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66th Annual McCleary Bear Festival
66th Annual McCleary Bear Festival
248 DAYS TO THE EVENT
Jul 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – Jul 13, 2025, 4:00 PM
McCleary,
100 S 3rd St, McCleary, WA 98557, USA
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Welcome to the 66th McCleary Bear Festival

Celebrating together since 1959

Since 1959, the McCleary Bear Festival has been an important part of the small town of McCleary, WA. Organized by a non-profit group of volunteers this community event features a grand parade, family entertainment, a softball tournament, car show, soapbox derby, and of course our famous Bear Festival stew. The McCleary Bear Festival welcomes visitors from all over the country to enjoy the fun of an old fashioned, small town festival.

What’s Happening

Let the planning of the 66th Annual McCleary Bear Festival begin!

This years theme is
'Reach for the Stars'

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65th Community
Grand Marshal

CONGRATULATIONS TO CARRI COMER!

Festival

McCleary Bear Festival

Don’t Miss Out

Grand Parade

Grab a chair and wave at all the floats, bands, and parade participants.

Bear Stew

This is one case where too many chefs don’t spoil the stew, for it takes about 40+ people to handle the cooking chores to make the stew just right.

Family Zone

Tons of activities geared directly to kids and family interactions.

Music in the Park

Hang out by the stage for great music, comedy, and other entertainers.

Softball Tournament

Gather up your friends or co-workers and join in on the softball tournament. Show us your stuff!

Car Show

Browse through the beautiful collection of antique and restored classic cars.

Soap Box Derby

Can you beat the other box cars? Winners get your very own trophy.

Food and Craft Vendors

Local crafters abound! Come and grab that perfect gift for that special someone or even for yourself. Support our local businesses and find your new favorite item and bite to eat.

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!

True Support

We seek out sponsorships from companies and organizations throughout our community. Sharing our vision of building a community-inspired, creative festival, our sponsors play a crucial part in making this event a reality. If you want to join our growing list of sponsors, or learn more about who they are, contact us today.

 

CLICK HERE TO BE A 2025 SPONSOR!!

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Simpson Door Company - We're Hiring!

Kid Zone Sponsor

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Squaxin Island Tribe, Shelton

Grant - On Behalf of the One Percent Commission

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Cascade Natural Gas, Elma

Baby Bear Sponsor

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Our Community Credit Union, McCleary

Papa Bear Sponsor and Car Show Sponsor

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Wellpoint

Kid Zone Sponsor

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McCleary VFW Post 5564, McCleary

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Green Diamond Resource Company, Shelton

Papa Bear Sponsor

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Vaughan, Elma

Papa Bear Sponsor

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Quality Quick Lube, McCleary

Festival Parade Float Sponsor

Thank you for keeping our royalty safe!

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Beehive Retirement Community, McCleary

Papa Bear sponsor

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LeMay Grays Harbor

Baby Bear Sponsor

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Gordon's Select Market

Festival & Bear Festival Stew Sponsor

Community Patronage

Our festival would not happen without continued community support.

  • Thank you...

The Coffee Shop - Car Show Sponsor

Dollar General - Soap Box Derby and Kiddie Parade Sponsor

Denise Davidson - Royalty Parade Travel Sponsor​

Anita Wesselman - Royalty Parade Travel Sponsor

Cut Rate Auto Parts - Royalty Sponsor

House Brothers - Car Show Sponsor

Kathy Elofson - Festival Sponsor

Harbor Pacific - Royalty Sponsor

Judi Ellingwood, 1966-1967 Bear Festival Queen - Festival Sponsor

Hung Right Doors LLC, Olympia, www.hungrightdoorsllc.com - Festival Sponsor

Timberland Bank, Elma, www.timberlandbank.com - Festival Sponsor

Contact Us

PO Box 408
McCleary, WA 98557

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