08/01/2026
Fun way to spend the day! We had visitors that stayed in Wallowa then headed to the festival today, looking for Bigfoot on the train!
Saturday is almost here! Here's your official schedule for the inaugural Elgin Sasquatch Festival. Admission is free, so come spend the day exploring downtown Elgin, enjoying live music, shopping local vendors, and celebrating the legend.
9:30 AM
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Osterloh Originals & Rebecca's Creative Arts & Mixed Media
901 Alder St.
10:00 AM
Vendor Market Opens – Downtown Elgin
Eagle Cap Excursion Train: Seeking Bigfoot Grande Ronde Special
300 Depot St.
5K Skedaddle & Buddy Run
Canceled due to air quality concerns.
10:30 AM
Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers Association
Elgin Opera House
104 N. 8th Ave.
11:00 AM
Sasquatch Co****le Tournament
Registration begins at 9:30 AM
Next to the Elgin Station
52 N. 8th St.
12:30 PM
Open Mic
Elgin Opera House
104 N. 8th Ave.
1:00 PM
Barbara Shupe Bigfoot Presentation
Elgin Train Depot
300 Depot St.
2:00 PM
Colette Jones
Elgin Opera House
3:30 PM
Sasquatch Calling Contest
Outdoor Festival Stage
4:00 PM
Cory Peterson
Elgin Opera House
6:00 PM
Tattered Hounds
Elgin Opera House
8:00 PM
Caleb Lathrop
Elgin Opera House
10:00 PM
Caleb Lathrop After Party
Elgin Station
52 N. 8th St.
Happening Throughout the Day
Vendor Market – Downtown Elgin
Eagle Cap Excursion Train
Fun Zone (10:00 AM–5:00 PM) – 850 Alder St.
Sasquatch Scavenger Hunt & Selfie Challenge
Food Eating Contest at Big Horns of Elgin – 795 Alder St.
We know this year's festival has required a few last-minute changes, and we appreciate everyone's flexibility and support. We can't wait to welcome you to downtown Elgin this Saturday for a full day of music, activities, local vendors, and Sasquatch-sized fun!