Calling all fans of mythical creatures — one of Ohio’s most famous legends is getting its own festival this weekend.
The Frogman, one of the state’s many well-known cryptids, joins the likes of Bigfoot, Mothman and Bessie, Ohio’s Lake Erie monster legend. The upcoming Frogman Festival in Loveland, where attendees can browse vendors, hear from cryptid experts and celebrate the local legend, will help bring the myth to life.
Here’s what to know about the festival, how to get tickets, and more on Ohio’s Frogman tale.
What is the Frogman? Greater Cincinnati festival celebrates mythical Ohio creature
Organizers say the Frogman Festival celebrates the Loveland Frogman legend and explores other unusual stories rooted in the area. The event includes speakers, vendors, authors and special screenings.
Admission is $18.99 for adults and free for children 12 and younger. Tickets can be purchased on the event website.
When is the Frogman Festival 2026?
What is the Frogman?
Ohio’s Frogman lore runs deep.
The Frogman, also called the Loveland Frog, is a 4-foot-tall, frog-like creature that has reportedly been spotted near the Little Miami River and Lake Isabella since 1955. The tale has since been adapted into a 2023 horror film of the same name.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Frogman Festival coming to Greater Cincinnati. When, how to get tickets
Reporting by Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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