Mates Leather Weekend XVIII
Oct 2 - Oct 6, 2025
Mates Leather Weekend XVIII
Oct 2 - Oct 6, 2025
Thursday, Oct 02
WORK OUT FREE ^
6 am – 8 pm
Ptown Gym
81 Shank Painter Rd
Our friends at Ptown Gym are welcoming MLW Event Pass holders to work out for FREE!
Since event passes are not distributed until Friday, please show a copy of your MLW Event Pass confirmation letter. (Thursday and Friday only)
FREE Health Screening/Testing
9am – 5pm
Ptown Drop-in Center
301 Commercial St.
The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod will be providing free health screening/testing at their Drop-In Center located at 301 Commercial Street. To make an appointment, please call 508-487-8311.
Prime The Pump ^
8pm – 10pm
Bay Cafe
177 Commercial St
Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and deelish drinks at Bay Cafe and “Prime YOUR Pump” as the weekend begins.
NO COVER.
Boot Camp ^
10pm – 1am
Atlantic House
6 Masonic Place
Break out your boots and check out this first night event. Dance to the beats of DJ Wayne Michael, fire up a stogie on the back patio, or get your boots shined by MLW Resident BootBlack Jay Falcon.
$10 COVER
FREE if you wear your 2024 MLW T-shirt
Friday, Oct 03
WORK OUT FREE ^
6 am – 8 pm
Ptown Gym
81 Shank Painter Rd
Our friends at Ptown Gym are welcoming MLW Event Pass holders to work out for FREE!
Since event passes are not distributed until Friday, please show a copy of your MLW Event Pass confirmation letter. (Thursday and Friday only)
FREE Health Screening/Testing
9am – 5pm
Ptown Drop-In Center
301 Commercial St.
The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod will be providing free health screening/testing at their Drop-In Center located at 301 Commercial Street. To make an appointment, please call 508-487-8311.
Waterfront Cocktails
12:30pm – 3pm
Aqua Bar
207 Commercial St.
Start your afternoon right with cocktails overlooking Provincetown Harbor.
NO COVER
Opening Reception
5pm – 8pm
Paramount @ Crown & Anchor
247 Commercial St
Pick up or purchase your MLW Event Pass and enjoy the delicious buffet.
$10 cover without registration
Coffee & Dessert
7PM – 9PM
Full Kit Gear
192 Commercial St.
When you've had your fill at the Opening Reception at Crown & Anchor, head over to Full Kit Gear for some caffeine and sweets. NO COVER.
Uniforms & Cigars
9:30pm – 1am
Paramount @ Crown & Anchor
247 Commercial St
Military, firefighter, police… What’s your fantasy? Fire up your stogie under the stars or under the tent at this sub-event for the cigar fetishist.
This is your chance to Meet-the-Meat, where the First Mate Contestants will be installed with their contestant badge by Number Boy Nelson Martinez.
Also, Northeast Community Bootblack 2011/2012 & MLW Resident Bootblack Jay Falcon will be on hand to shine up your boots.
$10 cover without Event Pass.
Saturday, Oct 04
WORK OUT FREE ^
7 am – 7 pm
Ptown Gym
81 Shank Painter Rd
Our friends at Ptown Gym are welcoming MLW Event Pass holders to work out for FREE!
Free Health Screening/Testing
9am – 5pm
Ptown Drop-In Center
301 Commercial St
The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod will be providing free health screening/testing at their Drop-In Center located at 301 Commercial Street. To make an appointment, please call 508-487-8311.
Leather Market & Raffle
11am – 3pm
Boatslip Resort
161 Commercial St.
Shop for the finest in Leather & Fetish goods, or sell and trade your own gear (advance registration required).
Get your tickets from MLW's from Raffle Boy for your chance to win one of the great donations from local and visiting merchants & restaurants. $2 each, 3 for $5 or $20 from "Boots to Balls". Raffle will be called at 2:00 by First Mate 2001 David Oravez with prizes awarded by Jeff Arnold. You must be present to win.
