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Join the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the Bears of San Francisco for the Bearrison Street Fair. Come as you are or in nothing at all.
Join the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the Bears of San Francisco for Bearrison Street Fair, San Francisco’s annual celebration of bears, bodies, art and Gay community in SoMa.
- Stay at the Hotel Via, a charming 4-star hotel, close to the street fair, with large rooms, a great rooftop bar and excellent views.
Bearrison Street Fair 2026
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – Bearrison returns to Harrison Street in San Francisco’s SoMa district from 12pm to 6pm.
- Billed as “A Fair for Every Bear”, the street fair attracts bears, cubs, otters, admirers and friends for an afternoon of DJs, performers, art, games, vendors, drinks and community events.
- The fair is free to attend. Donations support the event and LGBTQ+ community organisations.
- Bearrison is produced by the Bears of San Francisco and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
- Rhea Adri is the Featured Artist for the 2026 edition.
- Stay close to the action in SoMa, home to San Francisco’s leather and fetish scene and within easy reach of the fair.
The Schedule
Date & Time Event Venue Saturday 17th October 2026 12pm Bearrison Street Fair Opens Harrison Street at 11th Street, SoMa – Vendors, LGBTQ+ organisations, artists, bars and entertainment. 12pm–6pm XL Art Gallery Bearrison Street Fair – Large-scale works from local and visiting artists celebrating bear bodies, queer sexuality and LGBTQ+ culture. 12pm–6pm Bearrison Midway Bearrison Street Fair – Games, activities and interactive attractions throughout the afternoon. 1pm–2pm Barbells, Bears & Butts – Round One Bearrison Street Fair – 135lb and 225lb deadlift categories. 3pm–4pm Barbells, Bears & Butts – Round Two Bearrison Street Fair – 315lb deadlift round hosted by Nicki Jizz. 12pm–6pm Main Stage Entertainment Bearrison Street Fair – DJs, performers and live entertainment throughout the afternoon. 6pm Bearrison Street Fair Closes Harrison Street, SoMa. Official Bearrison Closing Party
- Awaiting 2026 details – The Official Bearrison Closing Party continues the celebrations after the street fair finishes.
- Previous editions have featured Funky Bear at Lone Star Saloon, one of San Francisco’s best-known bear bars.
- Expect a busy post-fair crowd, guest DJs and a late-night party bringing together visiting and local bears.
- The 2026 venue, times and DJ lineup will be added once announced by Bearrison.
Barbells, Bears & Butts
- The deadlift competition returns for its fifth edition with two rounds during the afternoon.
- Round One features the 135lb and 225lb categories from 1pm to 2pm.
- The 315lb category follows from 3pm to 4pm, hosted by Bay Area drag performer Nicki Jizz.
- Competitors aim for the highest number of repetitions, with prizes for the winners.
- Jockstraps and singlets are encouraged, with an optional bare-butt contest.
- The competition welcomes all genders and body types.
XL Art Gallery
- Bearrison’s XL Art Gallery returns with huge 10ft x 8ft works displayed around the fair.
- Expect photography, digital art and digitised paintings from local and visiting artists.
- The exhibition focuses on bear bodies, queer sexuality and LGBTQ+ culture.
- Rhea Adri is Bearrison’s Featured Artist for 2026.
The Venue
- Bearrison takes over Harrison Street around 11th Street in San Francisco’s SoMa district.
- The neighbourhood is the historic centre of San Francisco’s leather and fetish scene and home to several of the city’s best-known LGBTQ+ bars and clubs.
- Bearrison is an outdoor street fair, with stages, bars, art, vendors, games and community organisations spread throughout the event area.
- Volunteer Hospitality HQ is located at 10th and Harrison.
- Bearrison is a smoke-free event, including electronic cigarettes.
Behind Bearrison
- The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have been part of San Francisco’s queer community since 1979, combining performance, fundraising and activism.
- Bears of San Francisco was formed in 1994 and organises social events, fundraising and community projects across the Bay Area.
- Bearrison launched in 2021 as a dedicated outdoor event for San Francisco’s bear community and friends.
- Body liberation and representation sit at the centre of the event, with different body types, genders and cultures represented across the fair.
Where to Stay
- For Bearrison, SoMa is one of the easiest areas to stay, putting you close to Harrison Street and San Francisco’s leather nightlife.
- Hotel VIA – Modern four-star hotel in nearby South Beach with contemporary rooms and a rooftop bar overlooking Oracle Park and the San Francisco skyline.
- Hotel Zelos San Francisco – Contemporary downtown hotel close to Market Street, with straightforward access to SoMa and connections towards the Castro.
- Browse hotels in San Francisco for a wider choice of accommodation.
Official Website
- Visit the official Bearrison Street Fair website for the final Main Stage lineup, closing party announcement and further 2026 updates.
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Map of Gay San Francisco (The Castro)
Address: 1409 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Address: 501 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Address: 520 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
Address: 2222 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
Address: 440 Castro St San Francisco, CA 94114
Address: 4121 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Address: 2344 Market St San Francisco, CA 94114
Address: 2367 Market St San Francisco, CA 94114
Address: 2247 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Address: 133 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Address: 1723 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Address: 4049 18th St San Francisco, CA 94114
Address: 3988 18th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
Address: 3158 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Address: 3600 16th St San Francisco, CA 94114
Address: 401 Castro St San Francisco, CA 94114
Address: 4086 18th St San Francisco, CA 94114
Address: 4146 18th St San Francisco, CA 94114
Address: 225 Church St San Francisco, CA 94114
Address: 4149 18th St San Francisco, CA 94114
Address: 456 Castro St San Francisco, CA 94114
Address: 2200a Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Address: 2124 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94114
Address: 476 Castro St San Francisco, CA 94114
Address: 198 Church St San Francisco, CA 94114
Address: 2223 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
Address: 398 12th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Address: 1347 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Address: 1354 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Address: 401 6th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Address: 1190 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Address: 1225 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Address: 1369 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Address: 424 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
Address: 1437 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
Address: 4 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Address: 2700 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Address: 3079 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
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