The thought of life on other planets holds universal appeal. You don’t have to look far to find our extraterrestrial cousins lurking through movies, books and TV shows.

The Pacific Northwest has long been a Goldilocks-zone of cutting-edge science and myth, folklore, and research on the topic of aliens and the unexplained (Sasquatch hide-and-seek, anyone?). On February 23-25, Quinault Beach Resort and Casino will host the ever-popular annual UFO/Paranormal Summit for X-philes of every shape and size. Beginners, believers, survivors and skeptics are all welcome.

UFO/Paranormal Summit
Event founder Johnny Manson has added small-group question-and-answer sessions to this year’s line-up of researchers, authors and experts. Photo credit: Quinault Beach Resort and Casino

Event founder Johnny Manson continues to shape and guide the Summit’s schedule according to requests and fan favorite elements. This year he introduced private workshops with three of the weekend’s speakers. These are limited to only 15 participants per panel and filling up quickly.

“This is the first time we have offered workshops but at the request of many, we decided to offer them on Thursday,” says Manson. Sessions relate to current research, evidence or presentation. “The three hosts are Alien Hunter Darrel Sims, MUFON State Director James Clarkson and Howard Batie retired naval officer. Guests who opt for the workshops will get to experience all three and includes admission into Friday and Saturday,” explains Manson.

On Friday, February 24, guests can participate in the popular Meet and Greet and Witness Town Hall. From 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., Manson invites guests to “mingle with the researchers and listen to experiencers share their story. We will also have Aleta Debee and psychic JoAnne Clarkson giving talks.”

Quinault Beach Resort UFO Summit
Turn the summit into a long-weekend staycation with specials including entry tickets, t-shirts, hotel stays and delicious meals. Photo credit: Johnny Manson

Saturday, February 25, consists of “a marathon of presentations” by experts and researchers in the field. From 9:00 a.m. until a question-and-answer panel starting at 4:50 p.m., the day is full of lectures, evidence, theories and information.

Tickets are available online or at the door and range from $35 for Friday and Saturday admission plus a commemorative keychain and T-shirt, to a $379 weekend package that includes two Friday and Saturday passes, two T-shirts, and a two-night room stay at the Quinault Beach Resort. To book the package, simply use the code UFO when calling 888-461-2214 or reserving through the Quinault Beach website.

Vendor space is also available in limited quantities. Check the event’s page for details and to reserve a table.

Less than two hours from Tacoma, Quinault Beach Resort is located at 78 State Route 115 in Ocean Shores. While visiting the resort, enjoy their All You Can Eat Crab, Sizzling Progressive Payouts, ocean view rooms and luxurious on-site spa. Who knows, you may get lucky and win enough on the gaming floor to pay for next year’s UFO/Paranormal Summit!

Johnny Manson
The annual UFO/Paranormal Summit features lectures, meet-and-greets with industry experts and chances to share experiences and learn more. Photo credit: Johnny Manson

Want to read up on the speakers, invite friends or see this year’s full line-up? Follow the summit on Facebook, YouTube or subscribe to their email newsletter. Submit questions through the website or by calling 800-896-9965.

Studies show that more than 65 million Americans believe aliens landed in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947. Theories about our interstellar cousins are as varied as stars in the sky…and just as enjoyable to study. Give yourself a weekend getaway to explore the unknown thanks to Quinault Beach Resort and Casino and the UFO/Paranormal Summit.

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