THE BEAR EVENT OF THE SUMMER
Bears in Lauderdale is a community initiative presented by WMEG Community Marketing and Events, Hotspots magazine, promoters Chuck and Greg King and Eagle Bar Wilton Manors.

EVENT Schedule
WEDNESDAY February 9th
5 pm to 8 pm | Bare Bears Shopping at Leatherwerks | Leatherwerks 1226 NE 4th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL | Discount for Bare Bear Shoppers | Leatherwerks |
9 pm to 2 am | FURBALL UNDERWEAR PARTY | Eagle Wilton Manors 2209 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL | Included in ALL Packages $20 Advance $25 At the Door | Furball NYC's infamous gay furry dance party. Loved by bears and their friends both nationally & around the world! Comes to Eagle Wilton Manors to kick off Bears in Lauderdale with an Underwear Party![]() |
9 pm to Midnight | Private Passholder Party | Leatherwerks 1226 NE 4th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL | Included in ALL Packages $25 Advance $25 At the Door | Leatherwerks is throwing their infamous party for all Bears in Lauderdale Passholders. Includes Open Bar.![]() |
THURSDAY February 10th
6 pm to 8 pm | Official VIP Kick Off Party | Hunters Nightclub 2232-2238 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL | Included in VIP Packages $40 Advance | The Official VIP Kick Off Party. Each guests gets a free Cocktail. Free Hors d'oeuvre's.![]() |
8 pm to 10 pm | Mr. Fort Lauderdale Bear Contest | Georgie's Alibi 2266 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL | Included in ALL Packages $15 Advance $20 At the Door (Includes Victory party) | Watch and cheer on your favorite bear as they compete for the title, "Mr. Lauderdale Bear." You don't have to be from Fort Lauderdale to compete, you just need to love it here.![]() |
10 pm to 2 am | Mr. Lauderdale Bear Victory Party | Georgie's Alibi 2266 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL | Included in ALL Packages $15 Advance $20 At the Door (Includes Contest) | Start the weekend early with a celebration! Join the newly sashed Mr. Lauderdale Bear at Georgie's Alibi, home of the famous $3 Iced Tea every Thursday.![]() |
10 pm to 3 am | Bär Schwein - Private Bear Party | Location to be Announced | Included in all VIP Passes $25 at the Door | This party is where you'll find all the hot, sexy bears. The location will be included in your run package when you pick up your pass. |
FRIDAY February 11th
Noon to 5 pm | Bears at the Beach | Sebastian Beach Sebastian St. & A1A Fort Lauderdale, FL | Free | A casual day at the beach. Meet all the hot bears in town at the beach and enjoy the sites. Be sure to pack your itsy, bitsy’est. |
Noon to 5 pm | Hugh Taylor Birch State Park | Hugh Taylor Birch State Park 3109 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL | Free | A casual day hiking and kayaking through the park. |
9 pm to Midnight | Warmup Party | Leatherwerks 1226 NE 4th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL | Included in ALL Packages $25 Advance $25 At the Door | Leatherwerks is throwing their infamous party for all Bears in Lauderdale Passholders. Includes Open Bar.![]() |
9 pm to 3 am | SWEAT - Bear Dance Party | Holy Mackerel Brewery 1414 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors, FL | Included in ALL Packages |
SATURDAY February 12th
1 pm to 7 pm | Bears in Lauderedale Beach Spectacular | Fort Lauderdale Beach Park 1100 Seabreeze Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL | Included in ALL Packages $60 Advance | Recording Artist – Kristine W – Live on the Beach Headliner DJ DAN DE LEON Opening DJ Rent Boy Dance and Party on the beautiful Fort Lauderdale Beach all day. VIP Lounge with 2 free drinks for every VIP and Front & Center Seating for Deborah Cox Performance *Pending FTL City Commission Approval |
9 pm to 1 am | VIP Social | Drynk Lounge 2255 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL | Included in VIP Packages $15 At the Door | All drinks discounted for passholders. Delicious craft cocktails in a comfortable and intimate lounge and a beutiful patio.![]() |
10 pm to 3 am | Bear Party | Ramrod 1508 NE 4th Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL | Included in ALL Packages $10 at the Door | Fort Lauderdale’s oldest operating leather bar..![]() |
Midnight to 4 am | GRIND - VIP Party at the Manor | The Manor Balcony 2345 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL | Included in VIP Packages $10 Cover all others | ![]() |
SUNDAY February 13th
9 pm to 2 am | PRIMAL - Bear & Leather Ball | Eagle Wilton Manors 2209 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL | Included in ALL Packages $20 in Advance $25 at the Door | Sponsored by Absolute Vodka. Return to the Eagle for Deep House dance music and a bear and leather dance party where you’ll find all the shirtless bears. Wear as much or as little leather as you like. ![]() ![]() |
2 pm to 7 pm | AQUA - Closing Pool Party | Location TBD | Included in all packages $60 Advance $75 at Door | Headliner DJ Mogote Coyote VIP Lounge with 2 free cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres for all VIP Pass Holders |
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