Black Bear Bonanza Brings Conservation, Community, and Raffle Prizes to Bentonville
Black bears have roamed Arkansas longer than most of us have called it home, and the Black Bear Bonanza is a full day dedicated to celebrating that story. Presented by ONX Maps, the event brings together conservation leaders, outdoor families, and wildlife enthusiasts for seminars, activities, contests, and a whole lot of raffle prizes.
THE DEETS
📅 Saturday, March 7, 2026
🕑 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Benton County Fairgrounds | 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72713
🎟️ $12 in advance (through March 5) | $15 at the door | Ages 15 and younger Free
🎟️ Camping: $65 for electric sites | $30 for primitive tent sites (sold separately from event entry)
🔗 More info and Registration
Hoot, Learn, and Win
Seminars, hands-on activities, games, contests, and hundreds of raffle items fill out the day from start to finish. Featured guests Brent Reaves, Bear Newcomb, and BHA CEO Ryan Callaghan bring their conservation experience to the stage for a campfire-style chat, and you’ll have time to connect with each of them throughout the event. Brent also takes the lead on the Owl Hooting Contest, which is exactly as fun as it sounds and just in time for turkey season.
What’s Inside
The auditorium is set up with full audio and visual support, keeping you close to the action no matter where you’re seated. Wander over to the climate-controlled Exhibitor Pavilion for conservation brands, interactive displays from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Education Division, raffle items, and Public Lands merchandise. Food trucks and local brewery beverages are on-site when you need a break.
Stay the Weekend
On-site camping runs Friday and Saturday nights, with electric and primitive tent options available. Electric sites with 20, 30, or 50-amp hookups are $65 for both nights; primitive tent sites are $30. Check-in begins Friday, March 6th at 3 PM, and checkout is by 11 AM Sunday, March 8th. Reach out to Kip Kruger at 479-531-2511 or [email protected] to reserve an electric site. Note that camping and event tickets are sold separately.
