Two of Utah's favorite things come together every August: sweet, juicy raspberries, and thick ice cream shakes. At Bear Lake Raspberry Days 2024, a very popular annual festival, you'll enjoy both, along with entertainment and activities on the shores of the beautiful lake.
Garden City is one of Utah's most beautiful towns.
Located on the banks of Bear Lake, it's home to around 500 people, but during the summer, thousands come to visit.
This area is famous for its sweet raspberries, and the berries are ripe for the picking by the end of July.
The town celebrates the harvest every year with a fun festival - Bear Lake Raspberry Days. This year's festival runs Aug. 1-3.
The main festival and fair opens on Aug. 1 with a wealth of activities.
While you're there, you can check out local vendors selling handcrafted items, as well as plenty of snacks and treats.
You'll find fresh raspberries for snacking...
... as well as tons of tasty desserts made of raspberry, of course...
...and of course, the famous raspberry shakes are a must!
Rides and activities will keep everyone in the family busy and entertained.
Festival booths and rides are open each day of this popular annual Utah festival.
Usually around 6 p.m. on opening night, the town gathers for a parade and concert.
Meet the Grand Marshalls, Raspberry Days Royalty, and many members of the community.
The pie-eating contest is a favorite festival activity.
And it's followed up by a handful of wonderful music concerts.
Saturday's festivities typically include a 5k Fun Run, pancake breakfast, golf scramble, bingo, and even more live music.
The festival wraps up with an evening Boat Light Parade with the Bear Lake Yacht Club, followed by fireworks. Check out this video on YouTube posted by Utah Outdoor Activities
If you were to do a search for “raspberry festival in Utah,” this one would most certainly pop up at the top of the list!
Have you attended the Bear Lake Raspberry Days Festival in past years? Have you attended any other Utah raspberry festival? We'd love to read all about your experiences in the comments section below.
For more information and a day-by-day schedule, visit the Bear Lake Raspberry Days Festival website. Also, be sure to follow its Bear Lake Raspberry Days Festival Facebook page for more updated news!
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