Overview
From the Fruit Highway, head north and onward to Bear Lake for a very berry treat.
Description
Named the “Caribbean of the Rockies” for its majestic turquoise hue and ample water sports recreation, Bear Lake attracts thousands of tourists throughout the summer, and especially during the three weeks in July and August when the raspberry harvest is on.
With the harvest, a number of family-friendly activities occur during the annual Raspberry Days Festival. The three-day event is held in Garden City, on the shores of Bear Lake, where you’ll get to see the Little Miss Berry Pageant, a craft fair, and an abundance of entertainment. There’s even a 5K run, which will help to burn off the calories consumed while eating too many world-famous raspberry shakes. And when you aren’t at the festival, you can head to the lake to play.
The hallmarks of the festival are the Pancake Breakfast at the Garden City Park, a town rodeo, the Parade on the Boulevard, and a boat parade on the lake. The festival ends in a big shebang with fireworks on the beach of Bear Lake.