August 28 2004
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Bear Fair Promotes Protection
Location: Village at Squaw Valley USA
Are You Bear Aware? The Village at Squaw Valley USA hosts the Second Annual Bear Fair and Fun Run Aug. 28 in the Special Events Plaza. The event honors the Bear League’s commitment to promote awareness about Tahoe’s native black bears and reduce bear and human conflicts.

The Bear Fair includes a 5-mile fun run, a kids 1/2-mile “Cub Run” and bear painting contest and activities, nature exhibits, a nature arts & crafts show by local artists, live music and guest appearances by Smokey the Bear; Josh, the Bear League’s mascot; the Village’s Gentle Ben and Tahoe Teddy. The 5-mile run starts and finishes in the Village. Race starts at 11 a.m. with awards at noon. The Fair runs noon - 4 pm.

Entry fee for the Bear Run is $12 in advance and $15 the day of the event. Entry fee includes refreshments and a commemorative “Bear Mug” and a chance to win prizes in the post-race raffle. Merchandise prizes will be awarded to category winners. Entry forms are available at most of the Village shops. For more information call (530) 581-0181 or the Village at (530) 584-6267.
    Contact: Village at (530) 584-6267