Event Dates
From: Thursday, June 6, 2024
To: Sunday, June 9, 2024
Bear Weekend takes place every year in the beginning of June in the gay paradise of Fire Island.
Fire Island Bear Weekend 2024
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
- June 6th – 9th 2024 – 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 6th – 8 pm 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 and guest DJs.
Bear T Dance and Pool PArty
- Friday – June 7th – 4pm – BEAR ASS Tea Dance and Pool Party
- At the Belvedere Guest House Cherry Grove with DJ Insyx Piranha
- Featuring an all you can drink open bar.
Mr Fire Island Bear
- Saturday – June 8th – 6 pm – Mr. Fire Island Bear Contest
- Located at Cherry’s on the Bay, hosted by Ginger Snapp.
- Stay in The Pines at The Legendary Pyramid House, and Iconic architectural masterpiece (1961) with spectacular views offers unparalleled peace and privacy.
Main Event – Bearbaian Nights
- Saturday – June 8th – 9 pm – Arabian nights themed costume party.
- Featuring headline DJs and sexy gogo bears.
- Celebrates the 10 year anniversary of the event.
- Costumes or minimal attire encouraged.
- Reflections @73 Bay Walk in the Pines
VIP Pool Party
- Sunday – June 9th – From Noon to 6 pm .
- Wrap up the weekend with a pool party at a waterfront home in the Pines.
- Luggage check available; BYOB.
- Location will be sent to ticketholders.
The Venues
- Cherry’s on the Bay – Relaxed waterfront venue with friendly staff and great food and delicious cocktails. Hosts weekly drag shows, theme parties, and more.
- Reflections @73 Bay Walk in the Pines – 73 Bay Walk, Fire Island Pines, seconds from the Harbor is a sexy, classic Fire Island Pines Mansion built for fun and drama.
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.
Check out the top homes in Fire Island. Book well in advance – we mean months if not a year in advance, especially for signature events and high season.
Mr. Fire Island Bear 2018 During 4th Annual FI Bear Weekend