National Black Bear Festival 2024 - Eventeny

National Black Bear Festival 2024

event May 31 5:00 pm - Jun 01 10:00 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Water Street, Plymouth, North Carolina 27962-1329, United States
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Hosted by Staircase Event & Sponsorship Management

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Dates
May 31 5:00 pm - Jun 01 10:00 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Water Street, Plymouth, North Carolina 27962-1329, United States

Bear-y HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 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 May 31, 2024 at 5:00 pm and all day on June 1, 2024. Each Bear Festival is better than the last, and this year will be no exception!!! You won't want to miss out on this celebration.

BEAR TOUR TICKETS GO ON SALE MAY 1ST!!

Marketplace

Food Vendor Application

20 shops
Non-Profit Organizations

1 shop
Retail Vendor Application

50 shops
Interested in applying to the event:
3 active applications
Retail Vendor Application
Deadline: Apr 27, 2024 (Ends today)
Thank you for your interest in the 10th  Black Bear Festival and our very first National Black Bear Festival! With more and more happy faces attending the NC 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 2024 will be the best yet with additional selling time added to Friday night!  Those that have been with us at previous festivals, will notice the new opening time and change in the events.  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 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 1st wonderful beyond imagination!
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Food Vendor Application
Deadline: Apr 27, 2024 (Ends today)
Thank you for your interest in the 10th Black Bear Festival and the 1st NATIONAL 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 2024 will be the best yet!  Those that have been with us at previous festivals, will notice the new and exciting layout this year as we have grown.  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 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 1st wonderful beyond imagination!
 
Non-Profit Organizations
Deadline: Apr 30, 2024
Hello Non-profits!
We will continue to have partnership opportunities in 2024 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 becoming a volunteer:
17 active applications
Can You Out Run A Bear ? Race
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Need one volunteer to control line, record results and hand out stickers to runners. Other volunteer to use the laser gun to record speeds and cheer on runners. Sticker sales, money and change... + More
Bearology Museum
Deadline: May 17, 2024
To ensure that crowd control is adhered to within the museum and that displays are not touched. Requires standing and walking.
Sign the Bear & Door Prize
Deadline: May 17, 2024
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
Merchandise Tent
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Responsible for selling and collecting money for all Official Festival Merchandise. (Tee shirts, Stuffed Bears, Etc.) Cash, Credit Card handling and accurately make change. Accurately calculate... + More
Lazy River Tubing
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Adult- Waiver- Directs Boat Driver Boat Driver- Drives Boat Loaders- Loads and unloads tubers and fits with life jackets and ensures life jacket return. Spotters- Keeps an eye on all tubers when... + More
Let's Get Ready
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Help to set up all Festival events areas. Heavy lifting, bending, carrying, moving. Various needs
The Clean- Up Crew
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Take down of all tents, tables, chairs, signs and store at appointed place.
Sign Installation
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Assist in setting up signs throughout Plymouth. Banners, Road Signs, Tent signs Will need own transportation
Hot Air Balloon Check-in
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Check in and collect money for Hot Air Balloon rides
Hospitality House Location #1 (Robin's Nest)
Deadline: May 17, 2024
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... + More
Mechanical Bear
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Responsible for ticket sales, getting waivers signed and line control.
Block Bears
Deadline: May 17, 2024
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... + More
Welcome Center
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Talk with visitors about Washington County and what we have to offer. Monitor the shop and help with any sales in the Bird and Bear Shoppery.
Kids Zone Mama/ Papa Bear
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Responsible for keeping Kids Zone running smoothly. Notify proper departments of any issues that may occur.
Hospitality House- Maritime Museum- Location #2
Deadline: May 17, 2024
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... + More
Vendor Check in - Off site Location- Roses
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Responsible for assisting the Director and Vendor Coordinator in Checking in Vendors, lining them up in order of block and space number. Issue vendor packets and answer any questions they may have... + More
Pet Patrol
Deadline: Jun 01, 2024
Set up water bowls throughout festival for pets. Keep refreshed with water throughout shift.

Hosted by Staircase Event & Sponsorship Management

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The National Black Bear Festival is held the first Saturday in June each year to celebrate these magnificent animals and educate people about them.