Midwest Parafest

Saturday, May 11, 2019 | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Erie Shores Paranormal, hosts the second annual Midwest Parafest at the historic Toledo Yacht Club on May 11, 2019. This event brings a new line-up of celebrity speakers, authors, and psychic/mediums to educate and enlighten the public about the paranormal field.

During the event, attendees have the chance to meet television celebrity Katrina Weidman of Paranormal State, Paranormal Lockdown and the new Portals to Hell (Travel Channel). Jeff Mudgett, star of American Ripper (History Channel), author of Bloodstains and direct descendent of H.H. Holmes, will shed light on the connections between his Great-Great Grandfather and Jack the Ripper. Guests can also delve into the world of Spirit Communication with the Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of New England Legends (PBS, Amazon Prime) and writer for Ghost Adventures (Travel Channel) since Episode 1, Jeff Belanger. Local psychic/mediums Adam Wcislek and Deb Marcum will discuss their work as mediums, specifically on missing-persons cases, followed by a FREE gallery reading for the audience. Kathleen Tedsen, author of Haunted Travels of Michigan, will be on hand sharing her experiences working with a patient of the famed Eloise Hospital. Founder of the Ohio Big Foot Conference, Marc DeWerth, will speak about his encounters with the elusive cryptid. All speakers will be available for meet and greet sessions at their table throughout the day, and will be joining us for a separately-ticketed VIP dinner at 8pm. Guests will enjoy a catered meal by Saba’s Bistro 3900, a cash bar and the company of the days’ speakers in an intimate setting.

A wide variety of vendors will be selling almost anything you could desire in the paranormal world. Hand-crafted dolls, crocheted creatures, jewelry, crystals, talking boards, personalized energy paintings, and so much more will be available. Get questions answered by psychics and mediums who will offer one-on-one readings. There will also be several authors signing copies of their books.

The Midwest Parafest is sponsored by Eagle Security Services of Detroit, Michigan Paranormal Association, Life Spirits Paranormal, Portal Paranormal Society, Holland Ohio Paranormal Society, Monroe Escape Rooms, and Bumps in the Night Paranormal Research Group.