International Bear Bash features non-stop parties. You may click on the event for full details about each event.
The event takes place from Tuesday September 25 to Sunday September 30, 2018
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The pre-comer dinner is to be determined.
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Come early and join us for the pre-comer after-hours parties. We have become quite known for our after-hours parties and each year they continue to grow. When you come to the pre-comer after-hours you are able to register for the event early and avoid the long lines on Thursday.
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Come early and join the pre-comers at Disney’s Epcot for Drinking and Eating Around The World! Epcot’s World Showcase features 11 different countries and boasts several other attractions. Plan to stay into the evening in an effort to catch the epic IllumiNations light and laser show. We hope that you join International Bear Bash – pre-comers for this great way to kickoff International Bear Bash.This is an additional cost event. All are welcome to attend and meet us at Mexico in Disney’s Epcot World Showcase at 12:30-1pm to begin the tour around the world.
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The party never ends at the International Bear Bash After Hours Party and we have become quite known for them. Come by and try some of Joe’s punch or a gummy asshole. You won’t be disappointed.
We are sure that, once again, the After Hours series is sure to keep the party going. The pre-comers after hours party features event pre-registration as well. Avoid the line during registration by registering at this party.
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Welcome to International Bear Bash – World’s Fair registration. This is the first official registration time where you can pick up your event passes, swag bags, etc… Your event package will have everything you need to get into the parties that you purchased when you registered. Our event registration is also an excellent place to ask any questions about the event.
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Check out the International Bear Bash – World’s Fair vendor fair. Stop by our vendor booths around our pool area and support the vendors that support the gay bear community.
Our vendors can supply you with bear friendly items like lubes, toys, and bear friendly clothing.
Check back soon for a list of the vendors who will be selling their goods at International Bear Bash.
If you own a business why not become a vendor? International Bear Bash offers multiple vending options.
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Join us poolside for this cocktail mixer. Check out some of the great products for sale by our vendors around the pool and get all your event essentials as you mingle and drink socially with guests as they arrive and register.
The International Bear Bash vendor fair will be in full swing during this event. Be sure to stop by and support our bear friendly vendors.
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Help us kick off International Bear Bash Welcome Masquerade Party. Join us by the pool, bring a mask, and help us kickoff the event right.
The Welcome Masquerade will be held on the pool deck and will feature some great entertainment.
DJ: TBD
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Join us poolside as we move from our welcome party into our pool party. The masks come off and everyone comes together in the pool.
The welcome party turns into this evening pool party as the DJ takes over the decks.
DJ: TBD
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International Bear Bash has become known for the after-hours parties so we hope you are still up because you will not want to miss our expanded after-hours as we move into a bigger space, but keep everything else that makes this party great.
Swing by for some of Joe’s punch or a gummy asshole.
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International Bear Bash has become known for the after-hours parties and now we are adding a new one. Come pup out at our leather and pup after hours party.
Friendly pups welcome. No aggressive breeds allowed in the pup mosh.
Treats and toys available for good dogs. There will also be lots of bones.
Are you a Dirty Dog?
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Breakfast details will be available soon.
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Get registered and pick up your event bags and your event run passes.
Your swag bag will have everything you need to party and often includes some pretty cool swag from our generous sponsors.
You may also visit our registration hosts for any questions you have throughout the event.
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Bear Bash – World’s Fair vendor fair. Stop by our vendor booths around our pool area and support the vendors that support the gay bear community.
Our vendors can supply you with bear friendly items like lubes, toys, and bear friendly clothing.
Check back soon for a list of the vendors who will be selling their goods at International Bear Bash.
If you own a business why not become a vendor? International Bear Bash offers multiple vending options.
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Come take another dip with us at the Friday pool party.
Featuring: DJ Shifty
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Orlando’s legendary Gidget Galore returns to Orlando Bear Bash for her Big Bear Game Show.
Test your knowledge with a little Big Bear Game Show trivia. Think you can name that tune? How about joining in for the physical challenge? Gidget has them all in her bag of tricks.
Join in on the fun and win some fabulous prizes while you are at it.
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Get registered and pick up your event bags and your event run passes. Day passes can be picked up at this registration as well.
Full pass holders receive their swag bag which will have everything you need to party and often includes some pretty cool swag from our generous sponsors.
You may also visit our registration hosts for any questions you have throughout the event.
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International Bear Bash is excited to welcome international renowned DJ Paul Coals to spin our Friday night Pool Party. Don’t miss the party poolside as DJ serves up his deep, progressive tech house sound.
Featuring: tBD
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Put on your gear and join the cigar smoking bears in the smoking patio.
Bring your own cigar and enjoy a smoke with like minded men. The cigar smoking area is located just off the pool area.
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International Bear Bash has become known for the after hours parties so we hope you are still up. Once again, you will not want to miss our popular after-hours party.
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International Bear Bash has become known for the after-hours parties and now we are adding a new one. Come pup out at our leather and pup after hours party.
Friendly pups welcome. No aggressive breeds allowed in the pup mosh.
Treats and toys available for good dogs. There will also be lots of bones.
Are you a Dirty Dog?
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Breakfast details will be available soon.
