The Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Bear Paw Festival from July 8 – 12, 2026.

The whole town turns out for a weekend filled with fun for all ages. Sometimes unexpected but always a good time, events run the gamut. The Slippery Salmon Olympics are perhaps the best known event. Teams of two race against the clock and each other with a real salmon as the critical item to take along while tackling all the obstacles.

The grand parade is on Saturday with staging at 8:30 and parade start at 11AM.