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Bear Paw Festival 2026 was held from Wed, Jul 8, 2026 to Sun, Jul 12, 2026. The details below are kept for reference.

Bear Paw Festival 2026

When

Wed, Jul 8, 2026 to Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Where

Downtown Eagle River, AK

Eagle River, Alaska

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Eagle River's signature five-day summer festival in the heart of downtown: a parade, carnival, classic car show, the Slippery Salmon Olympics, a Teddy Bear Picnic for kids, vendors, and live music. Free to attend; some activities ticketed. Presented by the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce. Info: bearpawfestival.org.

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