# Event Details - **Event Name**: Minnesota Bigfoot Conference 2026 (No Refunds) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: The Minnesota Bigfoot Conference is Hosted by the Minnesota Bigfoot Research Team to bring awareness & education.About this Event8:45am doors open for the 9am Town Hall meeting, this is where people shate about their Bigfoot sighting or sightings, this goes until 10:45ish. Minnesota Bigfoot Conference starts at 11am with introductions from your hosts, the Minnesota Bigfoot Research Team. Minnesota Bigfoot Research Team (MN.B.R.T. ) is Minnesota's oldest & longest running Bigfoot field researchers ( 26 years this year), investigating areas where sighting happend and interviewing witnesses. We are a humble group of guys that use rational thinking along with scientific methods and years of outdoor knowledge to aid us and want you to come tell your encounter. After intros we will have out first 2 speakers, speakers will be determind the night befor or day of conference. after first 2 speakers we break for a hour and a half or less for lunch. The Timberlake Lodge has a great resturant with many delicious items. after lunch we will resume the conference with the next speakers. inbetween speakers there will be time to visit vendor tables. we also hold a kids & adults Bigfoot calling contest and have raffle and a 50/50 raffle too. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ON TICKETS. ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL ONCE PURCHASED. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2bda08b0-a6ca-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w493-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Ranae Holland is a research biologist, speaker, and writer exploring the intersection of science, curiosity, and conservation—with, of course, a healthy dose of humor. Her approach is simple: challenge the unknown, not by handing out answers, but by inviting others into scientific exploration. That perspective has been shaped in the field, where decades as a field biologist have included extraordinary experiences that science cannot yet fully explain, further strengthening her respect for Indigenous knowledge alongside the science she employs to understand the natural world.She grew up on the rolling farmland of eastern South Dakota, where her curiosity showed up early—famously dissecting her Baby Alive doll at age five… the results were inconclusive. She went on to earn her degree from the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences at the University of Washington and spent the next decade conducting fisheries research across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.Then, everything shifted.While preparing for a beaver and trout ecology study in Oregon, she was approached to co-host the tv show Finding Bigfoot on Animal Planet where she became known as the Skeptical Scientist.Today, with more than three decades of global fieldwork and speaking experience, she is recognized as a leader in restoration ecology, science communication, and the study of unexplained phenomena. Her research emphasizes a collaborative, evidence-based approach, including remote-sensing and long-term investigations across private, public, and Indigenous lands.Driven by curiosity and a commitment to advancing citizen science as a tool for meaningful and transparent discovery, she integrates modern scientific methods, emerging technologies, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge to foster inclusive, community-based engagement and broaden our understanding of complex natural phenomena.Through her work in both science and media, she shares stories from the field that connect people to place and community, inviting others into the process of discovery and sparking curiosity in the next generation of naturalists and scientists. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2bec5830-a6ca-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w493-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Joel Sturgis is a veteran paranormal investigator, author, broadcaster, and explorer of the unexplained with more than 30 years of experience investigating claims of hauntings, cryptids, UFO encounters, and supernatural phenomena across America. Beginning his journey in 1992 armed with little more than a camcorder, a 35mm camera, and relentless curiosity, Sturgis has spent decades walking the line between skepticism and belief—bringing a grounded, evidence-based approach to the mysteries that continue to fascinate humanity. Over the course of his career, Joel has investigated hundreds of paranormal claims, visited some of the most infamous haunted locations in the United States, and interviewed countless witnesses searching for answers to experiences they could not explain. His work blends real-world field investigation with a deep respect for history, folklore, and the human stories behind every haunting. Known for his honest and approachable style, Sturgis has become a respected voice in the paranormal community for his commitment to professionalism, critical thinking, and authentic investigation.Joel is also a proud member of the Minnesota Bigfoot Research Team (MNBRT), one of the Midwest’s well-known cryptid investigation groups dedicated to researching Sasquatch and unexplained wilderness encounters throughout Minnesota and beyond. Through his involvement with MNBRT, Joel has participated in field expeditions, witness interviews, and evidence collection efforts focused on uncovering the truth behind Bigfoot reports and other unexplained phenomena deep within the Northwoods.He is the author of several paranormal books, including The Ultimate Paranormal Investigator’s Field Guide: A Comprehensive Manual for Evidence-Based Ghost Hunting, The Ultimate Midwest Haunted Places Road Trip Guide!, and The American Cryptid Hunter’s Field Guide: True Encounters, Locations, and Evidence of America’s Most Elusive Creatures. His writing combines decades of firsthand experience with practical investigative techniques, compelling storytelling, and a passion for exploring the unknown.In addition to his publishing work, Joel built a substantial following through his extensive radio and media career. As the longtime host of the internationally known paranormal radio program and podcast After Hours AM, he interviewed some of the biggest names in the paranormal, horror, cryptozoology, and unexplained phenomena fields while reaching millions of listeners worldwide. His engaging interview style and deep knowledge of paranormal history helped establish him as one of the recognizable voices in paranormal broadcasting.Joel has also appeared on television and various media platforms discussing ghosts, hauntings, Bigfoot, UFOs, cryptids, and paranormal investigation techniques. Whether investigating haunted locations deep in the Midwest, researching cryptid sightings in remote forests, or helping families understand unexplained experiences in their homes, Joel Sturgis continues to pursue one central question: what truths still exist beyond the limits of conventional understanding? https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2bfe0b70-a6ca-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w490-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Gwendolynn Guthrie has been researching the paranormal for 28 years and researching Sasquatch for 13 years. Gwendolynn Guthrie has appeared on several documentaries including Travel Channel's "These Woods are Haunted" History Channel's "Yeti Massacre" among others. Gwendolynn hosts the Podcast "The Fold Mysteries" which covers everything odd and mysteries. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/minnesota-bigfoot-conference-2026-no-refunds/100001988170616835 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, science-fair, ghost-hunts, art, literary-art, trips-adventures, contests, meetups, kids, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes - Location: Timberlake Lodge Hotel & Restaurant - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 150, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Grand Rapids - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Timberlake Lodge Hotel & Restaurant - **lat**: 47.213129 - **long**: -93.52645600000001 - **full address**: Timberlake Lodge Hotel & Restaurant, 144 Southeast 17th Street, Grand Rapids, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Minnesota Bigfoot Conference 2026 (No Refunds) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/5e9e52bea33e19669a2b38844d63e42f97bbc07c4296fe3c454802486fd83682-rimg-w720-h1080-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1777380795 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Minnesota Bigfoot Conference 2026 (No Refunds) being held? - **A:** Minnesota Bigfoot Conference 2026 (No Refunds) takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Timberlake Lodge Hotel & Restaurant, 144 Southeast 17th Street, Grand Rapids, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Minnesota Bigfoot Conference 2026 (No Refunds)? - **A:** Minnesota Bigfoot Conference 2026 (No Refunds) is organized by Minnesota Bigfoot Research Team.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Minnesota Bigfoot Conference 2026 (No Refunds) is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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