Speakers, music, vendors, food, family activities, and festival programming.
Historic Nelsonville Public Square · Nelsonville, Ohio
October 2–4, 2026
Three days of Bigfoot and cryptid presentations, live music, food, vendors, free kids rides, family entertainment, and the Bigfoot Spotting Express.
Free Kids Rides
Live Music
Cryptid Presentations
Family Friendly
★Nelsonville•Appalachia•Bigfoot•Community★
First year. Nelsonville identity.
A Bigfoot festival that belongs here.
The Nelsonville Bigfoot Festival is a new community festival built around Bigfoot education, Appalachian culture, music, family fun, and the businesses and landmarks that make Nelsonville worth visiting.
Our festival identity centers on the Nelsonville fountain, Bigfoot, the Hocking Valley, and the star-brick tradition that gives this town a visual history all its own.
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
Bigfoot Spotting Express
Make the train part of your festival weekend. The Bigfoot Spotting Express departs from the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway depot on Friday and Saturday.
Friday · Oct. 26:00 PM
Saturday · Oct. 36:00 PM
Approximately 2 hours · Reservations recommended.
Train Information & Tickets
Plan your weekend
Come for Bigfoot. Discover Nelsonville.
Festival activities are centered on the Historic Nelsonville Public Square in Athens County, Ohio. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway depot and downtown businesses are close by.
Free kids rides and entertainment for all ages.
Parking, accessibility, maps, and final logistics will be added as they are confirmed.
Be part of NBF 2026
Vendors & Sponsors
Food vendors, makers, local organizations, businesses, and sponsors help build the festival weekend. Contact Bigfoot Educational Group Nelsonville for current opportunities.
Interested in participating?
bigfootgroupnelsonville@gmail.com
Bigfoot Educational Group Nelsonville
Nelsonville Bigfoot Festival
October 2–4, 2026 · Nelsonville, Ohio
bigfootgroupnelsonville@gmail.com