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• BearFest 2026: Bear Watch Beach Day

  • When
    17 January 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Williamstown Beach

  VicBears Beach Day – Bear Watch Beach Day 

  Date: 17^th Jan 2026 

  Time: 11 AM – 4 PM 

  Location: Williamstown Beach, Melbourne

  It's time for the beach, and it's gonna be major. This totally tubular day is all about hangin’ wit da boyz, taking in some rays, and chillin' like a villain. VicBears will be having a few cold drinks on hand and some noms to munch on.

  You just need to bring your bangin’ bodies in cute AF swimwear. Remember, though, it’s a public beach, so keep your Cowabunga covered.

  Will we have some slow-motion running along the beach? Will we have a David Hairyhoff? Will Bearmela Anderson be there in a red Speedo?

  This is a free, gender-inclusive event, so everybody is welcome.

  
  

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• BearFest 2026: Midsumma Carnival

  • When
    18 January 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Alexandra gardens

  Join VicBears at Midsumma Carnival 2026 

  Date: 18^th Jan 2026

  Time: 11 AM – 4 PM 

  Location: Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne

  Back in 1992, Kylie told us it's time to come together and celebrate, and what better way to do this than to come hang out with VicBears at the Midsumma Carnival Stall.

  There'll be a party going on there, and whether you're looking to join or renew your VicBears membership, chat with the boys about what’s coming up for the year or just have one of the Mr VicBears 2026 contestants rub one out with you (Apply sunscreen. Minds out of the gutter boys) – We're gonna celebrate and have a good time.

  And making a return appearance is the big brown furry box. She's recovered from last year and will once again jam packed, ready for men to reach inside her for prizes. Will she have had a ’90s glow-up? Only way to find out is to visit the double-wide VicBears stall at Carnival Day. Wah-ho. Celebrate good times, come on.

  See you at the stall!

  
  

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• BearFest 2026: Teddy Bear Banquet

  • When
    19 January 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    UBQ

  BearFest 2026: Teddy Bear Banquet 
  

  Date: 19th Jan 2026 

  Time: 5pm - Late

  Location: UBQ Smith Street, Melbourne

  Picture it: Melbourne, January 2025. A young cub climbs to the stage of a darkened, crowded room. His mission - To demonstrate his unique method for frosting “cakes”. Three hours later, he's crowned M VicBears 2025. Yes, it's our boy Billy, and he’s ending his reign as Mr. VicBears with a Teddy Bears Banquet to say goodbye and to “Thank you for being a Friend”.

  We’re heading to UBQ, and you can expect some 90s themed performances by some of Melbourne's Golden Girls of drag, food and drink specials, and we may even pull the contestants for Mr VicBears 2026 onstage for a bit of a chat. This is a gender inclusive event, so feel free to bring all friends of Dorothy.

  And the question on everyone's lips. Will there be cheesecake? You bet your sweet Rose Nylons there will be!

  Free gender inclusive event

  
  

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• BearFest 2026: Bearaoke

  • When
    20 January 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    The Laird

  BearFest 2026: Bearaoke

  Date: 20th Jan 2026

  Time: Doors 6 – Event from 7 PM – Late 

  Location: The Laird

  Bearfest is back for Bearfest 26, and it's gonna be fly! There'll be some bangin' 90’s tunes to choose from, whether you want a pure pop Stock Aitken Waterman banger, a nostalgic Nirvana, or even a Cher power ballad – we got da goodz.
  And your host? He has style! He has flair! He’ll be there. It's Dean Arcuri!

  Men only VCAT H14/2022
  No Thongs

  
  

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• BearFest 2026: UnderBear

  • When
    21 January 2026
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    The Laird
  • Spaces left
    300

  BearFest 2026: UnderBear
  Tickets live from October 1st 2025
  

  Date: 21st Jan 2026

  Time: 8 PM – Late 
  
  Location: The Laird

  Oh, my God. We're totally buggin’ to bring you another UnderBear. It's time to strip down and party like it's the release of Calvin Klein's summer 1996 collection.
  
