Drenched Fur 15: A Groovy Good Time

by Gary Snyder

It's the fifteenth installment of Drenched Fur here in Erie, PA during the weekend of April 11th thru 14th, 2019. This year's theme is a fun twist on the 50th anniversary of the cultural event in Woodstock NY we've dubbed WOOFstock as tie-dye hip fun invades the Bel-Aire Clarion Hotel. The weekend of activities for the bear community and its friends has full weekend packages available for just $155 per person. PLUS there are individual events available for ala carte pricing/choices. For information about these events visit www.drenchedfur.com. Contact: Gary Snyder. (814) 446-2327. info@drenchedfur.com.

Note: Drenched Fur events are for adult males 21 and older.

Apr 11 (Thu) - Mixer Social with Live Music by Jeff Workman (Bel-Aire Hotel and Conference Center, 2800 W 8th St, Erie, PA) 11 PM. In Maxi's Grille. $5 per person at the door.

Apr 12 (Fri) - Tastebuds Beer Tour (Bel-Aire Hotel and Conference Center, 2800 W 8th St, Erie, PA) 1 PM - 5 PM. $40 per person in advance.

Apr 12 (Fri) - Bobby Jo Valentine Live Music Show (Bel-Aire Hotel and Conference Center, 2800 W 8th St, Erie, PA) 8 PM. $10 per person at the door.

Apr 12 (Fri) - Caftan Costume Dance (Bel-Aire Hotel and Conference Center, 2800 W 8th St, Erie, PA) 11 PM. With DJ Tony Ruiz in the ballroom. $5 per person at the door.

Apr 13 (Sat) - Tastebuds Wine-o Tour (Bel-Aire Hotel and Conference Center, 2800 W 8th St, Erie, PA) 12 PM - 5 PM. $40 per person in advance.

Apr 13 (Sat) - Drenched Fur Private Water Park Event (Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park, 8091 Peach Street, Erie, PA) 10 PM - 2 AM. Exclusive after-hours private event. $45 in person, cash or charge. Admittance only between 10 PM - 11 PM.

Apr 14 (Sun) - Bear Vendor Mall (Bel-Aire Hotel and Conference Center, 2800 W 8th St, Erie, PA) 9 AM - 11 AM. Open to locals (Free).

Visit www.drenchedfur.com

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.