About the event

The award-winning National Black Bear Festival is excited to announce that we are in the planning stages for our annual event starting on Friday June 6, 2025 at 5:00 pm and all day on June 7, 2025. Each Bear Festival is better than the last, and this year will be no exception!!! You won't want to miss out on this Wildly Successful Event

Dates

Jun 06, 2025 · 5:00 PM - Jun 07, 2025 · 10:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

North Carolina, United States

Water Street, Plymouth, North Carolina 27962-1329, United States

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2025 National Black Bear Festival Contributions

Deadline: Jun 07, 2025

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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 Melissa or Robin at 252-793-6627.

Tickets

Price: $20.00-70.00

Bear Tours

(Church Bus) Bear Tour: Friday Afternoon,June 6th: 6:00 pm

$45.00

+ Processing fees: $3.15

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

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(Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Friday Afternoon, June 6th: 6:00 pm

$45.00

+ Processing fees: $3.15

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

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Plymouth Church of Christ: 905 Washington St, Plymouth
North Carolina 27962-1329, United States

Jun 06, 2025 6:00 pm - Jun 06, 2025 8:00 pm EDT

June 06th, 2025 at 12:00 pm EDT

Bear Tour Hat

Exclusive Bear Tour Hats are HERE!!! Choose from khaki, red or mint!

The tour will take you on a journey on the refuge with the greatest potential for seeing the black bears that have come to call Pocosin Lakes their home, with unique opportunities to see an array of wildlife and the beauty of nature, at various locations. Tour time is approximately 3 hours, including travel.

(Church Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Morning, June 7th: 6:00 am

$45.00

+ Processing fees: $3.15

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

(Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Morning, June 7th: 6:00 am

$45.00

+ Processing fees: $3.15

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Few tickets remaining

(Church Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Morning, June 7th: 10:00 am

$45.00

+ Processing fees: $3.15

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

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(Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Afternoon, June 7th: 1:30 pm

$45.00

+ Processing fees: $3.15

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Few tickets remaining

(Church Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Evening, June 7th: 6:00 pm

$45.00

+ Processing fees: $3.15

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

(Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Evening, June 7th: 6:00 pm

$45.00

+ Processing fees: $3.15

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Few tickets remaining

(Church Bus) Bear Tour: Sunday Morning, June 8th: 5:30 am

$45.00

+ Processing fees: $3.15

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Bear Tour Hat

You need to select one of the following tickets first: (Church Bus) Bear Tour: Friday Afternoon,June 6th: 6:00 pm, (Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Friday Afternoon, June 6th: 6:00 pm, (Church Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Morning, June 7th: 6:00 am, (Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Morning, June 7th: 6:00 am, (Church Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Morning, June 7th: 10:00 am, (Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Afternoon, June 7th: 1:30 pm, (Church Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Evening, June 7th: 6:00 pm, (Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Evening, June 7th: 6:00 pm, (Church Bus) Bear Tour: Sunday Morning, June 8th: 5:30 am

$25.00

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Boat Rides

Friday, June 6th, 5:00 PM * Albemarle Queen River Cruise*

$40.00

+ Processing fees: $2.84

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Friday, June 6th, 7:00 PM * Albemarle Queen River Cruise*

$40.00

+ Processing fees: $2.84

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Saturday, June 7th, 10:00 AM * Albemarle Queen River Cruise*

$40.00

+ Processing fees: $2.84

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Saturday, June 7th, 1:00 PM * Albemarle Queen River Cruise*

$40.00

+ Processing fees: $2.84

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Saturday, June 7th, 5:00 PM * Albemarle Queen River Cruise*

$40.00

+ Processing fees: $2.84

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Saturday, June 7th, 8:00 PM * Albemarle Queen Firework Cruise*

$50.00

+ Processing fees: $3.46

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This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Sunday, June 8th,1:00 PM * Albemarle Queen Lunch Cruise*

$70.00

+ Processing fees: $4.72

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This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Sunday, June 8th,6:00 PM * Albemarle Queen Dinner Cruise*

$70.00

+ Processing fees: $4.72

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This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Friday, June 6th, 5:30 PM *HYSUCAT Cruise*

$20.00

+ Processing fees: $1.58

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Friday, June 6th, 6:30 PM *HYSUCAT Cruise*

$20.00

+ Processing fees: $1.58

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Friday, June 6th, 7:30 PM *HYSUCAT Cruise*

$20.00

+ Processing fees: $1.58

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Saturday, June 7th, 9:30 AM *HYSUCAT Cruise*

$20.00

+ Processing fees: $1.58

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Saturday, June 7th, 10:30 AM *HYSUCAT Cruise*

$20.00

+ Processing fees: $1.58

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Saturday, June 7th, 11:30 AM *HYSUCAT Cruise*

$20.00

+ Processing fees: $1.58

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Saturday, June 7th, 1:30 PM *HYSUCAT Cruise*

$20.00

+ Processing fees: $1.58

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Saturday, June 7th, 2:30 PM *HYSUCAT Cruise*

$20.00

+ Processing fees: $1.58

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Saturday, June 7th, 3:30 PM *HYSUCAT Cruise*

$20.00

+ Processing fees: $1.58

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Saturday, June 7th, 4:30 PM *HYSUCAT Cruise*

$20.00

+ Processing fees: $1.58

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Saturday, June 7th, 6:30 PM *HYSUCAT Cruise*

$20.00

+ Processing fees: $1.58

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Saturday, June 7th, 7:30 PM *HYSUCAT Cruise*

$20.00

+ Processing fees: $1.58

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Volunteers

Interested in applying:

4 active applications

Clean -Up Crew

Deadline: May 30, 2025

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Take down of all tents, tables, chairs, signs and store at appointed place.

Hospitality House

Deadline: May 30, 2025

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The Parrish house will be a resting and cool off spot for Sponsors and Vendors during the festival. Volunteers will greet and hand out water to the Sponsors and Vendors using the facility. Some clean up will be required. Location is air conditioned.

Block Bears

Deadline: May 28, 2025

Apply now

Block captains. Captains will be assigned a block to monitor when vendors are checking in. Responsibilities include making sure vendors drop off merchandise and/or trailer, go to designated parking area, come back and set up in their designated area ONLY! Assist with any needs, questions or problems their assigned vendors may have. Report any problems to Director or Vendor Coordinator.