Bear Essentials 2025 Australia

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Bear Essentials 29 takes place from the 16th February to 2nd March 2025.

Sydney, Australia — The Harbour City Bears, Sydney’s only social group for hairy gay men, admirers and friends, is excited to announce the return of the Bear Essentials for the 2025 Mardi Gras season. This highly anticipated annual event is now in its 29th year. Set to take place from 16 February to 2 March, Bear Essentials brings together members of the bear community and LGBTQIA+ allies from across Australia and around the world for an unforgettable fortnight of fun, friendship, and celebration.

Key highlights of the Bear Essentials 2025 include:
• Fair Day Stall – A Mardi Gras favourite
• Fair Day After Party – The bears take over the Townie in Newtown
• Beach Days – With trips to both Little Congwong and Obelisk beaches
• Bearaoke – A friendly singalong with all your bear mates!
• Sauna Party – The bears take over Sauna X for sexy fun
• Bear Walk – See the tourist sights of Sydney with your bear guides
• Furry Fridays – Harbour City Bears regular Friday meetup, at the Oxford Hotel
• Harbour Cruise – Lunch on the harbour, with a stop at Obelisk Beach
• Hump Day – The middle event, at Harbour City Bears regular Sunday meetup at the Townie
• Underbear XXX – Harbour City Bears steamy underwear party at Arq and Sauna X
• Games Night – A fun evening at the Alexandria Entertainment Precinct
• Wet Furr Pool Party – An unmissable body-positive pool-party at Cook & Phillip Pool
• Mardi Gras Parade Entry – All the fun and fur you’ve come to expect
• Parade After Party – A special party for Harbour City Bears members and their friends
• Farewell Bears – Closing out the festival at the Townie, to relax and recover with your friends.