OCALA, Fla. – Thousands of people are expected to head to Central Florida next month for an event focused heavily on Florida’s very own legendary “Skunk Ape.”
That’s according to the organizers behind the Great Florida Bigfoot Conference, which is scheduled for June 13 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.
This year marks the sixth annual rendition of the event, which organizers say will feature all of the following:
- Live Bigfoot Town Hall discussions
- Interactive exhibits and displays
- Bigfoot-themed photo opportunities
- “Skunk Ape Row” featuring vendors, artists and researchers
- Family-friendly attractions and activities
“We’ve seen tremendous growth in interest surrounding Bigfoot and unexplained phenomena over the last few years,” said Nikki Beaty of Gather Up Events. “People are traveling from all over the country to hear encounter stories, meet researchers they’ve watched on television, and experience Florida’s unique Skunk Ape culture.”
Per the event page, the conference will also host a roundtable regarding the Skunk Ape, which is the Sunshine State’s equivalent of the fabled Bigfoot or Sasquatch…