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67th Annual McCleary Bear Festival

  • 100 South 3rd Street McCleary, Washington, 98557 United States (map)

Date: Friday–Sunday, July 10–12, 2026 | Fri 1:00 PM – Sun 4:00 PM
Location: Beerbower Park | 100 S 3rd St, McCleary, WA 98557
Admission: Free admission

The 67th Annual McCleary Bear Festival runs Friday through Sunday, July 10–12, at Beerbower Park in McCleary, Washington. This year's theme is Under the Sea, and the weekend features a grand parade, live family entertainment, a classic car show, a soapbox derby, and the famous Bear Festival stew made each year by local volunteers. McCleary is located in Grays Harbor County just east of Mason County, approximately 20 miles from Shelton. Admission is free; select activities may charge nominal fees. Full schedule at mcclearybearfestival.org.

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