Fall Bigfoot Festivals and Events Draw Enthusiasts Nationwide

So I just stumbled across a really enjoyable podcast episode over on the Bigfoot Project YouTube channel. It's the Monkey Wrench Podcast with Gary Spikes from Pop's Country Store in Oklahoma, and if you're not familiar with Pop's, it's a legendary spot along Route 66 in Stroud that's become a real mecca for Sasquatch activity over the years. The area has drawn researchers and witnesses for decades, so hearing from Gary is always a treat. The vibe of the episode is super laid-back. Mark runs the Monkey Wrench Podcast every Wednesday night, and Gary's usually in the chat keeping things rolling and greeting folks. This time Gary's on the other side of the screen, and the two of them get into a fantastic rundown of all the upcoming Bigfoot festivals and gatherings happening across the country this fall. Here's a quick look at what's on the horizon: - **Allegheny National Forest Campout** – October 9th through 11th, with early arrivals welcome - **Texas Bigfoot Conference** in Jefferson, Texas – October 16th through 18th - **Honobia Bigfoot Festival** in Oklahoma – first weekend of October, now expanded to a three-day event - **Black River Falls, Wisconsin** – October 8th through 11th - **Wisconsin Fireside Chat** in Campbellsport – September 19th - **Corry, Pennsylvania First Friday Festival** – first Friday in November - **Hawkins, Texas Campfire Story** – September 25th through 27th - **Salt Fork State Park in Ohio** – hosted by the Southeast Ohio Sasquatch Bigfoot organization, with monthly campouts running May through October - **Red River Gorge Bigfoot Festival** in Stanton, Kentucky - **Bigfoot Days in Estes Park, Colorado** But the part that really caught my attention was the story Mark shared about his friend "Big Bill" who had a close encounter at Salt Fork State Park. Apparently Bill had been pestering Mark for ages, saying he wanted to see a Sasquatch. Mark finally told him, "Be careful what you wish for," and suggested he head to Salt Fork if he was serious. Well, Bill got his wish, and then some. He came face to face with one at about 10 to 15 feet away at night, and Mark said Bill came back to base camp completely shaken up. It took a while to calm him down. That kind of close-range nighttime encounter is the stuff that stays with a person forever, and Mark mentioned he's hoping to get Bill on the show to tell the full story. If you're looking to get out into the field this fall or just want to connect with the Sasquatch community, this episode is basically a roadmap of where everyone will be gathering. Definitely worth checking out the full conversation over on the Bigfoot Project channel.