2025 EVENTS

The Bray Road Beast

In the early 1990's a rural Wisconsin community called Elkhorn was at the center of a series of real-life werewolf sightings. As local reporter, Linda Godfrey, began her investigations into the "Beast of Bray Road", other reports from around the country, and soon, the world, began flooding in. For the subsequent three decades, the Beast of Bray Road has been the most infamous Wisconsin resident.

In their seventh film (and third feature-length documentary), Small Town Monsters takes you on an in-depth exploration of the "dogman" phenomenon. From the eerie back roads of Wisconsin, the the fields and villages of Europe, sightings of upright canids go back centuries. But is there more to these sightings than simply misidentifications of known animals or a hidden species of wolf?

Prepare for the ultimate journey into the dark side of Cryptozoology, as The Bray Road Beast uncovers a secret history to the subject that touches on everything from the occult to ancient wolf-like beings with hidden knowledge.

Come on out for fun and games with the crew. And perhaps a little violence if we play Uno! Cards Against Humanity is also a very popular game! We are also always interested in trying new games if you have one you'd like to bring!

Bring a snack to share and your favorite beverage. Game nights are always interesting!

Boggy Creek Monster- The Truth Behind the Legend

 From Small Town Monsters and Lyle Blackburn comes the true story behind one of the most infamous American legends ever recorded. Boggy Creek Monster centers around the true stories that inspired the famed Charles B Pierce-directed, 1972 horror film, The Legend of Boggy Creek. The subject has been re-visited by multiple, campy horror films a however, the reality behind the Fouke Monster sightings has never been documented. With author and television personality, Lyle Blackburn, as the guide, the Boggy Creek legend is brought to vivid life in this feature-length documentary film.

Learn about encounters with a terrifying creature said to lurk in the swamps of southern Arkansas that began in the late 1800's and continue to this day. Touching on events that were documented in the 70's film, Boggy Creek Monster delves into the reality behind the Crabtree, Searcy, and Ford incidents like never before. Discover the enduring tales of the monster than influenced an entire generation to search the swamps for the elusive beast!

Never has the impact of encounters with the Fouke Monster been more apparent than in this film!

It will be our first outdoor event of the year- an early spring bonfire! We'll for sure have the fixings for s'mores. Bring your chair and most likely a jacket

On the Trail of Bigfoot: The Ancients

Filmed in the Great Smoky Mountains!

The oldest mountain range in the world might also be home to an ancient secret…
Small Town Monsters presents the next chapter in the On the Trail of Bigfoot series! Seth Breedlove sets off to the rugged peaks of the Smoky Mountains in search of the next piece of the Bigfoot puzzle. Joining him are researchers, Russ Jones and Matt Pruitt, along with Mark Matzke. Together, they’ll comb the dense forests in search of new evidence, and old accounts of the creature known as the woodbooger. 

The Region One Summit is back! Be sure to join the members of First Fleet as we celebrate "50 years of community service through fandom! Click on the logo at right to go to the website and register today!

Alternate activity for those unable to attend the R1 Summit- 1 PM, Meet at  Santa Fe on Stone Drive, Kingsport for lunch. 

Come on out and enjoy some amazing Mexican Food and good company! This is a great chance to meeting the crew for potential members. Be sure to contact us and let us know you  are coming!

 Horror & pop culture con coming to Meadowview Convention Center in Kingsport, TN on May 30th through June 1st in 2025!  

A great guest lineup, including: Corey Feldman (Goonies and Lost Boys); Michael Beihn (Terminator and Tombstone); The Project Fear Team: Many more guests from the world of Horror, Wrestling and more!

We'll meet at Meadowview at 10. Note that the cost is $37.99 at the door

Meet at Food Lion in Church Hill at 10 am to convoy to the Cumberland Gap National Park in Middlesboro, Kentucky. There are restaurants in Middlesboro and Cumberland Gap, but we suggest bringing a picnic lunch to eat at one of the picnic areas in the park. Note that there are activities that may require walking at the park.

Come experience the beauty and solitude of the southern mountains! The story of early pioneers; settlers and soldiers; pristine mountain streams; sights and sounds of wildlife; pastoral landscapes- all can be found while exploring Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. The park consists of approximately 24,000 acres, 85 miles of trails, camping, and lots to do and see! 

Some of the indoor activities include:

Visitor Center

The park visitor center houses a museum with interactive exhibits, book sales outlet, and an auditorium with 2 high definition films. The visitor center is fully accessible with designated parking and an elevator.

The park visitor center is open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. It is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas day, and New Year's Day.

Park Films

Two high definition films are shown throughout the day in the visitor center auditorium. Both films are closed captioned.

The story of the early pioneers' and settlers' migration west through Cumberland Gap comes to life in the high definition film Daniel Boone and the Westward Movement. This film lasts 23 minutes.

The Cumberland Gap takes a close look at the fantastic natural and historical features found in the park. It is a great orientation to the park and its many facets. This film lasts 11 minutes.

