Chardon Cryptids & Curios Festival

05/16/2026

To the vendors who have gotten their applications in- invoices were sent out yesterday!

05/14/2026

Our website is updated! If you're interested in being a merchant or entertainer, scroll down to the form on our website and fill out our inquiry 🦇
Chardon Cryptids and Curios Festival
https://www.ohiovikingfestival.com/cryptid-festival-guide

03/13/2026

🖤 HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH 🖤
The date the superstitious fear... but we consider it a holiday.
If you've been feeling watched lately, hearing strange sounds in the woods, or catching something out of the corner of your eye, that's not bad luck.
That's just the cryptids getting excited.
We see you out there. 👁️
Join us for the Chardon CryptidCon & Curios Festival and celebrate the strange, the mysterious, and the wonderfully unexplained.
Because some of us were born for days like today.
Stay weird. Stay curious.
🌲🖤🌲

03/10/2026

Has anyone seen this?!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DraLZnADJ/

🚨 TRUMBULL COUNTY BIGFOOT: THE SURGE IS MOVING EAST 🚨

The Portage County Surge has officially crossed the county line. At 4:00 AM this morning, we received our 6th high-credibility report in just four days. The activity has now moved into Newton Township, just outside of Newton Falls.

Here is the breakdown of this morning’s development and how it fits into the larger investigation.

INCIDENT #6: NEWTON TOWNSHIP (TRUMBULL COUNTY)

Time: March 10, 2026 | 4:00 AM

Location: Private residence near Newton Township.

The Encounter: A resident was letting their German Shepherd out on a chain when the dog immediately went into a high-aggression lunge toward the woodline.

The Subject: The witness observed a massive black shadow—estimated between 8 and 10 feet tall—crashing through the brush. The witness was clear: this was "way bigger than a bear."

Biological Evidence: The most chilling detail? Once back inside, this brave German Shepherd—a breed known for its courage—was visibly shaking with fear.

THE "BLACK SUBJECT" PATTERN

We are seeing a distinct biological shift as the surge moves east.

The Western Group (Mantua): Reports of Brown subjects (9ft and 8ft).

The Eastern Group (Garrettsville to Newton Township): We are now seeing a 10-foot Black subject with incredible consistency.

March 9 (11:47 AM): 10ft Black subject on Headwaters Trail (Stilt-like gait).

March 10 (4:00 AM): 10ft Black shadow in Newton Township (Heavy crashing).

THE TRAJECTORY: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

The group is following a clear West-to-East trajectory, hugging the woodlines and greenbelts that parallel the Mahoning River corridor. They have moved approximately 12 miles in the last 72 hours.

⚠️ TRUMBULL COUNTY RESIDENTS

Check your livestock and pets.

Review security and trail camera footage from the last 12 hours.

Listen for "crashing" or heavy bipedal movement near your woodlines.

We prioritize your privacy. All witnesses can remain 100% anonymous to prevent trespassing on your property.

📩 SUBMIT YOUR SIGHTING: [email protected]

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST to warn your neighbors in Trumbull County. The more data we have, the better we can track this historic movement.

02/02/2026

Did the Mothman just see his shadow?

01/16/2026

👣 It’s coming! 👀

Chardon Cryptids and Curios returns on October 17th from 11–6pm 👻🍂

Join us in downtown Chardon for a full day of cryptids, folklore, oddities, artisans, and curios. Expect eerie vibes, unique vendors, and a celebration of the strange and unexplained just in time for spooky season 🦇✨

Mark your calendars and keep your eyes open… you never know what might be watching 👁️🌲

11/03/2025

How cool is this?

A local urban legend is now set to reach a global audience. A film inspired by a Lake County cryptid is moving to several streaming platforms.

10/14/2025

🖤🦇👽

10/13/2025

Got any awesome shots from the festival? 📷 Share them in the comments — you might just see your photo in the local paper!