Event Dates
From: Sunday, September 1, 2024
To: Sunday, September 1, 2024
Mr Gay Ogunquit is a Labor Day Weekend event that has grown in popularity over the years.
Labor day in Ogunquit marks the traditional end of the Summer season and they finish it with a bang! And with lots of hot guys in tiny swim trunks!
- Are you visiting for Labor Day? Ogunquit fills up on holiday weekends, so book your hotel early. Stay at the Abalonia Inn, rated “Superb” by guests, complete with outdoor pool and hot tub set in a historic building just a short drive from the bars.
The Competition
- Mr Gay Ogunquit is an event that has grown in popularity over the years. Organized by the town’s popular Maine Street Gay Bar, the event sees contestants and drag queens mingle on the beach before strutting their stuff for the title of Mr Gay Ogunquit! The event is open to all!
- Over the years, contestants have been local as well as from all over the country and the world. You will hear French, German, Spanish, and more being spoken on this little gay beach in Maine.
- There are several categories; Best basket, best arms, best legs, best chest and overall best!! The event ends with the “Run of the Drag Queens” and the party on the beach continues with music from guest DJs.
- The event is part of the Labor Day Weekend celebrations. The town is full of visitors and all of the gay bars and restaurants host end of Summer parties and events.
- Stay at the Black Boar Inn, a 5 star guest house set in an historic 1674 building with superb facilities, delicious breakfasts and charming décor.
The Venue
- Mr Gay Ogunquit contest takes place on Labor Day Sunday at the gay beach from 2pm. The gay section ” section G ” of the beach is to the north, left as you arrive, past the volleyball nets and first catwalk around the #3 sign.
- The winner of the competition and the categories is announced during the afternoon Tea Dance in Main Street at 6pm.
- If you are driving, arrive early as parking is difficult during peak season. The beach is a 6 minute drive or 20 minute walk from the gay bars.
- Stay close to the beach at “Fabulous” Terrace by the sea, complete with outdoor pool and superb views.
Where to stay in Gay Ogunquit
The following hotels are all close to the gay beach and the bustling night time bars:
Bourne, Admiral’s Inn The Trellis House Colonial Inn
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