Victoria Day Long Weekend - 2019 May 16th – 20st
BEARACCHUS VII Western Canada’s largest bear weekend is back! Get your fur and loin cloths ready as this year the team from the Fellowship of Alberta Bears is going Primal! Bears, cubs, otters, and gentlemen of all shapes and sizes converge on Calgary for a weekend of local culture, events, and parties.
RUN PASS INFORMATION
Save time and money with the Bearacchus VII: Primal wristband!
Available for FAB Membears at $40 p.p.
Pre-purchase your weekend pass! Your wristband will give you discounts on admission, front of the line access to all Bearacchus weekend events,and awesome discounts at local businesses. Did we mention the free burger?
Wristbands will be available for pickup starting at Bear-eoke on Thursday.
Click here to purchase your own Bearacchus VII: Primal wristband
Alternative you can click the tab 'Run Passes" above.
Thursday May 16th
Bear-eoke Meet & Greet
- 9pm – 1am
- The Backlot 209 10 Ave SW
Kick off the weekend meeting your fellow bears, sing your favourite song, and mix and mingle at Calgary’s oldest gay bar. Pick up your weekend wristband early and avoid line ups.
Admission: Free
Drink Discount for Wristband Holders
Friday May 17th
Bearacchus Social Night: The FAB-ily Feud:
- Time: 9pm – 12am
- Mamdani Opera Centre 1315 7 St SW
Kick off your Friday night with a laid-back social night and entertainment! Join in or cheer on a game of FAB-ily Feud for some amazing prizes. Interested in joining a team? Email us This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Meet new friends, reconnect with others and enjoy this fun debut social event with a full bar.
Admissions:
$10 Members
$20 Non-Members
Free for Wristband Holders
Tickets at the door – Cash/Credit/Debit
Saturday May 18th
Primal Urges Kink Social
- Time: 12pm – 5pm
- Mamdani Opera Centre 1315 7 St SW
Calling all pups, leather daddies, doms, subs, rubber enthusiasts, and beyond! Featuring demos, equipment, a puppy mosh, and more, we’ll be loving our FAB bodies and fetishes! Whether you are curious about different kinks or a long-time enthusiast, don your kink apparel and join us for an afternoon social in gear. (Fully Licensed)
Admissions:
$10 Members
$15 Non-Members
Free for Wristband Holders
Tickets at the door – Cash/Credit/Debit
Bearacchus: Primal - Welcome to the Jungle
- Time: 9pm – 3am
- Mamdani Opera Centre 1315 7 St SW
Welcome to the Jungle! Tap into your primal instincts, . - unleash your inner wild animal, and express yourself! Dress in a creative outfit, your favourite kink attire, or just come as you are. Explore what’s beyond the jungle’s edge in the back room, admire our go-go bears, and dance the night away to beats by DJ Peter Bedard, at Alberta’s biggest bear dance!
Admissions:
$25 Members
$30 Non-Members
Free for Wristband Holders
Tickets at the door – Cash/Credit/Debit
Sunday May 19th
Beariffic Recovery Brunch at the Calgary Zoo!
- Time: 11am – 1pm
- Calgary Zoo 210 St George’s Drive
Bacon, bennies, and bio-bears! Oh my! Enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked-to-order omelettes, and much, much more! After brunch explore the zoo with former assistant volunteer zoo keeper Jason. Check out the Canadian wildlife, see lemurs leap above your head, and visit the pandas!
Price:
$44.95 including zoo admission (Regular Price for zoo admission and brunch separately is $57.90)
Brunch and Zoo are not included in purchase of wristband or a la carte tickets
Pre-Purchase your tickets online - https://websales.calgaryzoo.com/buy/sunday-brunch/
Gear, Beer & Bears (and Burgers!)
- 5pm – 9pm
- The Backlot 209 10 Ave SW
FAB is teaming with CalGear Events to wrap up your weekend on the patio at the Backlot! Bring your sexy ass out in leather, rubber, neoprene, or other street-safe fetish gear (jeans are OK too). Open to gear-loving queers of any gender identity! 18+. No agenda, no pressure... Just a bunch of queers in gear drinking beer (or pop, cocktails, or whatever). FAB shooter cubs will be slinging shots and cooking up hot meat, raising funds for FAB charities.
Admission: Free
Drink Discounts and one Free Burger for Wristband Holders
Additional Perks Included in Your Wristband:
The Backlot : (209 10 Ave SW) One of Calgary’s oldest gay-owned and operated bars, The Backlot isn’t fancy but it’s full of history, acceptance, and lots of laughs.
- $8 Doubles during Bear-eoke Meet & Greet & Gear, Beer and Bears May 19th
- $4 Highballs & Beer all weekend
The Palomino Smokehouse: (109 7 Ave SW) BBQ joint serving slow-smoked meats in a rustic space with a full bar, patio & frequent live music.
- 25% off Food and Beverage all weekend
Pinbar: (501 17 Ave SW) Featuring classic pinball and arcade games and an extensive menu, Pinbar is Calgary’s newest place for food and fun!
- 25% off food and beverages all weekend
Last Best Brewing : (607 11 Ave SW) Since 2015 Last Best has provided quality brews and food. Creating a community focused beer culture, Last Best is a great place to unwind inside or on the patio with a cold one.
- 10% off food and beverages all weekend
The Costume Shoppe: (4307 Blackfoot Trail SE) Looking for ideas for a costume? Want to pep up your already amazing outfit? Head to the Costume Shoppe for everything you need. This offer is available now - show this email or your receipt of wristband purchase to receive the discount.
- 10% off Purchases & Rentals
Modern Apparel: (1320 1 St SW) Calgary's premier male underwear store. From jocks to kink gear and everything in between, there is something for everyone at Modern Apparel.
- Buy 1, get the second item 40% off (Some Restrictions Apply)
The Twisted Element: (1006 11 Ave SW) Come to Calgary's biggest and best white party May 19th ! Featuring Drag Race's Ariel Versace! Show time is 10pm and its a conveniently short walk or uber from The Backlot
- $10 off advanced tickets. To purchase your tickets, use the code BW2019 online at https://www.universe.com/events/15th-annual-white-party-starring-ariel-versace-tickets-calgary-GCYR13?ref=universe-discover
The Texas Lounge & Goliath’s Saunatel (308b 17 Ave SW)
- Happy Hour Pricing at the Texas Lounge daily from 2pm - 9pm.
- Head next door to Goliaths - Calgary's only bathhouse - with $5 off lockers and rooms for wristband holders
About Calgary
Just 60 minutes from the majestic rocky mountains, “The Heart of the New West” is known for its hospitality. Home of the world-famous Calgary Stampede every July, Calgary is known for its incredible tourist attractions, beautiful rivers, large natural spaces and handsome men. Plan an entire week visit around your BEARACCHUS VII visit and enjoy the city and nearby Banff & Kananaskis.
