# International Black Bear Show

- Dates: 31 July 2026 to 2 August 2026
- Location: Yanmar Arena, Grand Rapids, United States
- Organiser: Bear Hunting Promotions, LLC
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The International Black Bear Show, held in Grand Rapids, United States from July 31 to August 2, 2026, promises to be an exhilarating celebration of wildlife and conservation.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.blackbearshow.com/)
- [Agenda](https://www.blackbearshow.com/index.php/seminar-schedule/)

## Topics

- Education & Training
- Animals & Pets
- Wildlife Conservation
- Education

## Speakers

- Bernie the Bear Professor
- Tom Miranda, the Adventure Bowhunter
- Jesse Koskiniemi, State record holder
- Richard P. Smith

## Where to stay

- **Residence Inn Grand Rapids Downtown**: 150 m from the venue, 40 Louis Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, 49503
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/grrrd)
  - Phone: +1 616-776-5905
- **CityFlatsHotel**: 200 m from the venue, 83 Monroe Center Street Northwest, Grand Rapids
- **Barri**: 320 m from the venue
- **AC Hotel**: 360 m from the venue, 50 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/grrar-ac-hotel-grand-rapids-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 616-776-3200
- **Hyatt Place Grand Rapids/Downtown**: 390 m from the venue, 140 Ottawa Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, 49503
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-us/hotel/michigan/hyatt-place-grand-rapids-downtown/grrzd)
  - Phone: +1 616-984-1200
- **Canopy by Hilton**: 410 m from the venue
- **Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown**: 420 m from the venue, 161 Ottawa Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids
- **Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown**: 450 m from the venue, 11 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, 49503
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/grrdt)
  - Phone: +1 616-242-6000

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/international-black-bear-show/