Plan your trip: best summer events in Bear Lake this year
Jun 24, 2025, 11:16 AM | Updated: Jul 8, 2025, 9:07 am
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This article about the Bear Lake events is sponsored by the Bear Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Introduction
Summer in Bear Lake is an unbeatable experience, and this summer, there are countless events you won’t want to miss. Bear Lake events are renowned for being memorable and family-friendly, and this year, there is even more to be excited about.
Make your stay even more memorable this year by planning your trip around one of these special occasions!
Bear Lake Summer 2025 Events
4th of July
Celebrate the country’s founding at the Paris, Idaho, 4th of July Celebration & Rodeo! From sunrise to sunset, the city will be filled with patriotic splendor, featuring an early morning flag-raising ceremony, a daytime parade, and a concert to wrap up the evening.
After the sun sets, celebrations will be visible and audible across the lake as the sky lights up in a dazzling array of fireworks.
The following day, on July 5, head over to the Garden City Fireworks Show! This free event will feature games and live music and conclude with a fireworks show. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a few friends to enjoy the evening.
Car Show
See beautifully restored hot rods, classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles on display at the annual Bear Lake Car Show on Saturday, July 26, from 8 am-4:30 pm. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Montpelier, the event will kick off on the Friday night before with ice cream in the park and a cornhole tournament, followed by an award ceremony at 4:00 pm on Saturday. Find more details and register.
Boat Light Parade and Fireworks
Mark your calendar for the Bear Lake Boat Light Parade on Saturday, August 9, an event you won’t want to miss! Watch this parade of decorated boats as they float beneath a fantastic fireworks display. This event coincides with the Bear Lake Raspberry Days, making it an extra special time to be at the lake.
Find more details and learn how to register, and watch the video below for a preview of the magic!
Battle at the Border
The “Battle at the Border” event, hosted by the Fierce Fighting Championship, is a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighting match being held for the second time in Bear Lake. This event will take place on September 6 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Heritage Park in Garden City. The match is a family-friendly environment where professional athletes battle head-to-head.
Find out more about the Fierce Fighting Championships.
Raspberry Days
Raspberry Days is arguably Bear Lake’s most anticipated event, bringing countless visitors to the valley for a delicious raspberry harvest in early August.
This year, visitors can look forward to a parade in Garden City, followed by a fair in Heritage Park. The fair will feature a variety of activities for the whole family, including craft booths, rides, food vendors, and live music throughout the day.
Of course, the raspberry shakes will be available at the fair. Find even more information about events surrounding Raspberry Days from August 5-7 on Garden City’s website or Facebook Page.
Rodeos
Rodeo lovers will love all that Bear Lake has to offer this summer.
On Friday and Saturday nights during Raspberry Days, check out the Laketown Raspberry Days Rodeo at 7:30 pm. Tickets will be available online closer to the event on the Laketown website.
From August 11 to 16 in Randolph, Utah, the Rich County Fair will host a rodeo, concert, livestock show, parade, and fireworks! Find more about this event on the Rich County Fair Facebook Page.
August 11-16 at the Bear Lake County Fair Grounds will boast some old-fashioned fun! Bring the whole family for a rodeo, carnival, concert, demolition derby, exhibits, and more.
Find more details and share this exciting event with your friends on the Bear Lake County Fair Facebook Page.
Making the most out of Bear Lake events this summer
Find some of the prior articles we’ve posted about how to make the most out of your Bear Lake trip by reading more about the best restaurants in Bear Lake, our everything guide about fishing in Bear Lake, or read up on Bear Lake’s history.
Share these posts with your friends and family to get them excited about your stay!
Conclusion
There’s so much to look forward to this summer; you may have to visit Bear Lake more than once to soak it all in! Be sure to bookmark Bear Lake’s event page to stay up-to-date on any new events that are announced, and for all the information you may need to plan your next trip.
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