In Provincetown, bears never hibernate for too long: From July 6 to 15, thousands of furry folks frolicked through the seaside resort during Ptown’s annual Bear Week. Highlights included  parties like Woof and Beardependance, plus walking tours, crafts fairs, a sneak peek of Bear City 2, boat cruises and an meet-and-greet with straight bear icon Ben Cohen.

It’s enough to make you want to stop manscaping!

But an absolute must for cubs and polar bears alike was the infamous tea dance held daily at the Boatslip. And our intrepid wildlife photographers were fortunate enough to capture the various clans in their natural habitat. Take a look.

Click through to see images from the Bear Week 2012 tea dance in Provincetown

Photos: WickedGayBlog, Bear Lens Photography