We would like to welcome you to Bristols Bear Fiesta, which has been running for over a decade and its not hard to see why, fun and friendly with a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for bears and their friends. Bristol Bear Fiesta is held in the Gay Village of Old Market Quarter which has won the Purple Flag award for its safe and diverse nightlife. Heres some of the events happening over that weekend; all events are free entry (due to support from BearPit throughout the year). To navigate the city check out all the latest events and details from attractions to accommodation at www.outbristol.co.uk.

Bristol A City Of Urban Villages

Bristol is one of the UKs eight core cities, home to leading companies from the creative, technologi-cal, financial, micro electronics, environmental, aerospace, advanced engineering and service industries.

Bristol is made up of several diverse urban villages with their own distinctive characteristics.

The city is constantly evolving, refusing to stand still. Its unconventional urbanity, young and multi ethnic neighborhoods means that Bristol is a world leading resilient city.

Colston Hall /West End

West Street / Old Market Quarter

Bristols unconventional urbanity gives the city its distinctive character.

Stokes Croft

Oh and Bristol also has......Millenium Square / Harbourside

Bedminster

St Nicks Market / Old City

Bristol Shopping Quarter Bristol is the UKs Festival City Carnival / St Pauls

Welcome to Bristol Bear Fiesta 2016

Gay Village, Old Market QuarterWelcome to the Gay Village in the Old Market Quarter Centrally located within easy walking distance of the Train & Bus Stations & Bristol Shopping Quarter. The village venues are open day & night, the area is well connected & has events planned every night of the week and festival events throughout the year.For all the latest details check www.outbristol.co.uk

Gay run & owned, this is the ONLY openly friendly bar catering to everyone who respects diversity that re-flects this amazing city! Relax in a comfy friendly establishment.Opening Hours Mon-Tue 16:00-23:00 Wed-Fri 12:00-23:00 Sat 12:00-Late Sun 12:00-10:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/the-phoenix

1 The Phoenix 1 Wellington Buildings, BS2 9DB

A traditional pub in the centre of Bristol which serves food and has a beautiful traditional British beer garden. The pub also host quizs and events.Opening Hours Sun-Thurs 11:30-23:00 Fri 11:30-00:00 Sat 16:00-01:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/old-market-tavern

2 Old Market Tavern 29-30 Old Market Street, BS2 0BH

A friendly, cosy yet stylish venue with something for everyone, steeped in nearly 400 years of history, youre sure to receive the warmest of welcomes. Opening Hours Mon-Thur 17:00-23:30 Fri 15:00-01:00 Sat13:00-01:00 Sun 13:00-23:30 www.outbristol.co.uk/proud-bar

3 Proud Bar 53 Old Market Street, BS2 0ER

Bristols very own Palace with fabulous theatrical & opulent decoration that would put the Moulin Rouge to shame, this place is the party Palace. Opening Hours Mon-Thur 17:00-00:00 Fri & Sat 17:00-02:00 Sun 17:00-00:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/the-palace

4 The Gin Palace 1-3 West Street, Bristol, BS2 0DF

UKs only bespoke bear bar, with welcoming & friendly atmostphere its a must see for all Bears & non Bears Opening Hours Tue-Thur 19:00-23:00 Fri-Sat 19:00-02:00 Sun 17:00-23:00

www.outbristol.co.uk/bristol-bear-bar

5 The Bristol Bear Bar 2-4 West Street,Bristol BS2 0BH

Bar & Grill by day & venue at night it is open & welcom-ing with from cabaret to quiz nights Opening Times Mon 12:00-21:00 Tue 12:00-00:00 Wed 12:00-22:00 Thur-Fri 12:00-0:00 Sat-Sun 12:00-02:00

www.outbristol.co.uk/the-retreat

6 The Retreat 16 West Street, BS2 0DF

Bristols premier health spa for men, we offer a unique and tantalising experience in a clean, private location, just 5 minutes walk from Gay Village & Temple Meads with ample parking.

www.outbristol.co.uk/elite-retreat

7 Elite Retreat 1 Alfred Street,BS2 0RF

A sauna and venue that caters for all Gay, Bi-sexual and Bi-curious men who wish to have the freedom to relax.Opening Hours Mon 00:00 - 06:00 Tues 12:00-00:00 Wed 12:00-06:00 Thur 12:00-00:00 Fri- Sun 00:00 00:00:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/ladslockerroom

8 Lads Locker room 19-21 West Street,BS2 0DF

As the name suggests this is the Local store and Off Li-cence. This store has everything you need whether on a night out, a house party, a quite night in or your weekly shop. LGBT friendly & safe sex supplies sold.Opening Hours 24/7 Monday to Sundaywww.oldmarketquarter.co.uk/thelocal

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As usual the Bristol Bear Bar (BBB) is our main base for the weekend and opens at 7pm for the customary friendly Meet & Greet to kick off the weekend so come and meet up with your friends and make new ones

Venue: Bristol Bear Bar

Welcome to Bristol Bear Fiesta 19:00-21:00

Radical, off-the-wall, controversial and zany leather clad duo Topping & Butch present a leather special show on the opening night of Leather Pride, guaranteed to inject humour exactly where you need it! Free Entry, no dress-code, wearing leather encouraged.

