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UFO Events List

UFO and alien-themed festivals and events draw enthusiasts, skeptics, and the simply curious from all corners of the globe. Here’s a list that spans from the Pacific Northwest to nationally celebrated gatherings, including the renowned event in Roswell, New Mexico. Each of these events offers its unique blend of entertainment, education, and community engagement, providing something for everyone in the vast universe of UFO and alien culture.

Pacific Northwest UFO Events

  1. McMenamins UFO Festival – McMinnville, Oregon
    An annual event held in May, celebrating one of the most well-documented UFO sightings in the U.S. It features speakers, a parade, costume contests, and movie screenings.
  2. Oregon UFO Fest – Portland, Oregon
    A relatively new festival that aims to bring together UFO enthusiasts, researchers, and witnesses to share their experiences and latest findings.
  3. Seattle UFO/Paranormal Conference – Seattle, Washington
    This event focuses on UFO sightings, paranormal activities, and unexplained phenomena, featuring discussions, workshops, and presentations from experts.

National UFO Events

  1. UFO Festival Roswell – Roswell, New Mexico
    Perhaps the most famous UFO event globally, held annually in July, commemorates the 1947 Roswell UFO Incident. Festivities include costume contests, lectures, exhibits, and parades.
  2. Contact in the Desert – Indian Wells, California
    A massive gathering for UFO enthusiasts, featuring a wide range of activities such as workshops, expeditions, lectures, and panel discussions with leading experts in the field.
  3. International UFO Congress – Phoenix, Arizona
    Known as the largest UFO conference in the world, this event offers a comprehensive lineup of speakers, documentaries, and panels, focusing on UFO studies, government disclosure, and alien abduction research.
  4. AlienCon – Various Locations
    Hosted in different cities, AlienCon explores the world of the unexplained and extraterrestrial. It’s known for its celebrity panels, autograph sessions, and discussions on ancient aliens and modern UFO sightings.
  5. MUFON Symposium – Various Locations
    The Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) hosts an annual symposium featuring detailed discussions, reports, and research findings from the world of ufology.
  6. Alien Fest – Point Pleasant, West Virginia
    Celebrating the legend of the Mothman, this festival includes tours, guest speakers, and various vendors, tying in UFOs with local folklore.
  7. Pine Bush UFO Fair – Pine Bush, New York
    Known as the UFO Capital of New York, Pine Bush hosts an annual fair that includes a parade, speakers on the topic of UFOs, and alien-themed activities for all ages.
  8. Extraterrestrial Culture Day – Santa Fe, New Mexico

An officially recognized day in New Mexico celebrating extraterrestrial cultures and our past, present, and future relationships with them. It features lectures, activities, and exhibits.  These events, each with its unique flair and focus, provide platforms for sharing knowledge, experiences, and the latest in the field of ufology, all while celebrating the endlessly fascinating subject of UFOs and extraterrestrial life. Whether you’re a die-hard believer or simply intrigued by the mysteries of the cosmos, these festivals and conferences offer a gateway into the broader universe of the unknown.