Activities

Bar Crawl

Beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday and 10 p.m. on Saturday, free shuttle busses will leave from in front of the Sheraton and go to the Hippo and the Baltimore Eagle. There are several bars within walking distance of the Hippo, located at 1 West Eager Street in the Mount Vernon section of the city, including Leon's, Grand Central, Club Phoenix and The Drinkery. Click here for a map showing all of Baltimore's gay bars. Busses will run until 2 a.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Hospitality Suite

Wind down after a night out on the town by stopping by the Hospitality Suite from 8 p.m.-4 a.m. on Friday and 10 p.m.-4 a.m. on Saturday for a free snack, some coffee or a beverage and to meet up with your new friends before heading to bed. The hospitality suite will also be open from 4-6 p.m. Saturday afternoon for a drink of snacks after wandering around Baltimore and before the pool party begins.

Pool Party

Cool off after a long day of shopping in Inner Harbor, sampling the tastes at Little Italy, drinking your way through Fells Point or exploring Fort McHenry where Francis Scott Key penned the Star Spangled Banner. Join us in the hotel's pool from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday for a private pool party with DJ BootPup and get ready for a night out on the town.

Silent Auction

Our silent auction will benefit Brother, Help Thyself a group that makes grants to non-profit organizations who offer programs for patients with AIDS/HIV and the gay community in general. Stop by the registration room from 3-8 p.m. on Friday or 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday to check out the items and place your bids. The items will also be on view from 6-7:30 p.m. during the pool party, with the winners announced at 7:30 p.m. Winners can pick up and pay for their items from 7:30-8 p.m. at the pool party or from 10:30 a.m.-noon on Sunday in the registration room.