Event Dates
From: Sunday, July 13, 2025
To: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Kick start your visit to Provincetown Bear Week with the return of the annual Bears BBQ Picnic and Pool party
Kick start your visit to Provincetown Bear Week with the return of the annual Bears BBQ Picnic and Pool party.
- Provincetown is the fastest-selling destination out of 180 cities on our site. The bear week is especially popular, so please, don’t delay, book your hotel as soon as possible.
The Event
- Sunday July 14th, 2025 – Typically the first Sunday of the Bear Week festivities.
- There is no better way to say hello to Provincetown Bear Week and all its furry visitors than at opening BBQ at the Provincetown Inn.
- Join the hottest bears, otters, cubs, wolves and chasers for an afternoon of fun in the sun, pop-up performances, great music and poolside vibes.
- BBQ buffet lunch included with bear tag.
- Book your stay at the Carpe Diem Guest House, rated “Superb” by our readers and located right by Commercial St, close to all the pride activities.
The Venue
- Ptown Bears host the annual BBQ Picnic and pool party at the Provincetown Inn.
- The Ptown Inn has extensively remodeled the pool area, including a new poolside café and bar.
- This property is 1 minute’s walk from the beach. Located at the ends of Route 6 and the Old King’s Highway, this historic beachfront hotel features murals of Provincetown’s past and views of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
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Provincetown itself has two main drags, Commercial Street and Bradford Street. P’town can be divided into three sections, the quiet and peaceful West End, the bustling downtown center, and the East End, which has a number of galleries and guesthouses.
7 Cook St, Provincetown, MA 02657
Located in the heart of Provincetown’s art gallery district, the historic Inn at Cook Street was originally built in 1836. It features unique, individually decorated guest rooms and serves a daily hot breakfast.
Each guest room is decorated with original local artwork and offers antique furnishings. A flat-screen TV and en suite bathroom are included.
12 Winthrop Street Provincetown, MA 02657
This Cape Cod Bed and Breakfast is centrally located in the heart of Provincetown and boasts 3 outdoor decks. Whale watching from the pier is less than 10 minutes’ walk away.
The Beaconlight Guest House features rooms with an en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV with DVD player, and a refrigerator. The rooms are furnished with bright colors and inviting décor, and offer plush bathrobes.
102 Bradford Street Provincetown, MA 02657
This historic Provincetown hotel, located in the heart of Provincetown, Massachussets, boasts a large courtyard and gardens as well as free WiFi access. Pilgrim Monument is 290 m away.
Every room at The Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel’s features a a cable TV. Many rooms have a fireplace. They are uniquely decorated in warm colours, plush bedding, and wood furnishings. Select rooms offer a private balcony.
176 Commercial St Provincetown, MA 02657
This Provincetown property features rooms equipped with refrigerators and free Wi-Fi. The Pilgrim Monument and Park are within a 10-minute walk of the property.
Rooms are uniquely decorated and with large windows and balconies at the Anchor Inn Beach House. The rooms have antique-style furnishings and white bedding.
Provincetown, MA
This apartment will provide you with a satellite TV and DVD player, air conditioning and a living room. The kitchenette has a microwave, a fridge and an oven, as well as coffee machine. A patio and free WiFi.
Provincetown, MA
All units have a satellite TV. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher, microwave and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries in every unit.
Provincetown, MA
The holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 4 bathrooms with a bath. Private parking and free WiFi.
Provincetown, MA
This home offers it all! Just steps to the best spots downtown and direct access to a beautiful bay beach. This air-conditioned holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a cable TV, and a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge.
6 Masonic Place Provincetown, MA 02657
Provincetown's Oldest and Most Popular Gay Bar in Town Featuring The Little Bar, a jukebox bar with fireplace, The Macho Bar, a leather cruise bar, and The Dance Club
Historic District, 186 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657
Gay bar with Friendly staff, great company and good music with shows
359 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657, United States
Walk through a long courtyard and pass some stores to find this modern, minimalist gay bar overlooking the beach, the place to be for the sunset
293 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657, United States
Fun gay bar with lots to do like Pool Tables, Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Darts
161 Commercial St Provincetown, MA 02657
Internationally renowned destination for LGBTQ+ travelers and home to the world famous Tea Dance. Located on the water in the West End of town on Commercial Street
247 Commercial St Provincetown, MA 02657
The Crown & Anchor features six unique bar venues including the town's largest nightclub (Paramount), the town's only video bar (Wave), a cabaret venue, a poolside bar with heated pool, a piano bar and an ever-popular leather bar (The Vault). The Crown also features the Central House at the Crown—a year-round restaurant offering lunch and dinner
9 Carver St, Provincetown, MA 02657
The Porchside Lounge is the friendliest meeting place in Provincetown! Join friends for a game of pool, challenge yourself to a video game or relax at one of the indoor lounge areas or outdoor porch bars. Enjoy good conversation, renew old acquaintances and make new friends!
10 Carver Street Provincetown, MA 02657
Chill Lounge located on the corner of Carver Street Upscale and sophisticated gay bar
177 Commercial St Provincetown, MA 02657
Per dinner drinks are always good here, so is the food
Amazing waterfront outdoor deck dinning with a 180 degree view of Provincetown Harbor. Fresh seafood, American continental, weekly specials, late nigh bar
207 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA 02657
Gay bar with a beautiful waterfront deck bar boasts magnificent views, creative cocktails, and an exceedingly comfortable atmosphere.and with a nice patio overlooking the water
149 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA 02657
A relaxed little gay bar mixed ages
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