Mysterious X: Utah's UFO/UAP & Paranormal Conference, Kanab
SEPTEMBER 24-27, 2026 · KANAB, UTAH DESTINATION CONFERENCE
MYSTERIOUS X
CONFERENCE.
Where the mysteries converge. Four days in Kanab, Utah — lost Aztec treasure, UFO/UAP disclosure, the paranormal, and ancient mysteries — alongside the researchers, experiencers, and investigators chasing the truth. This is not an event you attend. It's an experience you step inside.
Utah's UFO/UAP, paranormal, and lost treasure conference. MYSTERIOUS X is the ultimate immersive event for exploring the unknown, hidden history, lost treasure, ancient mysteries, UFO/UAP disclosure, paranormal phenomena, and the unexplained. Set against the breathtaking and mysterious landscape of Southern Utah, this one-of-a-kind experience is built around one of the most intriguing regions in the American Southwest, an area already legendary for lost treasure stories, mass UFO sightings, ancient petroglyphs, spiritual connection, unexplained activity, and enduring mysteries that continue to challenge conventional history.More than just a conference, MYSTERIOUS X is a fully immersive adventure into the unexplained. Join special guests, researchers, explorers, filmmakers, experiencers, and investigators for live presentations, Q&A sessions, expert panels, film screenings, and exclusive boots-on-the-ground expeditions to real lost treasure locations and mysterious sites. Experience nighttime UFO/UAP CE-5 Expeditions, paranormal investigations at secret locations, and unforgettable encounters in a landscape that feels deeply connected to the mysteries themselves.This is not simply an event you attend.It is an experience you step inside.
SPEAKERS & SPECIAL GUESTS
Dan Dillman
Investigator · Lost Gold of The Aztecs
IAM Dan Dillman, a third-generation treasure hunter, investigator of the unexplained, ancient mysteries theorist, mystic, author, and filmmaker.
Scott Wolter
Researcher · Investigator
Scott F. Wolter is a forensic geologist, petrographer, author, and internationally recognized researcher whose work explores the intersection of ancient history, archaeology, symbolism, and the enduring legacy of the Knights Templar in North America. Combining scientific analysis with historical investigation, Wolter has spent decades examining artifacts, inscriptions, and historical evidence that challenge conventional narratives about the exploration and settlement of the Americas.
Bertram Tsavadawa
Hopi Messenger · Teacher
Bertram Tsavadawa is a Hopi and Hualapai cultural educator, artist, traditional Katsina doll carver, researcher, and guide specializing in Indigenous history, archaeology, astronomy, and the oral traditions of the American Southwest. His mother is Hopi of the Corn Clan from Old Oraibi (Orayvi) on Third Mesa in northeastern Arizona, while his father is Hualapai/Havasupai.
Daryl Marston
Paranormal Investigator · Ghost Hunters TV Series
Daryl Marston is a respected paranormal investigator, researcher, lecturer, and television personality best known for his role on the hit A&E, Discovery+ Channels series, Ghost Hunters. With decades of experience investigating haunted locations, unexplained phenomena, and reports of paranormal activity, Marston has become one of the most recognized and trusted figures in the field.
Josh Feldman
Treasure Hunter · BlindFrog Ranch
Josh Feldman is a professional treasure hunter and cast member on the Discovery Channel series Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch.
Ron Feldman
Treasure Hunter · BlindFrog Ranch
Ron Feldman is a prominent American treasure hunter, author, and regional historian widely recognized as a leading authority on the fabled Lost Dutchman Gold Mine
Terry Carter
Treasure Hunter · Influencer
Terry brings over four decades of experience in the quest for lost treasures and hidden histories and a major force in the Treasure Hunting Community as a Social Media Influencer
Dustin Eskelsen
Investigator · Mufon Director
Dustin Eskelsen is the MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) Utah Director. A dedicated field investigator looking into unexplained sightings right here in the beautiful Beehive state. A member of MUFON’s ERT (Experiencer Resource Team) which investigates cases of nonhuman contact as well as abductions. It is his absolute pleasure to work with experiencers, document, research, and help spread the word about this incredible phenomenon.
Tom Bennett
Investigator · Bigfoot
Tom Bennett is the founder of The Southern Utah Bigfoot Association. In his travels as a touring country singer he gathers accounts and evidence throughout the western states.
Lon Child
Investigator · Author
Lon Child is the previous caretaker and landowner of the Three Lakes Ranch in Kanab, Utah, famous for the generations-long search for the mythical Montezuma's Aztec Treasure
Ryan Burns
Investigator · SpaceWolf Ranch
Ryan Patrick Burns is a researcher, investigator, author, and media personality known for his extensive work documenting anomalous phenomena throughout Utah’s Uinta Basin, one of the most active and mysterious regions associated with UFOs, unexplained activity, and reports of non-human intelligence.
Levi Harris
Investigator · Author
Levi Harris is UAP/NHI researcher and social media influncer.
