Bear Paw Festival

06/04/2026

🕵️‍♂️ CLASSIFIED MISSION REVEALED 🕵️‍♀️

Agent 907, your next assignment has arrived.

We're excited to unveil this year's Bear Paw Paint Night masterpiece — a custom creation from the talented team at Paint Nights With Sara. This is your chance to channel your inner secret artist and create a work worthy of top-secret clearance.

📍 Mission Location: Jalapeños Mexican Restaurant - Eagle River
📅 July 8
⏰ Space is limited — secure your spot before this mission is compromised!

Whether you're a master spy or a rookie recruit, this is one operation you won't want to miss.

🎟️ Register here:
https://app.clearevent.com/event/00dbdaf9-2419-4434-b951-2a590517da13/tickets/72867568-f805-4ebd-a2a8-de289615a35b

Generously Sponsored by: The Last Frontier Morgan Stanley https://www.facebook.com/BrianCookMorganStanley

05/04/2026

04/01/2026

🕵️‍♂️✨ Agent Alert! ✨🕵️‍♀️

This is not a drill.
Your mission—should you choose to accept it—is to join the coolest operation of the summer.

🎉 Parade Registration is NOW OPEN!
📍 July 11 • Eagle River
🎭 Theme: Agent 907 — License to Chill
🔍 Awards: Best in Show & Best Use of Theme

Whether you're rolling in with a stealthy squad, a top-secret community group, or a decked-out business float, everyone is invited to be part of Eagle River’s biggest undercover celebration.

📝 Secure your spot in the lineup today.
Your parade mission is brought to you by our partners at Imaging Associates—making this operation picture-perfect.

SIGN UP TODAY! https://www.bearpawfestival.org/eventregistrations

👉 Sign up now before the classified slots disappear!

03/19/2026

🕶️ AGENT 907: LICENSE TO CHILL ❄️

We know… you’ve been watching, waiting, and maybe even going a little undercover yourself trying to crack the code on the 2026 Bear Paw Festival theme 👀

Well, agents… it’s almost time.

Agent 907 and the crew are deep in stealth mode, putting the final touches on all the wacky antics, epic events, and can’t-miss moments you know and love. 🐾✨

🎯 Your mission briefing drops April 1st
That’s when ALL registrations go live for your favorite Bear Paw events!

So rally your squad, mark your calendars, and get ready…

“Gather your crew. Complete the mission. Chill hard.”

Stay tuned, agents. The countdown is on. 🧊

09/18/2025

09/11/2025

On this day, we remember September 11, 2001. We hold in our hearts the heroes, the families, and the communities who carried the weight of that day. May we continue to lift one another up with kindness, resilience, and unity.

08/07/2025

🎉🐻 What an unforgettable Bear Paw Parade! 🐾✨

Thank you all for indulging our much-needed breather after the festivities — we’re still glowing from all the fun, community spirit, and paws-itively joyful moments!

We want to give a HUGE shout-out to everyone who lined the streets, waved from floats, and helped us celebrate in true Bear Paw fashion. It was a magical day filled with smiles, sunshine, and so much heart. 💛

And now... drumroll please! 🥁

🎖 Judges Choice: Alaska Horse Camp – for bringing all the charm and wild beauty of Alaska to our parade route.
🎭 Best Festival Theme: Boy Scouts Troop 293 – your float captured the heart of the festival perfectly!
🏆 Grand Prize: Alaska Family Taekwondo – for the energy, the spirit, and an unforgettable show of community strength!

A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Imaging Associates, for helping make the magic happen. Your support makes community moments like this possible! ❤️

Congratulations to our winners and THANK YOU to everyone who participated — we truly couldn’t do this without you. See you next year for even more Bear Paw magic! 💫

07/14/2025

Bear Paw Alaska Airlines Raffle Drawing

07/13/2025

That's blue sky. We are open until 7pm.

See you soon.

07/13/2025

🎉 Day 4 is here — and we can hardly believe the 40th Bear Paw Festival is coming to a close! What an incredible weekend it’s been, and today is no different. Let’s finish strong! 💪

🐐 Goat Yoga kicks off in just 30 minutes with sessions at 11 AM and 12 PM! Didn’t sign up? No worries — you can still come snuggle our little four-legged friends until 6 PM today. Thank you The Tiny Homestead for bring all the giggle possible all weekend long.

🍦 At 1 PM, head to Bear Paw Headquarters for the All Ages Ice Cream Eating Contest! It’s messy, it’s hilarious, and it’s one of our favorite traditions. Thank you Carrs

🎡 And of course, don’t miss our festival staples — the carnival, delicious food, and awesome vendors will be here until 7 PM.

☀️ The sun is getting ready to shine and the vibes are high — come down and help us celebrate 40 amazing years of Bear Paw!