LIVINGSTON, TX – In a shocking turn of events at the annual Texas Craft Fair, local resident Betty Sue Jenkins made headlines when she claimed to have encountered Bigfoot while perusing the merchandise booths. According to Jenkins, the elusive creature was easily mistaken for a rack of tie-dye t-shirts due to its hairy appearance and towering height.

“I was just browsing through the handmade soaps when I saw this guy out of the corner of my eye. At first, I thought it was just a really lifelike display for a clothing vendor,” Jenkins recounted. “But then it started moving, and I realized it was Bigfoot! Or maybe it was just a really hairy vendor in desperate need of a shower.”

Eyewitnesses at the craft fair confirmed seeing a mysterious figure lurking among the artisanal ceramics and homemade jams, but opinions were divided on whether it was indeed the legendary Sasquatch or just a particularly dedicated festival-goer in need of a shave.

Local authorities were called to the scene to investigate, but by the time they arrived, the creature had vanished into the dense pine forests surrounding the fairgrounds. Sheriff Billy Bob Thompson reassured the public that there was no cause for alarm.

“We get reports of Bigfoot sightings every now and then, especially after folks have had a few too many craft beers,” Sheriff Thompson stated. “It’s all in good fun, and it certainly adds some excitement to the craft fair every year.”

As for Betty Sue Jenkins, she remains convinced that she had a close encounter with the legendary cryptid. She plans to showcase her blurry cellphone photos of the creature at the next town hall meeting, where she hopes to gather support for a petition to rename Livingston as the official ‘Bigfoot Capital of Texas.’

In the meantime, the search for the elusive Bigfoot continues, with craft fair vendors advised to keep a close eye on their inventory in case the hairy visitor returns for some more tie-dye souvenirs.