We had a record year in 2021 for the Bear Paw Festival. Attendance was up, weather was spectacular, people were back out in the world and so much fun was had! Our Organization is very excited to be working with our wonderful Sponsors, Partners, Volunteers and Community again for our 2022 Festival.

There are a lot of moving parts in preparation with the Festival. Stay tuned each Monday for our Bear Paw Festival Newsletter as we provide updates, open-up event registrations and help you prepare for this Family-Friendly Festival!

You can also find the most up-to-date information at www.bearpawfestival.org

We have all sort of areas of need for all ages! Not only is this a fulfilling volunteer opportunity, but its FUN too!

They are only taking Pre-Sales, so don't' miss out!

The Teddy Bear Picnic Sponsored by Alaska Regional Hospital, MEA & Carrs-Safeway is BACK - Friday July 15th, 2022!

The Anchorage Markets' Vendor Court & Golden Wheel Amusements Carnival will be open BEGINNING Thursday!

The Classic Car Show Sponsored by the Sleeping Lady Mountain Lions has been moved BACK to Business Blvd. for Friday Night Only!

The Motorcycle show is NOW on Thursday July 14th at Chepos Mexican Restaurant!

Two Time Slots Available:

Yep, it's exactly what it says it is!

1:15PM

Teams of 4 Compete. No Subject is off the table, so select your teammates well!

Bear Paw Paints brought to you by Chepos Mexican Restaurant & Paint Nights with Sara

Chamber Member Non-Profit Booth at MVFCU Application

Act Fast - Nominations close at 3:00pm Friday July 1st, 2022

Registration is Open!

NEW This Year - Chamber Member Discount

Please Join us for the 37th Annual Bear Paw Festival Award's Luncheon on Wednesday July 13th at 12:00 to kick-off the Festival! We will be recognizing our incredible Sponsors, going over what's new at the Festival and give out our Bear Paw Community Service Awards.

This luncheon typically sells out so register early so you don't miss out!

The Bear Paw Festival Vendor Court is SOLD-OUT.

To be placed on the Waitlist CLICK HERE

Corporate Sponsors: Anchorage Daily News & Providence Health & Services

Grizzly Bear: Cozy Interiors

Black Bear: Homan Inc., Raven Real Estate

Teddy Bear: Eagle River Christian School, King's Way Assembly of God, Andrew Elliott New York Life

Chopped Salmon Throwdown

Don't sweat just yet - Each week we are adding more things to our Bear Paw Newsletters as we confirm Sponsors and details!