By Tim Binnall
Ohio's famed Frogman will enjoy a moment in the sun this coming weekend by way of a festival celebrating the curious cryptid. The bizarre bipedal humanoid frog was allegedly seen in the community of Loveland back in 1955 and then again by town police officers on two separate occasions in 1972. Since that time, the seemingly otherworldly being dubbed the 'Loveland Frogman' evolved into something of a beloved local legend to those 'in the know' about high strangeness in the area.
Looking to celebrate the creature that put Loveland on the cryptozoological map so long ago, local paranormal enthusiast Jeff Craig created the Frogman Festival in 2023. This coming Saturday, March 7th, will mark the fourth installment of the increasingly popular event, featuring an array of speakers, vendors, arts and crafts, food, and other family-friendly activities. Beyond simply being a good time, the gathering serves as a fine example of how many cities and towns have transformed their more unusual local legends into causes for celebration when, in years past, such quirkier tales were considered verboten lest they bring ridicule upon the community.