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BOTR 2025
July 17th-20th
Join us for our 27th annual tubing trip down the Ichetucknee River! For up to the minute updates, add yourself to our Facebook page!
Host Hotel
SOLD OUT
Call Rebecca to get on the wait list
352-331-3336 X630
Best Western Gateway Grand Resort
4200 NW 97th Blvd
Gainesville FL 32606
King $139.00 per night plus tax*
Double $139.00 per night plus tax*
A one night non-refundable deposit will be charged 15 days prior to event start.
Hotel booking includes 1 complementary BOTR Armband for each room. Additional armbands may be purchased during check-in or from any of our team for $25
Schedule of Events
Schedule of Events
Thursday July 17th
Hotel Check In 3PM
Group Information Table 1PM - 9PM Hotel Lobby
Early Arrival Meet and Greet 6PM-Midnight Lobby Reception/Pool
Music by DJ Matty G
BOTR Armband required for the pool
GrrrrrOKE with DJ Big D 7:30PM-9PM Hotel Ballroom West
Friday July 18th
Hotel Check In 3PM
Group Information Table 1PM - 9PM Hotel Lobby
Meet & Greet 4PM-11PM Hotel Lobby/Pool Deck
Music by DJ Matty G
Country Dance Night 8PM-Midnight Hotel Ballroom West
Instructions 8PM-9PM Dance until Midnight
Music DJ LuNy
BOTR Armband required for the pool
Saturday July 19th
Bear Breakfast 7AM-10AM Hotel Lobby (For those staying at the hotel)
Tubing Down the Ichetucknee River 9AM
Meet in the hotel lobby at 7:45AM and buddy up to carpool to the Park (no Bus to the river this year) OR meet at the Park SOUTH entrance tram area at 8:45AM. We will walk to Dampier's Landing @ 9AM . The actual time on the water will be around one hour. Once we are through floating, we will head back to the hotel for lunch and an afternoon of fun.
Reminders -
Get there early, when the park is full you will not be able to get in.
No alcohol allowed in the park.
You can pick up your tube from a vendor along the way OR the vendor in the park at the General Store.
The General Store will hold your keys for a small fee.
For more information about the park please visit; https://ichetuckneesprings.com/ to pre pay for entrance and to book your tubes (This link is not affiliated with GatorBears or Bears on the River. We assume no responsibility for any transactions, cancelations or park closures)
Lunch on the Hotel Pool Deck 11:30AM-4PM
1. The BEST “Western Burger” @ $14.95
2. Pulled Pork Sandwich on Kaiser Bun @ $12.95
3. Grilled Chicken Sandwich @ $12.95
4. Black Bean Wrap (Tortilla or Lettuce) @ $12.95
All Items Served With: Chips, Cookie or Brownie
Afternoon Splash 2PM- 11 PM Hotel Pool Deck
Music by DJ Matty G
BOTR Armband required for the pool
Drag Queen BINGO 2PM-4PM Hotel Ballroom West
Hosted By Darcell Stevens
Music DJ LuNy
80s Bear Dance Party 8PM-11PM Hotel Ballroom West
Music DJ LuNy
Moonlight Swim 11PM - 1AM Hotel Pool
Wind down the long day of fun with a relaxing swim and a few drinks before turning in for the night. BOTR Armband required for the pool
Sunday July 20th
Farewell Breakfast 7:30-10:30AM Hotel Lobby (For those staying at the hotel)
Ichetucknee Park Fees
Ichetucknee Park Fees
Ichetucknee Park Entrance - $6 per car (2-8 people) Pay at the park entrance.
Tube Rental - Available from vendors on the way to the park and in the park $7-$30. If renting in the park you will pay at the General Store located in the park.
Ichetucknee Park Tram - $5.50 + tax per person. Pay at the General Store in the Park.
(you may walk to the mid point and back to the parking area for free)
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