Gay bear convention
Welcome to
Atlanta Bear Fest
Thank You!
The ABF Committee would like to thank everyone for making this such a great event. It's because of people favor you that we undertake this, and we're always happy to see so many returnees, along with all the new people who join us. Recognize 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'26.
Bear Run + Charity Event
While having amusement 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 tiny do you know, your random act of compassion does make this earth a little bit better. Now open your arms and heart, and party on!
WORLD BEAR WEEKEND
DIA DE LOS OSOS!
Our 7th annual World Bear Weekend returns to Lexington, KY from 10/30 to 11/02/2025 for our 4-day Halloween/Day of the Dead-themed event! This year’s event features hilarious fun from Brad Loekle; all-weekend pool parties; Halloween Costume Dance on Friday, and a Day of the Dead-themed Dance on Saturday. Also enjoy cultural/holiday activities, educational workshops, vendor market, entertaining drag shows, stimulating excursions, and more. Don’t miss the highlight of the weekend – our 7th annual World Bear Contest – with portions taking place each evening.
Come celebrate “Gay Christmas” (aka Halloween) with us this year in Lexington, KY!
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN EACH WEEKEND PASS?
Don’t miss out on the fun – register now for your occupied weekend pass!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025 AT EMBASSY SUITES
9:30PM COMEDY SHOW
SOME FUN Society BEAR WEEKEND MEMORIES…
Event FAQ's
Nightly hospitality room, featuring a full open lock with free liquor and a house DJ!
Video Game Room Access!
Movie Screening Room Access!
Puppy Play Room (Co-Sponsored by DFW Kennel Club) Access!
Daily “Friends of Bill W.” Support Meetings Access!
Daily free shuttles to/from the Gayborhood!
Access to the 18,000+ sqft Vendor Market, featuring 65+ vendors from all over the world!
Daily socials/mixers throughout the host hotel and Dallas area!
Plenty of eye candy at our infamous Naughty Bear Bingo!
Saturday evening Family Dinner!
Sunday Afternoon Farewell BBQ Lunch!
Mr. TBRU™ Contest & Underwear Auction!
Various Game Shows/Daytime Entertainment Access!
Optional excursions are offered throughout the weekend!
And much, much more!
Texas Bear Round-Up™ is famous for its Texas-sized Hospitality Suite!
Join us nightly in the 21,000-square-foot Marsalis Hall-B for hospitality done right, Texas approach. We’ll have complimentary drinks waiting for you served up by the friendliest staff, a house DJ each night, places to sit and socialize, and plenty of space to mix, dance and mingle as youBear Jamboree 2026
Thursday Bedtime #TBT Welcome Party (Free)
May 29, 2025Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Hotel
with Angelica Sanchez and her Showgirls
8pm to 1amFRIDAY NIGHT MAIN EVENT
MAY 30, 2025BEAR LAGOON @ RIPTIDE
DISNEY'S TYPHOON LAGOON WATERPARK
8PM TO 2AMSATURDAY NIGHT MAIN EVENT
MAY 31, 2025HOUSE OF BLUES @ DISNEY SPRINGS
RED VOL 8
8PM TO 1AMSUNDAY NIGHT MAIN EVENT
JUNE 1, 2025SHERATON LAKE BUENA VISTA HOTEL
PRIDE BALL with Born this way - an official worldpride kickoff party
9PM TO 1AM3-DAYTIME POOL PARTIES
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY
YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION INCLUDES TWO (2) DAY PASSES TO ALL EVENTS AT THE CROWNE PLAZA host hotel2-NIGHTIME POOL PARTIES
ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION
PLUS STRIP BINGO • BEARAOKE • PUP EVENTS • AND MORE
COME Receive YOUR BEAR SCOUT MERIT BADGES!Includes two (2) time passes for all 3 days to all events at crown plaza host hotel
- a $320 value! CRAZY GOOD DEAL! STAY WHERE YOU PLAY!HUGE BEAR Embrace and HUGE THANK YOU!
To all of the amazing guests that supported our inaugural Bear Jamboree at Gay Disney in 2023 and Bear Jamboree 2024!
It was a big push...but
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