12:00pm – 2:00pm Tara Mills Band
12:00pm – 4:00pm Kids Choice Craft Station and Tie-Dye T-shirts Behind Treehouse
12:00pm – 5:00pm Researcher Speaker Series Mountain Inn Ballroom
12:00pm Welcoming remarks from Chet Nichols
12:05pm – 1:00pm Gary D. Clark 
1:00pm – 2:00pm Melissa Adair
3:00pm – 4:00pm Daniel Benoit
4:00pm – 5:00pm Nikki Colón
12:00pm – 6:00pm BRT Grill Blue Ridge Terrace
12:00pm – 7:00pm Chairlift Rides Blue Ridge Express
12:00pm – 7:00pm Artisan Village Blue Ridge Terrace
12:00pm – 7:00pm Live Music Blue Ridge Terrace Stage
1:00pm – 6:00pm Ax Throwing Dobie Ski Slope
2:00pm Bigfoot Contests! Costume, Calling and Beard Blue Ridge Terrace Stage
2:00pm – 4:00pm Blue Ridge Brushes Paint + Sip Windsong Room (Skyline Pavilion, The Edge) Click here to sign up!
2:30pm – 4:30pm Mothman Rodeo
5:00pm – 7:00pm Dustin Pence Band
8:00pm – 11:00pm Live Music at The Edge: Jacob Paul Allen

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Mountain Inn Ballroom

Gary D. Clark, author of Bigfoot: Revealing the Monster and a main character in Bigfoot: Grip of the Monster, brings a rare blend of personal experience and creative storytelling to the Bigfoot world. As both writer and on-screen presence, Gary offers an insider’s perspective on the chilling events and behind-the-scenes journey that shaped the film and book. His work invites audiences to step into the mystery, explore the possibilities, and question what lurks in the wild.  Gary will be sharing his stories, signing books, and showcasing his novels, bringing fans face-to-face with the legend he’s spent years unraveling.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Mountain Inn Ballroom

Melissa Adair, affectionately known as the “Bigfoot Chick,” has turned a spark from her father’s fascination with Bigfoot into a lifelong adventure of her own. Blending curiosity, courage, and creativity, she has carved out a respected place in the Bigfoot community as a prominent enthusiast, field researcher, and collaborator. Her work has taken her deep into the wild in search of answers and even onto the big screen as a writing consultant for the film Skookum. With every trek, trail, and tale, Melissa brings the mystery of Bigfoot to life, inspiring others to chase their passions, no matter how unconventional, elusive, or extraordinary they may be.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Mountain Inn Ballroom

Growing up exploring the outdoors and hunting with his father, Daniel developed an early familiarity with wildlife and a curiosity about Bigfoot that ignited after seeing the Patterson-Gimlin film in 2010. As Bigfoot became a more open topic and online communities emerged, he began researching sightings, tree structures, theories about the creature’s nature, and similarities with great apes, eventually discovering large bipedal tracks that transformed his curiosity into passion and led to the founding of the East Coast Bigfoot Researchers Organization (E.C.B.R.O.). Since then, Daniel has conducted extensive fieldwork across the East Coast, including his first sighting of a Bigfoot family in Virginia, and has shared his findings through documentaries, podcasts, lectures, and his YouTube channel “Bigfoot Zone (ECBRO).” Committed to building a strong research community and educating the public, he has spoken at universities, libraries, and events, aiming to raise awareness and challenge skepticism with his science-based approach to the subject.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Mountain Inn Ballroom

Nikki Colon, the fearless mind behind the YouTube channel Sasquatch Secrets, has spent over a decade building a reputation as a bold, honest, and uncompromising Bigfoot researcher. Known for speaking her mind and challenging the status quo, she brings a rare mix of grit and authenticity to the field. Her expedition to Jay Burch’s encounter site in the rugged Gifford Pinchot National Forest, south of Mount St. Helens, showcased her trademark determination, arriving prepared, fearless, and ready to dive headfirst into the unknown. With unwavering dedication, a willingness to push beyond her comfort zone, and a passion for uncovering the truth, Nikki stands out as a powerful force and one to watch in the world of Bigfoot research.

Chette Nicholas Jr. is a passionate wildlife conservationist and dedicated researcher with a deep love for the natural world. Part explorer, part scientist, and part storyteller, he blends the curiosity of an amateur anthropologist, geologist, archaeologist, and biologist into one adventurous spirit. With an eye for the unseen and a heart for discovery, Chette dives into the mysteries of our wild spaces, whether it’s unearthing traces of the past, studying the land beneath our feet, or seeking out the creatures that walk the line between legend and reality. His work is driven by a belief that every trail tells a story, and every discovery brings us closer to understanding the incredible world we share.

Chairlift rides at Bigfoot Fest begin at 12:00pm.
Ages 13+ $12
Ages 6-12 $8
Resort lodging guests and 2025-26 Season Pass Holders $5.
Children 5 and under ride free.
Wintergreen Club Members receive complimentary rides with valid passes
Payment can be made by cash or card.

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