Drenched Fur 12 scores big


by Gary Snyder


During the second weekend of April, once again the Erie community hosted Erie's exclusive Bear Weekend known as Drenched Fur. This time the 'Best Little Run for Fun' brought together hundreds of men hailing from around the tri-state area and as far away as Chicago, San Francisco, DC, and Toronto. 


Erie has been annual hosting Drenched Fur for twelve years allowing men to appreciate each other and their natural masculinity.


On Friday night, DJ Tony Ruiz returned for the "Locker Room" themed dance. The main event for Drenched Fur is an exclusive Saturday night time private event at Splash Lagoon, our local indoor water park resort. In addition to enjoying the fun wet times there, the weekend this year also included Bear-e-oke, BEAR Bingo, a Winery Tour to North East, PA, and this year's game show spoof, Furry Feud. Sunday morning the weekend wrapped up with the charity silent auction which raised over $1,000 for the Mental Health Association of Northwestern PA. 


The Drenched Fur 12 Committee did an amazing job hosting one of the biggest events for Erie's GLBTQA community and thanks all the individuals and businesses that helped make this year a success. To find out more about Drenched Fur, you can visit www.drenchedfur.com to review our photo gallery from over the years. And don't miss out on next years installment of DF13 to be held March 30 - April 2 in 2017! 


About the Author

Gary Snyder Gary Snyder (He/Him), has been involved with Erie Gay News submitting articles since 2005 and coordinating the Annual Pride Picnic kitchen in 2008. He currently serves as an Advisory Board member of the NWPA Pride Alliance [since 2012]. Gary is a graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in HRIM. From 1999 to 2012 he was an active member and then executive officer of the non-profit Burgh Bears social club in Pittsburgh, PA. Currently Gary is employed by the Erie County Department of Health as the HIV Disease Intervention Specialist, serving as a community member of the HIV Planning Group in coordination with the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Along with advising the NWPAPA Board, he chairs the Erie County HIV Task Force, serves on the Erie Gay News Editorial Board, and is the President of the AFSCME Union Local 2666.

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