The Speakers
Dr. Mireya Mayor
Expedition Bigfoot
Russ Acord
Expedition Bigfoot
Dr. Travis Taylor
The Secret of
Skinwalker Ranch
Erik Bard
The Secret of
Skinwalker Ranch
Bryant 'Dragon' Arnold
The Secret of
Skinwalker Ranch
Kaleb Bench
The Secret of
Skinwalker Ranch
Trey Hudson
Author, Investigator
David Schrader
Author, Investigator
Zack Hall
Expedition Bigfoot
Mike Ricksecker
Author, Researcher, Filmmaker
Katie Hallenbeck
Paranormal Researcher
Jo'Anne Smith
Psychic Medium
Pete Kelsey
The Secret of
Skinwalker Ranch &
Expedition Bigfoot
Aaron Sagers
TV Host & Author
David Wilkinson
Research Engineer
Travis Walton
UFO Abductee & Author
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Ronny LeBlanc
Expedition Bigfoot
George Knapp
Investigative Reporter
Thomas Winterton
The Secret of
Skinwalker Ranch
Duane Ollinger
Blind Frog Ranch
Greg Lawson
Paranormal Detective
April Slaughter
Author, Artist, Researcher
James Keenan
Author, TV Personality
Jessica Blunt
Researcher
Ryan Skinner
Author, Researcher,
TV Personality
Melissa Winterton
Meditation Expert
LeRoy Jackson
Paranormal Researcher
Brenda Richey
Paranormal Researcher
Charlie Snider
Blind Frog Ranch
Jeremy McGowan
UAP Researcher
William Henry
Author & TV Presenter
Tobe Johnson
MC
2023 Schedule
September 6-9
WEDNESDAY - September 6
* DENOTES ADD-ON ACTIVITY
12:00 - 5:00pm
12:00 - 7:00pm
1:00 - 1:15pm
1:15pm - 2:45pm
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2:45 - 3:00pm
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3:00- 4:30pm
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4:30 - 7:00pm
4:30 - 6:30pm
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5:00pm
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5:30 - 7:00pm
6:30 - 7:30pm
6:00 - 7:00pm
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7:00-11:00pm
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9:00pm
Check-in & Registration
Vendor Booths Open
Welcome to PhenomeCon
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Blind Frog Ranch Panel with Duane Ollinger, David Wilkinson, & Charlie Snider
Breakout Speaker - Jessica Blunt
Breakout Speaker - Cypress Paranormal Research
Breakout Speaker - Jeremy McGowan
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BREAK
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Breakout Speaker - April Slaughter
Breakout Speaker - Ryan Skinner
Breakout Speaker - Melissa Winterton
Break/Vendor Row
Escorted Trip to Skinwalker Ranch Perimeter*
Hike to McConkie Ranch*
Rocket Launch with Skinwalker Ranch Cast at
Buckskin Hills*
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VIP Dinner: Russell Acord & Dr. Mireya Mayor*
VIP Dinner: Dr. Travis Taylor*
VIP Dinner: Erik Bard*
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Opening Reception
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PhenomeCon Film Festival
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Ghost Hunt: Downtown Vernal*
THURSDAY - September 7
8:00 - 9:30am
9:00 - 5:00pm
10:00am
10:15am
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11:45 - 1:00pm
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1:00 - 2:30pm
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2:30 - 3:00pm
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3:00 - 4:45pm
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5:00 - 6:30pm
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7:00 - 8:30pm
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7:30 - 8:30pm
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7:00 - 9:00pm
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7:30 - 10:00pm
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VIP Breakfast with Thomas Winterton*
Registration
Welcome
Mainstage Speaker - David Schrader
Lunch Break
VIP Lunch: Russell Acord & Zack Hall*
VIP Lunch: Science Meets Paranormal with Dr. Mireya Mayor & Ronny LeBlanc*
VIP Lunch: Duane Ollinger of Blind Frog Ranch*
VIP Lunch: Dragon Arnold & Kaleb Bench*
Mainstage Speaker - Dr. Travis Taylor
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BREAK
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Breakout Speaker - Greg Lawson
Breakout Speaker - Trey Hudson
Breakout Speaker - Thomas Winterton
