture, people, and places that make this part of Appalachia special.
Festival highlights
Make a day of it. Or make a weekend of it.
Live Music
Hours of live entertainment on the Historic Nelsonville Public Square.
Food & Vendors
Explore local food, merchandise, makers, artists, organizations, and festival vendors.
Family Activities
Family-friendly attractions and entertainment are part of the festival weekend.
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
The Bigfoot Spotting Express
Take the Bigfoot experience beyond the Public Square. Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Bigfoot Spotting Express adds a one-of-a-kind train adventure to festival weekend.
Train tickets and departure information are handled by Hocking Valley Scenic Railway.
Visit Hocking Valley Scenic RailwayOctober 2–4, 2026
Festival Schedule
The full speaker, music, and entertainment schedule is being finalized. Official times will be posted here as they are confirmed.
Friday
October 2
Festival opening, speakers, vendors, food, and live entertainment.
Saturday
October 3
A full day of speakers, attractions, vendors, food, music, and Bigfoot festivities.
Sunday
October 4
More speakers, music, vendors, family activities, and festival events.
Plan your visit
Welcome to Nelsonville.
Festival activities center around the Historic Nelsonville Public Square in Athens County, Ohio.
Location
Historic Public Square, Nelsonville, Ohio
Dates
Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4, 2026
Visitor Information
Parking, accessibility, maps, and additional visitor details will be added as plans are finalized.
Be part of the festival
Vendors & Sponsors
Interested in vending, sponsoring an attraction, or supporting the Nelsonville Bigfoot Festival? Contact Bigfoot Educational Group Nelsonville for current opportunities.
Festival opportunities
Food vendors, merchandise vendors, community organizations, and sponsors help make the weekend possible.
Contact the FestivalStay connected
Nelsonville Bigfoot Festival
Organized by Bigfoot Educational Group Nelsonville.
bigfootgroupnelsonville@gmail.com
Nelsonville, Ohio