National Black Bear Festival 2024
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May 31 5:00 pm - Jun 01 10:00 pm
(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Water Street, Plymouth, North Carolina 27962-1329, United States
(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Water Street, Plymouth, North Carolina 27962-1329, United States
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Hosted by National Black Bear Festival
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Dates
May 31 5:00 pm - Jun 01 10:00 pm
(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Location
Water Street, Plymouth, North Carolina 27962-1329, United States
Volunteers
Interested in becoming a volunteer:
18 active applications
Can You Out Run A Bear ? Race
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Need one volunteer to control line, record results and hand out stickers to runners. Other volunteer to use the laser gun to record speeds and cheer on runners. Sticker sales, money and change... + More
Bearology Museum
Deadline: May 17, 2024
To ensure that crowd control is adhered to within the museum and that displays are not touched.
Requires standing and walking.
Sign the Bear & Door Prize
Deadline: May 17, 2024
10:00 am Set up Door Prize Boxes
3:00 pm Check on Door Prize Boxes to see if any supplies are needed or if they need to be emptied.
7:00 pm Take down Door Prize Boxes
Merchandise Tent
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Responsible for selling and collecting money for all Official Festival Merchandise. (Tee shirts, Stuffed Bears, Etc.)
Cash, Credit Card handling and accurately make change. Accurately calculate... + More
Lazy River Tubing
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Adult- Waiver- Directs Boat Driver
Boat Driver- Drives Boat
Loaders- Loads and unloads tubers and fits with life jackets and ensures life jacket return.
Spotters- Keeps an eye on all tubers when... + More
Let's Get Ready
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Help to set up all Festival events areas. Heavy lifting, bending, carrying, moving.
Various needs
The Clean- Up Crew
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Take down of all tents, tables, chairs, signs and store at appointed place.
Sign Installation
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Assist in setting up signs throughout Plymouth. Banners, Road Signs, Tent signs
Will need own transportation
Hot Air Balloon Check-in
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Check in and collect money for Hot Air Balloon rides
Hospitality House Location #1 (Robin's Nest)
Deadline: May 17, 2024
The Parrish house will be a resting and cool off spot for Sponsors and Vendors during the festival. Volunteers will
greet and hand out water to the Sponsors and Vendors using the facility. Some... + More
Mechanical Bear
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Responsible for ticket sales, getting waivers signed and line control.
Block Bears
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Block captains. Captains will be assigned a block to monitor when vendors are checking in. Responsibilities include making sure vendors drop off merchandise and/or trailer, go to designated... + More
Welcome Center
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Talk with visitors about Washington County and what we have to offer. Monitor the shop and help with any sales in the Bird and Bear Shoppery.
Kids Zone Mama/ Papa Bear
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Responsible for keeping Kids Zone running smoothly. Notify proper departments of any issues that may occur.
Hospitality House- Maritime Museum- Location #2
Deadline: May 17, 2024
The Parrish house will be a resting and cool off spot for Sponsors and Vendors during the festival. Volunteers will
greet and hand out water to the Sponsors and Vendors using the facility. Some... + More
Vendor Check in - Off site Location- Roses
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Responsible for assisting the Director and Vendor Coordinator in Checking in Vendors, lining them up in order of block and space number. Issue vendor packets and answer any questions they may have... + More
Pet Patrol
Deadline: Jun 01, 2024
Set up water bowls throughout festival for pets. Keep refreshed with water throughout shift.
Information Booth
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Assist festival visitors in answering questions such as Emergency protocol, Event schedule, First Aid stations, etc. Hand out festival flyers, schedules, etc.
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Plymouth, North Carolina, United States
The National Black Bear Festival is held the first Saturday in June each year to celebrate these magnificent animals and educate people about them.
