6TH ANNIVERSARY
WET OSO WEEKEND
SEPT. 10-13, 2026 | South Padre Island, TX
🏳️🌈 U.S. Largest Gulf Coast - Bear Beach Weekend. An entire 4-day weekend festival to over 800 LGBTQIA+ Bears and their admirers on South Padre Island, TX. A beach vacation including themed dance parties, pool parties, and beach relaxation! Expect to see some hot & hairy live entertainment, guest DJs, and Bears Bears Bears! WOOF!
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EVENT SCHEDULE
THEME 2026: "BEARLANTIS" at Wet Oso Weekend is your Wet & Adventurous Bear Beach vacation. Here is our 6th Anniversary Schedule to ensure you have an amazing time on South Padre Island, TX!
SEP
10
7pm - 10pm
Bearaoke
Pre-Party Social
Hosted by: Mr. RGV Leather 2025
Location: Circular Bar - Hotel I
Karaoke Mixer
Early Registration (7pm-9pm)
10pm - 2am
Midnight Marina
Night Pool Social
Hosted by: RGV Bears
Location: Smim up - Pool Bar - Hotel I
SEP
11
7am - 11am
Breakfast Buffet
[Hotel Guest Only]
Location: Circular Bar Hotel I
12pm- 6pm
Vendor Market & Event Registration
Location: Hibiscus Room - Hotel I
1pm- 6pm
Island Oso Beach Party
Location: Beach Access at - Hotel I
Cocktails by: Houston Bears
3pm- 4pm
Game On! Rugby on the Beach
Hosted by: Space City Rugby
Location: Beach Access at - Hotel I
6pm - 8pm
Sunset Boat Cruise
[Add-on]
Hosted by: RGV Bears
Location: Breakway Cruises
Dolphin watch mixer | Limitied Seating
Host Hotel Shuttle - starting at 5:15pm
9pm - 2 am
HARBOR HEAT
[Sailors Dance Party]
Hosted by: RGV Leather Weekend - Nautical Gear theme
Location - Sea4ever Rooftop - Hotel I | Lady B's Annual Hairy Ass & Big Bulge Contest
(JOCKS - Afterparty, 2am-5am - Hotel I)
On Stage:
Opening DJ - Joze
Main DJ - Alex Acosta
Live Performances
Hot Entertainers
(Coat check available)
SEP
12
7am - 11am
Breakfast Buffet
[Hotel Guests Only]
Location: Circular Bar - Hotel I
12 pm - 6pm
Vendor Market, Event Registration
Location: Hibiscus Room Hotel I - Open to the Public
12pm - 5pm
Caldo de Oso & Mr. Wet Oso 2026 Contest
[Pool Party]
Hosted by: BearMex
Location: Swim-up Bar - Hotel I
6pm - 8pm
The Bougainvillea Ball:
Bears for a Cause
[Add-on]
Hosted by: Santa Diabla
Location: Sea4ever Rooftop - Hotel I
An Oso Sunset Social with Food & Entertainment for a Cause | Limited Seating
THEME: Island Chic
9pm - 2am
DISCOVERY OF BEARLANTIS
[Main Dance Party]
Hosted by: Industry PV
Location - Hibiscus Room - Hotel I
(JOCKS - Afterparty, 2am-5am - Hotel Guests only )
On Stage:
Opening DJ - Joze
Main DJ - Isis Muretech
Live Performances
Hot Entertainers
(Coat Check Available)
SEP
13
2pm - 6pm
Chill Bear Beach
Relaxing Meet-up
Location: Beach Access at - Hotel I
Relax & Meet up
HOTEL & TRAVEL
THINGS TO KNOW (Host Hotels): We're taking over 2 HOTELS!
Host Hotel II : Isla Grand Beach Resort | 500 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 | Phone: (956)761-6511 | Group code is - RGVBEARS26 (Reservation link below)
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Convenient shuttle service between hotel events
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Shuttle Service to Sunset Boat Cruise
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Resort fees will be discounted for WOW guest at check-in
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Room rates starting $119.00 a night (before resort fees)
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(1) Free Parking per room.
Host Hotel I SOLD OUT: Holiday Inn Beach Resort | 100 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 | Phone: (956) 426-9066 | Group code is - OSO (Reservation link below)
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Call Hotel directly for possible cancelations or stay with us at Hotel II.
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Complimentary Breakfast Buffet (Fri & Sat - 7am-11am)
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Shuttle Service to Sunset Boat Cruise
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All King Rooms come with pull out bed option.
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Room rates starting $145.00 a night (before resort fees)
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(1) Free Parking per room.
GET THE FULL EXPERIENCE! Host Hotel Perks are Exclusive to Hotel Guests Only. Ticket holders who are not staying at the host hotel have access to the Beach Party, Pool Party, Vendor Market, & Night Parties only. (Scheduled add-ons are sold separately)
Host Hotel Link: When adjusting the date range, room availability will vary based on your selection. Click the following link to reserve your room -
Airport Information:
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Brownsville South Padre International Airport (BRO) - 25 miles away
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Valley International Airport Harlingen (HRL) - 45 miles away
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McAllen International Airport (MFE) - 81 miles away
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Use "SPI SURF SHUTTLE" for airport round-trip rides to your hotel and airport: PROMO CODE: WETOSO2026 for 10%off
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