Thursday October 10th
| Event | Description | Time | Location |
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| Registration | Octobearfest 2013 registration is tentatively scheduled to open at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. This may be delayed due to hotel availability, but our goal is to have some type of registration up and running at this time. If you plan on arriving after 5:30 pm, please email Tony Linan at: tonylinan@comcast.net, so that we can arrange a later registration so that you have your badge, which is your admission ticket to a majority of events. | 2:00pm – 5:30pm | Host Hotel – Courtyard Marriott |
| Bear Cub Room | Come enjoy a variety of interactive entertainment geared for getting to know the people you’ll spend the weekend with. We will be playing a variety of card, board and dice games, including last year’s infamous rounds of “Cards Against Humanity” hosted by Lou Delucia. If there is a card or board game you want to play, bring it along, and we can put the information up in registration to let people know it’s available for play. | 2:00pm – 5:30pm | Host Hotel – Courtyard Marriott |
| Dave & Buster’s at United Artists* | *Transportation not provided Dave & Buster’s and United Artist’s Theaters are located just a few blocks from the host hotel. A group of OBF participants have expressed interest in going to this fun location. Transportation is not provided Thursday morning, however it is a quick cab or bus ride up the street or good exercise for a lengthy walk. Discount movie tickets will be available at registration for those that are wanting to go see a movie at the theater (discount tickets do not include IMAX or 3D presentations). Dave & Buster’s has a wide variety of arcade, billiards and virtual games, including a full service restaurant. |
2:30pm – 5:30pm | UA Colorado Center / Dave & Buster’s, 2000 S. Colorado Blvd, 303-757-8665 |
| Four Mile Historic Park | *Transportation not provided A group of bears expressed interest in exploring this historic part of Denver with a group. Located close to Glendale, this historic site is not too far from the host hotel. Admission price varies on number of attendees. Meet at registration if this is something you are interested in. |
2:30pm – 5:30pm | 715 South Forest St – Denver |
| Midtowne Spa | *Transportation not provided Enjoy your afternoon at The Midtowne Spa with a discount ticket provided at registration. Transportation is not provided for this event until after 8 p.m. Thursday evening. |
2:30pm – 2:00am | 2935 Zuni Street - Denver |
| Octobearfest 2013 Meet & Greet Welcome | Transportation is exclusive to Barker Lounge from 6pm-8pm Taco Bar will open at 7:00 pm and food will be served until 8 pm for Octobearfest Participants, with drink specials for those wearing your badge. Make sure you check out the fantastic patio at The Barker Lounge while you enjoy your cocktails (weather permitting of course). Don’t forget to be friendly to your local bartenders! |
6:00pm – 1:00am (Dinner served at 7:00pm) | The Barker Lounge 475 Santa Fe Drive – Denver |
| Denver Night Life Tour | The following locations have signed on to be a part of the night life tour for the duration of your stay in the Denver area this weekend: | 8:00pm – 1:30am | Various locations |
| Denver Eagle – Underwear Party | Thursdays is Underwear night at The Denver Eagle! Please be aware of local laws, your ass must be covered, and no nudity is allowed. Please be safe, and play safe! If you have any questions about the appropriateness of your attire, check with the door man at The Denver Eagle – please be prepared for a clothing check-in at The Denver Eagle if you plan on attending this event. All OBF participants will receive $1 off every drink you order throughout the night – make sure you wear your badge. | 9:00 pm – 1:30 am | The Denver Eagle - 3600 Blake Street, Denver |
| Hospitality Suite | Underwear Party Come enjoy yourself as we socialize, entertain, and enjoy cocktails and appetizers throughout the night. Thursday’s theme is a continuation from the Denver Eagle Underwear Party – 80’s Underoos if you have them! Please note that while hospitality is scheduled to stay open later than 2am, that might not be a possibility, depending on other hotel guests on the same floor as the hospitality suite. |
11:00 pm – 2:30 am | Host Hotel – Please check at registration for Hospitality Suite Number. |
Friday October 11th
| Event | Description | Time | Location |
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| Discounted Breakfast | Participants staying at the hotel will receive discount tickets to the on-site restaurant featuring a full menu for breakfast. | Time TBD – check with Hotel Desk | Host Hotel – Courtyard Marriott |
| Registration | If you plan on arriving after 5:30 pm, please email Tony Linan at: tonylinan@comcast.net, so that we can arrange a later registration so that you have your badge, which is your admission ticket to a majority of events. | 9:00am – 5:30pm | Hotel |
| Day Trips | Day trips are planned as follows, however please realize that due to interest or low to no interest in attendance, or weather some trips may be altered or cancelled: The OBF Shuttle will leave the hotel starting at 10:00 am – please make sure you pay attention to the shuttle arrival times and pick up times so that you are not stranded at a location. It is your responsibility to make sure you are waiting at the designated spot to be picked up within 10 minutes prior and 10 minutes after the scheduled arrival/pickup times posted on the schedule. Due to traffic and a variety of other factors we cannot guarantee the exact arrival time for the shuttle. The last pickup at the day trip locations will begin at 3:30 pm, and should have everyone back to the hotel no later than 5:30 pm. | 9:30 am – 4:00 pm | Locations Vary |
