PITTSBURGH (Newsradio KDKA) - Bigfoot hunters are preparing for a big weekend in Marienville, Pennsylvania, as the Forest County Bigfoot Festival returns to the small town about 100 miles north of Pittsburgh.
The unique event was brought to life by two local business owners, Dave Yeany and his wife.
"My wife and I were sitting on the front porch one evening having a glass of wine, discussing the state of economic affairs in Marienville, and trying to figure out a way to bring more people to the area," Yeany said during the KDKA Radio Morning Show Friday. "She looks over at me, she says 'you know what, I think a bigfoot festival would work.'"
Dave pitched the idea to the Forest County Business Alliance, which they adopted.
The event will feature a bigfoot hunt, a 5k walk, live music, food vendors and more.
Listen to the full interview above to learn more.