Bigfoot Comes To Fulton For Sensational BIGfest Event

Local coffee shop 114 Reserve to host a day-long celebration of the elusive cryptid with speakers, vendors, comedy, and more.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:55pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring jagged, geometric shapes in earthy tones, conceptually representing the mysterious nature of Bigfoot.Bigfoot enthusiasts gather to celebrate the elusive cryptid's enduring mystique at a unique festival in Fulton, New York.Oswego Today

Fulton, NY is set to host a Bigfoot-themed festival called BIGfest 2026 at the local coffee shop 114 Reserve. The event will feature a lineup of Sasquatch researchers and investigators presenting evidence, an improv comedy set, an original play, and Bigfoot-inspired merchandise from various vendors. Organizer Brad Gibson, a wildlife ecologist, promises the festival will definitively prove the existence of Bigfoot once and for all.

Why it matters

Bigfoot sightings and the search for the elusive cryptid have long captivated the public's imagination. This festival taps into that fascination, bringing together top Bigfoot experts to share their research and offering the community a chance to engage with the mystery in a fun, immersive way.

The details

BIGfest 2026 will take place on April 18th at 114 Reserve in Fulton, NY. The event will feature presentations from a lineup of Bigfoot researchers and investigators, including Tracy A. DeCann, Derek Markle, Brad Gibson, the Vogel Brothers, and Todd Smith. SUNY Oswego's improv troupe Oswego's Own Improv will perform a comedy set inspired by Bigfoot, and the evening will conclude with an original play by playwright Shy Sims titled 'I Found Bigfoot and All I Got Was This Lousy Shirt'. The festival will also include numerous Sasquatch-themed vendors offering crafts and merchandise.

  • BIGfest 2026 will take place on April 18, 2026.
  • Doors open at 1pm, with the main festivities starting at 2pm.

The players

Brad Gibson

A college professor of wildlife ecology and environmental topics who has studied Bigfoot's existence for decades and is the organizer of BIGfest 2026.

Mikaela Tubolino

The co-owner of 114 Reserve, the coffee shop hosting the BIGfest 2026 event.

The Vogel Brothers

Researchers from the famed Cobble Mountain Critter Project who will be presenting at BIGfest 2026.

Shy Sims

An award-winning playwright who has written an original play titled 'I Found Bigfoot and All I Got Was This Lousy Shirt' that will be performed at BIGfest 2026.

Oswego's Own Improv

The SUNY Oswego comedy troupe that will be performing an improv set inspired by Bigfoot at BIGfest 2026.

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What they’re saying

“'The only thing more rare than a bigfoot sighting is an event this sensational!'”

— Mikaela Tubolino, Co-owner, 114 Reserve

“'Bigfoot exists, and at BIGfest, we're going to prove it once and for all. There will be so many top researchers presenting hard evidence, the only expert on the matter we weren't able to book was Bigfoot himself.'”

— Brad Gibson, Wildlife ecologist and BIGfest organizer

“'And please order our special Bigfoot-themed latte!! Because like the creature itself, custom drinks this good are hard to find!'”

— Mikaela Tubolino, Co-owner, 114 Reserve

What’s next

Tickets for BIGfest 2026 are on sale now and can be purchased through the 114 Reserve website or at the door on the day of the event. Organizers encourage attendees to arrive early to secure their seats and browse the Sasquatch-themed vendor offerings.

The takeaway

BIGfest 2026 promises to be a unique and engaging celebration of the Bigfoot legend, bringing together top researchers, comedians, and artists to explore the mystery of this elusive cryptid. The event offers the Fulton community a chance to immerse themselves in the Bigfoot phenomenon in a fun and educational way.