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Are you ready for the ultimate Annual sQuatch Fest? Get your calendars marked for January 24-25th, 2025, as we’re turning the Cowlitz County Expo Center into the ultimate bigfoot extravaganza! This event guarantees non-stop excitement for all ages, featuring the Kid’s Cave for children’s arts & crafts, and an amazing array of vendors with the latest bigfoot gear.

Don’t miss out on Brew Mountain, where you can sip and savor the best locally crafted brews, wines, and ciders, alongside a variety of delicious food truck options. For those eager to learn, join our workshops that include a tech class on the tools used in Bigfoot hunting, a hands-on footprint casting workshop, a town hall for sharing Bigfoot stories, and even a sQuatch calling competition!

sQuatch Fest 2025 includes

Co-host Tyler Bounds
raised in Washington’s Cascade Mountains, has been passionate about Bigfoot since a childhood encounter. He joined the BFRO in 2007, leading Bigfoot expeditions across the Pacific Northwest. Tyler also worked on Finding Bigfoot and co-created Pacific Northweird, a series exploring regional mysteries.

Co-host Amy Bue
Amy Bue, a Bigfoot researcher from Ohio, co-founded Project Zoobook to legitimize Sasquatch study through collaboration with scientists. She conducts fieldwork with the Olympic Project and has earned several awards for her work. Amy is also writing a book on Tom Page, a key figure in historic Bigfoot expeditions.

Ken Gerhard
Ken Gerhard is a renowned cryptozoologist, author, and lecturer who has investigated creatures like Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and Chupacabra worldwide. His research has been featured on networks such as the Travel Channel, National Geographic, and History Channel. Ken is currently on The Proof Is Out There and has authored six books, making him a leading voice in cryptozoology.

Matt Pruitt
Matt Pruitt is a leading Sasquatch researcher with over 20 years of experience. His 2023 book, The Phenomenal Sasquatch, explores the natural origins of the Bigfoot phenomenon. A sought-after speaker, Matt also produces and edits the podcast Bigfoot & Beyond with Cliff and Bobo, solidifying his influence in Sasquatch research.

Cliff Barackman
Cliff Barackman has been a leading figure in Bigfoot research since 1994, conducting expeditions across 46 states and five continents. As the evidence analyst on Finding Bigfoot, he specializes in footprint and handprint analysis, curating a significant collection of cast evidence. Cliff co-owns the North American Bigfoot Center in Oregon, where he educates the public about Sasquatch. An accomplished musician and outdoorsman, he lives in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, continuing his field research.

Kathy Strain
Kathy Strain is the Heritage Resource and Tribal Relations Programs Manager for the Stanislaus National Forest in California. With a Master’s in Anthropology, she specializes in indigenous cultures and their beliefs about Bigfoot. Her book, Giants, Cannibals & Monsters, explores 154 stories from 57 Native American tribes. A Board Member of the Alliance of Independent Bigfoot Researchers and a member of the North American Wood Ape Conservancy, Kathy frequently appears in documentaries and is a featured expert on the History Channel’s The Proof Is Out There.

Joseph Granda
Joseph Granda is a versatile entertainment professional with a background in film, stage, and visual arts. He is the Founder and CEO of Defenestration Films and has written, directed, and starred in projects like The Shape of Shadows and The Sasqualogist. Joseph has worked with stars such as Keanu Reeves and has acclaimed stage performances, including Club House Madness. His writing includes The Healing Garden and the upcoming Gen-Z Werewolf.