GWINN, Mich. (WZMQ) – There’s a good chance of spotting Bigfoot this weekend in Gwinn. 19 News has has the lowdown on where to find him.
The mystery surrounding Bigfoot takes on a whole new meaning in Gwinn this weekend, as the inaugural “Bigfoot and Bluegrass” Festival kicks off in Peter Nordeen Park, starting on Friday evening.
“We open the festival up at six o’clock, and Marty Achatz, who’s an Upper Peninsula poet laureate, has written a book about Bigfoot poems, so he’s actually going to perform from six to seven and read some of those poems,” said Alan Cook, Executive Director of Forsyth Forward.
Saturday will be a full day of activities with something for everyone.
“We’ve got Bluegrass music, food vendors, craft vendors. The VFW will be there with a beer tent, and a kids zone. So bring the kids for all kinds of fun stuff for them to do,” said Cook.
Cook believes Bigfoot is a conservationist, and whether you’re a believer or not, respecting our wilderness is important to everyone.
“The Seven Principles of “Leave No Trace” conservation, taking care of our environment, and that all plays along with Bigfoot and the Bigfoot theme,” said Cook.
And for those who are curious about the big guy, a Bigfoot researcher will make an appearance to shed some light on the age old enigma.
“We actually have the U.P. Bigfoot Research Organization coming. Their lead investigator will be here Saturday afternoon, and he’s going to conduct a town hall presentation. So if you are curious about Bigfoot, you certainly have to come to that,” explained Cook.
Though he’s usually elusive. Chances of a Bigfoot sighting Saturday are pretty good.
“We know he’s going to make an appearance on Saturday, so get the kids. Come on down, and I think you’re going to meet Bigfoot,” exclaimed Cook.
Though only in its first year, the good people of Forsyth Township believe that their new festival will stand head and shoulders above the rest.
As the name suggests, there will, of course, be Bluegrass music from regionally known acts, like Coldsprings, a U.P. favorite from Chatham; Gentlemen Grifters, an energetic bluegrass band from Wisconsin; and The Wicksnippers, a crowd-pleasing ensemble of Wisconsin pickers.
Although the theme is “explore our wild”, Gwinn is proud to be the first community in the U.P. to offer free internet WIFI in a public park.
