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Bearsgiving 2026 Quick Facts
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- When: Thursday, November 26 – Sunday, November 29, 2026, Puerto Vallarta
- Who: Men only, 18+ for bears and their admirers
- Organizer: Bearadise
- What: A bear themed 4 day weekend: a free Welcome Party, a catamaran cruise, a pool party, and a happy hour. The Love Boat, pool party and happy hour are sold as separate tickets
- Prices: Welcome Party free · Love Boat $235 USD ($4,000 MXN with a Mexican card) · Pool Party $30 USD · Happy Hour $15 USD
- Will call: Wristband pickup for every Bearsgiving event is at the Thursday Welcome Party, Diablitos Cantina, 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Capacity: The Friday cruise is capped at 40 spots and sells out every year
- Weather: The ticketed events run rain or shine
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Bearsgiving is Puerto Vallarta’s gay bear Thanksgiving weekend event, organized by Bearadise. It kicks off on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, with a free Welcome Party, then continues with a Friday catamaran cruise, a Saturday pool party, and a Sunday happy hour. It’s part of what makes Puerto Vallarta a popular destination for gay bears and their admirers — see our Puerto Vallarta Bears Guide for the full bear and leather scene year-round.
Meeting Point for Love Boat, the signature event: La Chachalaca Bar at 1:30 PM, then Los Muertos Beach Pier. Bearsgiving spans four venues over the weekend; see the full schedule and each event’s own address below.
The Welcome Party is free. The Love Boat, pool party and happy hour are ticketed separately, so you can buy only the ones you want. Below is the full breakdown of each event, the will call and wristband pickup, the boarding logistics for the boat, and answers to the most common questions before you book.
Bearsgiving Weekend 2026 at a Glance
| Day | Event | Time | Venue | Price | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Nov 26 | Welcome Party | 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Diablitos Cantina | Free | Men only · 18+ · Will call: wristbands for every Bearsgiving event |
| Friday, Nov 27 | Bearadise Love Boat | 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Majahuitas Beach Club | $235 USD | Men only · 18+ · Clothing optional on boat, required at Majahuitas · All-inclusive · Private cabins |
| Saturday, Nov 28 | Basted & Wasted Pool Party | 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Cheeky Pool Club | $30 USD | Men only · 18+ · Clothing optional · Dark room · Live DJ |
| Sunday, Nov 29 | Bear Beer Bust Happy Hour | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Banana Factory | $15 USD | Men only · 18+ · Jockstraps · Private patio · 2 free beers included |
Welcome Party
Thursday, November 26, 2026 · 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM · Free entry · 18+
The free kickoff to Bearsgiving, on Thanksgiving night at Diablitos Cantina. It’s also the will call for the whole weekend: pick up your wristbands here for every Bearsgiving event.
Venue: Diablitos Cantina, Francisco I. Madero 235, Zona Romántica, Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
Will call: Pick up your wristbands for every Bearsgiving event at the Welcome Party, from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Bring your confirmation email or ticket QR code plus a valid photo ID matching the name on your ticket. If you miss Thursday, you can still check in at each event with your ticket and photo ID.
Price: Free
Bearadise Love Boat
Friday, November 27, 2026 · 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM · 18+
Forty men, one 51-foot catamaran, and a private beach club stop at Majahuitas — reachable only by boat. This is Bearadise’s flagship day and the one event of the weekend that reliably sells out.
What’s Included
- 51-Foot Catamaran — Leopard PC. Sun, shade, upper deck, front cabin.
- Premium Open Bar — On the boat and at the beach club.
- Majahuitas Beach Club — Exclusive access. Clothing required on the beach.
- Sexy Hosts
- Round-Trip Transport — Board at Los Muertos Pier; return transport included from the Marina back to Zona Romántica around 8:00 PM.
Venue: Majahuitas Beach Club, Quimixto, Jal. — boat access only, no independent arrival possible.
Boarding schedule:
- 1:30 PM — Meet at La Chachalaca Bar, Francisca Rodríguez 136, Zona Romántica
- 2:00 PM — Board at Los Muertos Pier
- 2:30–7:30 PM — Cruise and beach club, open bar
- ~8:00 PM — Return transport from the Marina back to Zona Romántica
📍 View Boarding Point on Google Maps
What to bring: Swimwear, sunscreen, a towel, and photo ID. Food, drinks, and return transport are included; gratuity for crew and hosts is not.
Will call: Pick up your wristband at the Thursday Welcome Party, and bring your confirmation email or ticket QR code plus a valid photo ID matching the name on your ticket to the boarding point.
