Fat Bear Week
An online contest in which the public votes for the fattest brown bear at Katmai National Park, Alaska, before the bears hibernate.
- UK (not marked)
- USA
- International
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Explore.org runs the event with Katmai National Park and Preserve and the Katmai Conservancy, using live bear cams. In 2026 voting ran from 22 to 29 September; 2027 dates are not yet published.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 21 to 28 September 2027 | USA, International | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
Where this information comes from
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