March 23 – 28, 2027 · Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Official Bear Week of South Florida

Six days of sun, surf and so much fur. The biggest, beefiest tropical takeover on the South Florida coast, reborn for 2027.

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Lauderdale Tropical Bear Week

Tropical by nature.
Bear by tradition.

The Official Bear Week of South Florida, rebuilt from the sand up for 2027 with a fresh beachy, deco vibe.

Every Spring, thousands of bears, cubs, otters and admirers come out of hibernation and migrate to Fort Lauderdale for a week of pool parties, beach days, boat cruises and late-night dancefloors. It's loud, it's furry, it's gloriously tropical, and it's the warmest welcome in the bear world. 2027 turns the whole thing up: more venues, more parties, more sun, more time to hang out and meet people, daily events running at the host hotel, and much more besides. This is the BIGGEST Lauderdale Tropical Bear Week EVER.

6
Days of sun
12
Signature events
10+
New events
6
Pool parties
2
Beach events
7
Adventures & excursions

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Six ways in. Full week or long weekend, GA or VIP. Early Bear pricing holds through October 1, 2026.

6-Day VIP Pass
Best value
6-Day VIP Pass
Full week · Mar 23–28
$114.04 total
6-Day GA Pass
6-Day GA Pass
Full week · Mar 23–28
$114.04 total
4-Day VIP Pass
4-Day VIP Pass
Thursday – Sunday
$114.04 total
4-Day GA Pass
4-Day GA Pass
Thursday – Sunday
$114.04 total
3-Day VIP Pass
3-Day VIP Pass
Friday – Sunday
$114.04 total
3-Day GA Pass
3-Day GA Pass
Friday – Sunday
$114.04 total
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The Lineup

The tentative day-by-day lineup for 2027. Six days, six vibes, spread across Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors: the host hotel, pool decks around town, Wilton Drive, Richardson Park and the beach.

23
Tuesday · March 23

Opening Night

  • Block Party Opening Ceremony
  • Solstice Pool Party
welcome
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24
Wednesday · March 24

Grand Day

  • Breakfast Host Hotel guests
  • Heart & Soul Wellness Yoga Host Hotel
  • 12 Step Recovery Meeting Host Hotel
  • Heart & Soul Wellness Sound Bath Host Hotel
  • Snorkel Tour optional excursion
  • Scuba Diving optional excursion
  • Gator Tour optional excursion
  • Glass Blowing optional excursion
  • Cook Out Host Hotel
  • Bear-e-oke Host Hotel
  • Big Kahuna Pool Party Host Hotel
poolside
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25
Thursday · March 25

Comedy & Cocktails

  • Breakfast Host Hotel guests
  • Heart & Soul Wellness Yoga Host Hotel
  • 12 Step Recovery Meeting Host Hotel
  • Heart & Soul Wellness Sound Bath Host Hotel
  • Bowling optional excursion
  • Haulover Nude Beach Day optional excursion
  • Riverwalk Boat Tour optional excursion
  • Bears & Bonnets Tour optional excursion
  • Heart & Soul Primal Bear Activation Workshop Host Hotel
  • Brad Loekle Comedy Show
  • Social Pool Party Host Hotel
  • Brawny Bear Takeover Eagle Wilton Manors
after dark
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26
Friday · March 26

Full Tilt

  • Breakfast Host Hotel guests
  • Heart & Soul Wellness Yoga Host Hotel
  • 12 Step Recovery Meeting Host Hotel
  • Heart & Soul Wellness Gentle Bear Flow Yoga Host Hotel
  • Drag Brunch & Bear Bingo The Pub
  • Ed Lugo Camo Pool Party for the naughty
  • Inn on The Drive Pool Party for the sociable
  • Drink & Draw with Sherman Yee
  • Heart & Soul Wellness: Harness Your Power Workshop
  • Megawoof Eagle Wilton Manors
poolside
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27
Saturday · March 27

Bear Village

  • Breakfast Host Hotel
  • Heart & Soul Wellness Gentle Bear Flow Yoga Host Hotel
  • 12 Step Recovery Meeting Host Hotel
  • Heart & Soul Wellness: Beachside Bear Zen Yin + Sound
  • Bear Village headliner to be announced
  • Social Pool Party Host Hotel
  • Furball Eagle Wilton Manors
headline
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28
Sunday · March 28

Farewell

  • Breakfast Host Hotel
  • Tropical Bear Beach Party
closing
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Signature Events

The parties that define the week: pool decks, dancefloors, the beach and the block.

Welcome Block Party
Welcome Pool Party
Chillax Pool Party
Brawny Bear Takeover
Cubs & Comedy, Brad Loekle Comedy Show
Camo Pool Party
Megawoof America
Bear Village
Furball
Tropical Bear Beach Party
Welcome Block Party
Welcome Pool Party
Chillax Pool Party
Brawny Bear Takeover
Cubs & Comedy, Brad Loekle Comedy Show
Camo Pool Party
Megawoof America
Bear Village
Furball
Tropical Bear Beach Party

New Events

You told us what you wanted more of after last year, and we listened. These eight are new for 2027.