Price: $235 USD. Mexican cards can also pay in pesos: $4,000 MXN.
Basted & Wasted Pool Party
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM · 18+
A clothing-optional pool party at Cheeky Pool Club with a dark room, go-go bears and a live DJ. A free clothing check is available.
Venue: Cheeky Pool Club, Venustiano Carranza 527, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
DJ: To be announced — we’ve asked the organizer and will update this page as soon as it’s confirmed.
Will call: Pick up your wristband at the Thursday Welcome Party, and bring your confirmation email or ticket QR code plus a valid photo ID to the event.
Price: $30 USD
Bear Beer Bust Happy Hour
Sunday, November 29, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · 18+
A relaxed close to the weekend on Banana Factory’s private patio — jockstraps encouraged, two beers included with your ticket.
Venue: Banana Factory, Lázaro Cárdenas 341, Zona Romántica, Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
Will call: Pick up your wristband at the Thursday Welcome Party, and bring your confirmation email or ticket QR code plus a valid photo ID to the event.
Price: $15 USD
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bearsgiving for?
All four events are men-only and 18+, built for bears, cubs, daddies, and anyone who belongs in that crowd.
Is Bearsgiving on Thanksgiving?
Yes. The weekend runs Thursday, November 26 through Sunday, November 29, 2026, and the free Welcome Party falls on Thanksgiving Day itself.
Is there a free Welcome Party?
Yes. The Welcome Party is Thursday, November 26, from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM at Diablitos Cantina, Francisco I. Madero 235. Entry is free, and it is men-only and 18+.
What is will call, and how do wristbands work?
Will call is where you pick up your wristbands. For Bearsgiving, it is open at the Thursday Welcome Party at Diablitos Cantina, and you can pick up wristbands there for every Bearsgiving event. Bring your confirmation email or ticket QR code plus a valid photo ID matching the name on your ticket. Bearadise also emails ticket holders and posts on its website and social media a few days before each event with pickup details. If you miss Thursday, you can still check in at each event with your ticket and photo ID.
Do I have to buy tickets to all of the events?
No. The Love Boat, the pool party and the happy hour are sold as separate tickets, so you can buy only the ones you want. The Welcome Party is free.
How much does the whole weekend cost?
If you go to every event, the three paid tickets total $280 USD: Love Boat $235, pool party $30 and happy hour $15. The Welcome Party is free. Drinks beyond what’s included, and tips, are extra.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Possibly for the pool party and the happy hour, if space remains, but those events often sell out and door prices are often higher. The Love Boat is capped at 40 spots, so book it ahead of time.
Is it clothing-optional everywhere?
Only partially. Clothing is optional on the Love Boat itself and at the Saturday pool party. At Majahuitas Beach Club on Friday, clothing is required once you’re on land.
What should I wear to each event?
For the Love Boat, swimwear, and you’ll need clothing once you’re on land at Majahuitas. The pool party is clothing optional, with a free clothing check. At the Sunday happy hour, jockstraps are encouraged. No dress code has been announced for the Welcome Party.
Do events run rain or shine?
Yes — confirmed directly with the organizer, the three ticketed Bearsgiving events (Love Boat, pool party and happy hour) take place rain or shine.
How many spots are there for the Love Boat?
Forty. It’s one sailing, once a year, and it sells out — book early if that’s the event you care about most.
What should I bring on the Love Boat?
Swimwear, sunscreen, a towel, and photo ID. Food, drinks, and return transport are included in the ticket price; gratuity is not.
Is the ticket price the total cost?
Yes for the Love Boat — the listed price of $235 USD is the full amount, nothing added at checkout. Mexican cards can also pay in pesos, $4,000 MXN. Tips for crew and hosts are separate and not included.
What’s the refund policy?
All sales are final and no refunds are issued. If you can’t attend, Bearadise will honor your ticket for a future similar Bearadise event with at least 24 hours’ written notice, using the form on the Bearadise site or by emailing [email protected]. Less than 24 hours’ notice, or no message at all, counts as a no-show, which is not refunded or moved.
What happens if an event is postponed?
If a Bearadise event is postponed because of government restrictions or other unexpected causes, it is rescheduled rather than cancelled. Your ticket is valid for the new date, and you don’t need to do anything.
Can I take photos at these events?
Only in designated photo areas, and only with the consent of anyone appearing in your shot. Photography or video by unauthorized parties elsewhere on the venue isn’t permitted.
Could the lineup or venues change?
Yes — performers, venues, and exact timing can change without notice year to year. This page is updated as soon as the organizer confirms details for the current edition.
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