Every spring, Estes Park leans into one of the mountains’ most enduring legends.
Bigfoot Days returns April 24–25, 2026, bringing a weekend of live music, expert talks, film screenings and family-friendly activities to downtown Estes Park. The festival centers around Bond Park on Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with additional events and film premieres continuing into the evening.
Whether you’re curious about the legend, interested in the speakers, or just looking for a fun spring weekend in the mountains, Bigfoot Days has become one of the most unique annual events in Estes Park.
What Is Bigfoot Days?
Bigfoot Days is an annual festival celebrating folklore, outdoor culture and a bit of mountain mystery. The event brings together Bigfoot researchers, television personalities, filmmakers and visitors for a day of talks, entertainment and themed activities.
Throughout the weekend you’ll find:
• Bigfoot experts and television personalities
• Live music in Bond Park
• Film screenings and filmmaker Q&As
• A Bigfoot calling contest
• Food and craft vendors
• Family-friendly festival activities
• The Bigfoot Half Marathon & 5K finishing downtown
The tone is lighthearted, but the lineup includes real researchers and filmmakers who explore the legend from a variety of perspectives.
2026 Bigfoot Days Festival Schedule
The main festival takes place Saturday, April 25 in Bond Park.
Festival Hours
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Films continue until 8:00 PM
Main Stage and Speaker Events
10:00 AM
Live Music — Tumbledown Shack (Main Stage)
10:30 AM
Bryce Johnson — Expedition Bigfoot Talk (Town Hall)
12:30 PM
Bigfoot Calling Contest — Main Stage
Sign up at the Info/Merch Tent
1:00 PM
Dr. Mireya Mayor — Expedition Bigfoot Presentation
Historic Park Theatre
1:30 PM
Live Music — Stepmother Nature (Main Stage)
1:45 PM
Bigfoot & Jeff — Television Appearance
Town Hall
2:15 PM
Biko Wright — Expedition Bigfoot Presentation
Historic Park Theatre
3:15 PM
Film Screening: The High Strangeness of Colorado’s Bigfoot
Local Film + Q&A
Historic Park Theatre (Free)
Evening Film Premiere
7:00 PM
Feature Film Premiere: Squatch + Q&A
Historic Park Theatre (Free)
Bigfoot Half Marathon and 5K
Bigfoot Days weekend also includes the Bigfoot Half Marathon and 5K, finishing downtown near the festival in Bond Park.
Runners are greeted by festival crowds, live music and mountain views along the course. Costumes are common, and many runners stick around after the race to enjoy the festival.
Tips for Attending Bigfoot Days
Arrive Early
Bond Park fills up quickly for talks, music and the calling contest.
Plan for Spring Weather
Late April in Estes Park can mean sunshine, wind or snow in the same afternoon. Layers are recommended.
Don’t Miss the Calling Contest
One of the most entertaining moments of the day is the Bigfoot Calling Contest, where participants compete to produce the most convincing Bigfoot call.
Stay for the Films
Several screenings take place at the Historic Park Theatre throughout the day, with a feature premiere and filmmaker Q&A in the evening.
Why Bigfoot Days Happens in Estes Park
Estes Park sits at the eastern entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, surrounded by dense forests, alpine terrain and plenty of wilderness. It’s the kind of landscape where stories and legends tend to thrive.
Bigfoot Days celebrates that sense of curiosity and exploration while bringing together researchers, storytellers and visitors for a memorable spring weekend in the mountains.
Plan Your Visit
Dates: April 24–25, 2026
Festival: Saturday, April 25
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Location: Bond Park, Downtown Estes Park
Admission: Free
With live music, expert speakers, film screenings and a full day of activities downtown, Bigfoot Days is a fun way to kick off the spring season in Estes Park.
