Bear-Themed Activities
Bear Tours
This wild bear tour takes you on a journey into the heart of Bear Country, with the greatest potential for seeing black bears that call Bear-olina home. Enjoy seeing a wide array of wildlife and the beauty of nature on this guided tour.Bear-Ology Black Bear Museum
Dispel myths! Uncover truths! Get answers to questions about North Carolina’s amazing black bears at Bear-Ology Black Bear Discovery Center located at 111 West Water St. in Plymouth.Black Bear Biologist Presentation
Colleen Olfenbuttel and Chris Turner will be our featured speakers at our festival. Colleen has served as the statewide Black Bear and Furbearer Biologist for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) since 2007. She is a Certified WildlifeBlack Bear Theater
25-minute film about North Carolina’s coastal giant black bears and why we have the world’s largest black bears and highest density on the planet.NC Cooperative Extension BuildingCan You Out Run A Bear? Race
This is a fun, free, 40 yard dash. We will check your speed and award you with a sticker with a picture of the animal you out ran.”Cowboy Trick Roping
Try your hand at roping a “calf” and watch the talented Mark Madden demonstrate his skills with a lasso. Kids of all ages that can hold the rope can learn how to lasso!Fire Artist Performance
Our Fire Artist will be sure to amaze you with their fire performing skills.Mechanical Bear Ride
The "First" Mechanical Bear Ride. Come and show off you "Bear Back" riding skills with a fun and challenging ride on the Mechanical Black Bear. Can you do 8 seconds or only make it a "Beary" short ride?!!Native American Pow Wow
Back by popular demand "Bear Fest" will host a Native American Pow Wow across from the Port O'Plymouth Museum, come enjoy native music, dancingPapa Bear Car Show
Compete with the finest vehicles in the area! This is your chance to "show off" your pride and joy with a chance to win the coveted Bear's Choice Award!Photographing Bears & Wildlife Seminar
Mark Buckler, wildlife photographer gives tips on wildlife photography and how to maximize your experience when photographing wildlife.Photography & Fine Art Contest
Calling all Artists, Craftsman and Photographers! Enter up to four items to exhibit for a chance to win.Run With The Bears 5K
The “Run With The Bears 5K” will be a tour of the historical and river districts of the Washington County seat of Plymouth.The Local History of Logging
Author Bill Barber from Columbia, NC will give a presentation about the region's logging industry.Wildlife Museum
Discover facts about our Coastal Black Bears in our Bear-Ology Museum. Then learn about animals from all over the world in our God's Creation Wildlife Museum. This is an event you do not want to miss!