2026 Kecksburg UFO Festival Conference Speakers Schedule Announced
The annual Kecksburg (PA) UFO Festival is scheduled for July 17-18-19, 2026, on the grounds of the Kecksburg V.F.D. at 5128 Water Street, Mount Pleasant, PA. 15666. For information call Phone 724-423-9540. Email: kecksburgvfd@wpa.net. There is now additional parking nearby.
The event starts Friday evening from 6PM-11 PM. This is half-price food night with music. Vendors and UFO, Bigfoot, and Paranormal researchers will have their tables inside the social hall along with the Kecksburg V.F.D. store.
On Saturday, the ground hours are noon until 11 PM. There are numerous vendors outside and inside the social hall. Inside the hall will be UFO, Bigfoot, paranormal researchers, and speakers as well as the Kecksburg V.F.D. UFO store where you can by tee shirts, Stan’s books, and lots of fun UFO items.
The Kecksburg V.F.D. has their food booth open and there are many Food trucks as well. The parade starts at 2 PM. The bed race is at 4 PM, music, and the fireworks at 10 PM.
Bring the whole family, there is free admission to the festival.
On Sunday, the ground hours is noon-5 PM. The UFO Hot Dog Eating Contest is at 12:30 PM. There is music throughout the day.
The UFO Conference is scheduled from 1-4:30 PM. It is held on the hill in the EMS building.
UFO Conference Speaker Lineup:
Introduction by Ron Struble-Keckburg V.F.D. UFO Festival Committee.
Stan Gordon-UFO /Bigfoot Researcher-Author
Stan will give an updated report on many of the strange UFO/orbs. Bigfoot, and cryptid encounters that took place during 2025, in Westmoreland County, the Greater Pittsburgh area, and from across the state. The 2026 year has been very busy also with ongoing UFO and cryptid cases. Stan will be proving an update on the latest strange encounter reports.
Ken Gerhard is a widely recognized cryptozoologist, author, and lecturer who frequently appears on television.
Ken has traveled the world searching for evidence of mysterious creatures including Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the Chupacabra, Mothman, and the Beast of Gevaudan.
In addition, he’s written six books on the subject of unknown animals. His research has been featured on numerous TV shows including Missing in Alaska, MonsterQuest, Ancient Aliens, America Unearthed, The UnXplained (with William Shatner) and Legend Hunters.
Ken has appeared on major networks including Travel Channel, Science Channel, National Geographic, Syfy and Animal Planet.
He can currently be seen on the History Channel series –
The Proof Is Out There
In this all-new presentation titled, “Legendary Creatures of New York,” Ken will cover accounts of Bigfoot, the Lake Champlain Monster, the Cardiff Giant, the Angola Pigman and others.
Michael Familant -Producer, Bigfoot Investigator
Program Title: Beyond the Footprints
Join Producer, Lead Investigator and New Jersey Native Mike Familant as he shares his experiences researching and tracking down the truth behind North America’s most iconic cryptid, Bigfoot.
Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Grassman, Skunk Ape or Big Red Eye, whatever name you choose to call this large, bipedal hominid, Mike has probably tried to track it down.
Mike has been researching this amazing creature for over 15 years and has captured some impressive evidence along the way. From the Florida Swamps to the North Country of Maine and everywhere in between, Mike is the full-time, lead investigator and producer of the show, “In the Shadow of Big Red Eye.”
He will exhibit some extraordinary evidence backed by facts which he and his team have collected throughout his journey, along with some of the unfortunate experiences which come along with Bigfooting. A Q&A will be held after the presentation, and Mike will be available after for photographs and autographs.
See all of Mike’s shows, including his docuseries “Squatchables” (how to get into Bigfooting) on his YouTube Channel, “Sussex County Bigfoot,” and follow his Facebook page “In the Shadow of Big Red Eye” to keep up with the team’s expeditions and to see their newest evidence.
Michael Familant
Producer / Lead Investigator
In the Shadow of Big Red Eye
Come join us for this year’s Kecksburg UFO Festival and Conference. See you Soon!