If you're fascinated by the Bigfoot phenomenon, the 2008 Annual East Coast Bigfoot Conference is coming up September 26-28 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. The last conference held in 2005 drew more than 500 people eager to learn the latest facts about the mysterious, hairy humanoids from the field's experts.
This year's event includes speakers as well as a tour of nearby Bigfoot stomping grounds.
According to host Eric Altman, the conference has at its goal educating and informing the public on sightings, investigations, and research into the Bigfoot phenomenon occurring in the Eastern United States. Sponsoring the event is the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society, founded in 1988.
Meet the Experts
Among the guest speakers Saturday, September 27th, is Diane Stocking of Cutler Beach, Florida, an expert on south Florida sightings. A couple speakers coming in from Virginia are Billy Willard of Manassass, founder of Sasquatch Watch, and Tom L., Bigfoot investigator.
Also appearing is Bob Chance of Maryland while William Dranginis of Manassas, Virginia will discuss his EyeGotcha Digital Video Surveillance system. Eric Altman of Jeannette, Pennsylvania, director of the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society and conference host, will discuss PBS investigations since 2005.
There will also be vendors tables and displays. A silent auction is also being held to help cover conference expenses and includes such items as an assortment autographed books and even Bigfoot plaster casts.
Admission and Location
Admission is bargain-priced at $10 for general admission, $20 for reserved seats. The event is being held at the Gator's Lounge, located above the Pitzer Townhouse Restaurant, 101 South 5th Street, in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, which is located 50 miles east of downtown Pittsburgh.
Schedule
A free meet-and-greet open to the public is the scheduled for the evening of Friday, September 26th starting at 7:30pm.
Hours on Saturday, September 27th, when the speakers will be giving their presentations, are noon to eight pm, with doors opening at 11am.
Sunday, September 27th, is set aside for a guided driving and walking tour of several locations in Southwestern Pennsylvania where there have been recently reported Bigfoot Sightings, hosted by the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society. The tour is limited to the first 50 registrants who sign up the day of the conference. Those taking part must use their own vehicle for the driving tour and all attendees must be willing to sign a waiver liability form prior to the tour.
The website, which includes more detailed biographies of the speakers, is at http://eastcoastbigfootconference.weebly.com/.
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