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Happy 100th Anniversary to the Winnie-the-Pooh Stories
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of the Winnie-the-Pooh stories by A.A, Milne.
It only seems fitting that White River and Winnie's Hometown Festival help celebrate in a HUGE way since White River is where the bear cub who inspired the stories originated.
Since 1987, White River has been celebrating the purchase of Winnie the Bear by Lt. Colebourn and in 2026 Winnie's Hometown Festival is also going to celebrate the October 14th release of the first Winnie-the-Pooh stories.
Please mark your calendar for the 3rd weekend in August, Thursday the 13th through Sunday the 16th for food, festivities and lots of fun!
Make sure to book your reservations soon as hotel accommodations are limited, but the fun won't be!
Sponsors Are Sweeter than Hunny:
? Who will it bee ?
We want to hear from you!
Festival planning is in full swing and we'd like to hear your ideas to make this the
BEST FESTIVAL EVER!
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A HUGE "Thank You" to our sponsors...
2026 Sponsor
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Winnie's Hometown Festival?
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Sweet as Hunny!
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Thank you to our wonderful sponsor helpers...
2026 Sponsor
Thank you so, so much for your support: 
2026 Sponsor
Meet Our Festival Committee Members
Christine-Co Chair Bear
Mel-Co Chair Bear
Deb-Co Chair Bear
Nancy-Treasurer
Natasha-Secretary
Chrissy-Member
Rollie-Member
Volunteers at Large
Angelo
Mitchel
Gary
Tara