Mates Leather Weekend XVIII

Plans are underway for MLW 2025

April 6, 2025/in News /by Rick Conley

Plans are underway for the 28th Mates Leather Weekend. Many of our production team gathered at Watership Inn this weekend, and, following this MLW Summit, we are going to guarantee that 2025 WILL BE “THE HOTTEST LEATHER EVENT IN NEW ENGLAND”! Mark your calendars now 10/02-10/06.
Your 2025 team: Steve Benson, David Oravez, Nellson Martinez, Jeff Arnold, Mark Stickney, Gordon Ross, Boggy Fryer, Gordon Ross, Chris Racine, Darren Showers, David Cunningham, Michael Morasse, Patrick Lamerson, Chris Amabile, Jay Falcon…
Pictured First Mate 2024 Kevin Hart.
Photo courtesy @MrMphoto1973

About Mates

A kick-back, have a good time, meet some hot new friends weekend for those who want to hang out, socialize, relax or party with other like-minded people in Leather, Rubber and Uniforms.

Mates Leather Weekend is brought to you by Rick Conley, longtime Provincetown resident and leatherman. I want to thank all MLW sponsors, friends and past participants who have contributed to the success of Mates Leather Weekend. I’m grateful for all the new friends that I’ve made along the way.

I take great pride in the quality of men and women that attend MLW. There is no attitude here, just folks that are down-to-earth, friendly, and nice to look at. It takes a lot of effort to put on an event like this. I hope you enjoy it.

- Rick Conley

What They Are Saying

My husband and I had such a great time at our first Mates this year. We met quite a few real friendly guys as well as saw a lot of friends we haven’t seen in some time. Overall, we had such a good time we’ll definitely be back next year.

Michael | West Haven, CT

DAMN! You guys did it again! Didn't think you could top Mates '05, but you certainly did with Mates '06! Can't imagine what's in store for '07, but it's making us horny just thinking about it..GRRR..WOOF! Thanks Mike and Rick for all your hard work.

Richard & Dennis

I ATTENDED MLW FOR MY FIRST TIME IN 2015. I WAS WELCOMED AND INCLUDED IN ACTIVITIES.....THAT MADE ME FEEL A PART OF THE COMMUNITY AND LESS OF A FIRST TIMER. I HAD A GREAT TIME, I ALREADY REGISTERED FOR THE 2016 EVENT AND HOTEL. LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL IN A FEW MONTHS

Tony | West Haverstraw NY

I'm just writing to say what a really great time my boyfriend, Mike & I had. Thanks so much for going to all that trouble to put together such an amazing weekend. You guys do an incredible job. I had so much fucking fun! I can't wait for next year.

Paul & Michael | NYC