PROSPECT— Apparently, more women than men in Maine are fascinated with the paranormal if the numbers from last year’s Psychic and Paranormal Faire at Fort Knox are any indication. Maybe that’s why “Bigfoot” decided to drop by last year. (See accompanying video.)

On Aug. 14-15, the unusual weekend will feature a presentation from one of the the world's leading experts on Bigfoot, author, cryptozoologist and TV personality, Loren Coleman will be the featured speaker. Coleman has written 17 books and more than 300 articles, has appeared frequently on radio and television programs, and has lectured throughout North America, as well as in London and at Loch Ness.

Leon Seymour, Executive Director of The Friends of Fort Knox, said: “Loren is one of the world’s leading experts on crypto zoology — the study of animals not yet been proven but suspected to exist such as Sasquatch (better known as Bigfoot), sea serpents, chupacabras. He’s also the curator of the world’s only crytozoology museum, located in Portland, Maine.”

In addition, the East Coast Ghost Trackers ghost hunters will be back to talk about their explorations through the Fort, along with guided tours. These ghost hunters are a paranormal group based in Brewer who have performed numerous paranormal investigations in homes, businesses and historical sites throughout Maine. In 2012 their exploration of Fort Knox had some of the most compelling paranormal evidence they've ever captured. (See accompanying video).

Seymour also highlights UFO enthusiasts, Chris Gardner and Cindy Proulx on the topic of Unidentified Flying Objects—particularly in Maine. They will be facilitating discussion on the topic with audience members and will likely be discussing the three-pointed “Black Triangle” formation Penobscot Bay Pilot covered in July about the Rockland man’s unusual sighting: More of the story behind the Lobsterman and the UFO.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be psychics and vendors in the Fort Officer's Quarters. 

“We’ll also have authors here as well,” said Seymour. “One author  will be talking about ghost pirates. There will also be a psychic artist, who gets a psychic impression and then makes art from it.” Vampires shouldn’t feel left out either. Dracula, presented by Ten Bucks Theater, takes place Thursday – Sunday, August 13-16, on the Fort parade grounds. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 per person.

“You can cover a lot in a short amount of time,” said Seymour. “These topics are certainly interesting to many people.”

The Psychic and Paranormal Faire began in 2005, skipped a year, and has been held at the Fort ever since. Next weekend will feature The Black Rose pirates, who will storm the Fort.

Admission each day is the standard Fort admission plus a requested $2 event donation to help defray costs and fund fort restoration projects. Click here for the schedule:  Paranormal and Psychic Faire

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com