Sweet Summer Fun: A Guide to Bear Lake Raspberry Days 2026

If you are looking for the ultimate summer celebration, look no further than the annual Bear Lake Raspberry Days. This beloved festival brings valley residents and visitors together every year to celebrate the harvest of the world-famous Bear Lake raspberries. The 2026 festivities are scheduled to take place from August 6 through August 8, 2026.
 
The heart of the festival is held at Heritage Park, located at 579 Buttercup Blvd, Garden City, UT 84028.The Festival Experience
 
The main festival and fair feature craft booths, rides for kids, food vendors, and live music throughout the days. The fair hours are 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Thursday and Friday, and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday. Please note that for the enjoyment of all guests, no smoking or dogs are allowed at the festival.Event Highlights
 
Raspberry Days is packed with activities for all ages. Here is a glimpse of what you can expect during the three-day celebration:
  • Thursday, August 6: The festival kicks off with a free community pancake breakfast hosted by Bear Lake Memorial Hospital (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM) and continues with the pie-eating contest at 11:00 AM. The main event, the Raspberry Days Parade, begins at 6:00 PM, featuring floats, marching bands, and antique cars traveling through Garden City.
  • Friday, August 7: This day is full of community fun, including a Kids Fishing Tournament (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM), a Pickleball Tournament, a cornhole tournament (6:30 PM), and performances by local bands and a hypnotist.
  • Saturday, August 8: The final day offers a 5K fun run at 8:00 AM, a golf scramble, and continuous live entertainment, including country music performances. The festival concludes with the spectacular Boat Light Parade on Bear Lake, followed by fireworks, which are best viewed from Heritage Park.
Whether you are participating in the tournaments, enjoying the live music, or simply there for the famous raspberries, Bear Lake Raspberry Days is a highlight of the Utah summer. Be sure to mark your calendars for August 6–8, 2026, and join the fun in Garden City