Lazy Bear Week 2026

Lazy Bear Week 2026

The Lazy Bear fund puts on one of the largest and most successful bear gatherings in the world. Lazy Bear Week Guerneville is their annual, signature event.

• Guerneville is a popular weekend destination throughout the Summer season, so book your hotel early. Check out the Highlands Resort, rated “Exceptional” by guests with an outdoor pool, charming rooms and a wide range of amenities.

The Lazy Bear Week – 30th Anniversary Edition

• Next Edition: Monday 27th July – Monday 3rd August, 2026 – Check latest hotels!
• For 30 years Bears and admirers have been gathering in Guerneville, California in the heart of Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley for The Lazy Bear Week, Guerneville.
• Enjoy pool parties, dance parties, bonfires, live entertainment and amazing DJs. Stay in local lodges, campgrounds and cabins, or avail yourself of any number of nearby towns and cities.
• Eat at gourmet restaurants, local diners, cookouts and unique pop-ups. Drink world-class wine near the vineyards that produce it.
• While you’re enjoying your long, lazy weekend, remember that all of the profits go to charity. The event has raised nearly $2 million for worthy causes and they're just getting started.

Event Highlights

• GET YOUR BEAR TAGS NOW.
• Events include the daily Lazy bear pool parties at the R3 Hotel on 4th street –  from 11 am to 5 pm
• Other Lazy Bear Week highlights include nightly Movie Nights at the meadow in the West Sonoma Inn –  from 9 p pm to 11 pm
• Don't miss the Meet and greet at the Rainbow Cattle Company – from 9 pm to 2 am
• Wednesday – Rainbow Golf at the Pee Wee Golf Arcade – from 9 p pm to 11 pm
• Thursday's Onesie Party at the West Sonoma Inn Grove is a signature event – from 9 pm to 2 am
• Enjoy a spectacular Sunset Tea Dance at Johnson's Beach Campsite on Friday – from 6 pm to 11 pm
• Saturday's main event is the Fireside Fling at the West Sonoma Inn Grove – from 9 pm to 2 am
• End your Lazy Bear weekend with the Sunday Funday party full of Sun, Smiles, Swim and Style – The biggest party of the weekend at the West Sonoma Inn Grove -from 11 am to 6 pm

The Venues

• West Sonoma Inn Grove – Set on 6 acres of gardens near the Russian River, this casual hotel is a 6-minute walk from Johnson's Beach
• Rainbow Cattle Company – Known as “The Rainbow” and “The ‘Bow,” by locals, the RCC opened its doors in 1979 and quickly became a Northern California party destination serving up carefree good times.
• Johnson's Beach Campground – A Russian River tradition, Johnson’s Beach is a favorite summer spot for locals and visitors alike.
• R3 Hotel – adult-only, gay-friendly hotel is a 7-minute walk from the banks of Russian River.

Gay Guerneville

• About an 90 minute drive north of San Francisco lies Guerneville, the largest town along the Russian River (population 3,500). Within the three block square downtown, you’ll find restaurants, shops, and taverns. A block or two off the main road, you’ll find a handful or resorts that cater specifically to gay clientele.
• The Russian River is the West Coast's favorite LGBT playground. Situated in the heart of Western Sonoma County, this string of offbeat river villages attracts thousands of LGBT visitors every year for a wide range of activities and fun.
• Enjoy new experiences every time you visit. Gorgeous dry, sunny days dominate May – September, perfect for sunning by a pool with your friends or canoeing down the River. You can go biking, hiking and wine-tasting during the day, and every evening there is something happening at the bars & clubs.
• Or you can decide to do nothing at all and relax after dinner to the sound of the wind in the redwoods.
• Boasting over 250 of the world's most award-winning wineries, 76 miles of scenic coastline, pristine beaches, the mystical Russian River and majestic redwoods, Sonoma County is uniquely experienced with the Russian River as your home base.

Recommended Hotels

The following Guerneville Hotels are close to the Lazy Bear events and Guerneville's top attractions:

Applewood Inn ,    Cottages On River,    Santa Nella House,    The Woods Resort