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 September 1st
| 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 September 2nd
| 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. Special performance by Pam Ann Airhostess | Comedian  |
| 8 pm to 10 pm | Mr. 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 2 am | 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 September 3rd
| Noon to 4 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. |
| 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. |
| Time TBD | Bear Dance Party | Gym Bar & The Pub 2283 – 2287 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL | Included in ALL Packages | Gym Bar & The Pub combine forces to throw a party that encompasses both bars and the shared parking lot behind.  |
SATURDAY September 4th
| 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 Midnight | 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 | Pig Dance 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 throws their monthly Pig Dance Bear Style. |
| Midnight to 4 am | VIP Party at the Manor | The Manor Balcony 2345 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL | Included in VIP Packages $10 Cover all others |  |
SUNDAY September 5th
| 1 pm to 5 pm | Bear Tea Dance | Lit 2440 Wilton Dr Wilton Manors, FL | Included in ALL Packages $10 at the Door for Non-Passholders | Spill the Tea from the weekend at Lit’s Tea Dance in side and on their beautiful patio with plenty of games. |
| 9 pm to 2 am | 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.  |
MONDAY September 6th
| 2 pm to 7 pm | Closing Pool/Dance party | Hyatt Centric Las Olas 100 E Las Olas Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL | Included in ALL Packages $60 Advance $75 at the Door $100 VIP | Beautiful views and great dance music from the Roof Top Pool of the beautiful new Hyatt Centric. Headliner DJ Mogote Coyote VIP Lounge with free Hors d’oeuvres and two free cocktails for all VIP Passholders |
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