Michigan’s Upper Peninsula may provide the perfect habitat for a mysterious creature some believe lurks at the edge of civilization, and this weekend, one Michigan town is celebrating all things Bigfoot.
Bigfoot Fest will offer a day of Bigfoot-themed fun Saturday, Nov. 15, in downtown Calumet, in the heart of the western Upper Peninsula’s Keweenaw Peninsula.
“Step into the extraordinary world of Bigfoot at the Keweenaw Center for the Arts on the opening day of deer hunting season! We’re thrilled to invite the elusive creature out of the woods for an unforgettable day-long celebration,” the event website says.
North American legends tell of a mysterious humanoid creature lurking in the woodlands, and there’s even a Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization committed to finding Bigfoot. The group lists numerous sightings across Michigan, including in the UP.
Here’s what to know about Bigfoot Fest in the Keweenaw Peninsula.
When is Bigfoot Fest?
Bigfoot Fest will run from 1-4 p.m. Nov. 15, 2025.
Where is Bigfoot Fest?
Bigfoot Fest takes place at the Keweenaw Center for the Arts at 215 5th St. in Calumet in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
What to expect at Bigfoot Fest
Bigfoot fest will include a lineup of free Bigfoot-themed activities in the afternoon, including a Bigfoot calling contest, Bigfoot photo booth and Bigfoot animation station, per organizers. Live entertainment will be provided by poet and Bigfoot enthusiast Martin Achatz and country/folk musician Ronnie Ferguson.
A ticketed evening banquet fundraiser will feature a silent auction and exclusive Q&A session with filmmaker Ronnie Ferguson about his documentary “Bigfoot and Marty,” on Achatz’ search for Bigfoot through poetry, according to the event website.
What is Bigfoot?
Bigfoot is a mythical humanoid creature said to inhabit woodlands in North American folklore, per the Arizona State Museum. The mysterious figure has become an iconic legend across the region, with enthusiasts dedicated to searching for Bigfoot, and draws upon Native American mythology, the museum noted.
Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@freepress.com.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Embrace Bigfoot mystery in the Keweenaw Peninsula. When to celebrate
Reporting by Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press / Detroit Free Press
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