| Below is a brief explanation of all the day trip locations we are offering as part of your run pass for the event. Please take the time to check out their website for details. Some locations will require additional out of pocket expense, such as the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Your run pass admission only covers general admission to these day trip events Planetarium and IMAX tickets are extra out of pocket expenses for you. Please read the details. Please also note that due to increased security, many public locations are now restricting what you can and cannot bring into their establishment, check directly with them for these types of restrictions. | |||
| The Denver Zoo 2900 E. 23rd Ave – Denver www.denverzoo.org In the heart of City Park is the Denver Zoo – come explore the new Toyota Elephant Passage, showcasing Asia’s unique animals as well as Predator Ridge and the phenomenal Tropical Discovery or Primate Panorama. Truly a day trip in itself to see everything The Denver Zoo has to offer. If you select this option on Friday, your run pass only includes general admission into the Zoo main gate. |
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| Denver Museum of Nature & Science 2001 Colorado Blvd – Denver www.dmns.org Located on the edge of Denver’s City Park, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has some nationally recognized regular exhibits, as well as a variety of touring exhibits. Check out their website for events or exhibits that will be in town during October. Also featured at the museum is the Gates Planetarium and Phipps Imax Theater. If you select this option on Friday, your run pass only includes general admission into the museum, special exhibits, imax and planetarium are extra at your own expense. |
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Molly Brown House Museum 1340 Pennsylvania Street – Denver www.mollybrown.org Rescued in the 70’s from demolition, the historic home of Titanic survivor Margaret Tobin Brown has been turned into a museum of titanic proportion. Tours occur daily, as well as other events throughout the year. Check out their website for more information about potential activities and events in October. If you select this option on Friday, your run pass only includes general admission into the museum. |
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Denver Botanic Gardens 1007 York Street – Denver www.botanicgardens.org Located in the Cheesman Park area of Denver, this distinctive gardens define and celebrate Colorado’s Western identity and a unique high altitude climate and geography. Even in the autumn season, there is plenty of gardens to see here. Check out their website for information about potential activities and events in October. If you select this option on Friday, your run pass only includes general admission into the gardens, any special exhibits are additional expense. |
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Forney Museum of Transportation 4303 Brighton Blvd – Denver www.forneymuseum.org Featuring anything on wheels, the Forney Transportation Museum has a wide collection of over 500 exhibits relating to the history of transportation from antique cars to vehicles of all types. Check out their website for more information. If you select this option on Friday, your run pass only includes general admission into the museum. |
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Midtowne Spa 2935 Zuni Street – Denver www.midtowne.com Denver’s friskiest and friendliest bathhouse – the Midtowne offers an indoor and outdoor hot tub, wet steam room and dry sauna, with a variety of play areas in the basement with video arcade style booths and public group rooms. Visit their website for pictures and virtual tour of the club. If you select this option on Friday, your run pass only includes admission with a locker. If you want a room, that is at your own expense. |
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| FRB Book Club Panel Discussion | Ever wondered what goes on at a Book Club? Or do you just want to read a great book and come and discuss it. Front Range Bears Book Club leader Bob Murphy and the group will be coming to the hotel to discuss the selection for OBF: Night Duty by Nick Mann. This was the clubs selection for their July Book of the Month – it is available at: bearbonesbooks.com – who specializes in gay fiction and bears particularly. Join us for a great literary discussion. You don’t have to read the book to attend, it’s fun to just talk about books or other things! | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Host Hotel – Courtyard Marriott - TBD |
| Bear Cub Room | We will be hosting a poker party in the Bear Cub Room during this time. Amateurs or experienced players are welcome. For fun of course – no money! | 2:00pm – 5:30pm | *located in hospitality suite |
| Hospitality *no alcohol | Come rest and relax in hospitality, watch or play poker, and enjoy getting to know other participants just hanging out at the hotel. There will be no alcohol served, and no alcohol allowed during this time in the hospitality suite. | 2:30pm – 5:30pm | Hotel |
| Appetizers & Cocktail Party | Come enjoy one of Denver’s longest running country and western bars. Charlie’s Denver will be providing appetizers and awesome drink specials for our OBF guests! Make sure you have your badge on, otherwise you will not be allowed inside the OBF area, and will not be provided with drink specials. Transportation shuttle is exclusive to Charlie’s from 6pm – 8pm (food is served from 6:30 – 7:30). Jello Shots purchased from the Men of Charlie’s will have those proceeds going to our charity benefactors: Matthew Shepard Foundation & Project Angel Heart. |
