Hopkinsville was buzzing this weekend as visitors from near and far arrived for the city’s first-ever GoblinCon, celebrating the 70th anniversary of one of Kentucky’s strangest stories.
The event brought together believers, skeptics, and the simply curious — all looking to explore UFOs, cryptids, and all things paranormal.
From handcrafted art and collectibles to live panels and workshops, visitors had plenty to discover — and organizers say the first-ever GoblinCon exceeded all expectations.
click to download audioEvent Coordinator, Eric Freeman Sims, says the excitement started months before the doors opened, with Hopkinsville businesses helping bring the community together for the launch.
click to download audioVisitors came from across the country — and even across the ocean — to experience GoblinCon firsthand.
click to download audioFor Ricarda Seidler, one of those travelers from Germany, the trip to Hopkinsville was a dream decades in the making.
click to download audioArtists and vendors like T.C. Plumley also played a big role, showcasing work inspired by the mysterious and unexplained.
click to download audioAmy Rogers, Executive Director of Visit Hopkinsville said the event’s success is also a major win for Hopkinsville tourism.
click to download audioRogers says the turnout shows just how far the story of Hopkinsville’s famous goblins still reaches — and how strong community support can be.
click to download audioAnd for those who missed it this year — don’t worry — the goblins will be back.
click to download audioFrom eerie exhibits to out-of-this-world enthusiasm, organizers say the first GoblinCon was only the beginning of what’s sure to become a Hopkinsville tradition.
