2019 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MORE DETAILS WILL BE ADDED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE !
This schedule is subject to change so check back often as new events are added!
This schedule is subject to change so check back often as new events are added!
OCTOBER 18, 2019
5:15PM - 6:30PM:
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Meet and Greet (This event is FREE and no RSVP is Required)
This event will take place at Salt Fork State Park Lodge |
7:00PM - 11:00PM:
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An Evening with Bob Gimlin
"Birthday Celebration of Bob Gimlin's 88th Birthday" featuring Birthday Wishes from various Cryptozoologists AND A SPECIAL PRESENTATION by James Vieira on "Lost Giants" Enjoy dinner with the speakers! Prime Rib Carving Station or Chicken Dinner or Teriyaki Vegetable Stir Fry ● Buffet style Prime Rib (or chicken Dinner) with Special Presentation and cash bar.
Teriyaki Vegetable Stir Fry is also available but must be RSVP'd in advance. ● Special Presentation by James Vieira on "Lost Giants". ● Speeches by Cryptozoologists paying tribute to Bob Gimlin ● Special Birthday Banner presentation to Bob (signed by all of the Dinner Attendees) ● Free Conference poster autographed by all of the speakers |
OCTOBER 19, 2019
6:00AM - 8:00AM:
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Vendor Table Sign-in and Setup (Vendor advance registration is required!)
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8:00AM:
9:00AM - 9:45AM:
9:00AM - 9:30PM:
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Registration Table Opens / Begin Seating for Conference
Vendor Tables Open
Opening Remarks
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9:00AM - 11:30PM:
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Creature Weekend Crypto Art Exhibit
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9:30AM: - 12:00PM
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Speaker Presentations
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12:00PM - 1:00PM:
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Lunch Break
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1:00PM - 5:30PM:
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Speaker Presentations
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5:30PM - 6:30PM:
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Dinner Break
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6:30PM - 9:00PM:
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MOVIE SCREENING OF "PARANORMAL BIGFOOT"
followed by Q&A session with interviewees, directors and producers, Bill & Amy Lancaster (This event is FREE with your purchase of a VIP or General Admission Conference Ticket) |
9:00PM - 10:00PM
NEW! Just Added!
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BIGFOOT NIGHT HIKE (This event is FREE. THERE ARE LIMITED SPOTS SO PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE CREATURE WEEKEND REGISTRATION DESK). CREATURE WEEKEND TICKET HOLDERS HAVE FIRST PRIORITY.)
Will begin after the Movie Screening has concluded, weather permitting. Starting time TBA. |
10:00PM - ????:
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Bonfire (This event is FREE and no RSVP is Required)
For those of you who prefer to toast marshmallows by the fire! The Bonfire will begin after the Movie Screening has concluded, weather permitting. Starting time TBA. |
OCTOBER 20, 2019
11:00AM:
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Room checkout
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11:45AM - 1:15PM:
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Tour of Bigfoot Sightings at Salt Fork State Park
Salt Fork State Park has a rich history of bigfoot sightings. Follow us as we take you through the different locations at Salt Fork State Park where the Grassman has been sighted! Rain or shine! Meeting Location: Salt Fork State Park Lodge |
1:30PM - 3:00PM:
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BBQ Lunch and Celebration of the Patterson Gimlin Film
Location: TBD Event included with Sunday BBQ Ticket |
DESCRIPTION OF EVENTS
MEET AND GREET (FREE)
Come to our Informal gathering of enthusiasts, spectators, eyewitnesses and researchers. Meet the folks you'll be bumping into over the weekend, Introduce yourself and share your opinions, sighting reports and research tips. Also, we will be giving you a preview of the upcoming weekend events.
DINNER WITH THE SPEAKERS
This dinner event features a Prime Rib carving station or Chicken. Have dinner with the speakers and get your poster autographed by all of the speakers at the conference. Dinner will be followed by a live band.
SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENING OF "PARANORMAL BIGFOOT" followed by Q&A session with Directors & Producers Bill & Amy Lancaster
"Paranormal Bigfoot" a film by Bill Lancaster
Written and narrated by Amy Lancaster
Co-Produced, Directed by Bill & Amy Lancaster
Bill and Amy are a husband and wife team living in southwest Virginia. Together they are small business owners who also enjoy cryptozoology and other fringe subjects.
With Bill's background in photography the couple decided to venture into movie making as a way to further engage their interests. "Cultured Bigfoot" is the result of this inspiration. Bill and Amy hope to use the experience gained from this their first documentary to further develop their share passion into future film projects.
BONFIRE (FREE)
A great way to cap off a fun conference day with friends and colleagues. Bring your own marshmallows and Smores! You may be surprised who you see strumming their guitars out by the bonfire!
Come to our Informal gathering of enthusiasts, spectators, eyewitnesses and researchers. Meet the folks you'll be bumping into over the weekend, Introduce yourself and share your opinions, sighting reports and research tips. Also, we will be giving you a preview of the upcoming weekend events.
DINNER WITH THE SPEAKERS
This dinner event features a Prime Rib carving station or Chicken. Have dinner with the speakers and get your poster autographed by all of the speakers at the conference. Dinner will be followed by a live band.
SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENING OF "PARANORMAL BIGFOOT" followed by Q&A session with Directors & Producers Bill & Amy Lancaster
"Paranormal Bigfoot" a film by Bill Lancaster
Written and narrated by Amy Lancaster
Co-Produced, Directed by Bill & Amy Lancaster
Bill and Amy are a husband and wife team living in southwest Virginia. Together they are small business owners who also enjoy cryptozoology and other fringe subjects.
With Bill's background in photography the couple decided to venture into movie making as a way to further engage their interests. "Cultured Bigfoot" is the result of this inspiration. Bill and Amy hope to use the experience gained from this their first documentary to further develop their share passion into future film projects.
BONFIRE (FREE)
A great way to cap off a fun conference day with friends and colleagues. Bring your own marshmallows and Smores! You may be surprised who you see strumming their guitars out by the bonfire!