6-Day Celebration of Queer Joy
JUNE 18-23, 2025
POWERED BY GILEAD
Frolic Weekend is now 6 days long! Celebrate queer joy with over 1,000 men of color from all over the world!
During Frolic Weekend, there are brunches, social mixers, pool parties, club nights, beach takeovers, panel discussions, and much more including a brand new boat cruise and specialized workshops!
2025 will be bigger and better, so follow @frolicweekend for updated information on this annual celebration!
Just below are links to info on this year’s theme, weekend passes, and programming from prior years!
2025’s Theme:
SUMMER CAMP
Come For The Adventure…Stay For The Community
Join us for year number six as we turn Provincetown into the ultimate summer camp destination, Camp FROLIC! Venues, parties, and events will resemble and give a nod to the nostalgia of community, adventure, and growth that only summer camp can bring!
Meet amazing people, make lasting memories, and experience the magic of Camp FROLIC.
Purchase your passes below and stay tuned for more info!
Weekend Passes
Buy early and save! Payment Plans available for all passes!
This year we’re adding on an extra day so Frolic Weekend will be SIX DAYS of fun! We’ll be selling six, five, four, and three day passes to give you a range of options so you can experience what Camp Frolic has to offer! Group ticket passes are also available now to create even cheaper issues for you!
These passes will also only be available until March 31st so get them now while you can! PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE!
Lodging
Lodging options for 2025 are now available! Hotels with an asterick indicate an official Frolic Weekend 2025 host hotel.
Gifford House Inn*
(508) 487-0688
Boatslip Resort*
(508) 487-1669
Brasswood Inn*
(508) 487-1526
Surfside Hotel and Suites
(508) 487-1726
Gaslamp Bed & Breakfast
(877) 697-6636
White Porch Inn
(508) 364-2549
Harbor Hotel
(508) 487-1711
Queen Vic Guesthouse
(508) 487-8425
John Randall House
(508) 487-3533
Crew’s Quarters
(508) 487-5900
8 Dyer Hotel
(508) 487-0880
Admiral’s Landing
Frolic Weekend Tour III
We’re coming to a city near you to share the joy of Frolic Weekend! Frolic Weekend Access Passes will be 20% off for those who attend an event during the tour so reserve your spot below now!
Our Past DJs
We’re still in the process of booking our DJ line-up for 2025, but to get a feel for the sounds of Frolic Weekend, check out our past DJs below!
Our Past Performers
We have new headliners every year! Stay tuned for next year’s performers and, in the meantime, check out our past performers below!
Schedule of Events (2024)
As we shape our Camp FROLIC activities for next year, check out last year’s (Olympic Gaymes) events to get a taste of what’s to come!
The Welcoming Ceremony
Official Welcome Mixer
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Porchside Bar@ 9 Carver St.
Kick off FROLIC Weekend with our welcome mixer where you’ll meet your fellow Olympic baddies from all over the world and officially start the gaymes! Light food and refreshments from bar will be served.
Slay for the Gods
Toga Party w/ NYC’s Trappy Hour
10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Purgatory Nightclub w/ DJ Worthy@ 11 Carver Street
We’re doing it Ancient Greek style and teaming up with Trappy Hour from NYC to bring you a sexy and fun toga party! DJ Worthy, Trappy’s resident DJ, will be spinning the best in hip hop and R&B.
Dress code: Togas in any style or color.
The Hunger Gaymes
BBQ Mixer
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Shipwreck Lounge@ 10 Carver Street
Join us for a food spread fit for any athlete or Baddie while you get to know more new arrivals! Specialty cocktails will be on deck.
A Shot(put) At Love w/ Lamont White
Speed Dating
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Gifford House @ 9 Carver Street
Gay dating coach, Lamont, brings his years of professional experience to our Olympic Village! Join him as we set you up for success to find new friends, lovers, and maybe a potential bae for the weekend!
Tea Dance
Baddie Takeover
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Boatslip Resort@ 161 Commercial St.
Come dance and mingle at the famous and historical Tea Dance. Entry is half-off for attendees!
Locker Room
Dance Party
10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Boatslip Resort w/ DJ Kidd @161 Commercial St.
We’re changing into sexy athletic gear for this uniform attire themed party!
Dress Code: Spandex, Athletic Gear, Singlets, Gym/Sports attire
Olympic Drip
Pool Party
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Crown & Anchor w/ Lavender Lounge @ 247 Commercial St.
At this pool party, everyone is a winner! Come dripped in the colors of gold, bronze, or silver to rep your medal of choice.
Dress Code: Gold, Bronze, or Silver swimwear
Tea Dance
Baddie Takeover
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Boatslip Resort@ 161 Commercial St.
