Schedule Of Events

10:00 AM : Golf Tournament

Location : Muskeg Meadows

Registration starts at 9:00am.

10:00 AM-1:00 PM : Community Market

Location : Nolan Center

Vendors of local goods. Produce, handmade items, baked goods, art, and more!

11:00 AM : Kids Games

Location : Nolan Center Lawn

The famous Bearfest fish toss, cub-o-war & more!

USFS camp set-up.

12:00 PM : Cooking Demonstration

Location : Nolan Center

Chef Renee and team demonstrate techniques and ideas for aspiring chefs and home cooks.

​1:30 PM : - Presentation - Nolan Center

RAY TROLL - Inspired by Bear

Ketchikan artist, naturalist and humorist Ray Troll has lived in Alaska for most of his life and has been inspired by his encounters with bears and the culture surrounding them. Ray will share some of his unique bear-themed artworks along with the story of his offbeat and scientifically driven career.

3:00 PM : Smoked Salmon Contest

Location : Nolan Center Lobby

Judging for the best local salmon smoker. Entries should be delivered by 2:30pm.

5:00 PM : Marathon Pasta Feed

Location : Nolan Center Lobby

Pasta dinner for half and full marathon runners only. Attendance is not mandatory but we encourage participants to come pick up swag bags, check out the course maps, and receive information for race day.

8:00PM : Live Music  

Location : Marine Bar

Jackson Roltgen, the Powers and local musicians.