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Bigfoot Festival | Sasquatch Calling Contest | September 27, 2025

Saturday, September 27, 2025
11:00 AM 6:00 PM

Sasquatch Festival and Calling Contest Skenesborough Drive Whitehall, NY, 12887 United States (map)

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2025 Sasquatch Festival and Calling Contest in Whitehall, NY

An Adirondack village is the perfect place to honor a giant beast.

Adirondacks Bigfoot Festival 2025 — Sasquatch calling contest

The Sasquatch Festival and Calling Contest in picturesque Whitehall, NY, has become a beloved event that attracts both locals and visitors alike. Set against the stunning backdrop of the southern Adirondacks, the festival takes place along the tranquil banks of the Champlain Canal, where lush greenery meets the shimmering waters.

Last year, the event welcomed over 3,000 enthusiastic participants from all corners of the country, creating a vibrant and bustling atmosphere filled with excitement and camaraderie. Attendees enjoyed a range of activities, from engaging storytelling about legendary Sasquatch sightings to spirited competitions that showcased the art of calling this elusive creature.

The scenic charm of Whitehall, coupled with the intriguing allure of Sasquatch lore, makes this festival a truly unique experience not to be missed.

The festival features:

Sasquatch calling contests
Bigfoot researchers & evidence
Live music
Beer garden
Food trucks
Vendors offering unique merchandise
And more

The festivities culminate when the crowd gathers for the highlight event of the festival: the Sasquatch Calling Contest.

Stay tuned for the 2025 schedule. The Sasquatch Festival is a family—and pet-friendly event with free admission.

Listen to our episode of the ADK Talks podcast dedicated to all things Sasquatch.

In this episode of our ADK Talks podcast, we are privileged to host a fascinating conversation with Paul Bartholomew, a distinguished Sasquatch expert renowned for his meticulous research and study of Bigfoot in New York and the New England states.

Paul is joined by Barbara Spoor, who has organized the enormously popular Sasquatch Festival and Calling Contest in Whitehall, NY, for the last five years. This place has seen a remarkable number of credible Sasquatch encounters.

Are you looking for more reasons to attend? Adirondack Life magazine published a fantastic article about the Sasquatch Festival that highlights its fun and festivities.

For the latest updates, be sure to check out the Facebook pages for the Whitehall Sasquatch Festival and Calling Contest.

Additionally, there have been numerous Sasquatch sightings reported across the Adirondacks. For more information, read our article “Tracking the Elusive Sasquatch in the Adirondacks.”