Papa Bear Car Show - National Black Bear Festival

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

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!

04/23/2026

9 more days until this big event in Washington. You won't want to miss out.
Food trucks will be onsite. Fresh lemonade. Music.
Raffles with all proceeds going to Beaufort Hyde Special Olympics.
Hope to see you there!

03/13/2026

🐻🚗 Papa Bear Car Show at the National Black Bear Festival! 🚗🐻
Rev up your engines and head to Plymouth, North Carolina for the Papa Bear Car Show during the National Black Bear Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026! 🇺🇸
🏁 Cars • Trucks • Motorcycles
Whether you're showing off your ride or just love checking out incredible vehicles, this is a must-see event!
🏆 Fantastic Awards Include:
• Dash Plaques to the first 100 entries
• Top 20 Modern (1980–Present)
• Top 20 Classic (Pre-1980)
• Best in Show (Car, Truck, Engine, Paint & Interior)
• Top 3 Motorcycles
• Best Black Bear Theme
• Bear’s Choice Award
• Best Car Club Participation
📍 Location: Corner of E. Main St. & Martin Lane, Plymouth, NC
⏰ Schedule of Events:
• Registration: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (No Early Birds Please)
• Judging: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• Awards: 3:00 PM
💵 Registration Fee: $25
This event is proudly hosted by the Civitan on the Pamlico and sponsored by Feyer Auto Group.
Bring the whole family, enjoy the festival, and check out some amazing rides! 🐻🇺🇸
📞 For more information:
252-402-6699 or 252-793-6627

03/04/2026

It'll be here before we know it so mark your calendar for Saturday, June 6th. See ya there!

🐻🚗 Papa Bear Car Show at the National Black Bear Festival! 🚗🐻
Rev up your engines and head to Plymouth, North Carolina for the Papa Bear Car Show during the National Black Bear Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026! 🇺🇸
🏁 Cars • Trucks • Motorcycles
Whether you're showing off your ride or just love checking out incredible vehicles, this is a must-see event!
🏆 Fantastic Awards Include:
• Dash Plaques to the first 100 entries
• Top 20 Modern (1980–Present)
• Top 20 Classic (Pre-1980)
• Best in Show (Car, Truck, Engine, Paint & Interior)
• Top 3 Motorcycles
• Best Black Bear Theme
• Bear’s Choice Award
• Best Car Club Participation
📍 Location: Corner of E. Main St. & Martin Lane, Plymouth, NC
⏰ Schedule of Events:
• Registration: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (No Early Birds Please)
• Judging: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• Awards: 3:00 PM
💵 Registration Fee: $25
This event is proudly hosted by the Civitan on the Pamlico and sponsored by Feyer Auto Group.
Bring the whole family, enjoy the festival, and check out some amazing rides! 🐻🇺🇸
📞 For more information:
252-402-6699 or 252-793-6627

01/12/2026

Volume up! And mark your calender for June 6, 2026! 😎

10/03/2025

08/26/2025

Fun cruise-in!
November 1st.

08/11/2025

🚗✈️ Get ready for the 4th Annual Wheels & Wings — where horsepower meets air power!

📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025 | ⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 Washington-Warren Airport (OCW)

Enjoy custom cars, trucks, vintage & modern aircraft, helicopter rides, live music by Carolina Still, chicken plates, raffles, and more — all benefiting the UNC Burn Center.

📌 Rain date: October 4, 2025