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Virginia Black Bear Festival
Virginia Black Bear Festival

When
Jun 1st, 2024
10:00am - 4:00pm
Where
40 Celt RoadStanardsvilleVA22973

Black Bears, Blue Ridge, Big Adventures!

The Virginia Black Bear Festival is a Community Event Celebrating Nature and Mountain Outdoors in Greene County, Shenandoah National Park and the Appalachian Trail.

​The event is held on the first Saturday of June, National Black Bear Day, in beautiful downtown Stanardsville, VA.

Our festival is a one-day event that includes live entertainment, fun interactive activities, educational presentations, delicious food, and more!

A Free event for the whole family that combines…

  • nature and wildlife adventures organizations
  • outdoor sports & adventure activities
  • Beard contest & porridge eating competition.
  • live music, drum circle, face painting, professional story telling.
  • food trucks & bear-themed food
    and so much more!

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