
Add On Activities
Utah's Paranormal Conference -- PhenomeCon has some fun and exciting add-on activities sure to make your conference experience even better!
Click "Buy Tickets" then from this page simply select which activity(s) you would like to add to your schedule.
Additional fees are required. Space is limited. More activities will be added so please check back.
Please ensure the activity(s) you select do not conflict with others on your schedule.

Rocket Launch with Skinwalker Ranch Cast
Join the cast of the History Channel's Secret of Skinwalker Ranch as they launch several rockets into the sky at the Buckskin Hills Complex located only 10 minutes from the Uintah Conference Center. This will be a FUN and interactive experience with your favorite cast members.
Please plan for the heat. Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes are recommended. Please bring a bottle of water.
*PhenomeCon Registration is required to add this to your agenda.
ROCKET LAUNCH AT SKINWALKER RANCH
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6
5:00PM - 6:30PM
$100/Person
NO shuttle/ Provide own transportation
SATURDAY, Sept. 9
2:45PM - 4:45PM
SOLD OUT
NO shuttle/ Provide own transportatioN

Escorted Trip to the
Perimeter of Skinwalker Ranch
Join Thomas & Bryant from the cast of the History Channel's Secret of Skinwalker Ranch for an escorted trip to the perimeter of this paranormal property.
Please plan for the heat. Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes are recommended. Please bring a bottle of water.
*PhenomeCon Registration is required to add this to your agenda.
Escorted trip to perimeter of SKINWALKER RANCH
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6
4:30PM - 6:30PM
sold out
Friday, Sept. 8
6:45PM - 8:45PM
sold out

VIP Meal with Russell Acord
& Zack Hall
Enjoy a VIP Meal with Russell Acord & his intrepid cameraman Zack Hall at one of Vernal's delicious and locally owned restaurants. Russell is known for being one of the co-host of the popular series Expedition Bigfoot on the Discovery Channel. He is an author, film maker, and constant pursuer of Sasquatch. Don't miss out on your chance to have a fascinating meal with Russell & Zack.
*PhenomeCon Registration is required to add this to your agenda.
VIP LUNCH
$75/Person
THURSDAY, Sept. 7
11:45AM - 1:00PM
VIP Breakfast
(Russell Acord Only)
$75/Person
ONLY ONE SPOT LEFT
SATURDAY, SEPT. 9
8:00AM - 9:30AM

VIP Lunch with George Knapp
Enjoy a VIP Meal with George Knapp at the conference center catered by a locally owned restaurant. George is known for being the longtime chief investigative reporter for KLAS-TV Las Vegas, where he previously worked as news anchor, and as weekend host of radio show “Coast to Coast AM.” Don't miss out on your chance to have a fascinating meal with George.
*PhenomeCon Registration is required to add this to your agenda.
VIP LUNCH
SOLD OUT
Saturday, Sept. 9
11:45AM - 1:00PM

Out of This World Costume Dance Party & Closing Reception
Plan to party with us!!! Appetizers, music, cash bar, and of course dancing! We are going to have a FUN night dancing and mingling!
*Costumes are not required to attend the closing reception or the dance. So please come with or without a costume!
Costume Contest Categories:
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Ghost
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Alien
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Crypto
Prizes will be awarded for each category!
Free entrance with
PhenomeCon Registration
Saturday, Sept. 9
7:00PM - 10:00pM

Guided Hike to McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs with James Keenan
Located just north of Vernal, at McConkie Ranch, the Dry Fork Canyon petroglyphs are famous for their quality and accessibility. These panels cover 200 feet of cliff face in the Navajo formation. This gallery of primitive art dating from 1-1200 A.D. shows excellent examples of the Fremont Native American culture. Join us on this hike with James Keenan -- whose main curriculum at the University of California Santa Barbara was anthropology and archaeology. James will be able to share his vast knowledge on ancient human history and these amazing petroglyphs.
*The hike is about 1 mile long. It is rugged and hilly in spots. Tennis shoes are advised. Porta potties are available at the trailhead.
* One mile hike is required to get to the petroglyphs.
* Please do not touch petroglyphs with your hands. The oils from your hands will damage these priceless artifacts.
Tour departs from the Uintah County Conference Center.
* PhenomeCon Registration is required to add this activity to your agenda.
History Brought to life
SOLD OUT
Wednesday, Sept. 6
4:30PM - 6:30pm

