Papa Bear Car Show - National Black Bear Festival

06/12/2026

We thank you all for your participation in this year's show! We enjoyed having you there and seeing your awesome rides! Below are the winners.
Several winners had left the show before awards. So if you see your name and didn't get your award, please private message us so we can get your award to you.
Thanks again! We couldn't have done it without you!

06/05/2026

One more day!!!! 🚘🛻🏍🐾🐻‍❄️😎🏆

Registration starts at 8am. We kindlly ask any early birds to wait until 8am so we can be ready for you! Going to be a gorgeous day for a car show! 🌞
Going to be a hot one so plan accordingly with umbrellas and cold drinks. 🌡🌞😎

If you bring a tent, please make sure it is anchored with weights.
Supposed to be breezy. Hopeful for that part! 😁

Excited to see all of your cool rides tomorrow! 😎

Civitan On The Pamlico

06/04/2026

Weather watch for Saturday looks awesome. I hope they're right about that breeze too! It's gonna be a bit toasty 🌡

Civitan On The Pamlico

06/01/2026

It might be rainy today, but Saturday's forecast is looking fabulous! 🌞😎🎉
Shade is limited so don't forget to bring your own if you can.⛱️
Registration starts at 8am.

Civitan On The Pamlico

05/27/2026

Sooo, who will win the awesome Best Bear Theme Award??? 🐻‍❄️🐾🏆
Let's see what you got 👀

Saturday, June 6th
Downtown Plymouth, NC

05/20/2026

17 more days! Come join us for another Bear Festival Car Show 😎🚘🏍🛻🏆

Saturday, June 6th
Downtown Plymouth NC

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

🌟🐻 May the 4th Be With You… Bear Festival Style! 🐻🌟

In a galaxy not so far away… right here in Plymouth, North Carolina… the force is strong with the National Black Bear Festival!

Join us June 5–6, 2026 for an out-of-this-world celebration featuring:
✨ Over 40 activities
🎆 Reflections on the Roanoke Fireworks and Drone Show
🎠Kid Zone
🐻 Mechanical bear & family fun
🚗 Papa Bear Car Show
🇺🇸 America’s 250th celebration — Spirit of 1776 in 2026

Whether you’re a Jedi, a Sith… or just a bear lover 🐾 — there’s something for everyone!

📅 Mark your calendars and let the force guide you to an unforgettable weekend!

🔗 Learn more: NationalBearFest.com

05/01/2026

04/27/2026

Check out our 2026 Papa Bear dash plaques!
First 100 entries will receive one.
Thank you to Ed Dennis for letting us use your very cool 1965 Shelby Cobra on the plaques! He was our 2024 winner for Best Street Rod and also the coveted Bears Choice Award!