LIVINGSTON, TX – In a surprising turn of events at the annual Texas Craft Fair held in Livingston, local residents reported spotting none other than the elusive creature known as Bigfoot browsing through handmade quilts and pottery.

Eyewitnesses claimed that the 8-foot tall hairy figure made its way to the fair from the nearby woods, causing a stir among attendees and vendors alike. “I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw Bigfoot strolling through the craft booths like a regular shopper,” said Martha Jenkins, a vendor selling homemade candles. “I guess even mythical creatures appreciate a good soy candle now and then.”

The Livingston Police Department was quickly called to the scene to investigate the situation, but by the time they arrived, Bigfoot had vanished into the trees. Chief Rick Thompson commented, “We’re treating this as a harmless and possibly confused wildlife encounter. We’re not ruling out the possibility that it was just someone in a very realistic costume, but we’re keeping an eye out just in case.”

This sighting comes on the heels of reports of black panther sightings in the area, leading some locals to speculate that there may be a cryptid convention happening in the East Texas woods. Others have suggested that the recent influx of strange occurrences in Polk County could be linked to the ongoing water issues plaguing the region, with some residents dubbing the public water supply as “nasty enough to attract all kinds of mysterious creatures.”

As for the Texas Craft Fair, organizers are thrilled with the unexpected publicity and have even extended an invitation to Bigfoot to be a guest judge for next year’s event. Only time will tell if Livingston will become a hotspot for both craft enthusiasts and cryptid enthusiasts alike.