The Legend of Bigfoot: 50 Years in the Making

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Locals and Bigfoot enthusiasts alike are expected to flock to “The Legend of Bigfoot: 50 Years in the Making” Saturday, Sept. 2, complete with a parade launching from the Willow Creek-China Flat Museum where there will be an Ice Cream Social and exhibit of Bigfoot artifacts.

This year, Bigfoot Days is expected to be bigger than ever, as 2017 is the 50th anniversary of the iconic Patterson-Gimlin film that made Willow Creek the “Bigfoot Capital of the World.”

The festival itself is at Veteran’s Park and the VFW, where the day’s events include local vendor booths, a massive Fun Zone, live entertainment, a classic car and bike show hosted by DreamQuest Youth Center, food, BBQ, beer, cider and all new competitions. Favorites such as the “Misery Whip,” “Ax-Throwing” and “Best Bigfoot Call” will be back this year, in addition to the new “Watermelon-Eating” and “Strong-Man” contests and a softball tournament.

 

2017 SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

Saturday, Sept. 2

8 a.m.: Bloody Marys all day, The Fork’s parking lot

Frozen White Russians and free pool all day at P & J’s Pool Hall

9 a.m.: Parade check-in next to Rays Food Place

Softball Tournament, Veteran’s/Kimtu Park

10 a.m.: Parade, downtown Willow Creek

10 a.m.: Ice Cream Social (until gone), Willow Creek Museum

10:30 a.m.: Band TBD at The Fork’s parking lot

11 a.m.: Waterslides/Rides, Veteran’s/Kimtu Park

Retail/Food Vendors, Veteran’s/Kimtu Park

Noon: Softball/Horseshoe Tournaments, Veteran’s/Kimtu Park

1 p.m.: Lunch & Ice Cream, VFW Hall, Veteran’s/Kimtu Park

Bigfoot Call, Veteran’s/Kimtu Park (by live music)

1:30 p.m.: Watermelon-Eating Contest, live music, Veteran’s/Kimtu Park

 

3 p.m.: Ax-Throw, Misery Whip Competitions,

Veteran’s/Kimtu Park

8 p.m.: Band TBD at P&J’s Pool Hall

Band TBD at The Fork’s

Sunday, Sept. 3

8 to 11 a.m.: Breakfast at the VFW Hall, Veteran’s/Kimtu Park

For more information

Booth registration, information: www.WillowCreekCalendar.com

New Willow Creek Chamber Info Booth number: 707-335-6202