Eastern National Bookstore

The book sales outlet in the visitor center carries a number of books, souvenirs, games, postcards, and numerous other items related to the park and its many stories.

There are many outdoor activities and wildlife to see. We may even take the gap cave tour if there is enough interest!

Terror in the Skies

 Illinois is known for it’s miles of prairie, and for being a state rich in history… but what if that rich history isn’t quite what you’ve been told? In this new film, from award-winning production company, Small Town Monsters, and director, Seth Breedlove, explore hundreds of years of terrifying reports of encounters with massive, winged creatures around the “land of Lincoln”. From Alton’s man-eating Piasa Bird legends to recent sightings in Chicago of a creature said to resemble Point Pleasant, West Virginia’s infamous “Mothman”, Terror in the Skies unlocks a centuries-old mystery. 

Journey to the heartland of the midwest in this new documentary which offers a startling, in-depth look at an ongoing phenomenon. The feature-length film was shot around the state of Illinois in September and acts as much as a guide to the constantly changing terrain of the land as it does an introduction to a reality-altering subject. Breedlove contacted numerous witnesses and investigators who claim to have seen massive beings in the sky as recently as last year. One of the most recent, and popular stories to hit major media in recent years has been an ongoing wave of sightings of a red-eyed, shapeless creature dubbed, the “Chicago Mothman”; an event which is also covered in great detail in this film.

Terror in the Skies is narrated by author, musician and television personality, Lyle Blackburn. It is co-written by Seth Breedlove and Mark Matzke, with cinematography by Zac Palmisano, an original score by Brandon Dalo, and sound design by Jason Utes. SRV Films and Santino Vitale are handling VFX and the film contains original illustrations by Matt Harris and Brian Serway. The film is produced by Seth and Adrienne Breedlove. Authors, Loren Coleman and Troy Taylor are featured alongside numerous others. 

1 PM, Bring your swimsuit and enjoy a swim in the Larkinfell Moat (pool). More details to follow!

Join us for a day in Gatlinburg  for the Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference- one of the premier bigfoot conferences in the country! Tickets range from $30-$80. We always have a great time seeing the many guests and a huge hall full of vendors.

1 PM, Meet at  Ming Garden, Eastman Road, Kingsport for lunch. 

Come on out and enjoy some amazing Chinese food on the buffet and the Mongolian Grill, as well as good company! This is a great chance to meeting the crew for potential members. Be sure to contact us and let us know you  are coming!

The Mothman of Point Pleasant

Learn the terrifying, true story about thirteen months that changed history! In November of 1966 a car full of kids encountered a creature unlike anything they'd ever seen before. In the weeks and months to follow, the monster (now known as The Mothman) was sighted again and again on country roads and around the state of West Virginia. As the sightings continued so did an increase in unusual activity. 

At the center of this bizarre series of events was the town of Point Pleasant, WV. A small burb situated on the banks of the Ohio river with a lengthy history of what many might call bad luck. Over the next thirteen months Point Pleasant would undergo one of the strangest outbreaks of paranormal activity the world has ever seen. An outbreak that eventually ended in tragedy.

The Mothman of Point Pleasant is the fourth documentary from Small Town Monsters exploring bizarre creature sightings around the U.S. and their impact on rural communities. The film is narrated by Lyle Blackburn and written, produced and directed by Seth Breedlove. It was shot by Zac Palmisano and featured a musical score by Brandon Dalo, as well as animated sequences by Chris Scalf and illustrations by Matt Harris and Brandon Scalf. 

Meet at Meadowview for the Fan Fest! One of Kingsport's biggest fan events. They have an amazing lineup this year, including Tommy Chong, Walter Koeng (Chekov), Alan Tudyk (Resident Alien) and too many more to name! Tickets are $35 at the door for general admission. Photo ops are extra. See the website by clicking the linked picture.

1 PM, Meet on Bays Mountain for an afternoon in the park after Smoky Mountain Fan Fest!

We'll take in the Planetarium show and possibly do some hiking for those interested. Park Entry Fee $7 per car. Planetarium show fee $6 per person.

The Beast of Whitehall

August, 1976: Three teens driving on an isolated stretch of road somewhere in the Adirondacks of Upstate New York have a brush with a bizarre creature. Standing over 7 feet tall and covered in hair, they referred to it as a beast. Hours later, Abair Road was crawling with local and state police. Many of them recounted seeing the creature, as well. 

As the weeks and months passed more individuals came forward with their own sightings. The Abair Incident became the impetus for a rash of sightings around the town of Whitehall that continue to this day. Today, Whitehall is frequently referred to as the Bigfoot Capitol of the East Coast. 

Beast of Whitehall documents the long history of sightings in and around the tiny village of Whitehall, New York, and its impact on the culture and people who live in the Adirondack mountains. Delving into the story of the Abair Incident with eyewitness interviews and detailed accounts, this film takes you on an in-depth, terrifying journey into the events that transpired in 1976.

The film is directed by Seth Breedlove with a soundtrack composed by Brandon Dalo.