Bears Perth
powered by TidyHQ🐻 Western Roundup 2025: Mr Bear Perth
🐻 Western Roundup 2025: Mr Bear Perth
Proudly presented by Bears Perth
Welcome to Western Roundup 2025—a five-day furocious celebration of community, connection, and unapologetic fun! This signature series of events brings together the bear community and our wider queer family for five unique events culminating in the much-anticipated Mr Bear Perth 2025 Competition.
Throughout the week, you’ll have the chance to meet the contestants, see them shine on stage, and cheer them on in their journey. Whether you’re joining us for one event or all five, you’ll be part of a celebration that’s pawsitively bold, joyfully inclusive, and distinctly Bear.
We proudly welcome our brethren from other bear clubs, pups, leatherfolk, and all members of our vibrant and diverse queer family. Most events are open to all genders—everyone is welcome to come celebrate with us. Only Growl: Underbear is limited to male and male-presenting attendees.
About the Mr Bear Perth Competition
The Mr Bear Perth title isn’t just about one fabulous night—it’s a platform for community leadership, visibility, and connection. Contestants compete not only for the sash but for the chance to be the top bear in the biz, representing Bears Perth at events throughout the year and at the Mr Australasia Bear competition in Melbourne the following June. It’s about showing pride, building bridges, and embracing the full strength and diversity of our bear community—because every bear has their day.
Contestants are judged on interviews, community engagement, and three thrilling stage rounds: Everyday Bear, Bear Essentials, and Time to Shine. Expect bold looks, creative flair, and powerful performances that celebrate what it means to be a part of this community.
All contestants identify as male or male-presenting, but the event warmly welcomes support from all genders and corners of our community.
Interested in competing? Find out more here – applications close 31 August.
Come and celebrate courage, authenticity, and the spirit of the bear community. Who will be crowned Mr Bear Perth 2025? Come along and find out!
Season Pass
Want the full fur-spread? A Season Pass gets you access to all five official events at great value.
Season passes are limited and sell out quickly, so don't hibernate on this one!
🎟️ Get your Western Roundup Season Pass
Burgers and Trivia
Community event open to all genders
Wednesday 24 September, 6:30pm – Grill'd Scarborough
Kick things off with a relaxed evening of burgers, beers, and beary brainteasers. New this year, this informal trivia night is a great way for contestants, members, and guests to connect over dinner and a laugh.
- Trivia themes: general knowledge, bear culture, pop culture, LGBTQIA+ history, and more
- Come solo or form a team of up to four
- Vegan burger options available; food and drinks purchased separately
- Prize for the winning team: bragging rights and bear glory
🎟️ Get your Burgers and Trivia ticket
Meet the Contestants
Community event open to all genders
Thursday 25 September, 7:00pm – Loton Park Tennis Club
Get to know the Mr Bear Perth hopefuls up close at our home base. This Den Night on steroids is the perfect mix of mingling, fur-flying fun and community warmth.
- Finger food and cheap drinks available
- Open dress: leather, pup gear, casual—come as you are
- First-timers welcome!
🎟️ Get your Meet the Contestants ticket
Growl Underbear
Event limited to male-presenting attendees
Friday 26 September, 8:00pm – Perth Steam Works
Strip down and let loose at our infamous underwear-only dance party with Wruff DJs spinning late into the night. This one's not for the faint-of-fur.
- Underwear and footwear required; harnesses, hoods, and other gear encouraged
- Cloakroom and change facilities on-site
- Held at a licensed sex-on-premises venue, first-timers can learn more here.
Let the fur fly and the bass drop-this night's gonna be beary wild!
🎟️ Get your Growl Underbear ticket
Mr Bear Perth Competition
Community event open to all genders
Saturday 27 September, 7:00pm – Connections Night Club
The crown jewel of the weekend! See our contestants shine in three fierce rounds as they compete for the title of Mr Bear Perth 2025.
- Expect heart, laughs, and bold performances
- Dress to impress—or wear what makes you feel great
- Everyone is welcome: bears, pups, leatherfolk, and supporters from across the spectrum
Who will rise as top bear of the den? Come along and fun out - you might just meet your next bear crush.
🎟️ Get your Mr Bear Competition ticket
Western Roundoff After Party
Community event open to all genders
Sunday 28 September, 7:00pm – The Elford
Wind down and celebrate the weekend in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
- Tunes by DJ Yanique
- First drink included with entry
- Casual dress welcome, good vibes essential
- Monday is a public holiday—plenty of time to recover!
🎟️ Get your Western Roundoff After Party ticket
Don't hibernate—Western Roundup sells out fast, and you won't want to miss a moment of the fun!
Sponsors
We couldn't run Western Roundup and crown Mr Bear Perth without the generous support of our sponsors, many of whom have supported us for many years.
Please support them like they support us.
Major Sponsors
Venue Sponsors
General Sponsors
