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Bear Paw Festival
Wednesday, July 8th - Sunday, July 12th, 2026
The Bear Paw Festival is organized by the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce.
Find out more information...The Bear Paw Festival has its OWN Website: www.bearpawfestival.org
Overview
The Chugiak-Eagle River Bear Paw Festival is typically held the second week in July with events spanning over a 5-day period. Bear Paw features a large community parade, great hometown entertainment, carnival rides, games, vendors and fun & hilarious contests. The festival is coordinated and annually sponsored by the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce with the support of the Chugiak-Eagle River Parks & Rec and many of our businesses, members and nonprofit organizations.
The Bear Paw Festival Website is located at www.bearpawfestival.org. The Calendar of Events, Entry Forms, Event Descriptions and Sponsors will also be located on this page.
Event Details:
Date: July 8-12, 2026
Theme: "Adventure Through Time: Bear Paw Celebrates 40 Years"
Sponsorship Opportunities: Contact Kristin George at bearpaw@cer.org
Vendor Information
The Vendor Court is managed by Arctic Events.
For booth inquiries and questions visit their website.
The Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce manages 8 prime food vendor spots. All grandfathered vendors have first right of refusal until March 7th, 2026. Should there be any remaining spots available a lottery will open. It will be open from March 10-April 15.
Click below for more information or to register.
Carnival
Information
Golden Wheel Amusement manages The Bear Paw Festival Carnival.
For ticket inquiries, employment and other questions visit their website.
