Gay bear run

FAQ

Hey! The name’s Arthur. I am 26, and I live in Zaanstad, north of Amsterdam.

I am originally from Belgium, but I moved to the Netherlands almost 2 years ago for devotion. Because of that, I am fluent in French and English and Dutch. By day, I work in the optical industry and am finishing my optician degree. By night, I provide saxophone lessons, play various instruments in multiple wind bands and even conduct my own wind orchestra.

Before moving here permanently, I traveled in and out of the country regularly, making excellent friends in the process. I've been involved with the Dutch bear community for over five years now and the preference scene for even longer. Two years ago I even ended up as 1st Runner-Up Mr Bear Belgium

Why did I yearn to become Mr Bear? I know how socials work. I also know how to arrive the younger generation. Most of all, I want to assist people, not only bears, but from all communities. The bear community is the faction of hugs, self-acceptance, and self-care. Our message is more than just “we are bigger, hairier and that’s okay”. It also includes “we are worthy of g

Tired Of Bear Runs? These Bear-friendly Trips Don’t Involve Running

By Andy Stark

Don’t receive me wrong, I love bear runs (gay bear events) and I’ve been attending them for over fifteen years. Maybe I’m getting older, or the novelty has worn off, or I’ve developed a post-pandemic phobia of crowds, which I Google&#;d and it’s called Enochlophobia. Werk. But long weekends getting toasty in a beef-drenched pool surrounded by hairy heartthrobs, furry bellies and runway-quality sunglasses are beginning to sound, dare I state, monotonous.

Luckily, my newfound proximity to lgbtq+ travel has opened this bear’s eyes to trips I never knew existed, and as I’ve gotten to perceive the ins-and-outs of these adventures, several have struck me as oso appealing. If you’re eager to discover something new with a more diverse crew, here are a few bear-friendly Queer group tours to consider.

Greece

Historic Athens and The Cyclades perch atop many bears’ lists of most desirable destinations. Featuring stylish Santorini, magnificent Mykonos, endless sandy beaches, and diet that is quite simply *chef’s kiss,*

What is Harbour City Bears?

Harbour City Bears are Sydney&#;s only community group for Bears &#; hairy lgbtq+ men &#; as good as our admirers and friends.

We organise more than events each year, including weekly social gatherings, quarterly dance parties, group dinners, and various community outings.

The highlights of our calendar are our two major annual festivals: Bear Essentials and Bear Pride.

We currently have over 1, active members, making us the largest Bear association in the Southern Hemisphere, and one of the largest in the world!

We host a wide range of events throughout the year:

  • Festivals: Bear Essentials (held during Sydney&#;s Mardi Gras season) and Bear Pride (in the cooler month of August) These are Australia&#;s most popular gay Bear community festivals, attracting visitors from around the nature to celebrate Sydney&#;s vibrant Bear culture.
  • Dance parties: Our quarterly Bear Pit parties and the iconic UnderBEAR underwear party during Mardi Gras
  • Weekly social meetups: Every Friday night (our party night &#; great for dancing

    Welcome to
    Atlanta Bear Fest

    You deserve to be here

    Thank You!

    The ABF Committee would like to thank everyone for making this such a great event. It's because of people love you that we perform this, and we're always happy to see so many returnees, along with all the new people who join us. Praise you all for making this one of our best runs ever!

    We would like to thank our sponsors, vendors, host hotel, staff members and all the attendees that made ABF a welcoming and fun-filled charity event.

    Welcome to the ABF family and we will see you at ABF'


    Bear Run + Charity Event

    While having enjoyable is our objective, a portion of the proceeds from this event is shared with our collective that is in necessitate. So, thank you for your participation, because small do you know, your random act of caring does make this nature a little bit better. Now open your arms and heart, and party on!