6:00pm – 1:30am | Charlie’s Denver - 900 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver |
| Denver Night Life Tour | The following locations have signed on to be a part of the night life tour for the duration of your stay in the Denver area this weekend: | 8:00pm – 1:30am | Various locations |
| Pool Party | Come enjoy flopping around in the pool with the bears, as the hotel closes off the pool to the other guests for our private pool party. Absolutely NO Alcohol or food is allowed in the pool area. Swim trunks or appropriate swim wear must be worn at all times – absolutely no nudity allowed in the pool area at any time. You could face ejection from the hotel and/or possible arrest for nudity. Please be careful. |
9:00pm – 11:00pm | Hotel Pool |
| Cora-Vette’s Boylesque Show | Denver’s newest GLBT bar, is also one of the largest, and has scheduled a special premiere of their Boylesque erotic nude show. OBF Attendees receive a discount on admission of $5 per person (by showing your run badge at the door). The Denver Rodeo will have plenty of drink specials all night long to enjoy while you watch the fantastic Boylesque show. |
9:00pm – 1:30am | The Denver Rodeo, 7800 E. Colfax Ave |
| Hospitality Suite – 1985 Themed Party | Come enjoy yourself as we socialize, entertain, and enjoy cocktails and appetizers throughout the night. Friday’s theme is part of the Octobearfest theme, Back To The Future, as we explore 1985 when Marty McFly’s adventures started – be creative with your 80’s attire if you have them! Please note that while hospitality is scheduled to stay open later than 2am, that might not be a possibility, depending on other hotel guests on the same floor as the hospitality suite. | 11:00pm – 2:00am | Host Hotel – Please check @ registration for Hospitality Suite Number. |
| Bear Hug Room | Too shy to go over to the Midtowne Spa, or did you meet someone you want to grab a quick hug from? Come and enjoy the hug room for a while, or just a quick minute. Please clean up after yourself and play safe! Remember – No means No! | 11:00pm – 3:00am | Hotel Suite TBD |
Saturday October 12th
| Event | Description | Time | Location |
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| Discounted Breakfast | Participants staying at the hotel will receive discount tickets to the on-site restaurant featuring a full menu for breakfast. | Time TBD – check with Hotel Desk | Host Hotel – Courtyard Marriott |
| Registration | If you cannot register by noon on Saturday – please contact Tony Linan at: to arrange registration. | 9:00am – Noon | Hotel |
| Day Trips | Day trips are planned as follows, however please realize that due to interest or low to no interest in attendance, or weather some trips may be altered or cancelled:
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9:30am – 4:00pm | Locations Vary |
| Below is a brief explanation of all the day trip locations we are offering as part of your run pass for the event. Please take the time to check out their website for details. Some locations will require additional out of pocket expense, such as the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Your run pass admission only covers general admission to these day trip events Planetarium and IMAX tickets are extra out of pocket expenses for you. Please read the details. Please also note that due to increased security, many public locations are now restricting what you can and cannot bring into their establishment, check directly with them for these types of restrictions. | |||
| The Denver Art Museum 100 W. 14th Ave Pkwy – Denver www.denverartmuseum.org You’ll spend all day at the Denver Art Museum, exploring the variety of exhibits available with your general admission ticket included with your run pass. Please note that special or extra exhibits may require additional expense on your own. Visit their website for up to date information about exhibits that will be available in October. |
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The History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway – Denver www.historycoloradocenter.org Showcasing the rich history of Colorado and the A-Z of Denver the History Colorado Center (formerly the Colorado History Museum) is a state of the art hands-on and high tech center you don’t want to miss. Your run pass includes a general admission into the center, additional or special exhibits may require additional expense. Visit their website for information about events going on in October 2013. |
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Denver Aquarium 700 Water Street – Denver http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver/ Boasting more than a million gallons of underwater exhibits that highlight the fascinating ecosystems around the world, the Downtown Aquarium houses over 500 species of animals. Visit their website for more information about the aquarium. Your run pass includes a general aquarium admission, and does not include any meals in the restaurant nor does it include any of the special exhibits, those add-ons are at your own expense. |
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16th Street Mall Shopping & Denver Pavilions Theater 500 16th Street – Denver www.16thstreetmalldenver.com You can view movie times for the Denver Pavilions Theater at www.fandango.com Shop at the largest outdoor shopping mall in Denver. The 16th street mall spans 1.25 miles long, and has over 300 stores to shop at, and over 50 restaurants to select from for lunch. Your run pass includes a movie voucher for any movie playing at the Denver Pavilions Regal/United Artists movie theater (excludes 3D and IMAX shows – surcharge may apply). Please make sure you are aware of the start and end time of your movie, and the last pickup from 16th street mall for the day trips shuttle bus. |
