Atlanta Bear weekend: Hirsute and horny

Is it that time already? ‘Fraid so, gentle woodland creatures. Yes, Atlanta Bear Fest is, um, upon us again (sorry about that visual).

No, we’re not talking about the furry mammals famed for shitting in the woods. Rather, this is a weekend-long event geared to hairy, burly men and the guys who love them. Activities include a pool party, BBQ dinner, cigar session, field trips to the Eagle and the can’t-miss event — a calendar photo shoot for Bear magazine.

The site is the Courtyard Northlake Marriott at 4083 LaVista Road in Tucker. The special guest is Bear cover model Rich McGunn, pictured at right. The long weekend kicks off tonight with a meet-and-greet pizza party.

But what if you’re skinny and smooth? Not to worry:

Not a bear? Not a problem! Come as you are. Southern Bears wants everyone to be able to become familiar with the bear scene. As long as you’re friendly, fun and ready to have a ball, you are more than welcome! Come join us for 4 days of lazy fun and fur hosted by the friendliest bear club in the South.

There, doesn’t that relieve any misgivings you might have had about attending this friendly and fun-filled event? Just don’t blame us if you end up with a mouthful of pelt.