Janet Wolter
Researcher · Author
Janet and her husband Scott Wolter have been researching the hidden history of North America for over 20 years beginning with the Kensington Rune Stone found in their home state of MN in 1898, determining it to be a genuine Templar document carved in stone.
Robert Kryder
Researcher - Investigator
Robert Kryder is an explorer, researcher, field investigator, and lecturer whose work spans cryptozoology, hidden history, ancient mysteries, and the pursuit of evidence surrounding one of North America’s most enduring legends—Bigfoot. As the founder of Kryder Exploration, he has dedicated years to documenting unusual discoveries, investigating eyewitness encounters, and conducting boots-on-the-ground research in some of the most remote and intriguing regions of the United States.
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All three days at the Historic RedStone Theater
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Weekend + the welcome events
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+ Friday + Saturday Pow Wow dinners
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UFO/UAP CE-5 Expedition VIP
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Weekend + Saturday Night human-initiated contact
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+ Human-initiated contact protocols under dark Utah skies
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Four days + overnight at the legendary site
+ 3-Day General Admission included
+ Thursday Night + Friday Night + Saturday Night experiences included
+ All-day Sunday at Three Lakes with Dan & team
+ Daytime BBQ & onsite investigations
+ Lost Treasure Expedition with Dan
+ UFO hunting & campfire stories under the stars
+ Overnight stay in high-end casitas
+ The site where UFO, Bigfoot, ancient sacred site, and lost treasure stories converge
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Founders Circle
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Every experience. Inner circle. Lifetime status.
+ Everything in Three Lakes Expedition
+ Thursday Night + Friday Night + Saturday Night experiences included
+ Private dinner with Dan + headliners
+ Signed Mysterious X field journal
+ Co-authored treasure map keepsake
+ Lifetime "Founder" community member
+ Recognition on the conference wall
+ First access to all future events
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* VIP = choose Paranormal OR UFO track. † One field night included with chosen VIP; Both Tracks gets both. ‡ Ultimate & Founders are at Three Lakes on Sunday (replaces Sunday theater). Just want Thursday Night? See the standalone Thursday Night Pass above — $149 early bird. Sunday day pass available standalone for $49.99 early bird.
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Mysterious X Collector Lanyard
Official 2026 conference lanyard with custom artwork. The one everyone asks about. Included with Insider tier and up.
$25
AddBreakfast with Terry Carter
Small-group breakfast with 40+ years of treasure-hunting stories. 20 seats.
$75
AddLunch with Ron Feldman
Lost Dutchman authority talks gold mines, lore, and lifelong searches. 15 seats.
$75
AddLost Treasure 101 Workshop
2-hour hands-on session with Dan — research, maps, field gear, ethics. 40 seats.
$75
AddPetroglyph Hike with Dan
Guided walk to ancient rock art near Kanab. Easy-to-moderate terrain. 25 seats.
$50
AddPow Wow Dinner Upgrade
Premium seating + signed Mysterious X item at the Friday night dinner.
$50
AddPrivate Film Screening + Q&A
Exclusive screening of an X-Files episode followed by intimate Q&A.
$50
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FULL SCHEDULE — PDF
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DOWNLOAD PDFVENUE & LOCATION
VENUE
Historic RedStone Theater
Kanab sits at the edge of the Grand Staircase-Escalante in southern Utah, surrounded by red rock canyons, ancient petroglyph sites, and a long history of unexplained phenomena. The Historic RedStone Theater is a fully restored single-screen movie house in the heart of downtown, just minutes from the Grand Canyon's North Rim, Zion, and Bryce Canyon. Hotel partner discounts and travel logistics announcing soon.
VISIT SITETRAVEL & HOTELS
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AIRPORT
Harry Reid International (LAS)
Largest nearby airport. Major airline hub with daily nonstops from most US cities. Best choice if you want the widest flight selection.
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AIRPORT
St. George Regional (SGU)
Smaller regional airport, much closer than Las Vegas. Direct flights from Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Dallas.
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HOTEL
Historic Parry Lodge
Official Event Sponsor: use discount code: "MysteriousX" and SAVE 15% on your Hotel Booking.Classic Western lodge with Hollywood golden-age history — John Wayne, Ronald Reagan, and Frank Sinatra all stayed here while filming in the area. Recommended home base for the conference.
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AIRPORT
Harry Reid International (LAS)
Largest nearby airport. Major airline hub with daily nonstops from most US cities. Best choice if you want the widest flight selection.
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AIRPORT
St. George Regional (SGU)
Smaller regional airport, much closer than Las Vegas. Direct flights from Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Dallas.
BOOK FLIGHTS
HOTEL
Historic Parry Lodge
Official Event Sponsor: use discount code: "MysteriousX" and SAVE 15% on your Hotel Booking.Classic Western lodge with Hollywood golden-age history — John Wayne, Ronald Reagan, and Frank Sinatra all stayed here while filming in the area. Recommended home base for the conference.
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