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Latest updates about international bear weeks and holiday events!
Jan 25, 2025. Starting tomorrow, Woof Week is South America's only gay bear week, bringing together the bear community for a week of unforgettable fun in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. From vibrant beach gatherings to thrilling parties like the iconic Woof Party and HARDER, it’s the ultimate celebration of inclusivity and connection.
Jan 21, 2025. From January 26 to February 2, 2025, Puerto Vallarta will host BeefDip, a leading event for the global gay bear community. Despite emerging competition from Mantamar Bear Week and the International Bear Festival, BeefDip remains a cornerstone of Puerto Vallarta's bear week offerings.
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Jan 11, 2025. Melbourne's BearFest 2025, hosted by VicBears, is a week-long celebration of inclusivity, pride, and the gay bear community.
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Jan 19, 2025. The Fire Island Bear Weekend 2025, originally set for June 5-8, has been postponed to summer 2026 due to unforeseen circumstances.
Jan 11, 2025. The first big bear event of 2025 is about to happen! Each year, on the weekend around the third Saturday in January, Hamburg comes alive with one of the most anticipated events for the German bear community.
Dec 10, 2024. The bear community in Africa may be very small, but it’s vibrant and resilient. Events like South Africa Bear Fest offer a unique space for connection and celebration, while also highlighting the challenges and opportunities for LGBTQ+ communities on the continent.
Dec 2, 2024. Madrid becomes the epicenter of bear parties and clubbing with the Mad.Bear Festival. This massive bear event attracts over 4,000 bears, cubs, and admirers from around the world for a week of themed dance parties, iconic venues, and unforgettable beats.
Nov 24, 2024. Bear Pride Cologne 2024, from November 27 to December 1, celebrates the bear community with cultural readings, Bears on Ice, wellness at Badehaus Babylon, and shopping at MGW Cologne. Highlights include the Bears & Beard Party on November 29 at Club Volta with the Mr. Bear Germany 2025 election.
Nov 4, 2024. Experience Manchester's Pre-Hibearnation from November 8th to 10th, 2024—a weekend of parties, social events, and community for the LGBTQ+ bear community. Organized by the dedicated Manbears team, this event invites attendees to celebrate pride, friendship, and inclusivity in one of the UK's most vibrant cities.
Nov 1, 2024. Bearly Athens, a beloved bear festival, has been suspended indefinitely due to sponsorship and staffing issues. After three years of queer celebration, organizers announced the closure on Instagram, expressing gratitude and hope for a possible future return.