Event Dates
From: Thursday, June 5, 2025
To: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Fire Island Bear Weekend 2025
Bear Weekend takes place every year in the beginning of June in the gay paradise of Fire Island.
Fire Island Bear Weekend 2025
The Fire Island Bear Weekend takes place every year in the beginning of June in the gay paradise of Fire Island.
- Fire Island Villas and hotels fill up almost a year in advance. Search for one now and reserve!
The Weekend
- Next Edition – June 5th to 8th, 2025.
- Fire Island Bear Weekend attracts bears, chasers and horny guys from New York, across the USA.
- The event has become become one of the most popular early Summer bear events.
- Parties include the Bears Beach Day, the Bears and Beards dance party, the T Dance and Bear Ass Dance at the Ice Palace and Pool Party at the Belvedere Hotel.
- The Mr Fire Island Bear contest is one of the most anticipated events taking place during the Bear Weekend. Events end with a huge circuit bear party..
- Relax on Sunday with Brunch at Cherry’s on the Bay.
- Check out our Fire Island Gay Guide and discover the best places to stay and play on the island.
Beach Days
- Daily – Events kick off with Bears Beach Day! Grab a towel and hit the beach in Cherry Grove!
- Stay in a Classic Fire Island home, 400ft, with direct beach access.
Bear Dance Party
- Thursday – TBC – 8 pm enjoy the opening Party – Beers and Bears Dance Party
- @ Cherry’s On the Bay, Come Dance your ass off under the BIG TOP! Delicious Scruffy Men,
- Hot gogo bears and guest DJs.
Bear T Dance and Pool PArty
- Friday – TBC – 4pm – BEAR ASS Tea Dance and Pool Party.
- At the Belvedere Guest House Cherry Grove with guest DJs.
- Featuring an all you can drink open bar.
Mr Fire Island Bear
- Saturday – TBC – 6 pm – Mr. Fire Island Bear Contest
- Located at Cherry’s on the Bay, hosted by Ginger Snapp.
- Stay in The Pines at The Legendary Pyramid House, and Iconic architectural masterpiece (1961) with spectacular views offers unparalleled peace and privacy.
Main Event
- Saturday – TBC – 9 pm – Themed costume party.
- Featuring headline DJs and sexy gogo bears.
- Celebrates the 11 year anniversary of the event.
- Costumes or minimal attire encouraged.
- Reflections @73 Bay Walk in the Pines
VIP Pool Party
- Sunday – TBC – From Noon to 6 pm .
- Wrap up the weekend with a pool party at a waterfront home in the Pines.
- Luggage check available; BYOB.
- Location will be sent to ticketholders.
The Venues
- Cherry’s on the Bay – Relaxed waterfront venue with friendly staff and great food and delicious cocktails. Hosts weekly drag shows, theme parties, and more.
- Reflections @73 Bay Walk in the Pines – 73 Bay Walk, Fire Island Pines, seconds from the Harbor is a sexy, classic Fire Island Pines Mansion built for fun and drama.
Where to stay on Fire Island?
- Fire Island has very few hotels. Most people rent their own beach house and/or roomshare during the season.
- Check out the beach houses an condos on the island.
Vacation Homes
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
Fire island is home to some great
condos and villas. Book early.
Official Website
For further information and advice on
Fire Island Bear Weekend visit Facebook
Gay Map of Fire Island
You wont find may hotels on the Island and most people share houses over the Summer season or rent poolside villas during the peak events! Planning a trip to fire island requires advance planning and be prepared to spend a lot during popular holidays and festivals. Fire Island is approximately 2 hours journey from New York city.
A special property for discerning renters, this 4600-square foot gem has every amenity .5 spacious BRs w/ ensuite baths; 3 w/ private decks; master suite deck overlooks bay.
This beach home in an epic natural setting will take you away from your worries, recharge your batteries, and offer you an unforgettable experience with great views and an epic deck.
Walk through the doors of this beautiful oceanfront house and your first sight will be of a 17 foot high wall of glass overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a massive, brand-new ocean deck.
Iconic architectural masterpiece (1961) with spectacular views offers unparalleled peace and privacy. A soaring ceiling and a wall of glass overlooking the dunes, the ocean and the bay. Beneath, the enormous master suite looks out to the dunes on one side and the pool deck on the other. Across the pool deck are 2 guest cabana bedrooms and a bathroom. Cooling ocean breezes flow day and night in this sophisticated, relaxed compound. Multiple work areas throughout.
Wake up to the sounds of the ocean waves and enjoy your coffee overlooking the ocean. End the day with a gentle swim across your personal heated pool with a window onto the sea. Brand new Modpools pool and hot-tub nestled into an airy 1200 square feet of ocean-view decks soaring 15 feet above the sand. Outdoor wet bar including beverage fridge and ice maker will entice you and the family to relax as the sun sets and the little ones play in the kid-friendly 5-foot depth swimming pool that has 3 panoramic underwater windows looking out at the ocean.
Harbor Walk, Fire Island, NY
The Pavilion has been a legend in the LGBTQ for years
49 Harbor Walk, Sayville, NY 11782
THis gay bar is a must always busy
158 Bayview Walk, Bay Shore, NY
A fun gay cocktail bar
Relaxed waterfront venue with a view, cocktails, Sunday brunch & drag shows.
36 Fire Island Blvd, Sayville, NY 11782
Sip·n·Twirl is the Pines’ prime gay lounge & club, a major dance floor – with state-of-the-art sound & video, and a DJ lineup that includes Community favorites and new faces, playing a variety of sounds, including Fire Island Favorites, & latest club sounds from around the world
1 Ocean Walk, Cherry Grove, NY 11782
This gay club has been a Fire Island staple since the mid-50’s.
Vacation Rentals on Fire Island
Check out the top homes in Fire Island. Book well in advance – we mean months if not a year in advance, especially for signature events and high season.
Sunset on the Bay
5 Bedrooms
- Unique Property
- 4600-square foot
- 5 spacious B.R ensuite
- 3 w/ private decks
- Deck overlooks bay
Windows on Sea
5 Bedroom
- 5 Bedroom property
- 3 bathrooms
- Complete with Pool
- Wraparound deck
- 1 minute walk to the beach
Pines Sea View
3 Bedroom
- Great views and an epic deck
- Three bedrooms, sleeps 6 guests
- Two bathrooms with shower
- With an epic hot tub
- 4 minutes walk to the beach
Pines Beach View
3 Bedroom
- Oceanfront House, stunning views.
- Massive ocean deck
- 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8 guests
- Beachfront Pool
- Stunning interior design
Video Of Fire Island Bear Weekend
Mr. Fire Island Bear 2018 During 4th Annual FI Bear Weekend
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