Fat Bear Week Kicks Off: Cast Your Votes for the Fattest!
WHO:
CBS News Entertainment - The bears participating in Fat Bear Week 2026 include Chunk, Bucky, and others.
CBS News Entertainment - Sixteen bears are participating in Fat Bear Week 2026.
WHAT:
ABC News US - The reigning champion of Fat Bear Week weighs 1,200 pounds.
CBS News Entertainment - Fat Bear Week 2026 features a total of sixteen bears competing for the title of the chunkiest bear.
CBS News Entertainment - Fat Bear Week is a tournament to determine the chunkiest bears at Katmai National Park.
CBS News US - Voting for Fat Bear Week begins on Tuesday.
WHERE:
CBS News Entertainment - The event takes place at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
WHEN:
CBS News US - Voting for Fat Bear Week is set to begin on October 4, 2026.
CBS News US - Voting for Fat Bear Week begins on a Tuesday in the year 2026.
(UPDATED September 22, 2026 11:57 UTC)
The reigning champion of Fat Bear Week has been officially weighed in at an impressive 1,200 pounds. This annual competition celebrates the bears of Alaska as they prepare for hibernation. The event showcases the remarkable size and health of these magnificent animals as they gear up for the winter months ahead.
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(UPDATED September 22, 2026 03:58 UTC)
Fat Bear Week 2026 is gearing up with a total of sixteen bears, including Chunk and Bucky, competing for the title of the chunkiest bear. Voting for this exciting event is set to begin on October 4, 2026. Fans of these adorable competitors will have the chance to support their favorites as the week unfolds.
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(UPDATED September 22, 2026 02:07 UTC)
Sixteen bears are gearing up to participate in Fat Bear Week 2026, a fun tournament aimed at determining the chunkiest bears at Katmai National Park in Alaska. Voting for this exciting event will kick off on a Tuesday in 2026, allowing fans to support their favorite furry contestants. So get ready to cast your votes and celebrate these adorable bears as they compete for the title!