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WNC Bigfoot Festival 2026 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)

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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.

BIGFOOT BUCKETS!

Stop here first to pick up a GIANT 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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Pre-WNC Bigfoot Festival 2026 Kick-off Event - 18+ Only