North American Bear Weekend

North American Bear Weekend Join Us for Our 15th Annual NAB Weekend - February 18th to 21st, 2027 in Lexington, KY! Don't miss out on the fun - grab your full weekend pass!

Join over 1,800 guests from all around the world in February 2026 in Lexington, KY for an epic 4-day weekend of fun, fur & frolic! Our 14th annual tv-inspired event will feature exciting entertainment as well as our signature North American Bear Contest. Guests can also expect lots of mingling activities, pool parties, dance parties, workshops, and vendors; as well as a few new surprises! WHAT’S I

NCLUDED IN THE FULL EVENT PASS?

• 6 Indoor Pool Parties
• Friday Night Themed Dance Party
• Saturday Night Socks & Jocks Dance Party
• Sponsored Cocktail Parties
• Bearded Beauties Show
• Access to Comedy Show & Concert (included w/pass)
• 14th Annual NAB Contest & Awards
• Catered Lunches included on Friday & Saturday
• Delicious Dinner Buffet on Saturday night
• Optional Excursion to Bourbon Distillery ($40 extra)
• Food Trucks Each Night Featuring Local Cuisine
• Educational Workshops & Amazing Vendor Market
• Bingo, Speed Dating & Other Fun Games
• And So Much More! Day and single-event passes also available at the door. Visit NABWEEKEND.COM for event, contest, and lodging details. https://www.facebook.com/nabweekend
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nabweekendofficial/

03/06/2026
03/03/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who came out and brought such electric energy throughout the weekend! We’re excited to share this 18-minute cinematic recap of the experience. A big thank you to Tristan for all his hard work behind the lens putting this together. Grab a drink, hit play, and relive it with us! 🎥✨

🎥📷: https://tristansutphin.com/nab-weekend-2026/

02/27/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who joined our workshops and brought such great energy to the stage for the Contest Finale.

A special shout-out to our instructor, Alika, for your incredible teaching skills. Thank you for creating such a fun, safe, and inclusive space for us to learn and shine.
Check out the recap of the classes and our final performance!

🎥: Tristan Sutphin
https://tristansutphin.com/nab-weekend-2026/

North American Bear Weekend proudly presents our newest title family from our 2026 Contest:North American Bear 2025/2026...
02/17/2026

North American Bear Weekend proudly presents our newest title family from our 2026 Contest:

North American Bear 2025/2026
Cliff Boyd

North American Cub 2026
Jacobo Gomez

North American Pet 2026
Atlas Koutavi

Espíritu del Oso/Spirit of the Bear Award Winner 2026:
Jacobo Gomez

We still have about 18 spots to fill. Visit NABWEEKEND.COM/VOLUNTEER to sign up. Then text (859) 806-7740 for a promo co...
02/08/2026

We still have about 18 spots to fill. Visit NABWEEKEND.COM/VOLUNTEER to sign up. Then text (859) 806-7740 for a promo code to discount your pass.

We only have (5) seats left on EACH of the distillery tours. Grab tickets while you can! Get your tickets at https://nab...
01/29/2026

We only have (5) seats left on EACH of the distillery tours. Grab tickets while you can! Get your tickets at https://nab2026.eventbrite.com.

Remember: set alarms so you don't miss the shuttle - there are no refunds if you oversleep. 🥱

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1800 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY
40511

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+18598067740

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