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The Bear is Back! The award-winning National Black Bear Festival is excited to announce that we are in the planning stages for our annual event on Friday evening, June 5th and all day on Saturday, June 6th, 2026. As always, this year's Bear Festival will be full of fun and surprises as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday.
Dates
Jun 05, 2026 · 4:00 PM - Jun 06, 2026 · 10:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Location
North Carolina, United States
111 W Water St, Plymouth, North Carolina 27962-1329, United States
Directions
Parking instructions
Free parking areas are designated with signs surrounding the downtown area. Festival overflow parking is available at the Roses parking lot on Hwy 64 east. Shuttle buses are available throughout the day from Roses to the festival entrance. Parking areas are also identified on the festival map located on or our National Bear Festival website.
Health & safety
* Please stay hydrated
* Wear clothes that will help you to stay
cool.
* Notify 911, a volunteer or onsite EMS for
medical needs.
* Apply sunscreen.
* Seek shade to prevent overheating.
* Sidewalks will be hot. Remember pets
should spend limited time on the
concrete and asphalt. Keep pets
watered.
* Pets must be on a leash.
* If you see suspicious activity, please
notify law enforcement immediately.
Tickets
Price: $25.00-55.00 + Applicable Fees and Taxes
Bear Tours 2052
Other
(Church Bus) Bear Tour: Friday Afternoon,June 5th: 6:00 pm
$48.15
Includes Base Price: $45.00, Processing fees: $3.15
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(Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Friday Afternoon, June 5th: 6:00 pm
$48.15
Includes Base Price: $45.00, Processing fees: $3.15
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(Church Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Morning, June 6th: 6:00 am
$48.15
Includes Base Price: $45.00, Processing fees: $3.15
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(Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Morning, June 6th: 6:00 am
$48.15
Includes Base Price: $45.00, Processing fees: $3.15
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(Church Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Morning, June 6th: 10:00 am
$48.15
Includes Base Price: $45.00, Processing fees: $3.15
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(Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Afternoon, June 6th: 1:30 pm
$48.15
Includes Base Price: $45.00, Processing fees: $3.15
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(Church Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Evening, June 6th: 6:00 pm
$48.15
Includes Base Price: $45.00, Processing fees: $3.15
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(Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Evening, June 6th: 6:00 pm
$48.15
Includes Base Price: $45.00, Processing fees: $3.15
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(Church Bus) Bear Tour: Sunday Morning, June 7th: 5:30 am
$48.15
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Bear Tour Hat
$25.00
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Friday, June 5th, 5:00 PM * Albemarle Queen River Cruise*
$26.90
Includes Base Price: $25.00, Processing fees: $1.90
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Friday, June 5th, 7:00 PM * Albemarle Queen River Cruise*
$26.90
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Saturday, June 6th, 10:00 AM * Albemarle Queen River Cruise*
$26.90
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Saturday, June 6th, 1:00 PM * Albemarle Queen River Cruise*
$26.90
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Saturday, June 6th, 3:00 PM * Albemarle Queen River Cruise*
$26.90
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Saturday, June 6th, 5:00 PM * Albemarle Queen River Cruise*
$26.90
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Saturday, June 6th, 8:00 PM * Albemarle Queen Firework Cruise*
$53.46
Includes Base Price: $50.00, Processing fees: $3.46
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Sunday, June 7th, 3:00 PM * Albemarle Queen River Cruise*
$26.90
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Sunday, June 7th, 6:00 PM * Albemarle Queen *Dinner Cruise*
$58.78
Includes Base Price: $55.00, Processing fees: $3.78
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Volunteers
Interested in applying:
1 active application
Deadline:
May 22, 2026
Responsible for keeping Kids Zone running smoothly. Notify proper departments of any issues that may occur.
Donate
Deadline:
Jun 07, 2026
The National Black Bear Festival is a 501c3 non-profit organization established to provide education about our local treasure, the black bear. We strive to make all of the entertainment free or little cost as possible to the public of all ages. This is only established with the help from everyone...including you! Please give as you are lead. Any questions, please contact Bradley or Robin at 252-793-6627.
Terms & Conditions
* All visitors are expected to abide by the
rules of the festival.
* Vendors must be respectful, honest
and must abide by festival rules that
are outlined in the vendor application.
* Volunteers and Staff must be helpful
respectful and abide by rules set forth
on the volunteer application.
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