The Kecksburg PA UFO Festival is Coming Soon (July 17-19, 2026)
From: Reseacher Stan Gordon
(Photo from the 2025 Kecksburg UFO Festival parade. Stan Gordon files.)
It is almost time for the annual Kecksburg UFO Festival. If you want to experience some out of this world fun for the entire family, it is time to mark this event on your calendar. 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 in the field across the road.
The event starts Friday evening from 6PM-11 PM. This is half-price food night at the Kecksburg V.F.D. food booth. They have great burgers and fries. There will be music as well. Many vendors and UFO, Bigfoot, and Paranormal researchers will have their tables inside the social hall along with the Kecksburg V.F.D. Store. There are numerous vendors located both indoors and outdoors.
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. 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 are noon-5 PM. The UFO Hot Dog Eating Contest is at 12:30 PM. There is music throughout the day. The UFO conference begins at 1 PM. The speakers this year include:
Stan Gordon-UFO /Bigfoot Researcher-Author
Stan will give an update on the Kecksburg UFO incident as well as report on many of the strange UFO/orbs, Bigfoot, and cryptid encounters that took place during 2025. He will also talk about the more recent cases in 2026, from Westmoreland County, and the Greater Pittsburgh area.
Ken Gerhard-is a widely recognized cryptozoologist, author, and lecturer who frequently appears on television. 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.
Michael Familant -Producer, Bigfoot Investigator- 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. 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.”
Make sure you stop by my table inside the social hall to say hello.