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  • The contest is on Saturday, March 14th, at 4 PM / CT during the TBRU™ Family Dinner in the ballroom. Contestants will be served dinner prior to the start of the contest. Please refer to the TBRU™ Schedule of Events for exact dates, times, and locations.

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      Bear

    • Cub

    • Admirer

    • TBRU™ Bear

    • TBRU™ Cub

    • TBRU™ Admirer

    • Mr. TBRU™31

      The contestants will also elect and present an award to a member of the contest class:
       

    • Brother Bear Award
      (who the contestants thought was the class favorite, Miss Congeniality, Friendly, Like a Brother)

  • Winners may receive any or all of the following:

     

    • Gift Cards/Cash

    • Complimentary Run Pass to the next TBRU

    • Medallion, Lanyard, and Back Patch with title rocker

    • Legacy Title Sash (returned the following year)

    • Custom leather vest

    • Bragging Rights

  • Registered TBRU attendees can enter the Mr. TBRU contest as long as:

    1. You are at least 21 years old on the first day of TBRU.
    2. You understand and meet all the requirements in the TBRU Code of Conduct.
    3. You are a respected member and in good standing with your community, known for treating others with
    kindness and respect
    4. You have no convictions or history of violent or predatory offenses.
    5. You show good character, good sportsmanship and high emotional intelligence, as well as have the ability
    to handle the ups and downs of competing with grace.
    6. You have not competed in four (4) or more previous Mr. TBRU contests.
    7. You have not previously won a TBRU contest title.

    (Current Members of the Dallas Bears are ineligible to enter the contest).

  • It's easy and doesn't take a lot of time:

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    ● Attend the required one hour Pre-TBRU Orientation via Zoom. Sunday, February 28th. Time
    and link to be emailed to you.
    ● Attend the required TBRU Contestant Meeting on Friday evening of the event (casual attire).
    ● Encourage your fellow TBRU attendees to attend the contest Saturday evening.
    ● Arrive at your call time on Saturday and compete in all three rounds of the contest.
    ● Work with your fellow contestants in a positive manner.

  • Contestants are scored by each judge across three rounds, for a total of 80 points. Round 3 counts for half of the total, since it includes both Bear Wear / Bar Wear and the On-Stage Question. The highest total in each category (Bear, Cub, and Admirer) wins that title. All contestants/finalists are also judged on a separate ballot for the title of Mr. TBRU, so the Mr. TBRU titleholder could come from any of the three categories. All scoring will be monitored by a Tally Master, Contest Director, and a member of the Dallas Bears Board of Directors to ensure accuracy and fair practices.
     

    • Round 1: Theme Wear (20 points) – This is your interpretation of the TBRU theme, from simple to elaborate costumes. Get creative! Judges look for creativity and interpretation of the theme (effort, not cost), your outfit’s overall look, and your confidence and stage presence.

    • Round 2: Underwear (20 points) – Any underwear of your choosing. It must be Texas legal, with no showing of genitals, anus, or butt crack. Jock straps only count if they fully cover your anus and butt crack with an attached strap at least 1 inch wide (or however wide it takes to cover that area). Judges look for your choice of underwear, your confidence and stage presence, and your overall presentation, not body type.

    • Round 3: Bear Wear / Bar Wear (20 points) – This is your way to show your whole personality and style. Wear what best represents you and the category you're competing in, from simple to elaborate, as long as it remains street legal. Judges will be looking at your overall outfit and impression, how well it represents your personality and/or category (Bear, Cub, or Admirer), and your confidence and stage presence.

    • Round 4: On-Stage Question (20 points) – While you're on stage for Bear Wear / Bar Wear, the MC will ask you a simple question to answer on the spot. Have fun with it! Judges look for the quality of your answer, your comfort on the mic, and how you engage the audience.

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    Title holders become the Ambassadors of the Dallas Bears, Texas Bear Round-Up (TBRU), and the Contest. Put your best image and your natural, fun-loving self forward. Bear Wear / Bar Wear is the final clothing change, so whatever you wear there will be the same outfit you wear during the title ceremony (pictures, etc).


    Other Contest Rules:

    • No Poppers, Smoking, Vaping, or Beverages on stage

    • No Bare Feet (footwear required)

    • No showing of genitals

    • No showing of your butt crack/anus (a loose handkerchief is not sufficient... the covering of your crack/anus must be sturdy and affixed.)

    • No real or functional weapons of any kind. The contest team has the final say on any prop.

    • No hate speech or slurs. As a nonprofit, we also can't allow political endorsements.

    • Limits - Please note that contestants are limited to a number of four (4) total times that they can enter the contest (regardless of category).

    • Photos and video: By competing, you agree that TBRU may photograph and record you on stage and use those images to promote TBRU.

  • As mentioned earlier, the contest is for fun and is not a circuit or preliminary contest.

    As a titleholder of the Dallas Bears Texas Bear Round-Up, you are required to:

    • Serve as an ambassador of the Dallas Bears and Texas Bear Round-Up until the next contest.

    • Promote TBRU in your local community and in your travels throughout the year.

    • Post pictures on social media of the events you attend wearing your titleholder gear.

    • Send a monthly update with photos of your travels and events to webmaster@dallasbears.org.

    • Encourage other good candidates to consider competing in the next TBRU contest.

    • Wear your TBRU Contest Title Sash, Custom Vest, Medallion, and TBRU Embroidered Patch (titleholder gear) with pride!

    • Care for your legacy Title Sash and return it at next year's TBRU so it can be passed to the new titleholder.

    • Return to TBRU next year to support the new contestants in the dressing room and on stage. You will also be recognized on stage and will “crown” the new titleholders.

    • Attend the Sunday TBRU BBQ and Closing Ceremony to be introduced to the public.

    • The Dallas Bears ask and strongly encourage each titleholder to do the following (optional):

    • TBRU is a “party with a Purpose” and our strong desire is to raise money for local charities. Each

    • titleholder is requested to organize at least one fundraiser as a TBRU titleholder for a 501(c)(3) charity of your choice in your local community. Please invite the Dallas Bears to attend. Please send us pictures and details of the event.

    • Join the Dallas Bears for our Dallas Pride Parade entry (if available).

    • Join the Dallas Bears for any of our events/fundraisers (when available).

Online Registration for Texas Bear Round-Up™31: Bears of the Zodiac will open on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 12PM Central!

What is the Mr. TBRU Contest?

The Mr. TBRU™ contest is designed to be a fun and enjoyable event to enhance the overall Texas Bear Round-Up™ experience. This contest is not part of any circuit or preliminary. All types of men, self-defining as bears, cubs, polar bears, admirers, chasers, and more have competed. If you are interested in being a contestant, be sure to check the box when you register. If you’ve already registered and didn’t indicate your desire to enter the contest or have any questions, please contact us via email at contest@tbru.org.

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Click HERE to download the contestant PDF Packet.

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*TBRU™30 Title Winners & Judges

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