BDSM & kink events

CLAW 26 is a 21+ leather and kink weekend in Columbus, OH featuring a full Hyatt Regency hotel buyout, a 118-booth VendorMart, 150+ classes, two BDSM dungeons, and dozens of socials and signature events.

NEEHU 17 runs Apr 2-6, 2026 in Nashua, NH. 2026 theme: RECURSION! Join us for a long weekend of hypnokinky fun with a science twist, including an exploratorium-style unconference and a traditional conference with classes and play parties.

Portland Leather Alliance’s flagship three-day conference (April 3–5, 2026): 50+ classes, huge vendor mall, performances, and a large equipped dungeon at the Portland Expo Center, plus host hotels and shuttle service. Pre-registration only—no at-door sales.

Hotel Take-Over! With Pool! Edgy, hot and beautiful erotic art featuring performances from aerial dance to burlesque, unique shopping, classes in art/dance/sex ed, and ASL interpreters available all weekend.

April 16–19, 2026 in Austin: four days of BDSM and leather education, Texas leather title contests, vendor market, community parties, and panels—tickets via Eventeny; Holiday Inn Austin Midtown and Austin Eagle often anchor the weekend (confirm on site).

SELF is Atlanta’s Southeast Leather Fest—four days of education, fundraising, and social programming from a domestic nonprofit: workshops, optional intensives, Friday/Saturday contests, BootBlack Academy, SELF LIVE remote access, and community tracks like SELF Connections.

IMsLBB 2026 is the International Ms. Leather & International Ms. Bootblack contest weekend in Piscataway, NJ with a full hotel takeover, community programming, and contests.

THE Beltane Apr 29-May 3, 2026 in Darlington, MD featuring big poles festooned with ribbons, naked revelry, bonfire activities, and a 10,000 sq ft sex-positive dungeon.

Beyond Leather is an all-inclusive premier 4-day educational BDSM kinky fetish event featuring 55+ workshops from presenters nationwide. Attendees come to explore, learn, play, socialize and have fun in a safe environment. The event includes the International Power Exchange® Contest and provides 27,000 square feet of dedicated space across multiple venues.

Four-day Sacramento leather weekend with regional contests (including Northwest Master/slave, Bootblack, and Person of Leather tracks), hotel-package style registration, and open registration on northwestleathercelebration.com.

Primal Arts Fest returns to Darlington, Maryland May 7th through 11th, 2026 connecting body and spirit, provoking spiritual evolution, and embracing the sacred and the profane.

Atlanta's Frolicon draws 2,500+ attendees each May for a weekend where geek culture meets kink. ECKE recommends it for Georgia enthusiasts who want gaming, burlesque, costuming, and LGBTQIA programming—plus parties and workshops—all under one downtown roof.

Fire Island Leather Weekend 2026 is a premier NYC-area leather weekend hosted by Excelsior MC on Fire Island, supporting LGBTQ+ nonprofits with parties, socials, and community events.

GWNN (Group With No Name) hosts BASH in Austin—2026 theme “BASH & Beyond: A BDSM Space Odyssey.” Holiday Inn Midtown Austin room block, Cognito registration, and full class grid on Sched.

Fetish Factory’s Memorial Day weekend hotel takeover in Fort Lauderdale: four days, seven parties, shuttle between Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors venues, international DJs and performers, and a strong fetish dress culture. Headquarters: Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale at Cypress Creek.

Ropecraft Chicago 2026 is a Memorial Day weekend rope-focused kink convention with classes across shibari, western bondage, power exchange, and play, plus nightly parties and community-focused spaces.

IML is leather culture’s flagship Memorial Day weekend in Chicago—International Mr. Leather & International Mr. Bootblack contests, multi-day packages, Leather Market, and major parties (APEX, Victory Party, Black & Blue Ball) plus socials and add-ons.

Camp Crucible is the ultimate outdoor 24/7 fantasy vacation for those interested or involved in BDSM, sexuality, sensuality, human pony play, age play, education, exploration, relaxation, and socializing with old friends while meeting new ones.

Kink Odyssey - Spring is a five-day BDSM exploration retreat at Easton Mountain in Greenwich, NY with experiential workshops, facilitated play parties, and community connection for both newcomers and veterans.

Studio 58’s intimate Pittsburgh hotel event with kink classes, themed nights, vendors, and skyline views.

OKC leather and BDSM education weekend at Wyndham Garden OKC—30+ sessions, vendor expo, leather gala, dungeon (Papi’s Pain Palace), bootblack, littles, and inclusive community framing. Hosted on Google Sites; confirm tickets on linked purchase flow.

Tryst is an ever-evolving event that strives to break free of gender boundaries, foster a culture of consent, and bring the entire spectrum of sexuality and kink together to love, play and commune with one another.

