SQuatch Meets Galactic Fest 2026 From Forest To The Final Frontier (Photo) - 01/28/26

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WHAT:

sQuatch Meets Galactic Fest 2026 - From Forest to Final Frontier

When:

Friday and Saturday January 30-31, 2026

Friday 2:00pm - 10:00PM

Saturday 9:00AM - 8:00PM

Where:

Cowlitz County Events Center

1900 7th Ave

Longview WA 98632

WHO:

Hosted by Craig Yahne, brought to you by the Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce

Featuring nationally recongized Sasquatch and UFO experts, including

• Cliff Barachman (Finding Bigfoot)
• Kathy Strain (The Proof is OUt There)
• Ben Hensen (Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files)
• Thom Reed, (main witness of the 1969 Bershires UFO Encounter)
• Jeff Davis - (Anthropolgies and Archaelogic working in our local Cascade Mountains and author of over a dozen books talking about PWN history, ghosts and legends)
• Tobe Johnson & Alicia Phifer (Olympic Strange Days)

Details:

sQuatch Meets Galactic Fest 2026 brings together Bigfoot lore, UFO encounters, expert speakers, live music, family activities, vendors, food trucks, and a Beer & Wine Garden (21+ add-on) for a two-day celebration of the unexplained.

FRIDAY HIGHLIGHTS:

• Event opens at 2PM
• VIP Meet & Greet with all the speakers 5:30pm - 6:30PM (limited space available)
• Date Night with live music by Tony Jones 7:00PM - 10:00PM (21+)

Saturday Highlights:

• Full day of expert speakers
• Kids Cave with crafts and activities
• sQuatch calling contest
• Lunch with UFOEXPO by Thom Reed with special guest appearance via Zoom
• Vendors, food trucks, and interactive experiences

Why it Matters:

This unique festival draws regional and national attention, blending pop culture, science, mystery and family-friendly fun, making it a visually engaging interview-rich opportunity for media coverage

SQuatch Meets Galactic Fest 2026 Brings Bigfoot And UFOs To Kelso (Photo) - 01/28/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce
Bonnie Delaney 503-784-2244 or 360-423-8400

www.kelsolongviewchamber.org

sQuatch Meets Galactic Fest 2026 Brings Bigfoot and UFOs to Kelso

January 30 & 31, 2026 | Cowlitz County Event Center

Kelso, WA — The unexplained takes center stage as sQuatch Meets Galactic Fest 2026: From Forest to the Final Frontier returns to the Cowlitz County Event Center on January 30 & 31, 2026. This two-day event brings together Bigfoot lore, UFO encounters, expert speakers, family activities, food, brews, and live entertainment for a weekend of mystery and fun.

Hosted by Craig Yahne, the festival features nationally recognized experts and investigators including Cliff Barackman (Finding Bigfoot), Kathy Strain (The Proof Is Out There), Ben Hansen (Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files), Thom Reed (main witness of the 1969 Berkshires UFO Encounter), Jeff Davis, and investigators Tobe Johnson and Alicia Phifer, creators and hosts of Olympic Strange Days.

Friday, January 30
Doors open at 2:00 PM, launching the weekend with vendors, activities, food trucks, and the Brew Mt. beer garden. A VIP Meet & Greet with event speakers will be held from 5:30–6:30 PM (limited availability). Friday night concludes with a special Date Night featuring live music by Tony Jones from 7:00–10:00 PM, a 21+ ticketed event.

Saturday, January 31
The event opens at 9:00 AM with a full day of programming, including expert presentations, panels, and interactive experiences. Highlights include a Kids Cave with crafts and activities, multiple sQuatch Calling Contests, merchandise booths, food trucks, and the Brew Mt. Beer & Wine Garden (21+ add-on).
Saturday also features Lunch with UFOXPO by Thom Reed, including special guest appearances via Zoom. The event wraps up Saturday evening at 8:00 PM.

Designed for believers, skeptics, and the simply curious, sQuatch Meets Galactic Fest 2026 offers something for all ages, with many kids’ activities included with an adult ticket.

Tickets, schedules, and additional details are available at kelsolongviewchamber.org.