May 22, 2021
Bigfoot in the Smokies
Bigfoot in the Smokies may be elusive, but Sasquatch enthusiasts were easy to find in Townsend, TN.
The city hosted the first annual Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival on Saturday, May 22 at the Townsend Visitor and Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.
A 5K and fun run kicked off the festival with sightings of ‘Squatch and Sassy Squatch along the course. The day’s events included a Sasquatch woodcarving competition and auction, square dancing with Sasquatch, live music, numerous food, drink, and bigfoot-themed craft vendors.
Cliff Barackman from the Discovery show “Finding Bigfoot” spoke and gave a Bigfoot-calling demonstration, which was surprisingly loud for such an elusive creature.
Among the more atypical events on the schedule were a “Bigfoot wedding,” and performances from “Slashquatch,” a guitarist whose wardrobe combines elements of Bigfoot and musician Slash, and “Saxsquatch” a Bigfoot saxophonist.
“Nothing compares to the mysterious world of Bigfoot,” says Brian Johnston, event coordinator. “This festival was a rare glimpse into the life of the reclusive creature.”
This will be a perfect chance to learn more about and possibly encounter Bigfoot in the Smokies.
For Bigfoot festival gear and all event photos, visit the event Facebook page: www.facebook.com/thebigfest
