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History and overview of our event.
Bear Week Provincetown™ was created in 2001 by John Burrows and the PtownBears organization to celebrate the Bear community, its admirers and those who just love hanging with the Bear community. It is a week of parties, BBQ s, charity events, lazy days at the beach or relaxing at one the 3 pools in town. Events are spread out across the entire town with each venue having different events throughout the week.
Want to explore the town on your own schedule?
All events are open to the public. You can check out any of the many dance clubs, piano bars and shows along Commercial St. and just pay that club’s cover charge or buy a ticket for a show. Traditionally, everyone ends their night at the nightly block party out front of Spiritus Pizza or catch a bite at one of the many late night pizza places or local food concessions throughout town.
If shopping is your passion, Ptown has got you covered.
Enjoy shops of every type down the length of Commercial St. and Bradford St.. Enjoy shopping in many of the clothing shops, antique shops, import and craft shops. Looking for that special piece of artwork? Ptown has one of the largest collection of galleries to be found on Cape Cod. Looking for a bargain? There are eclectic thrift stores and second hand boutiques throughout the town.
While visiting Ptown take in some of the history of the first landing site of the Pilgrims.
Visit the Provincetown Museum and climb the Pilgrim Monument for the best views of the town and the Cape. There are also daily ghost tours, historical walking tours and the Ptown Trolley tours through town and the Province Lands. Don’t forget the ever popular Art’s Dune Tours with their sunset tours and clambake or the Provincetown Trolley’s Sunset Beach Tour, Wine & Beverage Tour or Cape Cod Lighthouses Tour!
Looking to stay in town or in a neighboring town?
There are hotels, motels, B&B’s, AirBnBs and condo rentals to be found throughout the local area. Just be aware that many locations book up quickly since this is such a popular week long event. We recommend using the following sites for more info on booking a room: Provincetown Chamber of Commerce, Ptown Tourism.
The “+$0.00 fee” shown below is the Eventbrite processing fee and cannot be refunded if you cancel your reservation. Please click the “See more” link to view all packages.
Registration Packages
A complete list of registration perks will be added as they are confirmed. Since most of the vendors and venues are still not open for the season, we are waiting on them to confirm their events, discounts, etc. Subscribe to the page for updates. Thank you!
Full Week Package:
July 12-19, 2025
Price: $200
- Bear Tag:
– This will get you into PtownBear sponsored events for free.
– It will also get you into many of the clubs for free or a reduced door charge. (Not all clubs participate in this discount. It is at the discretion of the club management.)
– You can receive discounts at retail and food establishments when show. A list of participating locations will be published on our website and in our event booklet as they sign on.
– A list of discounted tours will also be available once they are confirmed. - Tea Dance Pass for Boatslip Resort:
– Your Tea Dance Pass with allow you free entrance into the Boatslip for 7 days of the week.
– It also includes a free chaise and towel on the deck. This is on a first come, first serve basis. This offer is available daily from 9:30am to 3:00pm. - Run T-shirt:
– Your registration fee includes this year’s 25th anniversary run t-shirt that is only for register guests. Don’t forget to list your size in your registration form on Eventbrite. One t-shirt per registrant. - Miscellaneous Perks:
– As events, retail discounts, tours, concerts, BBQs, meal discounts and more are added to our packages and schedule you will be notified once you subscribe to this page.
First Weekend Package:
July 12-15, 2025
Price: $150
- Bear Tag:
– This Bear Tag is only good from July 12-15. Events after the 15th will have to be paid for at the door at venue’s current cover charge.
– This will get you into PtownBear sponsored events for free.
– It will also get you into many of the clubs for free or a reduced door charge. (Not all clubs participate in this discount. It is at the discretion of the club management.)
– You can receive discounts at retail and food establishments when show. A list of participating locations will be published on our website and in our event booklet as they sign on.
– A list of discounted tours will also be available once they are confirmed. - Tea Dance Pass for Boatslip Resort:
– Your Tea Dance Pass with allow you free entrance into the Boatslip each day of the week. Unlike the Bear Tag, you can continue to use your pass throughout the rest of the week. If you don’t use all your days on your pass, the pass is still good through the end of the season. So if you visit during Carnival or another themed week, you can use the remaining days on your pass.
– It also includes a free chaise and towel on the deck. This is on a first come, first serve basis. This offer is available daily from 9:30am to 3:00pm. - Run T-shirt:
– Your registration fee includes this year’s 25th anniversary run t-shirt that is only for register guests. Don’t forget to list your size in your registration form on Eventbrite. One t-shirt per registrant. - Miscellaneous Perks:
– As events, retail discounts, tours, concerts, BBQs, meal discounts and more are added to our packages and schedule you will be notified once you subscribe to this page.
Second Weekend Package:
July 15-19, 2025
Price: $120
- Bear Tag:
– This Bear Tag is only good from July 15-19 and cannot be picked up prior to the 15th. Events prior to the 15th will have to be paid for at the door at venue’s current cover charge.
– This will get you into PtownBear sponsored events for free.
– It will also get you into many of the clubs for free or a reduced door charge. (Not all clubs participate in this discount. It is at the discretion of the club management.)
– You can receive discounts at retail and food establishments when show. A list of participating locations will be published on our website and in our event booklet as they sign on.
– A list of discounted tours will also be available once they are confirmed. - Tea Dance Pass for Boatslip Resort:
– Your Tea Dance Pass with allow you free entrance into the Boatslip each day of the week. If you don’t use all your days on your pass, the pass is still good through the end of the season. So if you visit during Carnival or another themed week, you can use the remaining days on your pass.
– It also includes a free chaise and towel on the deck. This is on a first come, first serve basis. This offer is available daily from 9:30am to 3:00pm. - Run T-shirt:
– Your registration fee includes this year’s 25th anniversary run t-shirt that is only for register guests. Don’t forget to list your size in your registration form on Eventbrite. One t-shirt per registrant. - Miscellaneous Perks:
– As events, retail discounts, tours, concerts, BBQs, meal discounts and more are added to our packages and schedule you will be notified once you subscribe to this page.
