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Special WNC Bigfoot Festival 2026 Events at Bigfoot Books & Brews

  • Bigfoot Books & Brews 124 East Court Street Marion, NC, 28752 United States (map)

We have BIG THINGS planned for this year’s WNC Bigfoot Festival here in downtown Marion, NC! (see below)

FULL SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL EVENTS & OFFERINGS:

11am — LIVE MUSIC
BIGFOOT TROUBADOUR

Bigfoot Troubadour paid us a surprise visit last year, but this year we have him for a whole set of his unique Bigfoot takes on classic songs!

3pm — AUTHOR TALK
“HIDDEN HISTORIAN” HEATHER LEAH

We are excited to have “Hidden Historian” Heather Leah returning to Marion to give a special presentation of her talk on North Carolina myths and legends, which includes Bigfoot and much more! DO NOT MISS THIS!!

4pm — AUTHOR TALK
ERIN McGUIRE-THOMPSON

Coming to Marion all the way from Kentucky, author Erin McGuire-Thompson will be talking about her brand-new book Cross Country Cryptids: A Road Trip Guide to American Monsters!

A travel book for the strange and strange at heart with shadows of whimsy and wellness, Cross Country Cryptids outlines a cryptid road trip quest of epic proportions to bring adventure and nature back into your daily life.

5PM — BIGFOOT WOODS EXCLUSIVE SCREENING

We are partnering with MACA and McDowell SAGE for an exclusive screening of the new indie movie Bigfoot Woods at the MACA Theater, followed by a LIVE IN PERSON Q&A with co-writers Bruce Pavalon and Abel Pavalon.

Learn more & get tickets now!

BIGFOOT BUCKETS!

Stop here first to pick up a REALLY BIG 32-ounce iced coffee bucket with your choice of dairy and/or flavor.

EXCLUSIVE BIGFOOT HATS!

We are your one-stop shop for all your Bristol Hat Company Bigfoot hat needs! And you NEED one of these hats. This is not a want situation. Stop by anytime all day and pick yours out. There will be all kinds of styles and colors to choose from!

BIGFOOT MUGS AVAILABLE!

Nick Larson Pottery, a previous vendor at the WNC Bigfoot Festival, will be selling Bigfoot mugs and steins exclusively through Bigfoot Books & Brews! Come get one here from us this year. These mugs are truly beautiful and classic.

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August 28

For Bigfoot Lovers: Pre-WNC Bigfoot Festival 2026 - 18+ Only Event featuring Bigfoot/Cryptid Erotica Authors

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August 29

“Bigfoot Woods” Indie Film Screening followed by Q&A with Writers Bruce Pavalon and Abel Pavalon