PhenomeCon Independent Film Festival
One amazing night of paranormal documentary style films on Bigfoot, Ghost Hunting, and the Paranormal. Meet the film makers! And enjoy a short Q&A after each film!
For a list and a description of films being shown, click the Film Fest tab in the top menu.
*Cash bar available during the Film Festival and Opening Reception.
Free entrance with
PhenomeCon Registration
Wednesday, Sept. 6
8:00PM - 10:00pM

VIP Dinner with Erik Bard
Enjoy a VIP Lunch with Erik Bard at one of Vernal's delicious and locally owned restaurants. Erik is the principal investigator and chief scientist at the infamous Skinwalker Ranch. This will be a fascinating opportunity to talk with Erik about the science and phenomena reported on at the Skinwalker Ranch.
*PhenomeCon Registration is required to add this to your agenda.
VIP LUnch
SOLD OUT
Thursday, Sept. 6
5:30pM - 7:00PM

VIP Meal with Duane Ollinger
Enjoy a VIP Meal with Duane Ollinger at one of Vernal's delicious and locally owned restaurants. Duane is known as the owner and lead cast member of the hit show Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch. He is a rancher, a miner, a high-risk oil contractor, and an entrepreneur. Don't miss out on your chance to have a fascinating meal with Duane.
*PhenomeCon Registration is required to add this to your agenda.
VIP LUNCH
$75/Person
THURSDAY, Sept. 7
11:45AM - 1:00PM
VIP Dinner
$75/Person
THURSDAY, Sept. 7
7:00pm - 8:30PM

VIP Lunch: Science Meets Paranormal with Ronny LeBlanc & Dr. Mireya Mayor
Enjoy a VIP Lunch with Ronny LeBlanc & Dr. Mireya Mayor at one of Vernal's delicious and locally owned restaurants. Known for their investigation and research into finding the invasive Sasquatch on the hit TV series Expedition Bigfoot on Discovery Plus, Dr. Mireya Mayor and Ronny LeBlanc are excited to be joining you for lunch. Guests will be able learn how Dr. Mayor and LeBlanc have been able to merge science and paranormal and their different approaches into furthering their investigation.
*PhenomeCon Registration is required to add this to your agenda.
VIP LUNCH
$75/Person
THURSDAY, Sept. 7
11:45AM - 1:00PM

Behind the Scenes Dinner with the Cast of the History Channel's Skinwalker Ranch
Join the cast from the History Channel's Secret of Skinwalker Ranch for dinner and a peek into behind the scenes. There are several hours of filming for each episode of Skinwalker Ranch but not all of the material is aired! This is a fascinating opportunity to watch an episode of the show with the cast, ask questions, and be told more of what is happening in the scene.
*PhenomeCon Registration is required to add this to your agenda.
Dinner with Skinwalker RANCH Cast
$75 / Person
Thursday, Sept. 7
7:00pm - 9:00PM

VIP Dinner with James Keenan
Enjoy a VIP Dinner with James Keenan at one of Vernal's delicious and locally owned restaurants. James is an author, researcher and field investigator. He continues to explore topics of the paranormal and Ufology and believes that the paranormal, Ufology and ancient human history may be intertwined. James has been a guest on numerous television, podcast and radio shows. Including the History Channel's series "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch."
*PhenomeCon Registration is required to add this to your agenda.
VIP Dinner
$75/Person
Thursday, Sept. 7
7:00PM - 8:30pm

Behind the Scenes Breakfast with the Cast of
the Travel Channel's Expedition Bigfoot
Join the cast from the Travel Channel's Expedition Bigfoot for breakfast and a peek into behind the scenes. There is several hours of filming that goes into each episode of Expedition Bigfoot but not all the film gets aired! This is a fascinating opportunity to watch an episode of the show with the cast, ask questions and be told more of what is happening in that scene.
*PhenomeCon Registration is required to add this to your agenda.
Behind the Scenes breakfast
$75 / Person
Friday, Sept. 8
8:30Am - 10:00AM

VIP Dinner with Dr. Mireya Mayor &
Russell Acord
Enjoy VIP Dinner with Dr. Mierya Mayor & Russell Acord at one of Vernal's locally owned and delicious restaurants. Dr. Mierya and Russell are both known for their adventurous spirits on the Travel Channel's hit series Expedition Bigfoot. Dinner guests will enjoy hearing stories of Russell & Dr. Mierya looking for Bigfoot and other paranormal encounters.
*PhenomeCon Registration is required to add this to you agenda.
VIP Dinner
SOLD OUT
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6
5:30Pm - 7:00PM