A second day of taking over tea dance! Grab a new friend and a Rum Punch and hit the dance floor.
No Borders
Dance Party w/ DJ Clax10 & Morphine Love Dion
10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Crown & Anchor @ 247 Commercial St.
Come see our headlining performance from the lip sync assassin of Drag Race 16, Morphine Love Dion, and enjoy music all night from DJ Clax10!
Dress Code: Olympic Ring Colors (Blue, Red, Yellow, Green, Black)
Breakfast of Champions Live Discussion
Breakfast and Conversation hosted by Preston Mitchum
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Provincetown Inn @ 1 Commercial St.
Join us for a catered breakfast and a fun discussion hosted by activist and star of Bravo TV’s “Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard,” Preston Mitchum.
Mount Olympus
Adventure At Boy Beach
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Walking from Ptown Inn to Boy Beach and enjoying fun in the sun!
Come with us to the infamous Boy Beach to strip down into your favorite swimwear or even less!
Baddies United
BBQ Social
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Provincetown Inn @ 1 Commercial St.
The grill will be open to eat together one last time with your fellow Baddies!
Paris Is Burning
Closing Ceremony Dance Party: Culture Couture
10:00 pm – 1:00 am
Crown & Anchor w/ DJ Frenchy @ 247 Commercial St.
With the Olympics being hosted in Paris, we’re paying homage to the iconic Paris Is Burning documentary. Come represent your culture in your most fashionable and creative way. The runway will be open and the music going all night!
Dress Code: Rep your culture in one of three different ways: Academics/Athletics Culture, Heritage Culture, or Regional Culture!
Victory Lap
Pool Day
11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Boatslip Resort @ 161 Commercial St.
Join us for an extra day of fun at the Boatslip Resort! The bar will be open and drinks flowing for a relaxing and lazy day!
PLEASE NOTE:
ALL are welcome to join us at the Olympic Gaymes. We just ask that you respect the space, culture, and joy being cultivated and experienced.
Lodging
Lodging Options for 2025 are now available! Hotels with an asterick indicate an official Frolic Weekend 2025 host hotel.
Gifford House Inn
9 Carver Street
(508) 487-0688
30% OFF
Book Online: Code “MOMM30”
Crowne Pointe Hotel & Spa
82 Bradford Street
20% OFF
Book Online: Code “FROLIC”
Gifford House Inn
9 Carver Street
(508) 487-0688
30% OFF
Book Online: Code “MOMM30”
Crowne Pointe Hotel & Spa
82 Bradford Street
20% OFF
Book Online: Code “FROLIC”
Charm Guesthouse
156 Bradford Street
(508) 487-0085
- Price range $292
- King size beds available
Cape Codder Guest House
570 Commercial St.
(508) 487-0131
- Price range $145-$550
- Double, Full, and apartments available
John Randall House (Black-owned)
140 Bradford Street
(508) 487-3533
20% OFF
Book Online: Code MOCW24
The Bradford
41 Bradford Street
(508) 487-0173
10% OFF for minimum 3 nights
20% OFF for minimum 4 nights
Book Online: Code “MOCW3” and “MOCW4”
Sunset Inn (T.I.L.)
142 Bradford Street
(508) 487-9810
$20 OFF rate per night for minimum 3 nights
Call directly to book for discount
Brass Key Guesthouse
67 Bradford Street
(508) 487-9005
10% OFF for minimum 3 nights
15% OFF for minimum 4 nights
Call directly to book for discount
Surfside Hotel & Suites
543 Commercial Street
(508) 487-1726
15% OFF
Book Online: Code “MOC24”
Crew’s Quarters
198 Commercial Street
(508) 487-5900
10% OFF
Book online: Code “MOCW10”
