Beware of things that go woof in the night at the Northeast Ursamen are present their upcoming SpookyBear Weekend which will be taking place from October 31st thru November 2nd at Provincetown, Massachusetts. The Northeast Ursamen are from Connecticut and are one of oldest Bear groups around, founded in 1992.

It's just right around the corner, it's Atlanta Bear Fest (ABF) hosted by the Southern Bears and it's all gonna take place in Atlanta, Georgia during the 4th of July weekend. You can't ask for better...

The Southern Bears are one of the oldest Bear clubs around being together for more than 16 years. They've also been getting a lot of good coverage in the press, like this article written about them and ABF in Southern Voice. Also, you will see their story in the upcoming David Magazine as they are getting both the cover story and a center spread (with cute Bears!).

Here are some updates regarding ABF: day passes are now available; 2 optional events at Mary's bar have been added - a pre-party 'The Honey Pot' on Wednesday's and 'Bear Happy Hour' on Friday night. Find out more here.

They have created a newsletter for those who wish to keep up to date with ABF and future runs.

And remember, Rich McGunn (photo - articles) will be there. This model is on the current cover of BEAR Magazine issue #67 (website - articles - cover - profile) and he'll be hanging out with them Southern Bears while fireworks burst all about ya'll (I'm a Canadian, I shouldn't really be saying ya'll).

Hope you don't scare easy because there's an event that promises to raise the fur off your back. It's the 1st Annual Beary Scary Weekend which is going to take place in Palm Springs, CA from October 29th thru November 1st.

"A four day weekend leading up to the last gay pride of the year in the United States. Starting with the famous Bear Koffi on Thursday night, a costume contest and dance Friday evening at Fur Friday at Hunters Patio Bar and a late night after dark pool party, the spooky splash pool party on Saturday at The Canyon Club Resort & Hotel with a BBQ lunch, and pumpkin carving contest".

What do I like about Bears... let's see... hmm... ah, of course, I like Bears because they are relaxed, mature, down to earth, cool, chilled, Bears on Ice... wh...?

Yes, it's Bears on Ice. The Bears of Iceland (Facebook) are inviting you to their event which will be taking place in the northernmost capital that any Bear event ever took place - Reykjavik (Wiki). Just how incredibly cool would it be to visit Iceland, and all the while be among some great looking IceBears. Check out their program as they have a bunch of stuff lined up, like a trip the world famous Geothermal Blue Lagoon. Hook up with these Bears as its taking place from September 10th thru the 13th.

Santa is prematurely coming... I mean... Santa will be paying the CUB clan a visit early this year, so if you like to sit on his lap and tell him what you wish for all over again, then you should start making your plans for the upcoming Columbus Ursine Brotherhood's event Bear Camp which will be taking place in Columbus, Ohio from July 30th thru August 2nd. Their theme is Christmas is July.

The Front Range Bears are inviting you to the longest running Bear event ever - celebrating its 19th year - it's OctoBearfest and it's gonna take place in Denver, Colorado from October 1st thru the 4th.

"Bear Nation - Out of Many, One. Come celebrate the diversity of the Bear community at OctoBearfest. As we gather as Bear nation in the Rocky Mountains, it's a great way to meet new men, see the mountains, enjoy the city, and have a great time with the Bears. Our schedule events include a variety of day trips to the mountains, or enjoying the city sites, pool parties, BBQ, pub nights, and a lot more".

There's Bears for you... there's Bears for me... and maybe there's even Bears for us, and you're sure to find a bunch of steaming hot good looking Turkish Bears at the upcoming Bearphorus International Bear Week. The event is hosted by the Istanbul Bear Club which will be taking place in Istanbul, Turkey from August 6th thru the 9th basing itself at the Bearphorus bar with Mr. Bearphorus as one of their events.

It's time to make your plans for the upcoming Atlanta Bear Fest (ABF), the annual run hosted by the sexy Southern Bears, a group that has been together for over 16 years (and holy smokers that is one incredible site they have there - kudos to their webguy).

ABF will be taking place in Atlanta, Georgia from July 2nd thru the 5th, so make sure to get all patriotic-like as the theme is 'Red, White, & Bears'. A super affordable run which includes pool parties, open bar nights, live entertainment and food. Also, Rich McGunn (photo), pinup model for BEAR Magazine's (website - articles - profile) upcoming issue #67, will be there, so make sure to bring a felt pen so he can sign your chest or some other body part.

Here are a couple of upcoming events which will be taking place in St. Louis, Missouri, and the Show Me Bears will be at both of them. Starting with a Bear Party in collaboration with Bear Party Magazine (CyberBears), this party will be held on May 16th at JJ's. Then  from June 5th thru the 7th, join the Show Me Bears for their Mr. Heartland Bear contest.

It's time to make your plans for the first ever Big Bear Adventure Weekend. A Bear's Life and Tony M, in association with CastroBear will be hosting this event which will be happening at Big Bear Lake, California from August 27th thru the 30th, 2009. Enjoy the beaches, boating, jet skiing, water skiing, hiking, and parties. Check out their site for all the registration info and contacts. Looks like fun.

