SAVE THE DATE: October 18-20, 2019
What is Creature Weekend?
Creature Weekend is a conference dedicated to the exploration and discussion of Cryptozoology. Held annually in Cambridge, Ohio, the conference attracts researchers from all over the USA and features speakers on various cryptozoological topics. Whether you are an experienced researcher, armchair enthusiast, or someone who would like to learn about the exciting field of cryptozoology, Creature Weekend offers something for everyone in a friendly and fun environment. We regularly have workshops that teach beginners and veterans the proper way to collect potential evidence for the existence of Cryptids and offer hikes into the field for a real investigative experience. We also sponsor a Summer Campout that is a family friendly way to share your experiences and best practices in the field with others who share your passion.
What is Cryptozoology?
Cryptozoology is the study of hidden animals, i.e. animals that have yet to be identified by science or thought to have been long extinct. Bigfoot, Dogmen, The Abominable Snowman, The Loch Ness Monster, Thunderbirds and many other mysterious and elusive creatures fall into this category.
QUESTIONS? Contact Eduardo Corrochio / EMAIL: [email protected]
**Speakers and Schedule May Be Subject to Change Without Notice
Creature Weekend is a conference dedicated to the exploration and discussion of Cryptozoology. Held annually in Cambridge, Ohio, the conference attracts researchers from all over the USA and features speakers on various cryptozoological topics. Whether you are an experienced researcher, armchair enthusiast, or someone who would like to learn about the exciting field of cryptozoology, Creature Weekend offers something for everyone in a friendly and fun environment. We regularly have workshops that teach beginners and veterans the proper way to collect potential evidence for the existence of Cryptids and offer hikes into the field for a real investigative experience. We also sponsor a Summer Campout that is a family friendly way to share your experiences and best practices in the field with others who share your passion.
What is Cryptozoology?
Cryptozoology is the study of hidden animals, i.e. animals that have yet to be identified by science or thought to have been long extinct. Bigfoot, Dogmen, The Abominable Snowman, The Loch Ness Monster, Thunderbirds and many other mysterious and elusive creatures fall into this category.
QUESTIONS? Contact Eduardo Corrochio / EMAIL: [email protected]
**Speakers and Schedule May Be Subject to Change Without Notice
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5/4/2021 CREATURE WEEKEND 2021 CANCELED
Fellow Creature Seekers,
Due to the uncertainty of the lockdown requirements in Ohio and the subsequent negative impact that may have on future indoor activities, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the next Creature Weekend Conference until further notice.
However, recognizing that we did not want to wait years to reconnect with our fellow attendees with whom we have forged close relationships with over the years, the Board of Regents has therefore decided to have a smaller, more casual Summer Event in July of 2021. Due to the limited accommodations, attendees will be by invitation-only. If you would like to get on the waiting list, please email [email protected]. Preference will be given to people who registered online for the 2019 Creature Weekend Conference.
This Summer Retreat is not meant to be a replacement for the Creature Weekend Conference, but rather an opportunity for Creature Weekend supporters to gather and enjoy each other's company in a more casual atmosphere highlighted by good food, great campfire stories and even greater camaraderie. Live entertainment, bonfires and cryptozoology presentations are included in the itinerary for this three day event scheduled for July 29-Aug 1st. Details will be included in the invitations.
Once again, Thank You for your support!
Sincerely,
Bruce H.
Fellow Creature Seekers,
Due to the uncertainty of the lockdown requirements in Ohio and the subsequent negative impact that may have on future indoor activities, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the next Creature Weekend Conference until further notice.
However, recognizing that we did not want to wait years to reconnect with our fellow attendees with whom we have forged close relationships with over the years, the Board of Regents has therefore decided to have a smaller, more casual Summer Event in July of 2021. Due to the limited accommodations, attendees will be by invitation-only. If you would like to get on the waiting list, please email [email protected]. Preference will be given to people who registered online for the 2019 Creature Weekend Conference.