Buzzcut Barbers Danny Pantaleo & Billie Jean Beetam of SNIP Salon and Dennis Sullivan of Dennis' Shop will be there to get you looking your best. There is minimum charge for their services but Danny, Billie Jean and Dennis donate ALL of their tips to ASGCC. (suggested donation $25+). They are the best in the Buzz-Biz.
This is the last MLW event of the weekend to have your boots shined up from award winning MLW Resident Bootblack Jay Falcon.
If you're looking to lighten your load, drop off your gently worn leather and other clothes to the MLW Booth. All donations will be delivered to Ruthie's, Provincetown's Thrift Store, whose profits go to local charities.
VENDORS: please register through the Vendors Info page.
$5 cover without Event Pass.
Leather Tea Dance ^
6pm – 9pm
Atlantic House
6 Masonic Place
Not your mother’s tea… Dance to the beats of DJ Wayne Michael.
$10 cover without Event Pass.
First Mate Contest & Jock Party ^
9PM – 1AM
Purgatory @ Gifford House
9 Carver St.
What do you get when you mix “The Hottest Leather Event in New England” with THE hottest underwear party in Provincetown?
Starting at 9:30, the First Mate Contest will be held and should last no more than an hour. Support your favorite contestant with thunderous applause.
The First Mate Contest winner will receive a $500.00 cash prize, a $100 Full Kit Gear gift card and the title First Mate 2025.
Contest at 9:30 PM sharp.
Once the winners are announced, the celebration continues with DJ James Cerne at the helm.
$20 cover without event pass.
2025 Contest:
Emceed by Kevin Hart, First Mate 2024
Judging Panel: TBA
Sunday, Oct 05
WORK OUT FREE ^
7 am – 7 pm
Ptown Gym
81 Shank Painter Rd
Our friends at Ptown Gym are welcoming MLW Event Pass holders to work out for FREE!
Free Health Screening/Testing
9am – 5pm
Ptown Drop-In Center
301 Commercial St
The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod will be providing free health screening/testing at their Drop-In Center located at 301 Commercial Street. To make an appointment, please call 508-487-8311.
Cookout & Tattoo Contest
11:30am – 2pm
Paramount @ Crown & Anchor
247 Commercial St
Enjoy a delicious Cookout Buffet and eye-opener cocktails overlooking Provincetown harbor at this annual favorite.
Stick around for the Tattoo Conest and show off your ink for a chance to win an Event Pass to MLW 2026. Categories have included Best Tattoo, Best Furry Chest, Best Nipples, Best Butt & more.
$20 cover without Event Pass
The Fetish Party ^
4pm – 8pm
Purgatory @ Gifford House
9 Carver St.
THE party to wear and share their own personal KINKS.
Dance to the beats of DJ (tba)
$20 cover without Event Pass.
Rubber Ball ^
10pm – 1am
Purgatory @ Gifford House
9 Carver St.
Shine up your gear and join other Rubber Fetishists for a slippery and shiny good time.
Beats provided by DJ (tba)
$10 cover without Event Pass.
Monday, Oct 06
WORK OUT FREE ^
6 am – 8 pm
Ptown Gym
81 Shank Painter Rd
Our friends at Ptown Gym are welcoming MLW Event Pass holders to work out for FREE!
Afterglow Closing Brunch ^
9AM – NOON
Bay Cafe
177 Commercial St
Eye-opener cocktails anyone? Order from Bay Cafe's deelish brunch menu, sample one (or several) of their signature drinks, and relive the memories of MLW with friends, old and new.
NO COVER
FREE Health Screening/Testing
9am – 5pm
Ptown Drop-In Center
301 Commercial St.
The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod will be providing free health screening/testing at their Drop-In Center located at 301 Commercial Street. To make an appointment, please call 508-487-8311.