Will Bigfoot be found in the Smokies?

Are you looking for Bigfoot? You may just find him in the Smokies this summer!

The Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference is being hosted for the first time ever at the Gatlinburg Convention Center on July 27. It is an all day event and features speakers from all over, including Cliff Barackman, co-host of Animal Planet's "Finding Bigfoot."

The event planners say they have invited Congressman Tim Burchett, a known fan of the cryptid.

Admission costs $25 and vip tickets cost $35 to $50. Find out how to get yours

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