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