Thank you for Joining us for Bearfest Week!
We hope to see you again next year!
tDay 3 - Friday July 29th
* 10:00am & 1:00pm - Movies - ALL AGES - Nolan Center
10:00am - Kung Fu Panda
1:00pm - Over the Hedge
* 10:00am - Photo Workshop - with RE Johnson - Nolan Center
Composition and lighting: Part ll
(continuation from the 2015 workshop)
* 10:00am - Best Dressed Bear - Nolan Center
Judging announced for the best dressed teddy bear!
*10:30am - Kids event - "Read with a Ranger and Smoky Bear" - The Irene Ingle Public Library
* 11:00am - Kids Event - Teddy Bear Clinic - The Irene Ingle Public Library
Bring your favorite teddy bears to get their annual check-ups!
* 1:00pm - Plant Walk - Volunteer Park Trail
This workshop provides Information on edible and medicinal plants with Forest Service botanist Joni Johnson and interpreter Corree Delabrue.
* 5:00pm - Cooking Demo - Vendor's Shelter by City Dock
Salmon cooking demonstration and feed with James Beard Award - winning chef Tamara Murphy in partnership with the Stikine Inn. $25 donation suggested.
The Stikine Inn will also be open for regular business.
* 9:00pm - Live Music - Totem Bar
The Accomplices
.Day 1 - Wednesday July 27th
*10:00am & 1:00pm - Movies - ALL AGES - Nolan Center
10:00am - Brother Bear
1:00pm - Grizzly Falls
* 10:00am - Bear Safety - with RE Johnson - Shooting Range
This workshop covers bear encounter protocol and how to minimize risk.
Featuring live demonstrations!
*6:00pm - 7:00pm - Symposium - Nolan Center
(click the "symposium" link on the top of the webpage for more information)
* 7:00pm - 8:00pm - Photo Workshop - with RE Johnson - Nolan Center
This Workshop covers wildlife photography opportunities at Anan Wildlife Observatory.
Robert E. Johnson - is a professional photographer based out of Southeast Alaska with a deep portfolio of work from Anan.
2016 SCHEDULE BELOW
2017 - TO BE ANNOUNCED - STAY TUNED
Everyday During Bearfest Week:
* Anan Bear tours will be provided by various local operators as well as merchant and local business specials.
* Bearfest Raffle tickets for Systemwide tickets on Alaska Airlines will be sold by various sponsor businesses such as Angerman's, Alaska Vistas/Java Junkie,....
* Movies will be shown at 10am and 1pm
at the Nolan Center in the Small Theater
Day 2 - Thursday July 28th
* 10:00am & 1:00pm - Movies - ALL AGES - Nolan Center
10:00am - Spirit Bear
1:00pm - Brave
* 3:30pm - Movies - ALL AGES - Nolan Center
Katmai: Alaska's Wild Peninsula
* 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Bear Symposium - Nolan Center
(click the "symposium" link on the top of the webpage for more information)
* 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Bear Symposium - Nolan Center
(click the "symposium" link on the top of the webpage for more information)
Day 4 - Saturday July 30th
* 10:00am - Movie - ALL AGES - Nolan Center
- Bears
* 10:00am - 12:00pm - Community Market - Nolan Center
Local vendors and artists.
Bearfest Merchandise.
*10:00am - Golf Tournament - Muskeg Meadows
Registration at 9:30am
* 12:00pm - Bear Mask Demonstration - Nolan Center Classroom
Bear mask making demonstration with Eleanor Carlisle
* 1:00pm - Judging for The "Beary Best" Berry Pie Contest - Nolan Center
* 1:00pm - Photo Workshop - Nolan Center
App technology to improve smart-phone photography with James Edens.
* 2:00pm - Music Workshop - Nolan Center
Jam Session with The Accomplices.
* 5:00pm - Native Storytelling - Shakes Tribal House
Traditional Stories told by tribe members.
* 6:00pm - Marathon Meeting - Nolan Center
Registration, information, and food.
* 8:00 - Live Music - Nolan Center
The Accomplices
Day 5 - Sunday July 31st
*7:00am - 7:45am - 5K Walk/Run; 1/2 Marathon & FULL Marathon Registration Located at the Nolan Center
* 8:00am - RACE START - Outer drive
SIMULTANEOUS start of runners and walkers.
* 12:00pm - Raffle Drawing - Nolan Center
(after the first marathon finisher) The Raffle Drawing for the Systemwide Alaska Airlines tickets will take place.
* 1:00pm - Photo Presentation - ALL AGES - Nolan Center
A Slideshow of the photography of Robert E. Johnson.