Festival
Provincetown Bear Week
Provincetown, MassachusettsJuly 11-18, 2026
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About this event
Provincetown Bear Week, largest gathering of bears in the world. 8-day celebration July 11-18, 2026 in America's most famous gay seaside town. Thousands attend from around globe for pool parties, beach outings, dance parties, leather events, cultural programming. Major events include Sunset Cruise aboard Provincetown II (1,000+ attendees), Boatslip Pool Party with resident DJ Maryalice, Bear Week Weiner Roast & Pool Party at Brass Key Guesthouse (charity BBQ and dance), Locker Room party, Fireman's Ball, BearMania circuit party, Furball Party, Otter Pop Pool Party, underwear nights at A-House, daily Tea Dance at 4pm, drag shows, Bear Market vendor fair, excursions, and cigar socials. Produced by Provincetown Bears organization. Events at Crown & Anchor complex, Boatslip Resort, Brass Key, and throughout Commercial Street. Relaxed, sun-soaked atmosphere celebrating body positivity, community, and Cape Cod coastal charm. Books out months in advance.
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