Event Dates
From: Thursday, October 30, 2025
To: Sunday, November 2, 2025
HiBearnation St Louis 2025
HiBearNation is an annual event sponsored by the Show-Me Bears bringing the bear community together for a HiBearnation St Louis weekend .
HiBearnation St Louis 2025
HiBearNation is an annual event sponsored by the Show-Me Bears bringing the bear community together for a HiBearnation St Louis weekend .
- Stay close to the bars and clubs in The Grove, check out The Chase Park Plaza Hotel, with a fantastic pool, excellent rooms and warm welcome.
The Event
- Next Edition – Thursday 30th October – Sunday 2nd November, 2025
- Join your fellow bears, admirers, pups, and more for a 4-day weekend of fun, fur, and friends.
- All proceeds from the event will help the Show-Me Bears and their charitable work with local and regional HIV/AIDS-related organizations.
- Come out and show your support for the bears and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Event Highlights
- Note this event has returned after several years with a new organiser. We await updates.
- HiBearNation welcomes Mr. World Bear, hosting Saturday’s underwear auction, and Drag Bingo with special guests.
- Typical additional events include the Get Wet Pool Party, nightly themed dance parties with The Arch 106.5, a Take It Off Strip Poker Tournament, and much more.
Day by Day Schedule
Get ready for a fun weekend of bear meet ups, parties, after hour events and banquet dinners.
- Friday – Meet and Greet Bear Dance Party from 8 pm
- Saturday – Drag Queen Bingo from 6 pm, followed by The Newlywed Game from 7 pm. At 8 pm enjoy Skyler Gentry’s The Dirty Show 2.0. followed by the Underwear Auction at 9.30, where you can bid the underwear right off the models.
- Saturday Main Event – Dance Party from 10.30 pm to 1 am followed by the After Party at Club St Louis from 1 am to 7 am.
- Sunday – Events end at 11 am to 1 am at the Bear Brunch.
Venues
- BarPM – Friendly neighbourhood bar with great drinks, nice patio and fun shows.
- Club St Louis – Gay Sauna with gym, lounges, outdoor pool, steam room and more.
Gay St Louis
- St Louis is a magnet for young and ambitious folks from vast areas of surrounding farmland and small towns of the region. The Gateway City is a also a gay-friendly destination marked by diverse neighborhoods, eye-catching architecture and local charm.
- The Grove area on Manchester is at the heart of gay life in the city bustling with gay bars and gay-friendly shops and restaurants.
- Just John Club: A laid-back spot with a small-town tavern feel, offering nightly drink specials and live music events.
- Rehab Bar & Grill: A popular gay bar with a diverse clientele, known for its friendly staff and mixed crowd.
- Bastille: A relaxed and bohemian gay bar in the Soulard neighborhood, known for its slightly older clientele, bar favorites menu, and darts games.
Recommended Hotels in St Louis
Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the action,
Angad Arts Hotel, Hyatt Regency, The Westin, The Last Hotel STL
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3550 Samuel Shepard Drive, Saint Louis, Missouri 63103
Arts Hotel offers accommodation with a bar, private parking and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are an ATM and a concierge service, along with free WiFi and features evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.
811 Spruce Street, Saint Louis, Missouri 63102
This 4-star hotel is located in the historic Cupples Station district of downtown St. Louis. It features an International restaurant, luxury spa and modern rooms with a 37-inch flat-screen TV. Guests have free access to the gym
1501 Washington Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63103
The Last Hotel STL features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Saint Louis. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
315 Chestnut Street, Saint Louis, Missouri 63101
Adjacent to the in the heart of city centre, this hotel features rooms with 50-inch flat-screen TVs and free WiFi access. A variety of dining options are available on site. Tea and coffee-making facilities
3636 Blaine Ave, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
Tiffany Retreat provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The holiday home comes with 4 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, a microwave, a washing machine, a fridge and an oven.
4930 Wise Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
The air-conditioned units are furnished with parquet floors and feature a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, desk, a living room, an equipped kitchen, patio and views over the garden. There is a seating and a dining area in all units A garden and a terrace
4567 West Pine Boulevard, Saint Louis, Missouri 63108
All units here are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge
Tower Grove South, Saint Louis, Missouri 63116
Located in Tower Grove, Modern St Louis Apartment offers accommodation with a kitchen. Complimentary WiFi is featured throughout the property. All units feature air conditioning and a TV. A dishwasher and coffee machine are also offered.
4510 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
St. Louis's newest LGBTQ+ hot spot, offering spacious patio, comfy lounge and action packed cabaret
2280 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63104
Easygoing gay piano bar with nightly piano performances & sing-alongs, plus bar snacks.
4127 Manchester Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
HandleBar is a 10 year old gay bar with a bicycle theme in the Grove. With a welcoming atmosphere for all and a nice patio
7101 South Broadway, Saint Louis, Missouri 63111
The most welcoming little pub in the city. You might not know a soul when you walk in the door but you'll leave with a bunch of new friends.
7109 South Broadway, Saint Louis, Missouri 63111
Friendly neighborhood gay bar, everyone is welcome. Karaoke Wed & Thrus
AbFabFriday Show, Saturday Cocktails & Cabaret, Sunday Funday Show
4054 Chouteau Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
Casual gay nightspot featuring a spacious back patio, regular drag shows & a basic pub-food menu Rehab is the FUN Bar in the Grove where the PARTY BEGINS but NEVER ENDS! Best Happy Hour in The Grove!! Awesome daily specials!
3503 South Spring Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63116
Great neighborhood gay bar with great shows on the weekends
4112 Manchester Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
Just John NightClub has been serving pride to LGBTQIA+ St. Louis for over 10 years offering regular events like karaoke
1027 Russell Boulevard, Saint Louis, Missouri 63104
Nice fun gay bar popular with locals and tourists alike
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Angad Arts Hotel
5 Star – Central Location
- 5 Star – Evening Entertainment, Concierge Service
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, coffee machine
- Features ATM, concierge, 24-hour front desk, rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, fridge, and private bathroom.
Hyatt Regency
4 Star, Luxury
- 4 Star, Luxury – In The Heart of City Centre
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, WiFi, refrigerator
- In heart of city centre, offers rooms with 50-inch TVs, free WiFi, sophisticated dining, tea/coffee facilities, and small refrigerator.
The Westin
4 Star – Great Amenities
- 4 Star – Luxury Spa, Modern Rooms
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, minibar, soaking tub
- Located in historic district, features International restaurant, luxury spa, modern rooms with 37-inch TV, in-room movies, and spacious bathrooms.
The Last Hotel STL
4 Star – Perfect Location
- 4 Star – Outdoor Pool, Fitness Centre
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Restaurant, bar, 24-hour front desk
- Offers a restaurant, outdoor pool, fitness centre, bar, ATM, concierge service, 24-hour front desk, and shared lounge.
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