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SEPT. 6-8, 2024 | South Padre Island, TX

🏳️‍🌈An entire 3-day weekend festival dedicated to LGBTQIA+ Bears and their admirers on South Padre Island, TX. Themed dance parties, beach days, and a pool party! Expect to see some hot & hairy live entertainment, guest DJs, and Bears Bears Bears! WOOF!

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Featured Entertainer

WET OSO WEEKEND
Texas Largest Beach Bear Party!

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ENTERTAINERS/2024

  • Guest DJs: Danny Verde, Nick Stracener, Luggio, Joze  

  • Entertainment: Lobo, Colin, Tomas De Rico, Silver Steele, Esteban

  • Special Guests: Lady B, Mr. RGV Leather 2024,Mr. TBRU 2024, Dr. Carlton

  • Collaborating Partner: BearMex (Mexico's National Bear Organization)

  • and an entire weekend of Bears & Admirers!

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Themed Parties 2024
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"Past  | Present | Future"

DIRTY DISCO
Vintage Leather & Gear Party
 
DJ Nick Stracener | Hosted by RGV Leather Weekend

CALDO DE OSO
Today's Yummiest Pool Party
DJ Luggio | Hosted by BearMex

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InterBEARlactic
Rockets Blast off to the Future
DJ Danny Verde | RGV Bears Main Event

Palm Trees
Agenda

EVENT
SCHEDULE

SEP 

6

2pm- 6pm

Vendor Market & Event Registration

Host Hotel - Holiday Inn Beach Resort

2pm- 6pm

Bear Beach Party

Beach Access at Holiday Inn

6pm - 8pm

Sunset Boat Cruise (Add-on)

Break-a-way Cruises - by Embarkation Vacations (Bryan Jackson)   

9pm - 2 am

Dirty Disco

DJ Nick Stracener  |  JJs Party Barn 

Annual Hairy Ass & Big Bulge Contest |

(Afterhours TBA 2am-5am)

On Stage: 
Opening DJ - Joze (9PM) 

Closing DJ - Nick Stracener
Live Performances
Hot Entertainers
​(Coat check available)

SEP

7

11am | 12pm | 1pm

VIIV Brunch (11am)

Limited Indoor Brunch | Bastrop - Host Hotel

VAC Brunch (12pm & 1pm)

Guest Entertainment | Sea4ever - Roof Top

2pm - 6pm

Caldo de Oso & Mr. Wet Oso 2024 Contest

DJ Luggio | BearMex Pool Party | Host Hotel 

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2pm - 6pm

Vendor Market, Event Registration , Indoor Activities by VAC

Host Hotel - Holiday Inn Resort

9pm - 2am 

InterBEARlactic

DJ Danny Verde | Holiday Inn Resort

(Afterhours TBA 2am-5am)

On Stage:

Opening DJ - Joze (9PM)

Closing DJ - Danny Verde

Live Performances
Hot Entertainers

(Coat Check Available)

SEP

8

12pm - 2pm

Chill Bear Brunch

Meet-up | (TBA)

2pm - 6pm

Chill Bear Beach 

Meet up | Beach Access at Holiday Inn 

RECOGNITIONS & PARTNERS

"Ranked #1 Texas Beach; South Padre Island delivers wide sandy beaches, sparkling blue water and a mixture of fun activities."
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HOST HOTEL & TRAVEL

THINGS TO KNOW (Host Hotel):

Holiday Inn Beach Resort (Special Rate until Aug. 6th)

100 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597

Phone: (956) 426-9066

  1. LIMITED ROOMS LEFT. Contact hotel directly for possible cancelations.

  2. Rates starting at $159

  3. Reserve now & pay later option.

  4. Resort Fees will be removed upon check-in

  5. Adjust dates as needed on reservation link

  6. Limited shuttle service provided from Host Hotel to events.

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