Fire Island Bear Weekend is back!

17th January 2022 BWM Staff

After being canceled twice due to the COVID pandemic, Fire Island Bear Weekend is making its bearrific return this summer!

From June 9th – 12th, New York’s queer paradise will be chock-full of hot, sexy Bears. And not only will the island be full of Bears, but the weekend will feature tons of fun events that you won’t want to miss!

Here are five things we’re looking forward to most at this year’s event!

Thursday, June 9th 9:00 p.m. – Beers and Bears Dance Party

Beers and Bears Dance Party at Cherry’s On the Bay. Come dance your ass off under the BIG TOP! Delicious Scruffy Men and hot gogo Bears dancing to the sounds of DJ Ted Bishop! ($10 cover for non-residents, or included with weekend pass)

Friday, June 10th at 4:00 p.m. – BEAR ASS Tea Dance and Pool Party

BEAR ASS Tea Dance and Pool Party at the Belvedere Hotel Cherry Grove, presented by Bear World Magazine. Featuring the sounds of DJ Insyx Piranha and an ALL YOU CAN DRINK OPEN BAR! ($25 at the door or included with a weekend pass.)

Saturday, June 11th from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – VIP Pool Party

VIP (Clothing optional) Pool Party in the Pines with an open Bar. (Only available to VIP ticket holders. Location to be announced when you exchange your tickets for your wristbands.)

Saturday, June 11th at 8:00 p.m. – Fire Island Bear Contest

Mr. Fire Island Bear Contest at Cherry’s on the Bay, hosted by Ginger Snapp. ($10 cover for non residents or included with weekend pass.)

Saturday, June 11th at 10:00 p.m. – Main Event

Fire Island Bear Weekend main event at The Ice Palace Cherry Grove, RUFF HOUSE NYC Presents: RUFFHOUSE NYC.

Tickets for Fire Island Bear Weekend are on sale NOW, with special early pricing until February 15th! The Silver Pass is $65.00, and includes access to all events except VIP Pool Party at the Pines. The VIP Gold Pass is $100.00, and includes access to all events including the VIP Pool Party at the Pines. All includes instant access to all parties so you don’t have to wait in line!