Foxberry Inn
29 Bradford Street Ext.
(508) 487-8583
15% OFF for min. four nights
10% OFF for min. three nights
Call directly to book for discount
Boatslip Resort
161 Commercial Street
(508) 487-1669
10% OFF
Call directly to book for discount
Admiral’s Landing
158 Bradford Street
(508) 487-9665
15% OFF for minimum 3 nights
20% OFF for minimum 4 nights
Book online: Code “FROLIC24”
Snug Cottage
178 Bradford Street
(508) 487-1616
20% OFF for minimum of 4 nights
Call directly to book for discount
The Bradford
41 Bradford Street
(508) 487-0173
10% OFF for minimum 3 nights
20% OFF for minimum 4 nights
Book Online: Code “MOCW3” and “MOCW4”
Harbor Hotel
698 Commercial Street
(508) 487-1711
10% OFF
Book Online: Code “MOCW24”
*Please note this hotel is a 30 minute walk from the majority of events in town.*
Crowne Pointe Inn & Spa
82 Bradford Street
(508) 487-6767
20% OFF
Book Online: Code “FROLIC”
Mercury Hotel
12 Winthrop Street
(508) 487-9603
15% OFF
Book online: Code “MOCW24”
Ellery Hotel
12-14 Johnson Street
(508) 380-0952
15% OFF
Book online: Code “MOCW24”
The Bradford
41 Bradford Street
(508) 487-0173
10% OFF for minimum 3 nights
20% OFF for minimum 4 nights
Book Online: Code “MOCW3” and “MOCW4”
Waterford Inn
386 Commercial Street
(508) 413-9892
15% OFF
Book Online: Code “MOCW24”
Crowne Pointe Inn & Spa
82 Bradford Street
(508) 487-6767
20% OFF
Book Online: Code “FROLIC”
Discounted Businesses (2024)
We’re partnering with local Ptown restaurants and stores to offer our attendees a special discount on products throughout the weekend! See below for all 2024 deals and be sure you show your wristband to receive discounts!
Ocean 193
193A Commerical Street
(508) 487-1527
10% OFF lunch and dinner only w/ reservations
Mate Provincetown
349 Commerical Street
(415) 407-4352
20% OFF all clothing and accessories
Sponsors & Community Partners (2024)
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors and Community Partners! We appreciate all your support!
Travel
Plane
30 min flight from Boston Logan Airport to Provincetown Airport (not most accessible option)
Ferry
90 minutes to or from Boston
Ferry Companies:
- BAY STATE CRUISE CO., INC.
Daily passenger and excursion ferry service from 200 Seaport Blvd in Boston to MacMillan Wharf in Provincetown. Purchase tickets online or at Ticket Office. For more information, call 617-748-1428. - CITY EXPERIENCES CRUISES (OUR PARTNER)
Fast ferry service from One Long Wharf, Boston to MacMillan Pier, Provincetown. Stayed tuned for our 2025 discount! *IMPORTANT* Ferry schedule changes throughout the year, so make sure you are looking at the right dates as highlighted on our example schedule to the right.
Bus
3-4 hour ride to or from Boston
- PETER PAN BUS
Bus service from South Station and Logan Airport in Boston to MacMillan Pier, Provincetown.
Car
2-3 hour drive from Boston
Parking
If your lodging doesn’t include parking, you can find parking information here:
Get Connected
Connect with others coming to Frolic Weekend in the WhatsApp group chat.
Join the official FROLIC 2025 WhatsApp Group!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone come to FROLIC Weekend?
Yes, although FROLIC Weekend was created for queer men of color, we welcome anyone to join as long as they respect the space, culture, and joy being cultivated and experienced.
Are there host hotels or certain discounted lodging in Provincetown one should look to stay in?
Yes, we make deals with several hotels in Ptown to accommodate our attendees. Hotels and inns usually offer anywhere between a 10-20% discount. See our lodging information above!
Is Provincetown easy to get around?
Yes, once in Ptown you don’t need a car. The majority of bars, clubs, and restaurants are on Commercial Street and in nearby proximity to one another.
What do FROLIC weekend passes include?
FROLIC Weekend passes include access to all the main events such as the epic pool party, several dance parties, and fun performances. They also grant access to smaller activities such as discussion groups and social mixers. Keep in mind, though, that there will also be other events offered as add-ons if one does want to partake.
What kind of parties and music should I expect to experience at FROLIC Weekend?
We strive to cater to everyone’s diverse interests so events range from intimate social mixers, talk panels, and discussion groups all the way to pool and dance parties. As for music, you can expect to experience varied genres, in which certain parties will have certain music highlighted. This can include house, circuit, afrobeats, reggaeton, dancehall, hip hop, pop, and R&B music.
Will food be provided throughout the weekend?
Depending on the event, food may be provided or accessible to attendees, in which case you will be notified in advance. In general, though, we work with restaurants in the area to provide discounts to all of our attendees so you can experience the delicious food Ptown has to offer. A list of restaurants (as well as stores) that are offering discounts will be provided in the coming weeks so check back soon!
What's the easiest way to get to Provincetown?
Once in Boston, you can either drive to Ptown, which takes about 2.5-3 hours or you can take one of the ferries, which takes about 90 minutes! We will be working with one of the ferry companies on providing discounts on ticket rides for our attendees so stay tuned and you can find further information in our Travel section.
Can I volunteer at FROLIC Weekend?
Yes! In an effort to make FROLIC more accessible to everyone, we are now offering volunteer opportunities to anyone (including QPOC) who wishes to offer their time and services during the weekend. In exchange for helping, volunteers get free lodging for the entirety of the weekend. If you wish to volunteer you can email us at hi@www.wearefrolic.com!