Come and listen to some of the most credited specialists talk about ALL THINGS SASQUATCH!About this Event
A Gathering for ALL THINGS SASQUATCH!
This 3-Day Conference, at the Florence Filberg Centre in the Comox Valley, will host multiple Presenters, Sasquatch-themed Vendors Market and Halloween Monster Bash Dance (All Ages Dry Event) featuring Mingo Music Bingo + DJ Misko. If you’re curious about the elusive Sasquatch or are already a ‘BELIEVER’, mark your calendar and get your tickets to attend! Ticket times may vary slightly - please refer to this official schedule:
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday October 30 | 5 – 10 pm
Doors Open 5 pm with Sasquatch Market + Concession @ Filberg
Starting at 5.30 pm
- Welcome + Introduction to Squatch Watch V.I.
- Traditional Welcome – Drumming + Singing 5.45 pm
- Tom Sewid | Sasquatch Island Presentation 6 pm
- Mini Break | Concession Open – Beverages + Big Foot Pizza
- MC Host | Speakers' Panel Q+A 7.15 pm(30 minutes)
- Social Gathering @ Chances Casino Courtenay 8-10 pm
Saturday October 31 | 10 am – 5 pm
Doors Open 10 am with Sasquatch Market + Concession @ Filberg
Starting at 10.30 am
- Dr. Robert Alley | Raincoast Sasquatch + Van Isle Connections
- Lunch Break 12 noon – 1 pm | Seafood Chowder+Bannock
- Terrance James | Life + Discoveries of Bindernagel 1 pm
- Michelle Beauregard & Martin Dahinden | Rene Dahinden
- Mini Break 2.15 - 2.30 pm
- Alex Solunac | Citizen Science in Sasquatch Research2.30-4 pm
- Tom Sewid | Sasquatch Island continued 4 - 5pm
- MONSTER BASH DANCE (Dry Event) | 6.30 – 11.00 pmMingo Music Bingo starting at 6.30 pm + Misko DJ services! Concession open w beverages and snacks 6.30 – 10.30 pmCOSTUME PARADE 8 pm ~ Prizes for Best/Most Creative!
Sunday November 1 | 10am – 3 pm
Doors Open 10 am with Sasquatch Market + Concession @ Filberg
Starting at 10.30 am
- Tom Sewid | Sasquatch Museum + Upcoming Tours/Q&A
- Mini Break | Concession + Market – Last Chance! (almost) 11a
- Dr. Robert Alley | Pacific Northwest Experiences 11.15a
- Lunch Break 12.30 – 1 pm
- Terrance James | Recap of Bindernagel Experiences V.I. 1 pm
- Alex Solunac | Q+ACitizen Science-Sasquatch Research 1.30 pm
- Conference Closing of Squatch Watch 2026 2.15 pm
- Round Table Q+A with remaining Presenters 2.30 pm
Stayed Tuned for SQUATCH WATCH 2027 Vancouver Island!
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS! WE BELIEVE!
Quick Description Overview:
Squatch Watch Vancouver Island 2026 Conference will open Friday night, with a Sasquatch Market, Opening Ceremony, 1st Presenter, Concession w Aunty's Deadly Seafood Chowder and Bannock, Sasquatch Pizza and Bigfoot Donuts. Presenter Meet n Greet @ Match, Chances Casino Courtenay 8-10 pm (No Host/No Ticket required). Saturday, continues with a morning Presenter, Community Dialogue session and an afternoon Presentation, Squatch Market, Concession, and Keynote Panel for Q&A from Attendees! Saturday night will host the Monster Bash Dance where community comes together to dress up for prizes and have a ton of fun together! Sunday, the final day continues to host the Squatch Market and final Presenters, Concession and Closing Ceremony!
THANK YOU TO OUR HOTEL SPONSOR Bayview Hotel V.I.
~ Not only are they the OFFICIAL accommodation for the Conference Presenters, Conference Attendees get a SPECIAL RATE for their booking (CAD$): Classic Two Queen: $166.32 per night plus taxes King Suite: $183.92 per night plus taxes Guests can access the preferred rates using the booking code: 2610SQUA https://www.bayviewvi.com/
OFFICIAL TRANSPORTATION SPONSOR: BC FERRIES
Routes from Tsawwassen or Horseshoe Bay to V.I. - Book now! https://www.bcferries.com/book-sailings
Conference 3-Day Tickets, Single Daily Tickets and Vending Space are all available via EVENTBRITE.CA – “Squatch Watch Vancouver Island 2026. Presented by Kiki’s Communications Inc. in partnership with Queneesh Indigenous Community Society (partial proceeds to QICS).
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.squatchwatch.ca
https://kikiscommunications.com/squatch-watch-v-i-2026
Tickets are now on SALE!
Come join in the sharing of ALL THINGS SASQUATCH! WE BELIEVE!
Event venue
Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay, Canada
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