BEARS IN THE BUFF
ABOUT THE EVENT
August 27-29, 2026| Holiday Inn Titusville - Kennedy Space
Pack your bags! The Bears are going to Playalinda Clothing Optional Beach!
Pack your bags! The Bears are going to Playalinda Clothing Optional Beach August 27 (Early Arrival), 28 & 29, 2026!
4715 Helen Hauser Blvd, Titusville, FL 32780, USA
Back by popular demand, Tampa Bay Bears would like to welcome you to our 5th Annual Bears in the Buff fundraiser event supporting local youth LGBTQ+ community organizations www.glsen.org and www.camppridefl.org.
If you have not been to Playalinda, it's a clothing optional beach on the East Coast of Florida near the Kennedy Space Center and is always a fun time! Last year we had over 300 nude bears and admirers enjoying a day at the beach from all over the Florida area and beyond.
This year's event is set up to be bigger and better than last year!
PLEASE NOTE: You are only selecting a T-shirt size with your run pass. 1 run shirt person.
For Bears in the Buff, we bought out the hotel completely. Friday and Saturday is exclusively for the Bears! Attendees will enjoy entertainment, DJ's, dance parties, pool parties, and Naked Bingo and other fun things to do!
Want to start the fun earlier? We have rooms reserved at our special rate for the Thursday evening!
NOTE: Friday and Saturday are the official run days so booking these 2-nights is mandatory to attend this event.
Your Run Package Includes:
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1 King or 2 Queen Room
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Your Choice of Playalinda Beach or Exclusive Pool Party with Lunch
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3 Mornings of Breakfast
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10 of our 50/50 Raffle Tickets
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1 Bingo Card for Saturday Night Leather Bingo
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Bears in the Buff T-Shirt
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and so much more....
Schedule of Events
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Early Registration - (4pm till 7pm)
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Early Bird Welcome Social – (7pm till 9pm)
Friday, August 28, 2026
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Good Morning Breakfast
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Bears in the Buff Registration Check In – (1pm to 6pm)
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Official Welcome Bears in the Buff Reception & Cocktails - (6pm till 8pm)
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Enjoy our 2 Room Play Area - Opens at 6pm
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2 Games Naked Bingo (Cards 1 for $10 / 3 for $15) Fundraiser
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Speedo’s n Bears Pool Party w/ DJ - Pool (9pm to 11pm)
Saturday, August 29, 2026
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Good Morning Breakfast
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Bears in the Buff Beach Blast with 3 Departure & Return Times
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Box Lunch Included (Please Select Upon Booking)
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OR
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Bears & Box Lunch Pool Party w/ DJ - (10am - 4pm)
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Silent Auction, Dinner, & Leather Bingo Fundraiser Event & Cash Bar
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Enjoy our 2 Room Play Area
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Special 2027 Announcement
Sunday, August 30, 2026
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Good Morning Farewell Breakfast
ROOM PACKAGES
ADA & Pool View Rooms Available Upon Request with Limited First Come Availability
Bears in the Buff 2026
Terms & Conditions
By reserving your spot for Bears in the Buff 2026, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the following terms:
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Non-Refundable Deposits & Payments
All deposits and payments are non-refundable within 90 days of the event. -
Payment Plan - Auto Pay is an option
Your total balance will be split into four payments. Due dates are as follows:-
Payment 1 - October 31, 2025
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Payment 2 - February 28, 2026
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Payment 3 - April 30, 2026
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Final Payment - July 31, 2026
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Late Payments
Payments must be made on or before the due date. If a payment is not received within 7 days after the due date, your reservation will be canceled without refund. -
Agreement
By making your initial deposit or any payment toward this reservation, you confirm that you have read and accept these terms and conditions. -
Hotel Check In
You will need to place a Debit/Credit Card on file upon check-in.
Reservations must be made by August 1, 2026.
*Transportation to and from the beach is included in Package 1...but if you choose to drive yourself...
Playalinda parking will fill up quickly so it is best to leave early and get a spot in Lot 13 next to the clothing optional area. Playalinda charges a rate of $20 per car for entry so it is best to carpool from the hotel to the beach when possible. Plan to depart by 6:15am to secure a good parking space or you could get stuck parking far away.
Looking to volunteer for the event? Click on the volunteer tab for more information.
Bear Sponsorship Level
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