SF’s 2026 “Bearrison” Street Fair: Wrestling, Deadlift Contest & DJs (SoMa)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the Bears of San Francisco invite you to celebrate “A Fair For Every Bear” on Saturday, October 17, 2026! We’re bringing back favorites including the Deadlift Contest, Full Queer Wrestling, and XL Art Gallery, plus plenty of new attractions.

Set in San Francisco’s Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District in SoMa, Bearrison Street Fair is an inclusive event for adult members of the LGBTQ+ community, promoting body positivity and cultural diversity while fostering a supportive and welcoming bear scene.

Enjoy burly entertainment, including attendee competitions, queer wrestling, art, a mechanical bull, cabaret performances and more.

Enjoy burly entertainment, including attendee competitions, building off the fan-favorite wrestling stage and the buns-out deadlift competition.

Bearrison Street Fair 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Noon to 6pm
Harrison and 11th St., SOMA, San Francisco
FREE

Full Queer Wrestling

We’re thrilled to have Full Queer Wrestling back at Bearrison for 2026! Catch the action throughout the afternoon.

2026 Schedule: 12–1PM, 2–3PM, 4–5PM

Barbells, Bears & Butts Deadlift Competition

Get ready for one of Bearrison’s signature spectacles as the Barbells, Bears & Butts Deadlift Competition returns. The competition welcomes all genders and body types, with competitors choosing between 135, 225, or 315 pounds depending on their strength and experience.

Round 1 features the 135- and 225-pound bars, while Round 2 brings out the 315-pound bar. The lifter with the most reps wins $100 per round, with the Round 1 prize split between the winners of the two weight classes if both are represented.

And because this is Bearrison, there’s also an optional bare-butt contest with prizes.

The competition is hosted by Nicki Jizz, the reigning Drag Queen of the Year and five-time voted Best Drag Queen of the Bay Area. Jock straps, singlets and gay flair are encouraged, but competitors can wear whatever they’re comfortable lifting in. Belts and wrist straps are allowed, knee-high socks are required, and medical staff will be on site.

Want to compete? Sign up here.

XL Art Gallery

The Bearrison Street Fair XL Art Gallery returns with a giant outdoor display of digitized artwork printed on 10-by-8-foot banners. The gallery showcases photography, digital art and digitized paintings from local and non-local artists, creating an immersive space celebrating bear and LGBTQ+ communities.

The Lone Star Corral

Head to the Lone Star Corral for even more entertainment, hosted in conjunction with the Imperial Court of San Francisco. The corral features a cabaret stage, mechanical bull, and beverages provided by the Lone Star Saloon.

Food & Drinks

You can fuel up while wandering the fair with food, sweets, ice cream and drinks from:

• Berry Sweet
• The Creamy Goat Ice Cream
• Dough It Up! Bakery
• Kim Tanghulu
• Lone Star Saloon

Exhibitors

Browse art, photography, zines, leather, queer community organizations and other creations from:

• BEARPAD
• Bear Thug
• Double Down
• Gaylesta
• Goddamn Emily Anne
• Gooch Photography
• Krakenwhip
• Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District
• Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco
• Rhea Adri Art
• Sakura Can Paint
• Scenic Cruising
• ‘Tism Bear Sews

Bearrison brings together LGBTQIA+ businesses, entertainers, artists and creators for an afternoon of community, celebration and plenty of bear energy. Come check out the wrestling, competitions, art, food, drinks and more at this free SoMa street fair.

 

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Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.