Bear River Cherry Carnival

The Bear River Cherry Carnival is held each year in mid-July and is sponsored by the Bear River Fire Department.

The activities vary each year, but are sure to include the sale of local cherries.

Schedule of Events

Sunday, July 20, 2025

• Car Show – Bear River Fire Hall: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Saturday, July 26, 2025

• Firefighter’s Pancake Breakfast at the Bear River Fire Hall: 7:00 AM
• Children’s Parade in Downtown Bear River: 9:00 AM
• Grand Street Parade in Downtown Bear River: 10:00 AM
• Firefighter’s Lunch: 11:30 AM
• Teddy Bear Picnic: 1:00 PM
• Cherry Pit Spitting Contest: 2:00 PM
• Pie Eating Contest: 3:00 PM
• Water Sports & Grease Pole: 4:00 PM
• Duck Race: 8:00 PM
• Fire Works: 10:00 PM

Daily Events, Activities and Food

• Firefighters’ Canteen at the Bear River Fire Hall
• Bingo at the Bear River Fire Hall (12:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
• Children’s Entertainment at the Bear River Fire Hall (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Live Music at the Gazebo across the road from Bear River Fire Hall
• Bear River Passport (Downtown Bear River)
• Firefighter’s Silent Auction

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