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/u/snoo_dles
Saucers Over Appalachia Festival - Free UFO Festival in Bristol, Virginia
Witnesses
Unknown
Duration
Unknown
Source material
3
Timeline
2
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Source provenance
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Live sighting record 8889ed94-51c6-47aa-a2a9-f3cd82bed133.
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Field Intelligence
Sunlight window
Daytime — sun above horizon
Sighting occurred during daylight hours
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Weather
Open-MeteoArea activity
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Observed facts
Occurred
May 31, 2026, 1:56 PM
Timezone
Eastern Time
Location
Bristol, Virginia
Witness account
Narrative
Hey all! I just wanted to spread the word for anyone in the region that we have a free UFO festival in downtown Bristol, VA that celebrates the 1973 UFO flap that went through the Tricities. I’ve included the schedule and a few photos from last year. I hope some of you can make it out! You can find out more info on our website here or on Instagram @saucersoverappalachiafestival submitted by /u/snoo_dles
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