our 2023 headliners.

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

MEDIA LEGEND RECIPIENT

PIONEER AWARD RECIPIENT

2023 festival highlights.

  • Intuitive Investigation

    Psychic mediums, Jennifer Shaffer and Colby Rebel, unpacked a true-crime cold case live onstage.

  • Ghost Hunting Tour

    We toured infamously haunted locations within the Mentryville Ghost Town with Ghost Hunting equipment and psychic hosts.

  • Seance with Patti Negri

    World-renowned, celebrity psychic medium Patti Negri led a seance to connect and interact with spirits.

  • Billy Carson

    Award-Winning Author Billy Carson discussed ancient civilizations, UFOs, and more.

  • Stargazing with Ben Hansen

    TV personality Ben Hansen (Hypocenter Productions) guided us in an exploration of the night sky using expert equipment.

  • Costume Competition

    Our guests were encouraged to attend in costume as their favorite paranormal character. Our winners received cash prizes.

  • Linda Moulton Howe

    This Emmy and Peabody Award-Winner discussed her 40 years of extra-terrestrial and UFO research.

  • Parapod Awards Ceremony

    This Red Carpet event, complete with a VIP reception and event photographer, celebrated paranormal filmmakers and podcasters for their hard work.

  • Face Painting

    Award-winning makeup artist Georgiana Lainfiesta helped out guests express their inner selves with her awesome artistry.

  • Char Margolis

    Celebrity medium, Char Margolis, completed live readings on stage for her audience.

our 2023 speakers.

  • Dr. Robert Schoch

    Geologist, Professor and Author

  • Ernie Lapointe

    Sitting Bull Great Grandson and Sun Dancer

  • Ben Hansen

    Paranormal Television Host and Former FBI

  • Caroline Cory

    Award-Winning Filmmaker and Executive Producer

  • Ron James

    MUFON’s Media Relations Director

  • Ronny LeBlanc

    TV Personality ‘Expedition Bigfoot’

  • JoJo Wright

    Host at KIIS FMRadio and ‘Paranormalish’

  • Patti Negri

    Good Witch and Celebrity Psychic Medium

  • Char Margolis

    Celebrity Psychic Medium and Podcaster

  • Kaelyn Moore

    Kaelyn Moore

    True-Crime Social Media Influencer

  • Neil Mandt

    Creator of ‘Destination Truth’

  • Father Sebastiaan

    Vampire and Master Fangsmith

  • Sheena Metal

    Psychic Medium and Radio Host

  • Craig Campobasso

    UFO Author and Emmy-Nominated Casting Director

  • Jason Horton

    Paranormal Influencer and Content Creator

  • Colby Rebel

    Int'l Psychic Medium, #1 Best Selling Author, Master Spiritual Teacher

  • Jennifer Shaffer

    World-Renowned Evidential Intuitive Medium

  • Tracee Dunblazier

    Spiritual Empath, Shaman and Author

  • Samuel Kiwasz

    Sacred Geometer and Social Entrepreneur

  • Rebecca Leib

    Comedian, Writer and Producer

  • Tammie Merheb-Chavez

    Tammie Merheb-Chavez

    Co-host of ‘Hollyweird’ paranormal podcast

  • Brice Mitchell Williams

    Co-host of ‘Hollyweird’ paranormal podcast

  • Dr. Scott

    Co-host of ‘L.A. Not So Confidential’ true-crime podcast

  • Dr. Shiloh

    Co-host of ‘L.A. Not So Confidential’ true-crime podcast

  • Steffany Strange

    Paranormal Social Media Influencer

  • Mark Marinaccio

    TV Producer (The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch, Ghost Hunters)

  • Jay Bluemke

    Producer/Director ‘Ghost Hunters’ & ‘Mountain Monster’

  • Jennifer Carmody

    Social Media Sleuth

  • Sylas Dean

    Co-host of 'CreepTime’ podcast

  • Robert Hensley

    Elemental Meditation Leader and Sound Therapist

  • Red Boy Productions

    Red Boy Productions

    A Native American Family Dance Company

  • Stefan Brigati

    Paranormal Investigator and TV Personality

  • Cory Lee

    Spiritual and Holistic Healing Practitioner

  • Mystic Dylan

    Best-Selling Author of ‘Candle Magic for Beginners’

  • Jennifer Karuletwa

    Vinyasa Yoga Instructor

  • Samantha Hale

    Comedian