This Summer Retreat is not meant to be a replacement for the Creature Weekend Conference, but rather an opportunity for Creature Weekend supporters to gather and enjoy each other's company in a more casual atmosphere highlighted by good food, great campfire stories and even greater camaraderie. Live entertainment, bonfires and cryptozoology presentations are included in the itinerary for this three day event scheduled for July 29-Aug 1st. Details will be included in the invitations.
Once again, Thank You for your support!
Sincerely,
Bruce H.
7/24/2020 CREATURE WEEKEND 2020 CANCELED
Hello Fellow Creature Seekers,
Please accept our apologies for our long absence from social media as we have been in a holding pattern since March and we were hopeful that good news was just around the corner.
However, as we continue to monitor the events around the COVID19 pandemic in Ohio, it has become clear that recovery has been slow and cautious.
Gatherings held in Ohio are compelled to comply with the 6 foot social distancing requirements and as recently as July 22, 2020, the Governor has ordered a mandatory wearing of facial coverings for persons over the age of 10, who are attending public gatherings:
“All individuals in Ohio must wear facial coverings in public at all times when:
In addition, the governor has issued a travel advisory for people traveling to Ohio from select states:
“STATEWIDE TRAVEL WARNING
Governor DeWine announced today a travel advisory for all individuals coming into Ohio from states reporting positive COVID-19 testing rates of 15 percent or higher. Those traveling from one of the following states should self-quarantine for 14 days at home or in a hotel.
Last but not least, the Governor issued “extreme caution” about hosting informal gatherings, as these types of gatherings are posing a danger to the attendees.
INFORMAL GATHERINGS
Governor DeWine today urged citizens to use extreme caution when considering attending or hosting an informal gathering.
"We are seeing serious exposures to the virus that are arising from everyday events like church services, small house parties, neighborhood get-togethers, children’s sleepovers, weddings, and even bridal showers," said Governor DeWine. "This virus is real, and we cannot let our guards down."
Additional details can be found at https://governor.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/governor/media/news-and-media/covid19-update-07222020
Given OHIO’s COVID restrictions on social distancing and travel, and the possibility of spreading the disease even further by organizing a gathering, we have decided to err on the side of social responsibility and safety by postponing our event until 2021. We, at Creature Weekend, feel that we could not deliver the full Creature Weekend experience and quality programming that our loyal attendees have become accustomed to amidst this pandemic environment and we certainly did not want our event to be the origin of the next outbreak of COVID in OH.
I know you must be disappointed to hear this but this was a decision that we did not make lightly. We waited until the last possible moment, hoping for some breakthrough in this pandemic that would allow us to organize safely, but it does not look like one is forthcoming any time soon. There has also been a rumor that a virtual event may happen this Fall, but that does not seem likely either. (but NEVER say NEVER).
Thank You for your support. We, at Creature Weekend, are truly humbled by the amount of support we have received and work really hard to earn and keep your loyalty. The event has grown beyond our wildest anticipations. Our dinner last year had 129 attendees, compared to 44 during our first year. We will be posting photos of our event last year on facebook, and I urge attendees to comment on them so that we can relive the camaraderie that we shared last year!
On behalf of myself and the Creature Weekend volunteers, Be SAFE and HAPPY! We hope to see you again next year!
Sincerely,
Bruce H.
Hello Fellow Creature Seekers,
Please accept our apologies for our long absence from social media as we have been in a holding pattern since March and we were hopeful that good news was just around the corner.
However, as we continue to monitor the events around the COVID19 pandemic in Ohio, it has become clear that recovery has been slow and cautious.
Gatherings held in Ohio are compelled to comply with the 6 foot social distancing requirements and as recently as July 22, 2020, the Governor has ordered a mandatory wearing of facial coverings for persons over the age of 10, who are attending public gatherings:
“All individuals in Ohio must wear facial coverings in public at all times when:
- At an indoor location that is not a residence
- Outdoors, but unable to maintain six-foot social distance from people who are not household members
- Waiting for, riding, driving, or operating public transportation, such as a taxi, a car service, or a private car used for ride-sharing.”
