UPDATE:
Hey Friends..After the first set of New York State and local mandates over COVID-19 , we made the sad but responsible decision to cancel Country Bear Weekend. This marks the first time since Bear Albany's inception in November, 2005 that we have cancelled an event.
BEAR ALBANY will keep you posted as to what's coming up. Stay safe, be healthy and we will see you all soon as possible for an awesome reunion!
Yee-hawww! Country Bear weekend is a-comin! Meet & greet with Red-Neck Bearaoke, pool party at the host hotel, Dance Party with DJ Solidbear, Tea Dance & a Men’s spa day.
Red-Neck Bearaoke Meet & Greet in the Club at ROCKS, 77 Central Av. ROCKS Models in the Pub with DJ Amyl. Doors open at 9p, 21+ to enter NO COVER - Suggested Code = Cowboy, Redneck, Farmer, Ranch Hand! See who's going...
SATURDAY DAY – Pool Party at Host Hotel
*kindly note, the pool is open to other hotel guests, we’re just taking over!
SATURDAY NIGHT – ROCKS, 77 Central Av
Dress to impress – boots & hats, overalls, anything cowboy, Redneck, farmer, rancher! Don’t forget your hanky code.
Doors open at 9p, 21+ to enter - $5 donation See who's going...
SUNDAY FUN-Day – Loaded with events and options
Brunch on your own! We’d love for you to stick around longer but if you’re looking for some nourishment before travel, we suggest the following hot spots in Albany that are close to the hotel:
Café 217 – 12 ½ Delaware Ave, Albany
Iron Gate Café – 182 Washington Ave, Albany
Bear Steam at River Street Men’s Club, 540 River Street, Troy 11a – 5p
BEAR ALBANY heats things up at RSC. Enjoy private lockers, sauna, steam room, hot tub, dark room, “changing rooms”, and group shower. Proceeds from your day pass membership cost goes to BEAR ALBANY’s favorite LGBT charities. Don’t miss this steamy event! www.riverstreetclub.com for rates.
Classic Rewind Tea Dance at ROCKS, 77 Central Ave, Albany. ROCKS famous Tea Dance with classic hits you’ll love at 5p. $4 Long Island Iced Teas!! Bar opens at 2 with drink specials all day/all night with buffet at 6p. NO COVER
Brunch on your own! We’d love for you to stick around longer but if you’re looking for some nourishment before travel, we suggest the following hot spots in Albany that are close to the hotel:
Café 217 – 12 ½ Delaware Ave, Albany
Iron Gate Café – 182 Washington Ave, Albany
Bear Steam at River Street Men’s Club, 540 River Street, Troy 11a – 5p
BEAR ALBANY heats things up at RSC. Enjoy private lockers, sauna, steam room, hot tub, dark room, “changing rooms”, and group shower. Proceeds from your day pass membership cost goes to BEAR ALBANY’s favorite LGBT charities. Don’t miss this steamy event! www.riverstreetclub.com for rates.
Classic Rewind Tea Dance at ROCKS, 77 Central Ave, Albany. ROCKS famous Tea Dance with classic hits you’ll love at 5p. $4 Long Island Iced Teas!! Bar opens at 2 with drink specials all day/all night with buffet at 6p. NO COVER
HOST HOTEL – Marriott Towneplace Suites
You can request your reservation for studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom suites by calling the hotel directly at 518-860-1500 and make sure to mention that you're part of the “BEAR ALBANY group” to get the discounted rate. To book online, click here for the discounted rate by March 10th.
You can request your reservation for studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom suites by calling the hotel directly at 518-860-1500 and make sure to mention that you're part of the “BEAR ALBANY group” to get the discounted rate. To book online, click here for the discounted rate by March 10th.
TRANSPORTATION
BEAR Albany recommends Uber, Lyft or one of the local cab companies for a safe ride to and from the event venue.
