Beartaria Times National Festival Event Guide · 2026

Schedule

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In the Main Event Tent unless noted.

8:30 AM
Fun Run
Nameless Bear
Warm up run around the whole campgrounds to kick off games.
9:00 AM
Elite Games
Nameless Bear
Beartaria Games for adults - top physical condition required.
Game Field
11:00 AM
Speaker - Mr. Permie Bear
Mr. Permie Bear
Mr. PermieBear Kicks off the festival.
Main Tent
11:30 AM
Balloon Race - Sack race - Ring toss
Say Yes Bear
Races and games for Bear cubs ages 5-17
Game Field
12:00 PM
Music - John Cherry
John Cherry
Music on the main stage.
Main Tent
12:30 PM
Jui Jitsu Workshop
Breakwater Bear
Intro to jui Jitsu demonstration/workshop. New comers incouraged to get on the matts and participate and learn a new skill.
Main Tent
1:30 PM
Gaga Ball (Ages 5-15)
Say Yes Bear
Gaga ball in the new ball pit
Ball pit by pickleball court
2:00 PM
Chicken Butcher workshop
Fort Brown Bear
Lean basic butchering skills.
In the Trees by the cabin/bathrooms
2:30 PM
Memory Races (Cubs ages 7-17)
Say Yes Bear
Racing memory games
Game Field
3:33 PM
Disc Golf Tournament
Nameless Bear
Frisbee disc golf at the pavilion
Pavilion
4:00 PM
Big Bear Live Piano
Big Bear
Owen will do a live Podcast from the main stage featuring piano music.
Main Tent
5:00 PM
Cornhole team tournament - (Parent and cubs)
Say Yes Bear
Cornhole with parents and children teamed up
5:30 PM
Music - Jon Driver
Jon Driver
Original Music by the great Jon Driver
Main Tent
7:00 PM
Bearaoke
8:00 AM
Obstacle course race - All ages
Nameless Bear
Game Field
9:00 AM
Tug of War and Relay races
Nameless Bear
Tug of War and Relay races and discus throws
Game Field
9:00 AM
Kids Morning Warms ups
Little Crow Bear
Morning Song and dances to start the day. Will learn an act to perform at talent show Saruday Night
Main Tent
11:00 AM
Paper Plane Distance Competition
Say Yes Bear
Paper Plane Distance Competition - parent child team up
Game Field
11:00 AM
Silent Auction Begins
Mrs. Bud Bear
Bidding opens for this years silent auction
The Beartaria Times tent next to the main tent
11:30 AM
Music - Tor Chantara
Tor Chantara
Music in the main tent
Main Tent
12:00 PM
Speaker - Chris Crutchfield
Chris Crutchfield
Chris Crutchfield of the six seven podcast will be on the main stage
Main Tent
1:00 PM
Music - Banjo Bear
Banjo Bear
Music In the main tent
Main Tent
1:30 PM
Stickball for kids (ages 8-12)
Say Yes Bear
Stickball in the game field
Game Field
1:30 PM
Stickball for Adults and teens
Say Yes Bear
Stickball games in main field
Game Field
2:00 PM
Speaker - Colt Hamilton
Colt Hamilton
History and practical talk on the campgrounds land and Permaculture from Colt Hamilton of Hamilton Native Outpost.
Main Tent
3:00 PM
Intro to Swing Dance
Philosophical Bear
Learn west coast swing. Meet at the main tent.
Main Tent
3:00 PM
Little Bears Art cirlcle
Prairie Blossom
Coloring and art for little cubs 5 and under
Prairie Blossoms vendor booth
4:00 PM
Music - Fox Posse
Fox Posse
Fox Posse Music in the main tent
Main Tent
5:00 PM
Speaker - Christopher Gardner
Christopher Gardner
Christopher Gardner returns to speak in the main tent
Main Tent
6:30 PM
Beartaria's Got Talent
Bears
Talent show hosted by the Big Bear himself.
Main Tent
8:30 AM
Memory Games for Small Children (6 and under)
Say Yes Bear
Memory Games for Small Children (6 and under)
Game Field
9:00 AM
Ultimate Frisbie
Nameless Bear
Ultimate Frisbie in the game field
Game Field
9:00 AM
Kids Morning Warm Ups
Little Crow Bear
Song and Dance to start your day
Main Tent
10:00 AM
Sunday Songs and Recognitions
Platos Grove
Praise hyms and recognising those who have been to all 5 Beartaria Festivals
Main Tent
11:00 AM
Sling shot Catch (ages 7-17)
Say Yes Bear
Sling shot Catch (ages 7-17)
Game Field
11:30 AM
Juggling Competition
Core Bear
Juggling Competition with Core
Game Field
12:00 PM
Group Irish Dance
Little Crow Bear
Learn Traditional goup Irish Dance and traditional Solo Irish Dance Reel
Main Tent
1:00 PM
Music - The Breakwater Band
The Breakwater Band
Music in the main tent
Main Tent
1:00 PM
Target Games (Ages 8-17)
Say Yes Bear
Target games in game field
Game Field
2:00 PM
Speaker - Chris Winters
Chris Winters
Chris Winters will speak on growing with electro culture
Main Tent
2:30 PM
Steal the Bike - Ages 8-17
Say Yes Bear
Bike stealing game in game field
Game Field
3:00 PM
Music - TaterBoone Music
TaterBoone Music
TaterBoone Music band in the main tent
Main Tent
4:00 PM
Speaker - Nephilim Death Squad
Nephilim Death Squad
Nephilim Death Squad speaking on stage
Main Tent
5:00 PM
Speaker Owen Benjamin
Big Bear
Owen Speaking on main stage
Main Tent
6:00 PM
Donor Banquet
Donors
Food and Drinks provided for campground donors who have reached Banquet tier.
Banquet Site
7:30 PM
All-Star Jam
Late-night jam session with Bear legends, a crowd favorite!

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