MLW XXVIII • Oct 2 - Oct 6, 2025
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Mates Leather Weekend XVIII

Oct 2 - Oct 6, 2025

Mates Leather Weekend XVIII
Oct 2 - Oct 6, 2025

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

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Snowbound Leather Weekend XVIII
February 20-22, 2026

Get Outta the Cold and Into the HEAT at Snowbound Leather Weekend

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

Provincetown

Provincetown is a gay-friendly oceanside community. Generally the weather is cool in the fall, making it ideal to wear your leather, rubber or uniform. You can feel comfortable shopping, walking the streets day or night, dining, hiking on the beach and touring the bars in your leather, rubber or uniform…and I hope you will!

What They Are Saying

As literally the only guy in street clothes I can say I had an amazing time. Everyone was respectful of me and never questioned why I did not dress. I am coming next year! The vault party was a memory I can hardly forget.

Brad | Salem, NH

This event was a BLAST. I had more fun & met more sociable MEN here than I have ever met at any other event or venue. See you again in 08. Rick, you've done a superb job!

Steve | MA

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

My other half had been to P-Town many times, but it was my first and really enjoyed all the activities. Great job!

Mike Brewer | Albany, NY

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A portion of all proceeds benefits the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod.

Sponsored in part by the Provincetown Tourism Fund.

AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod

Provincetown Tourism Fund

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