Virginia Black Bear Festival

06/07/2026

THANK YOU!

What an incredible day at the Virginia Black Bear Festival! A heartfelt thank you to all of our volunteers, vendors, presenters, sponsors, community partners, and festival visitors who helped make this event such a success.

From the educational programs and live demonstrations to the music, outdoor activities, and family fun, this festival would not be possible without the support, enthusiasm, and dedication of so many wonderful people.

Thank you for celebrating National Black Bear Day, All Trails Day, Shenandoah National Park, and the great outdoors with us!

📅 Save the Date!
The next Virginia Black Bear Festival will be held on June 5, 2027 in Stanardsville, Virginia.

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

HAPPY DANCE!!
TODAY IS THE DAY! !

The Virginia Black Bear Festival is here!

Join us in downtown Stanardsville for a day of wildlife, outdoor adventure, live music, educational presentations, hands-on activities, local artisans, delicious food, and family fun.

The festival falls on two special occasions:
🥾 National Trails Day
🐻 National Black Bear Day

What better way to celebrate than by spending the day learning about black bears, exploring the outdoors, connecting with conservation organizations, and discovering all that makes our region special?

Main Street, Stanardsville, VA
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Grab your family and friends and come celebrate the wild side of Virginia with us!

Happy National Black Bear Day and National Trails Day! We'll see you at the festival!

06/05/2026

A Message from the Bears...

We've been sniffing around Main Street, checking the vendors, testing the music, and making sure the honey supply is adequate.

Our official report?

✅ Festival grounds ready.
✅ Outdoor adventures ready.
✅ Wildlife experts ready.
✅ Family fun ready.
Only ONE thing left...

YOU!!!!!

Join us tomorrow for the Virginia Black Bear Festival in downtown Stanardsville as we celebrate wildlife, conservation, Shenandoah National Park, and the great outdoors.

Just 1 more day until the bears take over Main Street!

Saturday, June 6
10 AM – 4 PM
Stanardsville, Virginia

06/04/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Virginia Power Motorsports for helping make the Virginia Black Bear Festival more accessible for everyone!

Thanks to their generous support, golf carts will be available throughout the festival to help transport visitors from parking areas to the festival grounds.

🚙 Need a ride? Just let a festival volunteer know!

Our golf carts will be circulating throughout the day between:
• Greene County School parking lots
• Courthouse parking areas
• Festival locations along Main Street

We are grateful to Virginia Power Motorsports for helping ensure that all festival guests can enjoy a comfortable and convenient experience.

Please join us in thanking Virginia Power Motorsports for their community support!