National Black Bear Festival 2025 - Eventeny

National Black Bear Festival 2025

Starts on Friday, June 6th, 2025
Plymouth, North Carolina, United States
Hosted by National Black Bear Festival
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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
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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
Directions
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Tickets
Price: $25.00-45.00
Bear Tours
(Church Bus) Bear Tour: Friday Afternoon,June 6th: 6:00 pm cover picture
(Church Bus) Bear Tour: Friday Afternoon,June 6th: 6:00 pm
$45.00
+ Processing fees: $3.15
NON-REFUNDABLE
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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.
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Ticket redeem location
Plymouth Church of Christ: 905 Washington St, Plymouth
North Carolina 27962-1329, United States
Ticket date & time
Jun 06, 2025 6:00 pm - Jul 06, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
Sale end date
June 06th, 2025 at 12:00 pm EDT
Description
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.
(Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Friday Afternoon, June 6th: 6:00 pm cover picture
(Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Friday Afternoon, June 6th: 6:00 pm
$45.00
+ Processing fees: $3.15
NON-REFUNDABLE
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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.
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Ticket redeem location
Plymouth Church of Christ: 905 Washington St, Plymouth
North Carolina 27962-1329, United States
Ticket date & time
Jun 06, 2025 6:00 pm - Jun 06, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
Sale end date
June 06th, 2025 at 12:00 pm EDT
Deliverables
  • Bear Tour Hat
    Exclusive Bear Tour Hats are HERE!!! Choose from khaki, red or mint!
    • Description
    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 cover picture
    (Church Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Morning, June 7th: 6:00 am
    $45.00
    + Processing fees: $3.15
    NON-REFUNDABLE
    Information icon
    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.
    View more
    Ticket redeem location
    Plymouth Church of Christ: 905 Washington St, Plymouth
    North Carolina 27962-1329, United States
    Ticket date & time
    Jun 07, 2025 6:00 am - Jun 07, 2025 8:00 am EDT
    Sale end date
    June 06th, 2025 at 11:00 pm EDT
    Description
    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.
    (Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Morning, June 7th: 6:00 am cover picture
    (Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Morning, June 7th: 6:00 am
    $45.00
    + Processing fees: $3.15
    NON-REFUNDABLE
    Information icon
    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.
    View more
    Ticket redeem location
    Plymouth Church of Christ: 905 Washington St, Plymouth
    North Carolina 27962-1329, United States
    Ticket date & time
    Jun 07, 2025 6:00 am - Jun 07, 2025 8:00 am EDT
    Sale end date
    June 06th, 2025 at 11:00 pm EDT
    Description
    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: 10:00 am cover picture
    (Church Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Morning, June 7th: 10:00 am
    $45.00
    + Processing fees: $3.15
    NON-REFUNDABLE
    Information icon
    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.
    View more
    Ticket redeem location
    Plymouth Church of Christ: 905 Washington St, Plymouth
    North Carolina 27962-1329, United States
    Ticket date & time
    Jun 07, 2025 10:00 am - Jun 07, 2025 12:00 pm EDT
    Sale end date
    June 07th, 2025 at 8:00 am EDT
    Description
    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.
    (Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Afternoon, June 7th: 1:30 pm cover picture
    (Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Afternoon, June 7th: 1:30 pm
    $45.00
    + Processing fees: $3.15
    NON-REFUNDABLE
    Information icon
    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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    Ticket redeem location
    Plymouth Church of Christ: 905 Washington St, Plymouth
    North Carolina 27962-1329, United States
    Ticket date & time
    Jun 07, 2025 1:00 pm - Jun 07, 2025 3:00 pm EDT
    Sale end date
    June 07th, 2025 at 1:30 pm EDT
    Description
    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.
    (Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Evening, June 1st: 6:00 pm cover picture
    (Museum Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Evening, June 1st: 6:00 pm
    $45.00
    + Processing fees: $3.15
    NON-REFUNDABLE
    Information icon
    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.
    View more
    Ticket redeem location
    Plymouth Church of Christ: 905 Washington St, Plymouth
    North Carolina 27962-1329, United States
    Ticket date & time
    Jun 07, 2025 5:00 pm - Jun 07, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
    Sale end date
    June 07th, 2025 at 5:00 pm EDT
    Description
    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: Sunday Morning, June 8th: 5:30 am cover picture
    (Church Bus) Bear Tour: Sunday Morning, June 8th: 5:30 am
    $45.00
    + Processing fees: $3.15
    NON-REFUNDABLE
    Information icon
    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.
    View more
    Ticket redeem location
    Plymouth Church of Christ: 905 Washington St, Plymouth
    North Carolina 27962-1329, United States
    Ticket date & time
    Jun 08, 2025 4:00 am - Jun 08, 2025 8:00 am EDT
    Sale end date
    June 07th, 2025 at 10:00 pm EDT
    Description
    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.
    Bear Tour Hat cover picture
    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 1st: 6:00 pm, (Church Bus) Bear Tour: Sunday Morning, June 8th: 5:30 am
    $25.00
    NON-REFUNDABLE
    Information icon
    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.
    View more
    Ticket redeem location
    Water Street, Plymouth
    North Carolina 27962-1329, United States
    Ticket date & time
    Jun 06, 2025 5:00 pm - Jun 07, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
    Sale end date
    June 06th, 2025 at 4:00 pm EDT
    Description
    You have the unique opportunity to have the Bear Tours HAT just because you are taking a bear tour!!! Only those that have a 2025 Bear Tour ticket can buy a hat. Select from Khaki, Forest Green, Hot Pink, Red or Teal and have your hat waiting for you on your Tour! Let everyone at festival know that you have been on the tour!
    Other
    (Church Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Evening, June 7th: 6:00 pm cover picture
    (Church Bus) Bear Tour: Saturday Evening, June 7th: 6:00 pm
    $45.00
    + Processing fees: $3.15
    NON-REFUNDABLE
    Information icon
    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.
    View more
    Ticket redeem location
    Plymouth Church of Christ: 905 Washington St, Plymouth
    North Carolina 27962-1329, United States
    Ticket date & time
    Jun 06, 2025 5:00 pm - Jun 07, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
    Sale end date
    June 07th, 2025 at 5:00 pm EDT
    Description
    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 time.
    Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications
    Interested in applying:
    3 active applications
    Retail Vendor Application
    Retail Vendor Application
    Deadline: May 02, 2025
    Apply now