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Get registered and pick up your event bags and your event run passes.
Your swag bag will have everything you need to party and often includes some pretty cool swag from our generous sponsors.
You may also visit our registration hosts for any questions you have throughout the event.
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Check out the Orlando Bear Bash vendor fair. Stop by and support the vendors that support the gay bear community.
Our vendors can supply you with bear friendly items like lubes, toys, and bear friendly clothing.
Check back soon for a list of the vendors who will be selling their goods at International Bear Bash.
If you own a business why not become a vendor? International Bear Bash offers both indoor and outdoor vending.
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Come take another dip with us at the Saturday pool party.
DJ: TBD
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Join us to see the results of the Mr. Bear Bash contests. Who will be Mr. Bear Bash Cub, Bear.
For details about participating in our Mr. Bear Bash contests, please visit our contest information page.
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International Bear Bash is excited to add another pool party for 2016. Join us in the pool right before the BLU Ball.
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Get registered and pick up your event bags and your event run passes.
Your swag bag will have everything you need to party and often includes some pretty cool swag from our generous sponsors.
You may also visit our registration hosts for any questions you have throughout the event.
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Full Bear Bash Cabaret Details coming in March 2017.
The Bear Bash Cabaret will be an additional cost and optional event. You do not need to purchase cabaret tickets to attend the other events of International Bear Bash.
Tickets for the Bear Bash Cabaret will go on sale in the afternoon of March 7, 2015 and will require an event pass purchase first. The Bear Bash Cabaret will be in intimate venue of only approximately 550 guests. There will be two levels of tickets available for seating options. These include: (1) VIP and (2) General Admission. The quantity of the VIP ticket options will be limited.
All International Bear Bash pass holders who have booked passes by March 1, 2017 will be emailed with the first option to purchase Bear Bash Cabaret tickets. Register early to be included in the first dibs emails. Guests will be emailed at the email address they provided when they purchased their event registration.
The ticket quantity limit will be one per registered event pass holder and the name given for the ticket must match the name of the registered event pass holder. If the name does not match a registered event pass holder it will be released and likely resold and the ticket cost refunded.
Tickets for the Bear Bash Cabaret will be picked up at event registration.
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The BLU (Bear, Leather, and Uniform) Ball is an exclusive party of International Bear Bash. Come in your fetish gear, wear your fetish colors, or pick out a uniform and and dance the night away.
Bring a cigar for the cigar area and join the cigar smoking bears.
DJ: TBD
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Put on your gear and join the cigar smoking bears in the smoking patio.
Bring your own cigar and enjoy a smoke with like minded men. The cigar smoking area is located just off the pool area.
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International Bear Bash has become known for the after hours parties so we hope you are still up.
If you have lived in Orlando, there is a good chance you have already had some of Joe’s punch or that you have eaten one of his gummy assholes. If not, you are in for a treat and a good time.
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International Bear Bash has become known for the after-hours parties and now we are adding a new one. Come pup out at our leather and pup after hours party.
Friendly pups welcome. No aggressive breeds allowed in the pup mosh.
Treats and toys available for good dogs. There will also be lots of bones.
Are you a Dirty Dog?
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Breakfast details available soon.
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Mass in the Catholic tradition will be offered to all who desire a spiritual component to International Bear Bash. Fr. Jim is an Independent Catholic priest (not Roman Catholic). He is the Associate Pastor in Team Ministry at St. Dorothy Catholic Community (www.stdorothycatholiccommunity.org) in Orlando. He has celebrated Mass for both Gay Days and for Celebration of Friends. He is married to Graham Bond-Profirio and they have been together for 24 years. Fr. Jim was ordained to the transitional deaconate on January 23, 2010, by Most. Rev. Lionel J. White, OSB in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and ordained to the Priesthood on January 15, 2011 in Winter Park. Fr. Jim has been involed in Church life since the age of 7 as an altar boy; in 1969 he started his ministry as Director of Music & Liturgy for several parishes in New England. He has conducted many choirs, bands, and orchestras in the liturgical setting. He has also been Principal of several Catholic and public Schools across the country and was the founding Principal of Ave Maria Catholic School in Parker, Colorado. He was professed as a Third Order Franciscan in 1969 at St. Anthony’s Shrine in Boston, MA. He began his journey to Priesthood in 1972 studying at St. John Seminary.
Mass will be held in The Lakes Conference Center. No event pass or tickets are required to attend.
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Time to wind down and recover by the pool. Join us for some drinks by the pool.
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Stay until Monday and join us for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. Join us at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights for the event named the “Best Halloween Event” for several years running (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006) by Amusement Today, Golden Ticket Award.
International Bear Bash event pass holders can sign up for free transportation to Universal Studios for Halloween Horror Nights at the Orlando Bear Bash registration booth. The host hotel does offer free transportation to Universal Studios, but the hotel service does not run late enough for Halloween Horror Nights. If you plan to stay at Universal for Halloween Horror Nights and you are an Orlando Bear Bash event pass holder you can sign up for free shuttles provided by Orlando Bear Bash. You must sign up in advance to use the shuttles provided by International Bear Bash.
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