In addition, the governor has issued a travel advisory for people traveling to Ohio from select states:
“STATEWIDE TRAVEL WARNING
Governor DeWine announced today a travel advisory for all individuals coming into Ohio from states reporting positive COVID-19 testing rates of 15 percent or higher. Those traveling from one of the following states should self-quarantine for 14 days at home or in a hotel.
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Mississippi
- Nevada
- South Carolina
- Texas
Last but not least, the Governor issued “extreme caution” about hosting informal gatherings, as these types of gatherings are posing a danger to the attendees.
INFORMAL GATHERINGS
Governor DeWine today urged citizens to use extreme caution when considering attending or hosting an informal gathering.
"We are seeing serious exposures to the virus that are arising from everyday events like church services, small house parties, neighborhood get-togethers, children’s sleepovers, weddings, and even bridal showers," said Governor DeWine. "This virus is real, and we cannot let our guards down."
Additional details can be found at https://governor.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/governor/media/news-and-media/covid19-update-07222020
Given OHIO’s COVID restrictions on social distancing and travel, and the possibility of spreading the disease even further by organizing a gathering, we have decided to err on the side of social responsibility and safety by postponing our event until 2021. We, at Creature Weekend, feel that we could not deliver the full Creature Weekend experience and quality programming that our loyal attendees have become accustomed to amidst this pandemic environment and we certainly did not want our event to be the origin of the next outbreak of COVID in OH.
I know you must be disappointed to hear this but this was a decision that we did not make lightly. We waited until the last possible moment, hoping for some breakthrough in this pandemic that would allow us to organize safely, but it does not look like one is forthcoming any time soon. There has also been a rumor that a virtual event may happen this Fall, but that does not seem likely either. (but NEVER say NEVER).
Thank You for your support. We, at Creature Weekend, are truly humbled by the amount of support we have received and work really hard to earn and keep your loyalty. The event has grown beyond our wildest anticipations. Our dinner last year had 129 attendees, compared to 44 during our first year. We will be posting photos of our event last year on facebook, and I urge attendees to comment on them so that we can relive the camaraderie that we shared last year!
On behalf of myself and the Creature Weekend volunteers, Be SAFE and HAPPY! We hope to see you again next year!
Sincerely,
Bruce H.
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9/26/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): Creature Weekend T-shirts and Posters are now available online! They will only be online for another week and we have only very limiited quantities! <<2019 Creature Weekend Speaker Lineup>> |
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8/6/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): Creature Weekend welcomes our newest spnsor, Cryptid Hunters, North America. Cryptid Hunters North America, comprised of the Husband and Wife team of Mike and Hope LaRussa will be sponsoring Bob Gimlin's appearance at Creature Weekend this year! Creature Weekend would like to thank Cryptid Hunters North America for their VERY generous sponsorship! <<2019 Creature Weekend Speaker Lineup>> |
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7/26/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): Only 6 more days to get your Early Bird Discounted tickets to this year's conference! Early Bird Discount ends on July 31, 2019 <<2019 Creature Weekend Speaker Lineup>> |
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6/24/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): We have some special announcements regarding the Friday NIght Dinner at Creature Weekend this year. First, we have decided to change up things and we will be using a different caterer than we did last year. For those of you who are veterans of Creature Weekend, you know that we like to keep things fresh! Secondly, If you are vegetarian and you are coming to the Friday Night Dinner, you now have the option of ordering an Oriental Stir Fry, in lieu of the Prime Rib Dinner. The oriental veggie stir-fry consists of teriyaki sauce, broccoli, snap peas, carrots, baby cob corn, pearl onions, bamboo shoots, red bell pepper & water chestnuts along with the rice pilaf that has a vegetable base, onions & mushrooms.. Since the Veggie stir fry is a special prepared meal and will be in limited quantities, you must RSVP your veggie dinner in advance. Therefore, you must choose either the Prime Rib Dinner or the Veggie Stir Fry. We will be sending out an email in September to get a head count on those of you who would like the veggie option. |
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6/10/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): Great News! We've added Scott Carpenter to this year's speaker lineup! Scott has just published a new book, detailing his findings of the Melba Ketchum Bigfoot DNA study. For those of you who have never read Melba's paper, but wondered what the hype was about, this will be your chance to have your questions answered by one of the foremost researchers on Melba's DNA study. <<2019 Creature Weekend Speaker Lineup>> |
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5/31/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): Creature Weekend is excited to announce that, James Vieira, Adventurer, Explorer, Author and CoHost of the hit show, "Search for the Lost Giants" will be joining our speaker lineup at Creature Weekend this year! <<2019 Creature Weekend Speaker Lineup>> |
5/21/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): Please welcome Cryptoartist and Creature Weekend Vendor Jill Z.!
