Event Dates
From: Thursday, June 8, 2023
To: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Bear Weekend takes place every year in the beginning of June in the gay paradise of Fire Island
Fire Island Bear Weekend 2023
The Fire Island Bear Weekend takes place every year in the beginning of June in the gay paradise of Fire Island.
- Fire Island Villas and hotels fill up almost a year in advance. Search for one now and reserve!
The Weekend
- Fire Island Bear Weekend attracts bears, chasers and horny guys from New York, across the USA.
- The event has become become one of the most popular early Summer bear events.
- Parties include the Bears Beach Day, the Bears and Beards dance party, the T Dance and Bear Ass Dance at the Ice Palace and Pool Party at the Belvedere Hotel.
- The Mr Fire Island Bear contest is one of the most anticipated events taking place during the Bear Weekend. Events end with a huge circuit bear party..
- Relax on Sunday with Brunch at Cherry’s on the Bay.
- Check out our Fire Island Gay Guide and discover the best places to stay and play on the island.
Beach Days
- Daily – Events kick off with Bears Beach Day! Grab a towel and hit the beach in Cherry Grove!
- Stay in a Classic Fire Island home, 400ft, with direct beach access.
Bear Dance Party
- Thursday June 8th – 9pm enjoy the opening Party – Beers and Bears Dance Party
- @ Cherry’s On the Bay, Come Dance your ass off under the BIG TOP! Delicious Scruffy Men,
- Hot GOGO BEARS! DJ TED BISHOP!
Bear T Dance
- Friday June 9th – 4pm – BEAR ASS Tea Dance and Pool Party
- At the Belvedere Guest House Cherry Grove with DJ Insyx Piranha
Bear Pool Party & Mr Fire Island Bear
- Saturday June 11th – 1pm – 5pm – VIP (Clothing optional) Pool Party in the Pines.
- Location to be announced when you exchange your tickets for your wristbands.
- Stay in The Pines at The Legendary Pyramid House, and Iconic architectural masterpiece (1961) with spectacular views offers unparalleled peace and privacy.
- 8pm – Mr. Fire Island Bear Contest at Cherry’s on the Bay, hosted by Ginger Snapp.
Main Event
- Saturday June 11th 10pm- Fire Island Bear Weekend main event at The Ice Palace.
- Joe Fiore and Daniel Nardicio bring you FURBALL Fire Island Bear Weekend Edition
Where to stay on Fire Island?
- Fire Island has very few hotels. Most people rent their own beach house and/or roomshare during the season.
- Check out the beach houses an condos on the island.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Fire island is home to some great
condos and villas. Book early.
For further information and advice on
Fire Island Bear Weekend visit Facebook
You wont find may hotels on the Island and most people share houses over the Summer season or rent poolside villas during the peak events! Planning a trip to fire island requires advance planning and be prepared to spend a lot during popular holidays and festivals. Fire Island is approximately 2 hours journey from New York city.
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Mr. Fire Island Bear 2018 During 4th Annual FI Bear Weekend