For more than 15 years, the Michigan Paranormal Convention has been the premier paranormal gathering in the Midwest, drawing enthusiasts from across the country and beyond to explore the unexplained.
MIPARACON Presents: A Ghostly Great Lakes Weekend returns to Sault Ste. Marie in 2026, offering an immersive paranormal experience set in Michigan’s oldest city — where history and mystery collide.
Throughout the weekend, guests will dive into haunted history with a celebrity-led investigation at historic Pullar Stadium, a Haunted History River Cruise along the storied St. Marys River, live presentations, and exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities with some of the most recognized names in the field.
Join Amy Bruni, Richard Estep, Jeff Belanger, Aaron Sagers, Sarah Lemos, Brad Blair, Tim Ellis, and the Upper Peninsula Paranormal Research Society for a weekend of firsthand encounters, Great Lakes legends, and unforgettable paranormal exploration.
Coming August 28th and 29th, 2026.
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THE HOSTS OF GHOSTLY GREAT LAKES WEEKEND








Ghostly Great Lakes Weekend at a Glance…
PLEASE NOTE: SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Friday
Friday, the 28th
10:30 VIP Registration
11:00 Registration
12:00 Meet & Greet with presenters
1:00 Tim Ellis: Haunted Sault Ste. Marie: Spirits of Michigan’s 1st City
2:00 Aaron Sagers: What Lies Beneath: Unexplained Under the Water’s Surface
3:00 Jeff Belanger: Cemetery Safari
4:00 Dinner Break
7:00 Haunted River Cruise with Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours
9:00 Spirits, Stogies, & Stories at Austin’s Cigar Lounge
Saturday
Saturday, the 29th
1:00 Brad Blair: Haunted Hemingway: Haunts & Superstitions of America’s Favorite Author
2:00 Richard Estep: Haunted Tombstone
3:00 Amy Bruni: Beyond the Investigation
4:00 Sarah Lemos Gallery Reading (additional ticket required)
5:00 Dinner Break
8:00 Investigation of Historic Pullar Arena
2026 MIPARACON PRESENTS: GHOSTLY GREAT LAKES WEEKEND TICKETS
PLEASE NOTE: General Admission tickets are on sale now — tickets are extremely limited.
*There are no refunds available for MIPARACON Presents: A Ghostly Great Lakes Weekend barring unordinary circumstances. Not recommended for children under the age of 12. No children under the age of 5.



