Asbury Park Bear Weekend, Aug. 14-16, is an event not to be missed

Get ready, people!
The weekend of August 14-16, there won’t be any lions, there won’t be any tigers … but there sure as hell will be a lot of bears!
During that weekend in the city, we will be celebrating the 2nd Asbury Park Bear Weekend. Last year’s weekend was a major success, and as it seems to be shaping up, this year’s activities will bring a lot of fun to Asbury Park.
This is just one of the many ways that we as a community come together, enjoy each other’s company, work hard to support a worthy cause, and have a freakin’ blast being a part of something bigger than ourselves. And boy, do we in the LGBTQ community know how to party!!
The festivities begin Thursday with a pre-party at Georgies Bar, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. And that’s just the beginning.
On Friday, registration for the weekend will begin at the Hotel Tides Restaurant & Spa at 4 p.m. A meet-and-greet will be held at the hotel from 6 to 8:30 p.m., and you can partake in some “Bear Bingo” and enjoy some light fare. Starting at 9 p.m. comedian Peter Bisuito presents, "My Big Funny Peter" at Paradise. There will be drink specials all night for package holders, and a $15 cover for non-package holders. Then from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. get into the groove with “Bears in Boxers” while DJ Jonny Mack spins at Paradise.
Below is a compilation of the events for Saturday:
9 to 11 am.: "Grrr Mornin" Breakfast at Paradise Sundeck*
9 to 10 a.m.: "Yoga for Bears" Poolside at The Hotel Tides*
11 a.m.: Recovery Meeting
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: "Bears on the Beach" 5th Avenue Beach Party
Beach Badge included for all package holders*
6 to 8 p.m.: "Cigar Party Beer Bust" at Georgies
Includes: 1 Cigar and unlimited Miller Lite Draft for package holders*. Complimentary buffet and hosted by Mr. NJ Leather 2015.
8 to 10 p.m.: "BearLesque" followed by "Beareoke" with DJ Ted D'bierre at Georgies
*$5 Cover for non-package holders*
10 p.m. to 2 a.m.: "The Woof Ball" featuring DJ Stephan Durkin at Paradise
*Includes: Free Admission to Paradise and discounted drinks for package holders*
Below is a compilation of events for Sunday:
9 to 10 a.m.: "Yoga for Bears," held poolside at The Hotel Tides*
Noon to 5 p.m.: "Bear Watch" Pool Party at the Hotel Tides, with a special appearance by BearDonna.
*Includes: Admission to the pool, complimentary food and bobbing for apples for package holders*
Drink Specials for package holders. $25 for non-package holders
5:30 p.m.: Tea Dance at Paradise*
* Included for Package Holders
As you can tell, the weekend will be full of lots of fun, frolics and fantastic bears. It’s not to be missed. For more information, you can connect to the Facebook page for the 2nd Asbury Park Bear Weekend by clicking this link. You can also go directly to the website at http://asburyparkbearweekend.com
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Project R.E.A.L. of Asbury Park.
This weekend is presented by Hotel Tides, DragonsLair Productions and Asbury Park Bear Weekend, LLC. Some sponsors are Conover Agency, Georgies Bar, Miller Lite, Ketel One Vodka, Yestercades, Paradise, and BearGuide.net.
Get in gear, because there will be Muscle Bears on the Beach, Polar Bears in the pool, Cubs on Cookman Avenue, Otters from out of town, Chasers, admirers, our friends and even the occasional Goldilocks.
(P.S. – And Goldilocks … that will most likely be yours truly – you’re quite welcome!!)