Ogunquit Beach Bear Weekend 2026

Ogunquit Bear Bear Weekend 2026

Join the hottest bears from the USA for one last party before hibernation at the Ogunquit Bear Fest in October.

• Are you visiting Ogunquit? Stay at the B3 Bourne B&B, rated “Superb” by guests and just a leisurely stroll to the gay bars and restaurants.

The Party

• Next Edition: Wednesday 26th August, 2026 – Sunday 30th August, 2026.
• Enjoy five days of beach hangs, poolside socials, club nights, tea dances, sun‑soaked strolls and drag brunches
• Wristband grants access to most events, plus discounts at LGBTQ+-owned shops, restaurants, and inns—and includes raffle entries for local prizes
• Expect a mix of parties including an Opening Night Welcome Party, Bear Beach Meetups, Glow Ball, tea dances, Beareoke, Bear Mart, drag brunches, pool parties, hikes, Marginal Way walks, pizza party and more.
• Most events take place in the packed, casual, energetic Mainestreet Ogunquit
• All proceeds benefit Out Maine, supporting LGBTQ+ youth.

The Venues

• Abalonia Inn  – The main host inn at 268 Main St. Drop by from Aug 20–23 to collect your free wristband, pool parties roll from here, and the Bears Cave happens here too
• High Rock at Abalonia – Across the street from Abalonia Inn. Steps from the action; quieter but still in the mix
• Inn at Perkins Cove  – Furthest from main inn cluster but closest to picturesque Perkins Cove. Onsite restaurant (Perkins Cove Kitchen) upgrades your stay with dining access .
• Inn on Shore Road –  Close but off the main inn track—perfect for retreat when you need space
• Moon Over Maine – Just around the corner from Abalonia Inn. A cruiser‑location with easy access to main events
• Nellie Littlefield Inn – A Queen‑Anne Victorian and the most luxurious of OGT Inns; elegant stays with easy event access
• Mainestreet Ogunquit –  The LGBTQ+-friendly bar and lounge that hosts Opening Night, Bear & Boys Glow Ball, Closing Tea Dance, and more. Central to nightlife
• Perkins Cove Kitchen – Ocean‑adjacent restaurant offering meals throughout the weekend; wristband holders enjoy discounts here
• Stay at The Abalonia Inn, rated “Superb” by guests with spacious rooms featuring historic decor, pool, hot tub and a short walk to the beaches and bars.

Hints and Tips

• Pick up your wristband early (Aug 20 from 1 PM at Abalonia); wristbands double as your access pass, discount key, and raffle ticket
• Don’t skip the Opening Night at Mainestreet. It sets the mood with dancing, drink, and connection .
• Bear Beach Meetups—sun, sand, new friends. Bring SPF and a speedo
• The Bears & Boys Glow Ball: a shirt‑optional, black‑light‑lit night of high dance energy—one of New England’s wildest I
• Tea dances aren’t background décor—they’re packed, high‑energy afternoons with DJs and dance floors that pulse through the day
• Take Marginal Way walks or stroll through Perkins Cove between events. Quiet, scenic breaks between the buzz.
• Check out Bear Mart—for shopping, chatting, and snagging merch Ogunquit Bears .
• Keep an eye on raffles running Saturday—prizes include gift cards to BurlyShirts, OGT Inns, Perkins Cove Kitchen, MaineStreet.

Gay Ogunquit

• Ogunquit is just four square miles in size but oozes charm from every corner.
• The town is split between Perkins Cove and the Village;
• Ogunquit Village  is home to restaurants, bars, and shops with picture-perfect LGBT-friendly hotels and B&Bs

Recommended Hotels in Ogunquit

Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the action,

Bourne,   Admiral's Inn   The Trellis House   Colonial Inn