Venue: The Palace

Topping & Butch Open from 20:00 Show Starts 22:00

Itll be wall-to-wall leather with a sea of Muir caps. The full-on Tom of Finland look will descend into the heart of the Old Market Quarter with BLUF Bristols tenth meet. Members and registered guests who meet the strict full leather dresscode only. Pre-booked tickets via BLUF.com (Password access re-quired). Tickets: 8.00 . Venue: The Retreat

Bluf Bristol #10 (Ticket only) 22:00-02:00

Bringing you another night of Cabaret, join the Gin Palace in welcoming Miss Moore for her Debut Act at The Gin Palace

Venue: The Gin Palace

The Vixens 23:00-Late

The Retreat venue is where you can dine at the Bar and Grill during serving hours or chill out with friends old and new over one of their cocktails.

Venue: The Retreat

The Retreat 15:00-02:00

Launch Party The Home Of The Bears as DJ Daddi, the BBBs resident DJ, keeps the music coming from 21:00 until closing time at 6am with Bears of the Big Top with Dave the Bear Performing.Venue: Bristol Bear BarPrice: Free entry

Bears of the Big Top with Dave the Bear 21:30-06:00

Please do download the app to your smartphone. This will keep you up to date with all the latest information, news and pictures as well as a handy schedule so you wont miss out!

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Saturday 4th June 2015Markets 14:00 - 18:00

Summer Camp 22:00-Late

After the Newborn Pup workshop, The Palace becomes a play pen for pups and their handlers for an afternoon canine themed fun. Dresscode: wear whatever gets you to release your inner pup. Handers wearing leather would be appreciated. Venue: The Palace

Pup Palace 14:00-17:00

Live cabaret introduced by Miss Beaver; its Mary Mac, so come join them for a night to re-member. After storming the Cabaret Stage at Bristol Pride last year there have had endless requests to get this queen on The Retreat stage. Venue: The Retreat

Mary Mac Cabaret hosted by Ms Beaver 22:00 - Late

All the fun of the Bear Circus Party the official Bristol Bear fiesta blow out. The theme this year is Circus so come as the bear you are or all the fun of the fair dress up. All welcome from bear to twink and all of the LGBT+ rainbow family come party with us.Venue: Bristol Bear Bar

MAIN EVENT Circus Party all the fun of the bear 9:00 - 06:00

This is speed dating with a leather twist! So expect something different. Well make sure you get to meet a wide range of men & have a good time doing so. Thats what this weekend is all about! Chat up or Hook up either duo or solo. Venue: West Street

Leather Speed Date 17:30-18:30

Taking place in the private enclosed beer garden of The Phoenix Bar, next door to the host hotel Future Inns. This is a free entry event, with a suggested 2 donation to the UK Leather Pride Community Development Fund. Leather dresscode enforced.Venue: The Phoenix

IGNITE 18:30 - 20:30

Sunday lunch for all the hungry bears enjoy great atmosphere in the heart of the Gay Village with a hearty meal.

Venue: The Retreat

The best way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon is to chill out and socialise at the Bear Bar. Recover-ing from Saturday or gearing up for Sunday evening, catch up with friends old and new in the relaxed atmosphere.Venue: Bristol Bear Bar

Chill out at the Bear Bar 15:00- 21:00

The theme will be UnderBear so get your jocks on (or whatever you wear - or dont)! of course all other fetishes are also welcome too Mens Fetish Party with social bar & cruise area plus darkroom. Dress code applies. Free mem-bership is required. Join up on the door.Venue: Lads Locker Room Price: 8

Raven 19:00-Late

Those attending include Hartzak LTD, Nice n Naughty Bristol, Bnbware, Glass, ShoutOut LGBT Radio, Grizzly Gifts and LeatherWest. Once the market ends the venues will be staying open! Venue: Bristol Bear Bar

Sunday Lunch 12:00-18:00

The Summer Camp summer Saturgay eve-nings, we havent a clue what Cherry Poppin is wearing or what she has planned... Will there be a knobbly knees contest? Spaghetti down the trousers? Most lube in a bottom boy? Who knows....Venue: The Palace

Sunday 5th June 2015

Thank you to everyone who attended across the weekend, and thank you to all the venues who took part and hosted events and put acts on.

We are already busy planning for Southern HiBearnation in December (2th 4th), if you cant wait for that, dont forget that Bristol Bear Bar are running Bear Pit once a month, entry is just 1 and all of that goes towards put-ting on Bristol Bear Fiesta and Southern HiBearnation!

Keep checking back for details of whats happening in December, we will add them as we confirm them, and dont forget to check Facebook for more beary goodness!

2-4 DECEMBER 2016

SOUTHERNHIBEARNATION

Venue: The Gin Palace

A MONTH OF CELEBRATION

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LGBT HISTORY MONTH

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4-6 DECEMBER 2015 SOUTHERNHIBEARNATION

8-10 JULY 2016 BRISTOLPRIDE

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