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): Please welcome Cryptoartist and Creature Weekend Vendor Jill Z.!
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5/20/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): Creature Weekend is excited to announce that Cryptozoologist and adventurer, Adam Davies will be joining the speaking lineup at Creature Weekend this year ! <<2019 Creature Weekend Conference Schedule>> |
5/15/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): Here is a tentative schedule of events for Creature Weekend 2019. Keep checking back as events and times change frequently! <<2019 Creature Weekend Conference Schedule>>
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): Here is a tentative schedule of events for Creature Weekend 2019. Keep checking back as events and times change frequently! <<2019 Creature Weekend Conference Schedule>>
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5/14/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): We are excited to announced that Bilco Productions (Bill & Amy Lancaster) will be screening their new movie, "Paranormal Bigfoot" at Creature Weekend this year! The icing on top of the cake is that they will also be screening their movie, "Native American Bigfoot" the same night! After the screenings, we will be having a Q&A with some of the interviewees and production staff! |
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5/13/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): We are currently taking submissions for our 2019 Creature Weekend Crypto Art Auction. For more info <CLICK HERE> |
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5/12/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): Vendor applications are now online. First Come, First serve on Table Locations. <CLICK HERE> |
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5/11/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): We are pleased to announce James Renner, Ohio journalist and author, as a speaker for the 2019 Creature Weekend Conference! <CLICK HERE> for James's Bio. |
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5/9/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): Tickets will go on sale at the Stroke of Midnight (Eastern Standard Time) on Friday, May 10, 2019. <CLICK HERE> |
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5/6/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): Don't forget to book your rooms at Salt Fork State Park! This year, the lodge rooms will most assuredly be SOLD OUT. <CLICK HERE> |
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4/15/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Creature Weekend 2019 (October 18-20, 2019): We are pleased to announce that Bob "The Legend" Gimlin will be attending Creature Weekend 2019 this Fall. Please join us as we celebrate his 88th Birthday at Salt Fork State Park and pay tribute to the 52nd Anniversary of the Patterson Gimlin film! <CLICK HERE> for Bob's Bio. |
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4/1/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
Creature Weekend 2019 VIP Tickets: Change in Protocol In the past, we have always reserved specific seats for VIP ticket holders and it has always been first come, first serve. Based on feedback we have received from VIP ticket holders, we will be breaking from tradition this year and instead of reserving specific seats for VIP ticket holders, we will have a VIP seating area where VIP ticket holders can choose their own seats. This flexibility will add to the enjoyment of the conference for all VIP Ticket Holders. |
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4/1/2019 CONFERENCE UPDATE
This year at Creature Weekend, we will be celebrating two great occasions: The first is Bob Gimlin's Birthday, We will be celebrating The Legend's Birthday with a "Roast" at the Friday Night Dinner with the speakers. You won't want to miss this historic event as there is sure to be some laughs. Also, we will be celebrating the 52nd Anniversary of the Patterson Gimlin film with a BBQ on Sunday. More DetaIls to follow! |