It's time to proclaim your Bear pride in one of the most romantic languages ~ French. It's time to get ready for Fierté Ours Paris, an event hosted by the Bear Paris Club that will taking place from May 20th thru the 24th. They have a ton of events plans such as Monsieur Ours France. Check out their site for all the details, and also browse their photos from the other years they held this run.

The ManBears of Manchester, UK are getting ready for their upcoming Great British Bear Bash. This year it's GBBB12 and the theme is School Reunion; "If Bears had their own school this would be the school reunion they'd go to. All your Bear Bash favourites: Club Nights, Pool Party, Bear Sauna, Foam Party, Bears at the Birdcage and much more! All with a school reunion theme". All this will be taking place from April 30th thru May 3rd.

"Camp Bear is a four day, fun and furry-friendly camping themed Bear event that is organized and planned by the TimBears and Bear Patrol. The event will be held at Timberfell Lodge Men's Resort and Campground in Greeneville, Tennessee from June 11th thru the 14th.  More than 300 Bears, Cubs and admirers are expected at this year's event.

Also, BearFilms will be coming to Camp Bear. BearFilms Performers and Models will be there (VeniceCub, ChaseWoofer, ChefBear, Dirk Grizzly, Farmboy Mikey). As well, San Diego's DJ Michael Carrera will be there. There is also the Mr. TimBear contest and more".

"Come rafting with 100 Bears on the American River! Step out of your normal routine and go on a rafting adventure for two days and 21 miles down the American River just a few hours outside of San Francisco! Enjoy the sun and watch your friends scream like a girl on the Class III rapids. And FYI, these are not intimidating rapids. They are a fun time without being too dangerous. There will be Friday and Saturday night camping at our own private 40-acre campsite with hot showers, flushing toilets, horseshoes, volleyball and more! You can show up Friday night or early Saturday morning. 2 breakfasts (Saturday & Sunday), 2 lunches and Saturday night steak and chicken BBQ, fresh desserts, wine and beer! Sign up soon. This trip will fill up fast! Tents are not included in this trip. The campsite does have tent rental, though. We can set this up for you, just let us know when you sign up. See you on the river!".

Join the Bearcelona crew as they are setting sail on their 'IBiza Bear Cruise' from May 28th thru June 1st. They start off in Barcelona, Spain, head off to Marseille, visit Ibiza then return back to Barcelona. It's an 'all you can eat' cruise, they've done this before and had a great time. There will be Happy Hours, a Leather Party, a Photo Party and more. And right now, they have some last minute packages on sale. Visit their site to see videos and photos from prior cruises.

Bearcelona (website - articles) are a group from Barcelona, Spain and they are inviting everyone to their upcoming Bearcelona 9 event which will be taking place from April 8th thru the 15th. During your week, you will go on a cruise as well as visit the city of Barcelona, hit the saunas, check out some parties. Check out their site for their program, photos and videos. It looks like they are planning an excellent event.

There are 7 deadly sins - envy, pride, greed, lust, sloth, gluttony and wrath... and the Liberty Bears are planning on exploring all 7 of them in their upcoming BOLW 7 - 'Bears on Liberty Weekend' (poster). The event will be taking place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (always a mouthful to say that place) from May 14th thru the 19th. Sign up and register from their site so as to indulge in your Bearish sinful fantasies; just make sure to get on your knees after in repentance.

Did you have a crush on the Skipper from Gilligan's Island...? Well on this ship, there's no way anybody's getting lost. It's Bear Voyage, the Caribbean Cruise. 200+ Bears will be setting sail on November 15th for 7 days from Fort Lauderdale, Florida aboard the Emerald Princess. They will be visiting the Princess Cays, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Turks and Caicos. Rates start as low as $749 per person for a double.

Magnum Club Italia is inviting us all to head on over to Italy for their upcoming Bear Meeting which will be taking place from April 30th to May 5th, from Milano to Verona. Click here to see their itinerary (in English). This is their 6th annual run at Bear Meeting, and there is no way in the world you can go wrong planning a week in Italy to hang out with some of the most beautiful Bears in the world - Italians.

"Can't you hear it? The Bears of Arabia (website - articles - profile) are roaring for this summer's hottest event. They are calling you to Beirut, Damascus, Aleppo, Lattakia and Byblos for summer is here. And there are men to meet! You will arrive to find yourself in the Bear Arabia pageant. Be part of the mega party pageant and vote for the sweatiest sexiest Bears and Cubs where only two will be lucky enough to be granted the titles Mr. Bear Arabia and Mr. Cub Arabia. Why miss out on enjoying the company of Lebanon and Syria's finest and visit the most spectacular sites and hammams? We will head down the road from Beirut to Damascus, enough time to kill the hang over and amuse yourself with the refreshing breeze. Damascus will surprise you with its ancient markets, mosques and steamy hammam. No, we won't stop there! The train will take us next to Aleppo where you and the Bears will get to take pictures of one of the largest most ancient covered markets in the world before taking a break in the hottest sauna of the Aleppo hammam.

What can be more relaxing? The next day we get to show our bodies off on the sandy beach of Latakia after another train ride, then back to beautiful Lebanon's Byblos. Did we forget to mention that Mr. Bear Arabia and Mr. Cub Arabia will be joining us?! So what are you waiting for? Join our roar, tell your friends and live an experience you will never forget!".