So, you say you are interested in the unknown? Then look no further. A fun filled, kid friendly Bigfoot and cryptid event will be held at the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department August 15th and 16th.
The Fayette County Pennsylvania Bigfoot Research Project will have round table discussions on Friday, August 15 from 6p.m.-9p.m.
Saturday, August 16 from 10a.m.-5p.m. will feature some of the most highly regarded specialists of Bigfoot, cryptids, and UFOs in the state of Pennsylvania. Talks will last around an hour per guest, and Q&As will follow.
Organizers and researchers, Sara Knight and Greg Kotyuha have labored hard to bring this FREE to the public event to life.
Pennsylvania is home to hundreds of cryptid sightings, and speakers like Daniel Hageman, who has had personal experiences with the unknown, will share his knowledge and theories. Daniel is a retired police officer and has been interviewed by local radio and TV stations in the Butler area. Daniel is part of the Butler Organization for Research of the Unexplained … also known as (BORU). If you have had an experience with UFOs, which is Daniel’s specialty, feel free to send sightings and strange happenings to: sightings@boru-ufo.com
Writer and investigator, Kevin Paul, who is also a Greene County native and resident, was fascinated with folklore at an early age. Paul is a lifelong experiencer of the unexplained. He believes that Appalachia is a hotbed of paranormal activities, which serves as a perfect lens to observe the unknown surrounding us. Paul believes in an interdimensional earth that increasingly reveals itself to those who are sensitive to its powers.
Fred Saluga, who has been a member of the Fayette County Bigfoot society for decades, also believes in this interdimensional universe. The author of this article had the chance to sit down with Fred to discuss his findings over the years.
Fred said, “I believe the reason Bigfoot has not been found, is the fact it has a supernatural ability to jump between time and space. A creature that can shadow itself and disappear. That’s why images of the creature are typically distorted or blurry.”
If one walks the woodlands of West Greene with Fred, he points out how certain stick formations and trees will be placed and bent in the direction of water sources for the ease of traveling cryptids to find.
Fred will not be speaking at this year’s event, but he will have a booth where you can capture one of his three books on Bigfoot, UFOs, and the supernatural (Phone: (412) 298-0031).
Bill Rigby will also be a keynote speaker. Bill has been researching the unknown full-time for seven years now. He first witnessed a UFO at the age of fourteen and has been hooked on these types of phenomena ever since. He is highly sensitive, as he has also seen ghastly apparitions and Bigfoot close to him in the forest.
Bill started the group: Agents of the Unexplained Cryptid and Paranormal Research. He also has a podcast available on YouTube and Facebook called: Agents of the Unexplained.
A special treat for veterans will be Ron Howes, who is an Air Force veteran himself. Ron is a motivational speaker for those who are suffering from PTSD. He is a champion of raising awareness on the subject to help and protect those who have fought and suffered for our beautiful nation.
Carey and David Rupert will also be speaking on Saturday. They are the dynamic duo behind Paranormal Griddler. Together, they have nearly two decades in paranormal investigation, Bigfoot research, and exploring historical ghost towns. They are the chapter leads for the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Project in Jefferson, Elk and Clearfield Counties. They pride themselves on bringing professionalism and passion to each of their many investigations.
They have been featured on shows like: Paranormal Paparazzi and Kaleidoscope, and the films: Mountain Devil, A Paranormal Life, The Lost Gold of Dense Run, and I’ve seen Bigfoot. Look for them on Facebook: @ParanormalGriddler and website: paranormalgriddler.com
Children will have the chance to win a prize for the best Bigfoot call. Organizer, Greg Kotyuha, will also do a presentation on how to cast the elusive Bigfoot’s prints.
He will also be doing casts of children’s hands, which is sure to be terrific fun.
Hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks will be for sale, courtesy of the Jefferson Fire Department. There will also be vendors showcasing and selling handmade crafts, products and services.
Last, but not least… don’t miss Biker Bigfoot, who rides his Harley Davidson dressed as Bigfoot to many of these wonderful events.
For more information call Sarah Knight at (724)-322-3180.
