# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Big Bears Big Veggies
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-08:00)
- **Event Description**: ❗️Join us at the sanctuary to watch the bears chow-down❗️

Every year at the Alaska State Fair one of the main attractions is the giant prized vegetables with record-breaking pumpkins, giant cabbage, and impressive squash. But as HarvestFest ends, what happens to all the vegetables? The veggies head south to attract a different crowd. The growers and the Alaska State Fair generously donate the vegetables to the animals of AWCC.

Event Highlights:
🎃 Veggies will be on display by Friday, September 11 at Bison Hall, offering a preview of the feast to come.
🐻 On Saturday, September 12, starting at 12:00 p.m., visitors can watch the brown bears indulge in their vegetable buffet in their habitat.
⭐️ Facebook LIVE: For those unable to attend in person, the excitement will be available via Facebook LIVE at 12:00 PM AKDT

For more information, visit our website: https://alaskawildlife.org/event/big-bears-big-veggies-2026/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whittier/big-bears-big-veggies/200029484403757
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 73

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Whittier
- **state**: AK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- **lat**: 60.822335794457
- **long**: -148.98319244385
- **full address**: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Mile 79 Seward Highway,Anchorage, Alaska, Whittier, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Big Bears Big Veggies being held?
  - **A:** Big Bears Big Veggies takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Mile 79 Seward Highway,Anchorage, Alaska, Whittier, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Big Bears Big Veggies?
  - **A:** Big Bears Big Veggies is organized by Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Big Bears Big Veggies is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Whittier, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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