Dates not yet confirmed. The organiser has not announced this edition. The dates below follow the festival's usual pattern and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.
Bear Paw Festival runs in Downtown Eagle River for five days each July with food vendors, a carnival, a grand parade and a long Anchorage day-trip community.
Dates and details checked June 4, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Anchorage around 8 to 12 July 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Bear Paw Festival runs 8 to 12 July. These are the food tours and tastings in Anchorage to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Guided tour · 4h 30m
Eat and drink your way around Anchorage on this guided tour. Taste delicious Alaskan cuisine, admire picturesque views and notable landmarks, and listen to fascinating...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Spend the morning or afternoon being guided in downtown Anchorage and sampling tasty food and drinks. Hear fascinating stories and learn about unique characters in Ala...
Day trip · 8 hours
Explore the Alaskan wilderness on a scenic drive along Turnagain Arm. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, see Portage Glacier Lake, and enjoy a wine tasting...
25 Feb to 7 Mar 2027
Fur Rondy (Anchorage Fur Rendezvous)
Reindeer, moose, winter festival food
6 Mar 2027
Iditarod Ceremonial Start
Race day street food, reindeer sausage carts
21-31 Jan 2027
Anchorage Folk Festival
Festival food vendors with folk music
21 Aug to 7 Sep 2027
Alaska State Fair
Fair food, giant Matanuska Valley vegetables, BBQ
