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Welcome to the 64th 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 64th Annual McCleary Bear Festival begin!
63rd Community
Grand Marshal
CONGRATULATIONS TO IVA MADISON!
63rd Bear Festival Logo Gear Still Available
We still have logo gear in various sizes for the 63rd McCleary Festival, Lights, Camera, Fun!
Email bearfestival@gmail.com if you are interested in a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, or Koozie.
T-Shirts:
S-XL $20.00
2XL $23.00
3XL $24.00
Hoodies:
S-XL $35.00
2XL $38.00
3XL $39.00
Hat $25.00
Koozies $2.00
McCleary Bear Festival
Don’t Miss Out
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.
Softball Tournament
Gather up your friends or co-workers and join in on the softball tournament. Show us your stuff!
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 2022 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.
Beehive Retirement Community, McCleary
Papa Bear Sponsor
Squaxin Island Tribe, Shelton
Grant - On Behalf of the One Percent Commission
Cascade Natural Gas, Elma
Baby Bear Sponsor
Our Community Credit Union, McCleary
Papa Bear Sponsor and Car Show Sponsor
Elma Family Dental, Elma
Baby Bear Sponsor
McCleary VFW Post 5564, McCleary
Royalty & Coronation Ceremony Sponsor
www.facebook.com/vfwpost5564
Green Diamond Resource Company, Shelton
Entertainment Sponsor
Vaughan, Elma
Baby Bear Sponsor
Quality Quick Lube, McCleary
Festival Parade Float Sponsor
Thank you for keeping our royalty safe!
Simpson Door Company - We're Hiring!
Baby Bear Sponsor
LeMay Grays Harbor
Baby Bear Sponsor
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
