Whitehall, NY – Every year, a special festival gathers in the Washington County village of Whitehall. More than 2,000 people come to town for a chance to call and talk about the folklore-favorite Sasquatch. This month, they’ll do it again. Whitehall’s annual Sasquatch Festival & Calling Contest returns to town from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 30. The calling contest is split into kids’ and adult categories, with pre-registration open now. In addition to competing for the title of “Best Sasquatch Caller,” visitors can expect an array of vendors, Sasquatch-centric authors, games, food, and a full beer garden.

Speakers will lead talks on Sasquatch evidence, hoaxes, and more throughout the day of the event.

The full schedule for the day includes:

• 11:45 a.m.: Hoaxes with Steve Kulls
• 12:30 p.m.: Hominoids & Handprints with Karac St. Laurent
• 1:15 p.m.: Field Work with Mike Anne
• 2 p.m.: Local Evidence with Paul Bartholomew
• 2:45 p.m.: Scientific Defiance with The Forest Fleur Team
• 3:30 p.m.: Future of Sasquatch with The Forest Fleur Team
• 4 p.m.: Speaker panel and Q&A
• 5 p.m.: Sasquatch calling contest