Mates Leather Weekend XVIII
Oct 2 - Oct 6, 2025
Mates Leather Weekend XVIII
Oct 2 - Oct 6, 2025
News
Snowbound!
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!
And the Winner Is…
/in News /by Rick ConleyThe Sixteenth SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend was held in Provincetown MA February 23-25 and by all accounts was a great success with 275+ leather folks in town to celebrate brotherhood and charity.
Three days of events described as “A Winter Getaway with a Twist” concluded with the announcement of Mr. SNOWBOUND 2024, “Mr.E” of Provincetown, MA, who brought in the most donations ($4,146.05) with his leather-themed photo submission. The seven contestants collectively raised $11,235.09 for AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, the second largest amount raised in SNOWBOUND history. Handing off the Mr. SNOWBOUND sash was “FineLeatherJock”, Mr. SNOWBOUND 2023 of Boston, MA.
While there can be only one winner, it is equally important to applaud three additional contestants who brought in well over $1,000.00 each, an outstanding contribution. They are “Andy”, Sir Paul” and “Red Buoy”.
Jay Falcon, 2011/2012 Northeast Community Bootblack, 2012 International Community Bootblack 1st Runner-up and SNOWBOUND/Mates Leather Weekend Resident Bootblack was performing his services throughout the weekend.
Kudos to the folks who received the free health screenings, MPOX vaccines and NARCAN/Fentanyl info and supplies provided by ASGCC at their Drop-In Center located at 301 Commercial St. Their proactive approach towards their health and the health of your partners should be mirrored and lauded. Thanks to Brad Badgley and the ASGCC team for providing these important services. asgcc.org
Look for the Seventeenth SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend February 21-23, 2025. For further information go to MatesLeatherWeekend.com/snowbound.
NEW EVENT “EDUCATED KINK”
/in News /by Rick ConleyFREE Rope Workshop & Live Demos by Corazon Onyx.
Hosted by Matt Acevedo.
NEW EVENT – MEET & GREET & EAT
/in News /by Rick ConleyOrder up a luscious libation and check out Bayside Betsys $9 menu presented especialy on a Saturday night for SNOWBOUND!. Menu available until 9 pm.
Announcing 2024 Mr SNOWBOUND Contestant #7 Red Buoy (7 of 7)
/in News /by Rick ConleyPlease vote for your favorite with a donation, IN THE CONTESTANT’S NAME, to www.asgcc.org. The contestant with the most money raised will win a cash prize, a $100 gift card from www.fullkit.com, an event pass to MLW 2024 and the title Mr. SNOWBOUND 2024.
Announcing 2024 Mr SNOWBOUND Contestant #6 Sir Paul (6 of 7)
/in News /by Rick ConleyPlease vote for your favorite with a donation, IN THE CONTESTANT’S NAME, to www.asgcc.org. The contestant with the most money raised will win a cash prize, a $100 gift card from www.fullkit.com, an event pass to MLW 2024 and the title Mr. SNOWBOUND 2024.