Nelsonville Bigfoot Festival

October 02, 2026 through October 04, 2026

Art & Culture, Community, Downtown, Family Friendly, Festivals, Free Fun, Music, Outdoor

The inaugural Nelsonville Bigfoot Festival brings three days of Bigfoot and cryptid presentations, live music and entertainment, food trucks, makers and local vendors, free children's inflatables and rides, and Appalachian culture to downtown Nelsonville. Festival admission is free. Hocking Valley Scenic Railway will also offer separately ticketed Bigfoot Spotting Express departures at 6:00 PM Friday and Saturday. Visit the official event website for the latest schedule, speaker lineup, parking, accessibility information and train details.

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