Breakout Speaker - Pete Kelsey
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Mainstage Speaker - Dr. Mireya Mayor
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VIP Dinner: James Keenan*
VIP Dinner: Duane Ollinger of Blind Frog Ranch*
VIP Dinner: April Slaughter*
VIP Dinner: Greg Lawson*
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DNA & Casting Workshop: Dr. Mireya Mayor &
Russell Acord*
Behind the Scenes Dinner: Cast of Skinwalker Ranch*
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UFO Valley Campground Bonfire & Dark Sky Watching*
Stargazing at Steinaker State Park*
Ghost Hunt: Downtown Vernal*
FRIDAY - September 8
7:30 - 8:30am
8:30 - 10:00am
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9:00 - 5:00pm
10:00am
10:15am
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11:45 - 1:00pm
1:00pm
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2:30pm
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3:00 - 4:30pm
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5:00 - 6:30pm
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6:45pm
7:00pm
7:00 - 8:30pm
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8:00
9:00pm
Sunrise Meditation with Melissa Winterton*
Behind the Scenes Breakfast: Cast of Expedition Bigfoot*
The Hardware Behind the OMG: Pete Kelsey & Erik Bard*
Registration
Welcome
Mainstage Speaker - Aaron Sagers
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Lunch Break
VIP Lunch: Ryan Skinner*
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Mainstage Panel: Cast of Expedition Bigfoot
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BREAK
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Breakout Speaker - James Keenan
Breakout Speaker - Ronny LeBlanc
Breakout Speaker - Erik Bard
Breakout Speaker - Michael Ricksecker
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Mainstage Speaker - Russell Acord & Zack Hall
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Escorted Trip to Skinwalker Ranch Perimeter*
Voice of Believers: Open Mic & Dinner*
Behind the Scenes Dinner with Cast of Blind Frog Ranch
VIP Dinner: Dr. Travis Taylor*
VIP Dinner: Erik Bard*
VIP Dinner: Travis Walton*
Stargazing at Dinosaur National Monument*
Ghost Hunt: Downtown Vernal*
SATURDAY - September 9
8:00 - 9:30am
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10:00am
10:15am
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11:45 - 1:15pm
1:15pm
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2:45pm
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2:45 - 4:45pm
3:00 - 4:45pm
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4:45 - 6:15pm
6:15 - 6:30pm
7:00 - 10:00pm
9:00pm
VIP Breakfast: Russell Acord*
VIP Breakfast: Erik Bard*
VIP Breakfast: Dr Travis Taylor*
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Welcome
Mainstage Speaker - Travis Walton
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Lunch Break
VIP Lunch: David Schrader*
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Mainstage Panel: Skinwalker Ranch Cast
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BREAK
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Rocket Launch with Skinwalker Ranch Cast at
Buckskin Hills*
Breakout Speaker - David Schrader
Breakout Speaker - Trey Hudson
Breakout Speaker - Jo'Anne Smith
Breakout Speaker - Don Mitchell
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Mainstage Speaker - William Henry
Closing Remarks & 2024 Announcement
Closing Reception & Costume Party
Costume Contest Winners Announced
* DENOTES ADD-ON ACTIVITY
Uintah Conference Center
313 East 200 South
Vernal, UT 84078
Vernal will surprise you! Eastern Utah may seem remote and rugged but nestled in downtown Vernal is a stunning 66,000 square foot convention center.
transportation
Vernal Regional Airport provides daily air service between Denver, CO and Vernal, UT operated by United Airlines.
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Other options to consider would be the Salt Lake International Airport or the Walker Field Airport in Grand Junction, CO
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Ground Transportation is also available.
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