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

An alumnus of the SyFy series Ghost Hunters, Amy has continued her work as a paranormal investigator in the series Kindred Spirits, currently airing on the Travel Channel. She is also the founder of the paranormal vacation company Strange Escapes, which allows attendees the opportunity to investigate some of America’s top haunted locations

Richard Estep is a paranormal investigator and author of 28 books, primarily in the fields of paranormal non-fiction, UFOlogy, true crime, and military history. He is a series regular on “Haunted Hospitals,” “Paranormal 911,” “Paranormal Night Shift,” and “Haunted Case Files.” He has also appeared on “Destination Fear” and “A Haunting.” Richard writes a regular column for Haunted Magazine. A paramedic by profession, he lives in Colorado with his family and far too much Lego.

Aaron Sagers is a New York City based journalist, author, and researcher of the weird pursuing the cross-cultural connections of the paranormal across the globe for more than 15 years. He currently appears on Travel Channel’s Paranormal Caught On Camera (in its fifth season) is host of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Ripley’s Road Trip web series, host of Den of Geek’s Talking Strange show, and host of the NightMerica true crime/paranormal podcast. Sagers was co-creator, host and Co-Executive Producer with Zak Bagans on Travel Channel’s Paranormal Paparazzi (based on his ParanormalPopCulture.com site), host of Destination America’s Paranormal Lockdown: Evidence Revealed, and has discussed the unexplained on Portals to Hell, Paranormal Challenge, The Today Show, NPR, BBC, CNN, HuffPost, and was profiled in The Hollywood Reporter, and featured in The New York Times. Sagers ghost hunted with Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul on TruTV’s Super Into; explored The Winchester Mystery House on Syfy; uncovered The Shocking Truth of The Conjuring House on Reelz Channel; traveled across Romania with Bram Stoker’s descendant on the hunt for vampire lore; spoken about life on Mars with National Geographic Channel; interviewed alleged abductees in Roswell, New Mexico; and was turned into a Walking Dead walker by effects guru Greg Nicotero. He has been published in multiple academic journals, and written for CNN, NBC, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun, Philadelphia Inquirer, Miami Herald, Los Angeles Times and more. He is the author of The Paranormal Pop Culture Collection, and contributing author to Doctor Who Psychology and The Joker Psychology, and has taught journalism at New York University.Aaron Sagers is a New York City based journalist, author, and researcher of the weird pursuing the cross-cultural connections of the paranormal across the globe for more than 15 years. He currently appears on Travel Channel’s Paranormal Caught On Camera (in its fifth season) is host of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Ripley’s Road Trip web series, host of Den of Geek’s Talking Strange show, and host of the NightMerica true crime/paranormal podcast. Sagers was co-creator, host and Co-Executive Producer with Zak Bagans on Travel Channel’s Paranormal Paparazzi (based on his ParanormalPopCulture.com site), host of Destination America’s Paranormal Lockdown: Evidence Revealed, and has discussed the unexplained on Portals to Hell, Paranormal Challenge, The Today Show, NPR, BBC, CNN, HuffPost, and was profiled in The Hollywood Reporter, and featured in The New York Times. Sagers ghost hunted with Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul on TruTV’s Super Into; explored The Winchester Mystery House on Syfy; uncovered The Shocking Truth of The Conjuring House on Reelz Channel; traveled across Romania with Bram Stoker’s descendant on the hunt for vampire lore; spoken about life on Mars with National Geographic Channel; interviewed alleged abductees in Roswell, New Mexico; and was turned into a Walking Dead walker by effects guru Greg Nicotero. He has been published in multiple academic journals, and written for CNN, NBC, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun, Philadelphia Inquirer, Miami Herald, Los Angeles Times and more. He is the author of The Paranormal Pop Culture Collection, and contributing author to Doctor Who Psychology and The Joker Psychology, and has taught journalism at New York University.

Jeff is an award-winning author, head writer of the Ghost Adventures television series, and Emmy nominated host, writer, and producer of New England Legends. Additionally, he founded Ghost Village, one of the first major paranormal sites on the internet.

Psychic Medium Sarah Lemos has been communicating with the dead since she was just five years old. Based off these sometimes terrifying but oftentimes gratifying experiences she has taken her abilities and devoted her life to educating others about all things metaphysical. Most days, Sarah can be found comforting people from around the world who have lost loved ones; delivering inspiring messages of love from the other side through her gifts as a medium. You can watch Sarah and her team at work helping families with the paranormal as a co-host on Travel Channel’s hit show “Ghosts of Morgan City”. She has also been featured in several episodes of Portals to Hell. You can’t forget Ghost Town Terror and The Osbournes want to Believe.

Co-host of Creaking Door Paranormal Radio, veteran paranormal researcher, and author Brad has investigated claims of paranormal activity across the U.S. and other counties, including England, Romania, & Cuba. He has contributed to numerous books & documentaries on the paranormal, has appeared in various publications, and is co-founder of the Michigan Paranormal Convention.

Tim is the host of Creaking Door Paranormal Radio, author, former host of TAPS Family Radio and co-founder of the Michigan Paranormal Convention. He has been featured in numerous publications, including USA Today, The Detroit Free Press, and Lake Superior Magazine.

2026 MIPARACON PRESENTS: GHOSTLY GREAT LAKES WEEKEND TICKETS

PLEASE NOTE: General Admission and VIP tickets are on sale now — VIP includes preferred seating, early registration, exclusive merchandise, extended investigation time, and additional perks — and tickets will be 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.

Discover the world beyond as renowned Psychic Medium Sarah Lemos delivers messages of love, hope, and healing from the other side. With a lifetime of experience connecting with spirits and a passion for all things metaphysical, Sarah brings her extraordinary gifts to you in an intimate and inspiring gallery reading.

When: Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Cost: $40

As seen on Travel Channel’s Ghosts of Morgan City and featured on shows like Portals to Hell and Ghost Town Terror, Sarah’s profound ability to connect with loved ones who have passed will leave you awestruck. Reserve your seat today for an unforgettable journey into the unknown!

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