  Don’t be a fashion victim. It's summer, so think jocks in bright colors, boxer briefs in tropical prints, or even just barely there briefs in summery tones.
  If you're stuck for an outfit, always remember our great buddies and major sponsor Eagle Leather are there to help sort you out, and get you looking fresh for the night.
  
  On the decks, we have the definitely too sexy for his shirt Damien Mack and the New Kid on the VicBears block Jay Jorise. 

  Oh, and there’s no need to be picky about your shoes as they only go on your feet – but no thongs, sandals, or open-toed shoes.
  Male only underwear.
  Leather vests and harnesses are allowed.
  No T-shirts, singlets or wrestling suits.
  
  Pup helmets permitted but must be removed while entering the venue/ ordering drinks 

  You'd have to be “Clueless “to think this one won’t sell out – so grab your tickets now! 

  Men only VCAT H14/2022 

  
  

  
  

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• BearFest 2026: Bathhouse Bears Pool Party

  • When
    22 January 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Wet On Wellington

  Bathhouse Bears Pool Party at Wet On Wellington  

  Date: 22nd Jan 2026

  Time: Midday-Late 

  Location: Wet On Wellington, 162 Wellington St, Collingwood

  We all love a pool Party, but a pool party at Wet on Wellington – that’s next-level dope. There’ll be bangin’ 90s tunes playing, some sick pool inflatables for you to play with, some eats will be available, and of course, there’s plenty, and we mean plenty, of other activities there to enjoy (Duh).

  Entry is $15 at the venue, but you must mention you’re here for this event at the door to get this price. Y’all be trippin' if you miss this one! Booyah!

  Men Only Event

  Wet is CASH ONLY

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• BearFest 2026: Mr VicBears Competition 2026

  • When
    23 January 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    The Laird
  • Spaces left
    300

  BearFest 2026: Mr VicBears Competition 2026 
  Tickets live from October 1st 2025

  Date: 23rd Jan 2026

  Time: Doors open 6pm – Event from 8pm

  Location: The Laird

  Y’all ready for bear on bear on otter on cub on bear action?
  Dis be the big one where the furriest, the woofiest, and the snuggliest homies from the hood hit the crib for the Mr. VicBears 2026 competition.
  
  This gonna be major as the boys go head-to-head in tests of cunning, nerve, strength, and wardrobe malfunction. Props to all the boys competing, but only one righteous homie will walk away the bomb diggity. The others? Well, No Soup for them! 

  The winner walks away with a sash, a title, a piece of VicBears history, and the chance to fundraise for their charity of choice. But which homie will be the most congenial? 

  This is a dope event that always sells out. So don’t be no lame ass whck scrub – grab your tickets now. 

  Men only VCAT H14/2022 
  No Thongs

  
  

  
  

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• BearFest 2026: HUNK

  • When
    24 January 2026
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    The Laird
  • Spaces left
    350

  BearFest 2026: HUNK
  Tickets live from October 1st 2025

  Date: 24th Jan 2026  

  Time: 8 PM – Late 
  
  Location: The Laird

  In the tradition of Beverly Hills 90210 and Degrassi Junior High, we're taking it back to the classroom with a kick-ass Back to School costume party. Were you a jock, a nerd, a goth, or even just the lad with the bad reputation for giving hand relief behind the shelter 

  sheds. Doesn’t matter what clique you were part of – everyone’s welcome at The Laird Senior High.

  To set the vibe, we got The Fresh Prince of Bel Laird, David Vigona, and the definitely gonna make you sweat Tonky spinning fresh tunes all night.

  School counsellors will be roaming the hallways looking for the best dressed, and the hall monitors will be there to take care of any bad lads. Darkened detention room, anybody? This one will sell out, so don’t be left at the loser table in the lunchroom - grab a ticket now. 

  Men only VCAT H14/2022 
  No Thongs

  
  

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