Calling all true believers and skeptics alike for one of the biggest Bigfoot festivals in North Carolina. The WNC Bigfoot Festival is a fun annual event that takes place in the small mountain town of Marion, which is the perfect setting to gather all of the cryptozoologists and bigfoot hunts in one place. Whether you are looking for a fun weekend trip or have been waiting to find like-minded individuals this is the festival for you. The event coordinator has coined the term "Come a skeptic. Leave a believer". If you were looking for something to do in North Carolina in spring then gather in a small town in the Highlands to celebrate Sasquatch. It's not only perfectly normal... it's also loads of fun!
Welcome to Marion, North Carolina, home of the WNC Bigfoot Festival! Located right in the heart of the Western North Carolina mountains this is the perfect place to honor the hide-and-seek champion of the world.
Experts in the field will come to speak giving you their findings and adventurous tales of their exploration in the woods. This is an exciting world and you can find it all here at this North Carolina Bigfoot festival.
Over the years of running this festival in North Carolina, they have seen over 40,000 visitors enjoying the event. You can expect to see plenty of people coming together for another year of Sasquatch fun.
It takes place in the streets of downtown Marion. Even the merchants get stoked for Bigfoot. You will find several vendors creating uniquely themed Bigfoot items specifically for the event.
Expect a few faux Bigfoot sightings where you can pose for a selfie with the guest of honor's stand-in.
There aren't many places in America where you can pose with Bigfoot and this is one of them. I mean it is hard enough to get a picture of one in the wild let alone take a selfie with him. So now might be your only chance.
Loads of vendors will be on hand selling Bigfoot-related merchandise as well as food inspired by Bigfoot.
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There will even be live musical performances by phenomenal local musicians.
And there will be a Bigfoot calling contest to see if anyone can lure Sasquatch out of the woods.
So now is the time to get in the spirit of the celebration and show your appreciation for this elusive creature of the forest.
Add the WNC Bigfoot Festival to your calendar now so you won't forget. It's slated for springtime in Marion, North Carolina. Attendance at this Bigfoot festival in North Carolina is free. Learn more about it from the event's official WNC Bigfoot Festival website. You can also follow the WNC Bigfoot Festival Facebook page for updates. Looking for a place to stay during the festival? Don't sleep in the woods like a Bigfoot but instead book a night at a lovely cabin in the mountains.
For more must-see stops in North Carolina take a deep dive into the state we all know and love and check out this OnlyInYourState video.
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