Midtowne Spa 2935 Zuni Street – Denver www.midtowne.com Denver’s friskiest and friendliest bathhouse – the Midtowne offers an indoor and outdoor hot tub, wet steam room and dry sauna, with a variety of play areas in the basement with video arcade style booths and public group rooms. Visit their website for pictures and virtual tour of the club. If you select this option on Friday, your run pass only includes admission with a locker. If you want a room, that is at your own expense. |
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| Lunch with the Front Range Bears | The October club meeting for The Front Range Bears will be held during Octobearfest this year – come join us as we discuss the future of the club, Octobearfest and anything else that we need to explore about The Front Range Bears. This is an open forum for anyone to attend, and enjoy lunch while you are at it. Please notify registration if you plan on attending this, so that we have enough food for everyone! Or if you know you want to attend this event during Octobearfest, please send an email directly to: board@frontrangebears.org and let them know you will be attending. Hope to see you there. *Please note that you DO NOT have to be a participant of Octobearfest to attend this luncheon. If you attend this luncheon, discount tickets for Saturday Night hospitality will be available to you at the meeting (cash only). |
11:00 am – 2:00 pm | Courtyard Marriott - TBD |
| GLBT Literary Book Panel Discussion | Octobearfest is thrilled to host a panel of published authors who will be reading from their published work. Proctored by FRB Member Bob Murphy he will help them in interacting with the audience with any questions surrounding their writing, publishing, living as an author or anything related to the GLBT literary world. Please pick up a flyer that details the guest list, and their bio, but guests include:
*Guest list subject to change. |
2:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Courtyard Marriott - TBD |
| Octobearfest 2013 Banquet | Enjoy an elegant meal with the fantastic panoramic view of Denver. Entertainment provided during event.
Come enjoy the highlight of the event, our festive banquet evening. Held at the top of the hotel with a panoramic view of Denver, you will be amazed at the view! This year we are excited to provide as the emcees for the evening: Sharon Magoodies and Bill O’Gorman of the hit internet show: WEsaidDOTtv. A panel of guests will also be on stage as we put on our own version of the hit game show Dinner will be served at 6:30 – 7:30, with the brief, short game show & entertainment from 7:30 – 8:00. |
6:00pm – 8:00pm | Courtyard Marriott – Grand Ballroom |
| Denver Night Life Tour | The following locations have signed on to be a part of the night life tour for the duration of your stay in the Denver area this weekend: | 8:00pm – 1:30am | Various locations |
| Hospitality Suite – 1950’s Themed Party | Come enjoy yourself as we socialize, entertain, and enjoy cocktails and appetizers throughout the night. Saturday’s theme is part of the Octobearfest theme, Back To The Future, as we explore 1955 when Marty McFly’s went back in time – be creative with your 50’s attire if you have it! Please note that while hospitality is scheduled to stay open later than 2am, that might not be a possibility, depending on other hotel guests on the same floor as the hospitality suite. | 9:00pm – 2:30am | Host Hotel – Please check @ registration for Hospitality Suite Number. |
| Bear Hug Room | Too shy to go over to the Midtowne Spa, or did you meet someone you want to grab a quick hug from? Come and enjoy the hug room for a while, or just a quick minute. Please clean up after yourself and play safe! Remember – No means No! | 11:00pm – 3:00am | Hotel Suite TBD |
Sunday October 13th
| Event | Description | Time | Location |
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| Goodbye Breakfast | Run participants can take advantage of breakfast in the morning in the grand ballroom of the hotel. Come socialize and say goodbye if you are checking out of the hotel, or extend your stay another day and enjoy access to the shuttle for the Beer/Liquor bust at The Denver Eagle. |
9:00am – 11:00am | Courtyard Marriott – Grand Ballroom |
| Football & Food | It’s The Denver Broncos versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, and The Denver Eagle is the place to watch the game. Come enjoy a wide variety of food plus $1 off every drink you purchase by showing your run badge. | 2:00pm - 4:30(ish) | The Denver Eagle – 3600 Blake Street |
| Midtowne Spa – Closing Ceremony | Come end your weekend with a bang, as you enjoy the featured performer of the weekend send you off with a j/o show in the Midtowne Spa showroom. This is the last day you can use your Octobearfest Midtowne vouchers. | 4:00 pm – 7:45 pm | 2935 Zuni Street – Denver |
| Beer/Liquor Bust | Stay at The Denver Eagle and enjoy the choice of Beer or Liquor bust available for Octobearfest participants. Make sure you redeem your Denver Eagle voucher to take advantage of this as part of your run pass. You must have your voucher, otherwise you will have to pay full price at the door. | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | The Denver Eagle – 3600 Blake Street |
| Beer Bust | Hop on the shuttle and head over to the Denver Wrangler for their legendary beer bust. | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | The Denver Wrangler |