Beare-oke
Big Kahuna Pool Party
Drag Brunch & Bingo
Pool Party and Cookout
Sip and Paint
Social Pool Party
Spiritual Wellness
Yoga
Beare-oke
Big Kahuna Pool Party
Drag Brunch & Bingo
Pool Party and Cookout
Sip and Paint
Social Pool Party
Spiritual Wellness
Yoga

Adventures & Excursions

Daytime trips beyond the pool deck. Wednesday adventures and Thursday excursions, booked separately, with one Thursday excursion included on the 6 and 4 day passes.

Guided Snorkel Tour
Everglades Alligator Adventure
Hollywood Hot Glass Blowing
Haulover Beach
Downtown New River Boat Tour
Bears and Bonnets, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
Manor Lanes Bowling
Guided Snorkel Tour
Everglades Alligator Adventure
Hollywood Hot Glass Blowing
Haulover Beach
Downtown New River Boat Tour
Bears and Bonnets, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
Manor Lanes Bowling

What bears said

Selected from the LTBW26 attendee survey. Every word is theirs.

“
Horsemeat Disco was amazing. The DJ was the best DJ I have ever heard in WM. He was unpredictable, never boring and always danceable! Everything was done to the highest standard and a class act.
— Garret K.
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Gets better every year. Loved DJ Adora's opening party and that he also played the last night at Eagle. Really underground sound. Rare to find in Wilton Manors.
— Mike P.
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The week was amazing. Sunday on the beach was a fresh take. Saturday's event was really good — it ended with enough time to continue celebrating at the Eagle. Well done.
— Peter Y.
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Great job, and a lot of fun — thanks!
— Donald G.
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Great service — staff was handling any concerns or issues in a most professional manner.
— Rafael
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Always love the Bear Village and DJ event in the park.
— Jayy J.
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I had so much fun. It was my first bear week. It was so amazing. I'm definitely going next year!
— Robert M.
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I really enjoyed it!
— Eric C.
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The DJs chosen were good — I was impressed with the experimental nature of many of them. Something not all gay bear events have. That is definitely a feather in your cap.
— Mike P.
“
Horsemeat Disco was amazing. The DJ was the best DJ I have ever heard in WM. He was unpredictable, never boring and always danceable! Everything was done to the highest standard and a class act.
— Garret K.
“
Gets better every year. Loved DJ Adora's opening party and that he also played the last night at Eagle. Really underground sound. Rare to find in Wilton Manors.
— Mike P.
“
The week was amazing. Sunday on the beach was a fresh take. Saturday's event was really good — it ended with enough time to continue celebrating at the Eagle. Well done.
— Peter Y.
“
Great job, and a lot of fun — thanks!
— Donald G.
“
Great service — staff was handling any concerns or issues in a most professional manner.
— Rafael
“
Always love the Bear Village and DJ event in the park.
— Jayy J.
“
I had so much fun. It was my first bear week. It was so amazing. I'm definitely going next year!
— Robert M.
“
I really enjoyed it!
— Eric C.
“
The DJs chosen were good — I was impressed with the experimental nature of many of them. Something not all gay bear events have. That is definitely a feather in your cap.
— Mike P.
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It was my first LTBW and I was only able to go to Bear Village and Horsemeat Disco which were great.
— Julio
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I was impressed with this year's Tropical Bear Week. Bear Village is amazing, very organized, great job!
— Matt C.
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Another amazing LTBW! Thank you to Chuck and the whole Eagle team — looking forward to next year!!!
— Patrick B.
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The event was inclusive and welcoming to all and brought a more diverse crowd to Wilton Manors — fantastic! Loved Horsemeat Disco!
— Todd
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I did a vendor booth for my brand Rico Starr. Everything was smooth from start to finish. Very well executed and organized. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Overall 10/10, no notes!
— Eric R.
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Love the pool parties!
— Donny G.
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You guys are always on point! Excellent job!
— Carlos S.
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As a local who has friends come in to attend, it was great to show off the great events. The volunteers were amazing and I especially appreciate the variety of venues.
— Matt C.
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It was my first LTBW and I was only able to go to Bear Village and Horsemeat Disco which were great.
— Julio
“
I was impressed with this year's Tropical Bear Week. Bear Village is amazing, very organized, great job!
— Matt C.
“
Another amazing LTBW! Thank you to Chuck and the whole Eagle team — looking forward to next year!!!
— Patrick B.
“
The event was inclusive and welcoming to all and brought a more diverse crowd to Wilton Manors — fantastic! Loved Horsemeat Disco!
— Todd
“
I did a vendor booth for my brand Rico Starr. Everything was smooth from start to finish. Very well executed and organized. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Overall 10/10, no notes!
— Eric R.
“
Love the pool parties!
— Donny G.
“
You guys are always on point! Excellent job!
— Carlos S.
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As a local who has friends come in to attend, it was great to show off the great events. The volunteers were amazing and I especially appreciate the variety of venues.
— Matt C.

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