Mates Leather Weekend XXVI
Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2023
Mates Leather Weekend XXVI
Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2023
News
Snowbound!
Snowbound Leather Weekend XVI
February 23-25, 2024
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!
Your Mr. SNOWBOUND Contestant (3 of 6)
/in News /by Rick ConleyANNOUNCING: MR SNOWBOUND 2023 Contestant ERIC. YOU be the judge. Vote for your favorite with a donation IN THEIR NAME at www.asgcc.org on the DONATE page. Cash donations can also be made in person throughout SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend. Man with the most money raised will grab the MR. SNOWBOUND title, a $100 Full Kit Gear gift card & a cash prize. ALL proceeds go to AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod
Your Mr. SNOWBOUND Contestant (2 of 6)
/in News /by Rick ConleyANNOUNCING: MR SNOWBOUND 2023 Contestant BRUCE. YOU be the judge. Vote for your favorite with a donation IN THEIR NAME at www.asgcc.org on the DONATE page. Cash donations can also be made in person throughout SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend. Man with the most money raised will grab the MR. SNOWBOUND title, a $100 Full Kit Gear gift card & a cash prize. ALL proceeds go to AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod
Your 2023 Mr. SNOWBOUND Contestant (1 of 6)
/in News /by Rick ConleyANNOUNCING: MR SNOWBOUND 2023 Contestant ANDY. YOU be the judge. Vote for your favorite with a donation IN THEIR NAME at www.asgcc.org on the DONATE page. Cash donations can also be made in person throughout SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend. Man with the most money raised will grab the MR. SNOWBOUND title, a $100 Full Kit Gear gift card & a cash prize. ALL proceeds go to AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod
SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend XV
/in News /by Rick ConleyGet Outta the Cold and Into the Heat!
Plans are underway for the 15th SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend. The tentative Schedule of Events is listed on http://www.matesleatherweekend.com/snowbound . Please check the schedule periodically as not all events have been confirmed.
Listed on the same page is a list of accommodations eager to accept your reservation. For your convenience in securing accommodations, there is a ROOMFINDER feature where you can select the amenities you seek (queen bed, private bath, etc.) and one email will be generated to all participating guest houses who will, in turn, reply to you with what they have to offer.
MLW 2022 Sets New Record
/in News /by Rick ConleyMates Leather Weekend has come to an end, raising a record $14,800.64 for AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod and welcoming over 650 people to the events. Special thanks to the extraordinary fund-raising efforts of First Mate Contestant Christopher Puzio who raised $3,622.37, First Mate Contestant and Second Runner-Up Danny Sparkles who raised $3,128.63 and to First Mate 2023 BLUF4414, First Mate Contestant and First Runner-Up Michael Gentilucci and First Mate Contestant MANTHOSE who raised a combined $2,993.27. Thanks also to RaffleBoy and Mr. SNOWBOUND 2019 Ryan Napravnik and RaffleBoy and Market Master Mark Stickney for their efforts, bringing in $2,176.00 in raffle tickets and BuzzCut Barbers Danny Pantaleo and Billie Jean Beetem for bringing in $445.00
We delivered a box full of coats and clothes, donated at the Leather Market, to Ruthie’s Boutique, Provincetown’s Thrift Store who donates all profits to local charities.
In addition, a record 33 MLW participants took part in the free health screenings offered at the ASGCC’s Drop-In Center during the weekend. Kudos to these men for taking a proactive approach to their health and the health of their partners.
(photo by Tim White)