Event Dates
From: Sunday, September 6, 2026
To: Sunday, September 6, 2026
Mr Gay Ogunquit 2026
Mr Gay Ogunquit is a Labor Day Weekend event that has grown in popularity over the years.
Mr Gay Ogunquit 2026
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
- Next Edition: Sunday 6th September, 2026.
- 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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145 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907
Built in 1887, the comprises four buildings and is within of many and along . It features an outdoor pool with a and offers . Free Wi-Fi is the hotel.
Cable TV and an en suite bathroom are offered in every room at The Colonial Inn. All rooms include a telephone with wake up call service for the convenience of the guests.
95 Main Street, Ogunquit, ME 03907, United States
Located off Main Street, this hotel is equidistance from the center of the town and the Ogunquit Playhouse, approximately 483 m.
All rooms come with a flat-screen TV, mini fridge and complimentary WiFi.
Guests will find a gym, a dry sauna and a guest laundry at the Admiral’s Inn Resort. Massage services are available by appointment.
10 Beachmere Pl, Ogunquit, ME 03907, United States
Located in Ogunquit, 500 m from Ogunquit Beach and 500 m from Marginal Way Walk, The Trellis House provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with a sun terrace.
The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries and shower.
13 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit, ME 03907, United States
Offering garden views, Bourne Bed and Breakfast in Ogunquit offers accommodation, a shared lounge, a garden and a terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the bed and breakfast free of charge.
Every unit features a private bathroom and bath or shower, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge.
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Pineapple Cottage By The Sea features a patio and free WiFi. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower.
Ogunquit, ME
Each unit comes with a sofa, a seating area, a TV with cable channels, a well-fitted kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. A microwave, a fridge and oven are also provided, as well as a coffee machine.
Ogunquit, ME
The holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath or shower. with free WiFi, air conditioning and a garden
Cape Neddick, York, ME
The holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a shower. Free WiFi, air conditioning and a garden
250 Main St Ogunquit, ME 03907
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195 Main Street Ogunquit, Maine
Late night party spot! with drag show and events
9 Shore Rd Ogunquit, ME 03907
Celebrating over 35 years as a world-famous entertainment destination and award-winning restaurant! Located in the heart of beautiful downtown Ogunquit, The Front Porch offers an elegant bar+lounge
50 Shore Rd Ogunquit, ME 03907
Once in a while, a restaurant comes along that captures the essence of a place better than any other. Five-O defines a night out in Ogunquit. We are sophisticated with high style, always fun, our service is well-paced and our food is excellent.
Section G - Past the entrance and 200m after the Voleyball nets.
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We have chosen hotels in Ogunquit that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Bourne Bed & Breakfast
3 Star – Central Location
- 3 Star – Garden Views, Shared Lounge
- Close to the gay district
- Private bathroom, flat-screen TV
- Offers garden views, shared lounge, garden, terrace, rooms with private bathrooms, and complimentary WiFi.
Admiral's Inn
3 Star Excellent Location
- 3 Star – Near Town Center and Playhouse
- Close to the gay district
- Flat-screen TV, mini fridge
- Equidistant from town center and Ogunquit Playhouse, with gym, sauna, guest laundry, and massage services.
The Trellis House
3 Star, Great Value
- 3 Star – Near To Ogunquit Beach Front
- Close to the gay district
- WiFi, air conditioning, sun terrace
- Located near Ogunquit Beach, offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, garden, and sun terrace.
Colonial Inn
3 Star, Location
- 3 Star – Outdoor Swimming Pool, Hot Tub
- Close to the gay district
- Cable TV, en suite bathroom
- Historic 1887 inn, walking distance to shops, outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, continental breakfast, and free Wi-Fi.
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