Join us for an intense weekend at Dark Odyssey Fusion, where kinksters, queers, swingers, spiritualists, the adventurous, and the perverted come together to fuse Sex, Kink, and Spirit. Experience the magic with a thousand fellow erotic explorers as we achieve ecstatic states of passion, desire, and transformation.

TESFest offers an impressive lineup of local, national, and international presenters providing a wide variety of classes, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops. Delve deeper into your kinky skills and interests in a supportive and enriching educational setting.

We bring in top entertainers to mesmerize you each evening with their talents. From world-renowned DJs that keep the music bumping all night long, to mind-blowing bands that make you sing along, to performers like aerialists, cirque performers, professional pole and gogo dancers, burlesque and boylesque.

Chicago’s fetish weekend with contests (e.g. Midwest rubber, leather ambassador), vendor fair, classes, and parties across venues. Confirm 2026 dates on the official site—prior years used mid-July patterns.

Elevation Rope is a premier rope bondage conference held annually in the Southeast United States, offering an immersive educational experience set against the scenic backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina. The event is hosted at Deerfields Retreat in Horse Shoe, NC, and spans five nights and four days, combining intensive rope education with themed evenings, performances, and play parties.

Midwest hypnokink convention—Beguiled’s 2026 “Odyssey of Trance” with sliding-scale tickets, scholarships, and community-focused programming. Tickets via TicketSpice; verify exact venue block on the official site.

Four-day OKC kink weekend at The District Hotel with Route 66 Leather contest track, pool parties, vendor market, optional education at The Diversity Center, and tiered 2026 pricing on www.okckinkweekend.com.

Whips & Wine 2026 is a 3-day camping and kink event taking over an entire campground. Classes, demos, vendors, play spaces, dance club in the woods, rope rig, pet play area, pool, game area with axe throwing and airsoft, bounce house, hot meals, and showers.

A small gathering of likeminded fetishists and perverts held at a private campsite in Northern Massachusetts with all-inclusive meals, world-class play spaces, and unlimited exploration.

Multi-day bear community weekend in Lexington, KY—2026 theme Renaissance Faire; pool gatherings, workshops, merchants, parties, and World Bear Contest. Registration via official Eventbrite.

PNWLC’s 3-day/3-night men’s leather camp east of Oregon City—meals included, workshops and play on private forested land, TicketSpice registration, and a hard cap of 70 spots (21+ male-identifying space per site).

Fetish Con XXIV is a four-day fetish trade show and convention in St. Petersburg, FL featuring workshops on consent and kink safety, a massive vendor marketplace, live demos, networking, and signature events.

Come join Studio 58 to head back to school at Naughty Knowledge 2026, a Private Hotel Takeover Event in Gettysburg PA featuring education, skill sharing, playing, and partying.

Dark Odyssey’s **West Coast** sleep-away camp—**Sex + Kink + Spirit** in a **100-acre** Sierra Foothills private retreat with dungeons, Sex-O-Rama, pool, and cabin/tenting options. Parent site lists **“TBD Aug 2026”**; ECKE uses a **mid-August placeholder** until **campthornwood.com** publishes firm dates.

Kink Down South Weekend is the South's large-scale kink festival in Atlanta: Aug 14–16, 2026. Classes, demos, live performances, DJ sets, and socials in a massive industrial venue—see kinkdownsouth.com/weekend/ for details.

The Summer Michigan Rope Conference (SMIRC) is Troy, MI’s weekend of intensive rope education with top presenters. The public site last highlighted SMIRC 2025; check smirc.net for the next announced dates and venue.

Des Moines leather weekend (Aug 28–30, 2026) at The Blazing Saddle: Mr./Ms. Iowa Leather, Mr. Iowa Bear, Iowa Pet, vendor mart, and socials. Dates and details are published on the Mid America Conference of Clubs calendar.

Join Dark Odyssey's Summer Camp from Sep 1-7, 2026, in Northern Maryland. This seven-day transformative event blends kink and BDSM with spiritual exploration, offering workshops, massive play spaces, and special events in a unique, inclusive environment. Enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere with diverse accommodations, meal plans, and a welcoming mix of kinksters, queers, and swingers. Create your own erotic vacation where you can learn, play, and connect with like-minded individuals. Experience this week-long journey of self-discovery and community building in a safe, supportive space designed for exploration and growth.

Regional power exchange title contest and community weekend for the Southeastern US—contestant guidelines, judges, sponsors, and 2026 regional info on the official GoDaddy-built site. Dates and venue were not posted publicly at scrape time; use the contact email on the site for production questions.

Join us for an unforgettable kink and BDSM event at the Master slave Conference! Dive into 120 educational opportunities, including classes, panels, and intensives. Enjoy plenary events like the Meet & Greet Reception, Keynote Speaker, and Master/slave Contest. Explore exhibits from the Leather Library and Archives, shop at the Fetish Marketplace, and enjoy entertainment from cigar parties to dance shows. Connect in the Reconnecting Lounge or seek spiritual support in the Sanctuary. Secure your tickets now for this enriching experience!

