Virginia Black Bear Festival Announcement
 
 

What:          Virginia Black Bear Festival

 

When:          June 1, 2024 from  10am – 4pm

 

Where:        Downtown Stanardsville, VA

 

Cost:            Free!

 

 

 

On June 1st, Stanardsville will host the Virginia Black Bear Festival on National Black Bear Day.  Various organizations that honor nature, promote outside activities and adventures, and celebrate the emergence of black bears will be on hand to celebrate the Shenandoah National Park, the Appalachian Trail, and Virginia’s wild spaces. All things BEARS will be going on, from led-hikes and professional storytellers, to bear- and honey-themed food from area food trucks, appearances by Sasquatch and Smokey the Bear, BEARd and porridge-eating competition, live music, and opportunities to watch demonstrations (a master falconer and a pro-bird watcher will be present, as will a live bee display) or learn a new skill (fly-fishing or archery, anyone?

 

And there’s so much more.

 

The PATC, a partner in the festival, will host an information table and will lead several local hikes. Members of the PATC Southern Shenandoah Valley and Charlottesville chapters will be present. Come join us!

 

The final schedule and a map will be published May first, but in the meantime, look to https://www.vablackbearfestival.com/

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