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Bear events are coming back!

At the beginning of 2020, we released a few articles highlighting some of the best bear events to look forward to in 2020. Little did anyone know at the time that 2020 would be CANCELLED!

For a little over a year now, we have been in isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, with vaccines rolling out all over the world, it’s only a matter of time before we return to a long-awaited sense of normality where we can get together, mingle and experience great times!

Many of our favorite bear events have scheduled returns for later this year, in hopes that we will be in a much better place by then. We are excited to share with you a few of the awesome bear events around the world that will be making a return this year!


Big Boy Pride — Orlando, Florida
April 15 – 19, 2021

Check them out on Facebook and visit their website for more information.


Southern HiBEARnation — Melbourne, Australia
June 12 – 19, 2021

Check them out on Facebook and visit their website for more information.


Provincetown Bear Week — Provincetown, Massachusetts, USA
July 10 – 18, 2021

According to event organizers, there will be an informal bear week in July, but not a typical Bear Week Provincetown™ with hosted public parties. Many of the bars and clubs will be hosting events which will be tailored to the health situation at the time. Enjoy a more relaxed experience.

Check them out on Facebook and visit their website for more information.


Brighton Bear Weekend — Brighton, England, UK
July 22 – 25, 2021

Check them out on Facebook and visit their website for more information.


Lazy Bear — Guerneville, California, USA
July 26 – August 2, 2021

Check them out on Facebook and visit their website for more information.


MAD.BEAR — Torremolinos & Madrid, Spain
August 6 -16, 2021 (Torremolinos) & December 2 – 9, 2021 (Madrid)

Check them out on Facebook and visit their website for more information.


Bears, Bikers and Mayhem — Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
August 12 – 16, 2021

Check them out on Facebook and visit their website for more information.


World Bear Weekend — Memphis, Tennessee, USA
August 19 – 22, 2021

Check them out on Facebook and visit their website for more information.


The Big Bayou — New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
August 31 – September 6, 2021

Reykjavik Bear — Reykjavik, Iceland
September 2 – 5, 2021

Check them out on Facebook and visit their website for more information.


Stiges Bear Week — Stiges, Spain
September 3 – 12, 2021

Check them out on Facebook and visit their website for more information.


BearScots — Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
September 30 – October 3, 2021

Check them out on Facebook and visit their website for more information.


Bear Pride Tel Aviv — Tel Aviv, Israel
October 7 – 9, 2021

Check them out on Facebook for more information.


BearCruise, Halloweenie Caribbean Cruise — Miami, Florida, USA/Caribbean
October 30 – November 6, 2021

Check them out on Facebook and visit their website for more information.


Key West Bear Weekend — Key West, Florida, USA
November 3 – 7, 2021

Check them out on Facebook and visit their website for more information.


The CDC has recently announced that all fully vaccinated people can travel without restriction within the US, as well as certain international destinations. However, because of the constantly changing guidelines, travel restrictions and regulations regarding COVID-19, we recommend that you continuously check the social media pages and websites of any event you would like to attend for updates, cancellations and date changes.

When travelling, we encourage you to adhere to all local, national and international health guidelines. Have a safe vacation!

BWM Staff

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