Ogunquit Beach Bear Weekend 2026

Ogunquit Bear Bear Weekend 2026

Join the hottest bears from the USA for one last party before hibernation at the Ogunquit Bear Fest in October.

• Are you visiting Ogunquit? Stay at the B3 Bourne B&B, rated “Superb” by guests and just a leisurely stroll to the gay bars and restaurants.

The Party

• Next Edition: Awaiting dates – Typically Wednesday to Sunday in late August.
• Enjoy five days of beach hangs, poolside socials, club nights, tea dances, sun‑soaked strolls and drag brunches
• Wristband grants access to most events, plus discounts at LGBTQ+-owned shops, restaurants, and inns—and includes raffle entries for local prizes
• Expect a mix of parties including an Opening Night Welcome Party, Bear Beach Meetups, Glow Ball, tea dances, Beareoke, Bear Mart, drag brunches, pool parties, hikes, Marginal Way walks, pizza partiea.
• Most events take place in the packed, casual, energetic Mainestreet Ogunquit
• All proceeds benefit Out Maine, supporting LGBTQ+ youth.

The Venues

• Abalonia Inn  – The main host inn at 268 Main St. Drop by from Aug 20–23 to collect your free wristband, pool parties roll from here, and the Bears Cave happens here too
• High Rock at Abalonia – Across the street from Abalonia Inn. Steps from the action; quieter but still in the mix
• Inn at Perkins Cove  – Furthest from main inn cluster but closest to picturesque Perkins Cove. Onsite restaurant (Perkins Cove Kitchen) upgrades your stay with dining access .
• Inn on Shore Road –  Close but off the main inn track—perfect for retreat when you need space
• Moon Over Maine – Just around the corner from Abalonia Inn. A cruiser‑location with easy access to main events
• Nellie Littlefield Inn – A Queen‑Anne Victorian and the most luxurious of OGT Inns; elegant stays with easy event access
• Mainestreet Ogunquit –  The LGBTQ+-friendly bar and lounge that hosts Opening Night, Bear & Boys Glow Ball, Closing Tea Dance, and more. Central to nightlife
• Perkins Cove Kitchen – Ocean‑adjacent restaurant offering meals throughout the weekend; wristband holders enjoy discounts here
• Stay at The Abalonia Inn, rated “Superb” by guests with spacious rooms featuring historic decor, pool, hot tub and a short walk to the beaches and bars.

Hints and Tips

• Pick up your wristband early (Aug 20 from 1 PM at Abalonia); wristbands double as your access pass, discount key, and raffle ticket
• Don’t skip the Opening Night at Mainestreet. It sets the mood with dancing, drink, and connection .
• Bear Beach Meetups—sun, sand, new friends. Bring SPF and a speedo
• The Bears & Boys Glow Ball: a shirt‑optional, black‑light‑lit night of high dance energy—one of New England’s wildest I
• Tea dances aren’t background décor—they’re packed, high‑energy afternoons with DJs and dance floors that pulse through the day
• Take Marginal Way walks or stroll through Perkins Cove between events. Quiet, scenic breaks between the buzz.
• Check out Bear Mart—for shopping, chatting, and snagging merch Ogunquit Bears .
• Keep an eye on raffles running Saturday—prizes include gift cards to BurlyShirts, OGT Inns, Perkins Cove Kitchen, MaineStreet.

Gay Ogunquit

• Ogunquit is just four square miles in size but oozes charm from every corner.
• The town is split between Perkins Cove and the Village;
• Ogunquit Village  is home to restaurants, bars, and shops with picture-perfect LGBT-friendly hotels and B&Bs

Recommended Hotels in Ogunquit

Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the action,

Bourne,   Admiral’s Inn   The Trellis House   Colonial Inn