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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Tickets

Price: $25.00-45.00

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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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

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.

Other

(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.

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

Interested in applying:

2 active applications

Retail Vendor Application

Deadline: May 10, 2025

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Thank you for your interest in the 11th annual Black Bear Festival! With more and more happy faces attending the National Black Bear Festival each year from all across the country and the world, we strive to make our festival BIGGER and BETTER each year! The National Black Bear Festival 2025 will be the best yet with additional selling time added to Friday night! As always, we will do everything to provide a fun and safe festival for all. Please make sure to read this application in its entirety and complete all requirements, including signatures, so that there is no delay in your submission. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This is an electronic agreement and by your submission, you are validating and approving this agreement. We can not wait to partner with all of you to make this National Black Bear Festival on June 6th and 7th wonderful beyond imagination!

Food Vendor Application

Deadline: May 10, 2025

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Thank you for your interest in the 11th annual Black Bear Festival! With more and more happy faces attending the Black Bear Festival each year from all across the country and the world, we strive to make our festival BIGGER and BETTER each year! The National Black Bear Festival 2025 will be the best yet! As always, we will do everything to provide a fun and safe festival for all. Please make sure to read this application in its entirety and complete all requirements, including signatures, so that there is no delay in your submission. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This is an electronic agreement and by your submission, you are validating and approving this agreement. We can not wait to partner with all of you to make this National Black Bear Festival on June 6th and 7th wonderful beyond imagination!

Volunteers

Interested in applying:

12 active applications

Bear-Ology Museum

Deadline: May 16, 2025

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To ensure that crowd control is adhered to within the museum and that displays are not touched. Requires standing and walking.

Lets Get Ready

Deadline: May 16, 2025

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Help to set up all Festival events areas. Heavy lifting, bending, carrying, moving. Various needs

Clean -Up Crew

Deadline: May 16, 2025

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

Sign Installation

Deadline: May 16, 2025

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Assist in setting up signs throughout Plymouth. Banners, Road Signs, Tent signs Will need own transportation

Hot Air Balloon Check-In

Deadline: May 16, 2025

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Check in and collect money for Hot Air Balloon rides

Hospitality House

Deadline: May 16, 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.

Mechanical Bear

Deadline: May 16, 2025

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Responsible for ticket sales, getting waivers signed and line control.

Block Bears

Deadline: May 16, 2025

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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.

Kids Zone Mama/Papa Bear

Deadline: May 16, 2025

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Responsible for keeping Kids Zone running smoothly. Notify proper departments of any issues that may occur.

Sign a Bear & Door Prize

Deadline: May 16, 2025

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10:00 am Set up Door Prize Boxes 3:00 pm Check on Door Prize Boxes to see if any supplies are needed or if they need to be emptied. 7:00 pm Take down Door Prize Boxes

Lagoon of Doom

Deadline: May 16, 2025

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Responsible for ticket sales, getting waivers signed and line control.

Bear Characters

Deadline: May 16, 2025

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Wear Bear Costume and interact with the festival visitors. This position will require the volunteer to attend a training session. Times of interaction will be limited due to heat and shifts will rotate.

Donate

2025 National Black Bear Festival Contributions

Deadline: Jun 07, 2025

Contribute

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.

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Plymouth, North Carolina, United States