Voices of Believers -- Open Mic & Dinner
Join us for dinner and the perfect night for believers and experiencers to share with others in a safe nonjudgemental environment about what they have witnessed, experienced, and have felt.
Unforgettable Night
$40/person
Friday, Sept. 8
7:00-10:00PM

DNA & Casting Workshop with Dr. Mireya Mayor & Russell Acord
This is a great add on activity for any bigfoot enthusiasts wanting to know the proper steps of collecting evidence in a bigfoot investigation. Join Dr. Mireya Mayor and Russell Acord from the hit tv series Expedition Bigfoot on Discovery +. Learn how to collect DNA and prepare castings from the bigfoot experts themselves.
* PhenomeCon registration is required to add this to your agenda.
DNA & CASTING WORKSHOP
$100 / person
Thursday, Sept. 7
7:00Pm - 9:00PM

Stargazing at Steinaker State Park
Dark skies surround Vernal for some of the best night sky viewing at a beautiful State Park. Join other PhenomeCon believers and park rangers to study the natural features of the night sky.
*PhenomeCon Registration is required to add this activity to your agenda.
Beautiful Night Sky
$15/person
NO SHUTTLE/ PROVIDE OWN TRANSPORTATION
THURSDAY, Sept. 7
8:00PM - 10:00pM

VIP Dinner with Dr. Travis Taylor
Enjoy VIP Dinner with Dr. Travis Taylor at a locally owned and delicious restaurant. Travis is recognized from the History Channel's hit series Secret of Skinwalker Ranch. Travis brings a vast wealth of knowledge that helps the team at Skinwalker Ranch apply hard science in an effort to solve the incredible mystery at Skinwalker Ranch.
*PhenomeCon Registration is required to add this to your agenda.
VIP DINNER
SOLD OUT
wEDNESDAY, Sept. 6
5:30Pm -7:00pm

Sunrise Meditation with Melissa Winterton
Come join globally recognized meditation expert Melissa Winterton for an early morning meditation. Melissa will guide the group through a meditation using her Resonance Meditations process. This process is a powerful combination of sounds and essential oils that quickly aligns a person's mind and spirit, allowing the individual to find answers, clarity, and emotional healing from their higher/inner self.
*PhenomeCon Registration is required to add this to you agenda.
SUNRISE MEDITATION
$25 / person
FRIDAY, Sept. 8
7:30am - 8:30Am

Downtown Ghost Hunt
Take part in a night of paranormal investigation in downtown Vernal, Utah. Professional paranormal researchers will have a wide verity of tools including DR60 Recorder, SLS Camera, Deadbox, EMF Induction Amplifier and more! This will be a fascinating night of investigating the paranormal.
*Please wear comfortable shoes for walking and standing. And bring a jacket -- it cools off when the sun goes down.
* Based on the sensitive nature of ghost hunting participants are required to turn their phones off or silence them, be respectful of the staff, spirits, and locations, no faking noises, and be able to follow instructions. Anyone unable to comply to the rules and guidelines can result in your removal from the experience with no refund.
*Paranormal results are not guaranteed.
*PhenomeCon Registration is required to add this to you agenda.
DOWNTOWN GHOST HUNT
All nights SOLD OUT
Wednesday, Sept. 6
9:00pm
Thursday, Sept. 7
9:00pm
Friday, Sept. 8
9:00pm

UFO Valley Campground
Night Sky Viewing and Bonfire
Watch with wonder the beautiful dark sky from the UFO Valley Campground -- located next to the infamous Skinwalker Ranch! Guests will enjoy a bonfire as they watch the sky and visit with each other.
* Shuttle bus will leave from the Uintah County Conference Center.
* Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket.
* PhenomeCon Registration is required to add this to your agenda.
Fire & Stars
$50 / person
ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT
Thursday, Sept. 7
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Stargazing at
Dinosaur National Monument
Vernal is surrounded by excellent dark sky night viewing at Dinosaur National Monument -- home of the Dinosaur Quarry's Wall of Bones. Join other PhenomeCon believers and park ranger to study the natural features of the night sky.
*PhenomeCon registration is required to add this activity to your agenda.
Amazing Night Sky
$15/ Person No Shuttle
FRIDAY, Sept. 8
8:00PM - 10:00PM