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McCleary Bear Festival

McCleary Bear Festival
100 3rd Street
360-495-3667

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 stew. The McCleary Bear Festival welcomes visitors from all over the country to enjoy the fun of an old fashioned, small town festival.

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65th Annual McCleary Bear Festival

Schedule: Friday July 12,2024 Bear Festival Stew Community bear stew vegetable preparation is Friday,at the park kitchen area. All are welcome to join, just bring a cutting board and peeler! The McCleary Bear Festival was dreamed up in 1959…

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64th Annual McCleary Bear Festival

Schedule: Friday, July 7, 2023 7:00 a.m: Bear Festival Stew Community bear stew vegetable preparation is Friday, July 7, 2023 at 7:00am at the park kitchen area. All are welcome to join, just bring a cutting board and peeler 1:00 p.m - 4:00…

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