MAUL’s 20th Anniversary Weekend celebrates two decades of Mid-Atlantic Uniform League legacy, pride, and community in Providence, RI. Mr. Providence Eagle Contest, Welcome Reception, Anniversary Dinner, Uniform Inspection, Street Fair & Cigar Social, and Kink Demos.

CrucibleCon is a 3-day hotel conference in Northern New Jersey featuring top educators, a renowned playspace, meet & greets, vendor market, and game room. Official site: 2026 dates to be announced.

Chicago-area weekend produced by Elgin Munchers Inc.—education tracks, vendor fair, dungeon experience, demos, and socials. Not the same event as Texas “Annual Kink Expo” branding you may see elsewhere; confirm dates on elginmunchers.org.

Women of Drummer 2026 is a four-day leather community gathering for women, non-binary folx, and friends at Camp Ramblewood in Darlington, MD. Features title contest, three dungeons, hospitality parties, art space, meals included, and vending.

DomCon New Orleans 2026 is a BDSM and fetish convention at Astor Crowne Plaza with classes, workshops, social events, NOLA Parade, exhibitors, and community programming in New Orleans, LA.

Rehoboth Beach Leather Weekend is a multi-day leather celebration at Aqua Bar & Grill with socials, a harness dance, and the Rehoboth Leather contest. The 2025 weekend has passed; the organizer had not published 2026 dates on the public site as of our review—check rehobothbeachleather.com.

Fornucopia returns Oct 1-4, 2026 for a beloved East Coast campground weekend focused on community, connection, education, and entertainment. Organized by The Gritty Group. Meals, cabins, play spaces, Cabin of Iniquity. 21+ only.

DC’s flagship annual fetish ball—Richard A.D & Metro Underground at UltraBar (911 F St NW): three levels of DJs, fetish fashion, dungeon and play spaces, national talent, and a fundraiser for Metro Underground. 21+, strict dress code.

DFW’s long-running annual kink education weekend—open presenter/vendor applications and Cognito-based registration framed as community building (Beyond Vanilla 35, Oct 1-4, 2026 per beyondvanilla.org).

NEPAH 2027 is the Northeast Pet & Handler Weekend in Philadelphia, PA (Oct 16-18, 2026). Community events, Northeast Pet & Handler Contest (feeder to IPTC), and pet/handler programming.

Kinky Kollege: Homecoming 2026 is a premier 3-day education event near Chicago's O'Hare Airport presented by Leather SINS. Top educators, 15,000 sq ft play space with 75+ pieces of equipment, TAPAS Station, vendor hall, silent auction, professional photography. 18+.

Cleveland's Original Fetish Flea Market returns for 2026. Multi-day OhioSMART event at a private club—vendors, classes, socials, yoga, clothing/gear swap, raffle baskets (NCSF), two play parties. No membership required. Free shopping for non-ticketed guests with pre-registration.

Dark Odyssey’s Bay Area hotel convention—workshops, massive dungeons, Sex-O-Rama, Halloween-season energy, and omnisexual programming. **2026** dates were not yet published on the live Surrender page at inventory time; ECKE uses a **late-October placeholder**—replace with official registration dates from **darkodyssey.com/surrender**.

ECKE recommends Coastal Carolina Fetish Fair for Myrtle Beach–bound kinksters who want to shop top toymakers, meet BDSM vendors, and attend workshops in one weekend. Public marketing has not yet published confirmed 2026 dates—check coastalcarolinafetishfair.com.

Hotel takeover weekend in the St Louis metro area Nov 6–8, 2026 featuring 30+ educational classes, vendor bazaar, BeBe's cigar social (benefits NCSF), Exploration Emporium, clothing-optional indoor pool, 3 dungeons, play parties, and midnight buffets.

Kinky Con is New Hampshire’s long-running annual conference for BDSM education, poly and gender-diverse community, vendors, demos, silent auctions, raffles, and socials—typically anchored by the November “Wicked Weekend” in the Manchester area.

20th-anniversary Puget Sound leather/BDSM conference for experienced attendees—education focused on why we do what we do (201+ framing), hotel-format weekend with public presenter applications and community RSVP links.

Naughty Noel is a winter kink conference featuring a private two-hotel takeover in Gettysburg, PA with education, playspaces, festive parties, and holiday shopping.

Annual conference celebrating diverse power-exchange dynamics—education, community, and inclusion—held in the Tampa Bay region. Confirm each year’s dates and venue on the official site (homepage has lagged past years at times).

Tethered Together is a rope-focused event with circus arts, kink, relationships, and movement programming in Stamford, CT. The next in-person weekend advertised on the official site is Mar 19–22, 2027.