Event Dates
From: Friday, August 1, 2025
To: Sunday, August 3, 2025
The Pines Party is one of the highlights of the American Gay Circuit Calendar.
The Pines Party is one of the highlights of the American Gay Circuit Calendar and takes place in August at the legendary Fire Island Pines.
- Fire Island Villas and hotels fill up almost a year in advance. Search for one now and reserve!
The Party
- Next Edition: Friday 1st August – Sunday 3rd August, 2025.
- At this essential three-day free-for-all, let loose anytime—literally:
- There’s a rager that goes till 6am, then another one that picks up a half hour later.
- Dance until dawn, all while enjoying the sensation of sand between your toes.
- The party is a charitable event that’s the pinnacle of every season, raising money for the community and the Stonewall Community Foundation that helps LGBT organizations grow.
- Stay in a Classic Fire Island home, 400ft, with direct beach access.
The Theme and Lineup
- Awaiting theme for the 2025 edition.
- Over the years the party has grown and changed and become the Pines Party.
- Each year the theme changes, but the spirit and energy remain the same.
- Check out the best places to dine, stay and play with our guide to Gay Fire Island.
Our Top Tips!
- Highlights of the event include the Beach Party which sells out and takes place at The Beach 577 Coast Guard Walk.
- The Pool party at The Pines Club, one of Fire Island Pines’ most glamorous bayfront homes is a must.
- The After-party is legendary, and your last chance for some fun!
- Finally make a date with the Morning Party at the Pavilion.
- Watch the first light of the sun rise over the Atlantic and head to the Pavilion and keep dancing ’til noon. Not for faint of heart, the Morning Party is a Pines tradition not to be missed.
- Stay in The Pines at The Legendary Pyramid House, and Iconic architectural masterpiece (1961) with spectacular views offers unparalleled peace and privacy.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Fire island is home to some great
condos and villas. Book early.
For further information and advice on
Fire Island Pines Party visit The Website
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.
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.
Highlights of the Fire Island Pines Party