    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
    Food Vendor Application
    Deadline: May 02, 2025
    Apply now

    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!
     

    Non-Profit Organizations
    Non-Profit Organizations
    Deadline: May 02, 2025
    Apply now

    Hello Non-profits!We will continue to have partnership opportunities in 2025 with our non-profits.  Please complete the application below and indicate if your group is interested in assisting us with the festival this year.  We also have a few booths available for groups to have booth space.  These groups may ONLY disseminate information about the organization and have give aways.  There will be absolutely NO RAFFLES or T-shirt sells.  If you are interested, sign up early, as we will only have 5 spots.

    Volunteers
    Interested in applying:
    12 active applications
    Bear-Ology Museum
    Bear-Ology Museum
    Deadline: May 16, 2025
    Apply now
    To ensure that crowd control is adhered to within the museum and that displays are not touched. Requires standing and walking.
    Lets Get Ready
    Lets Get Ready
    Deadline: May 16, 2025
    Apply now
    Help to set up all Festival events areas. Heavy lifting, bending, carrying, moving. Various needs
    Clean -Up Crew
    Clean -Up Crew
    Deadline: May 16, 2025
    Apply now
    Take down of all tents, tables, chairs, signs and store at appointed place.
    Sign Installation
    Sign Installation
    Deadline: May 16, 2025
    Apply now
    Assist in setting up signs throughout Plymouth. Banners, Road Signs, Tent signs Will need own transportation
    Hot Air Balloon Check-In
    Hot Air Balloon Check-In
    Deadline: May 16, 2025
    Apply now
    Check in and collect money for Hot Air Balloon rides
    Hospitality House
    Hospitality House
    Deadline: May 16, 2025
    Apply now
    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
    Mechanical Bear
    Deadline: May 16, 2025
    Apply now
    Responsible for ticket sales, getting waivers signed and line control.
    Block Bears
    Block Bears
    Deadline: May 16, 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.
    Kids Zone Mama/Papa Bear
    Kids Zone Mama/Papa Bear
    Deadline: May 16, 2025
    Apply now
    Responsible for keeping Kids Zone running smoothly. Notify proper departments of any issues that may occur.
    Sign a Bear & Door Prize
    Sign a Bear & Door Prize
    Deadline: May 16, 2025
    Apply now
    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
    Lagoon of Doom
    Deadline: May 16, 2025
    Apply now
    Responsible for ticket sales, getting waivers signed and line control.
    Bear Characters
    Bear Characters
    Deadline: May 16, 2025
    Apply now
    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.
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