THE HOCKING HILLS BIGFOOT FESTIVAL -

Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th, 2026 

We are closer than ever to the Wild Heart of the Hocking Hills. Only about 10 miles from Hocking Hills State Parks!

At the Vinton County Fairgrounds, McArthur, Ohio

Hocking Hills Bigfoot

BeaOutdoors Hocking Hills Bigfoot Festival

Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th, 2026 

Vinton County Fairgrounds in the heart of the Hocking Hills!

Deep in the Hocking Hills, this FREE 2 Day, Family-Friendly FESTIVAL at the Vinton County Fairgrounds, in McArthur, Ohio!

With over 200 acres to get your Squatch ON,

expect More 'BIG' Fun for everyone!

2026 Parking

This is the Only Fee to enjoy ALL the 'BIG' Fun at the Vinton County Fairgrounds: 

$10 Daily Vehicle Parking (NO LIMIT on guests per Vehicle)

Available at the Fairgrounds Gate

The VIP Dinner and Moonville Hike have smalls fee for attendees

 

 

Hocking Hills Bigfoot Festival

2026 Information Coming Soon!

 


 

Schedule of Events

2026 Parking

This is the Only Fee to enjoy ALL the 'BIG' Fun: 

$10 Daily Vehicle Parking

(NO LIMIT on guests per Vehicle)

Available at the Fairgrounds Gate

More Questions? Check out the FAQs Here!

2026 Schedule of Events!

Schedule of Events Saturday, August 15, 2026

  • Saturday 10am - 9pm
  • 9:00am: Gates Open
  • 10:00am: Festival Opens
  •    Call to the Colors
  • 11:00am: Squatch 'N Seek Opens
  • 12:00n: Walk Like Squatch
  • 4:00pm: Squatch Howling Contest
  • 6:00pm: Speaker and Guest Panel (Stage)
  • 7:00pm: HHBFF/C Anniversary Awards & Recognition 
  • 7:30pm: Live Thermal Drone Presentation
  •  Night Hike with Jannette Quackenbush (off site, Pre-Reg and ticket Required)
  • 9:00pm: Festival Close

 

With TURTLEMAN and DIAMOND JIM

AND WILD BILL

 

Speaker Schedule Saturday, August 15, 2026

 

 

2026 Speakers

 

 

 

Presentations will be August 15th, 2026 starting at 11am.

 

ON-SITE CAMPING is AVAILABLE!!!

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 Several local hotels, campgrounds, and private rentals are available depending on your needs in the heart of Ohio's Bigfoot Country!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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