Mates Leather Weekend XXII: Lumberjack
Sep 27 - Oct 1, 2018
Mates Leather Weekend XXII: Lumberjack
Sep 27 - Oct 1, 2018
Thursday, Sep 27
Prime The Pump
8pm – 10pm
Bayside Betsy's
177 Commercial St
For those in town early, come on by Bayside Betsy’s as we “Prime The Pump” before the weekend begins. Hors d’oeuvres provided by Rick of Mates Leather Weekend.
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 Billboard DJ David LaSalle inside, fire up a stogie on the back patio, or get your boots shined by MLW Resident BootBlack Jay Falcon.
No cover.
Friday, Sep 28
Waterfront Cocktails
12:30pm – 3pm
Harbor Lounge
359 Commercial St.
Join Liam and Cass for an afternoon cocktail overlooking beautiful Provincetown Harbor. Check out their delightful & delicious menu of creative cocktails.
No cover.
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS/TESTINGS
1pm – 1am
ASGCC Drop In Center
148 A Commercial St
The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod will be providing free health screening/testing at their new Drop In Center located at 148 A Commercial Street.
Welcome Reception
4pm – 8:30pm
Club Purgatory
11 Carver Street
Start your Friday night right at this meet and greet event and pick up or purchase your Event Pass (EVENT PASS PICK-UP/PURCHASE from 4:00-8:00 PM). Check out this years FURRY-FOCUSED slide show presentation by Nelson Martinez.
Earl's famous buffet will be served from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Vegetarian and gluten-free items available. Sponsored in part by the Watership Inn.
$10 cover without registration, buffet included.
Dessert & Coffee
8pm – 10pm
Full Kit Gear
192 Commercial St
Following the Opening Reception, come eat some sweets and check out the latest in leather & fetish gear.
No cover.
Uniforms & Cigars
9:30pm – 1am
Paramount at the Crown & Anchor
247 Commercial Street
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. Dance to the beats of DJ Chris Racine. Also, Northeast Community Bootblack 2011/2012 & MLW Resident Bootblack Jay Falcon will be on hand to shine up your boots.
$10 cover without registration.
Saturday, Sep 29
Leather Market, Raffle, & Contest Registration
11am – 3pm
The Boatslip Resort
161 Commercial St.
Shop for the finest in leather & Fetish goods, or sell and trade your own gear.
Get your tickets for the MLW Raffle to benefit ASGCC. ALWAYS a big list of great donations to win from local and visiting merchants & restaurants. MLW's Raffle-Men John Joiner & Joe Gaschnig will be trying to beat their ticket sales from last year so, while they may be a bit aggressive, it is for a great organization. Tickets are $2 each, 3 for $5, or $20 for an inseams length. Raffle will be called at 2:15 by First Mate 2001 David Oravez with prizes awarded by Jeff Arnold. You must be present to win.
Danny Pantaleo from SNIP Salon & MLW Resident Buzz-Cut Barber will fix you up so you look your best. There is no charge for this service but Danny donates ALL of his tips to ASGCC. (suggested donation $20+). He is 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
Also, your last chance to register for the First Mate Contest and win $500 cash, a two night stay at Queen Vic Guest House during MLW 2018, a $100 Full Kit Gear gift card & the title FIRST MATE 2017. Deadline: 2:30 PM
VENDORS: please register through the Vendors Info page.
$5 cover without registration.
Free Health Screening/Testing
1pm – 1am
ASGCC Drop In Center
148 A Commercial St
The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod will be providing free health screening/testing at their new Drop In Center located at 148 A Commercial Street.
FIRE CEREMONY hosted by Gay Men of Wisdom
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Herring Cove Beach
Take a left at the payment booth, go to the far end of the parking lot near the toilets, walk the path to the beach, and take a left
Connect with the energies of the gay male tribe, the ocean and land, and the ancestors. We’ll drum, invoke the directions, and honor gay men's 14 Distinct Gifts to Humanity. Bring a drum or rattle if you have one (we’ll have several). Wear leather, ceremonial garb, or whatever you feel comfortable in.
Leather Tea & Meet the Meat
6pm – 9pm
Atlantic House
6 Masonic Place
Not your mother’s tea… Dance to the beats of Billboard DJ David LaSalle. This your chance to "Meet-the-Meat", hosted by First Mate Contest emcee Russell Sweeney, who will introduce and number your 2017 First Mate Contestants and Judging Panel. Choose your favorite contestant and let him know what it will take to get your vote. Number Master: Nelson Martinez
$5 cover without registration
First Mate Contest
9:30pm – 1am
Paramount at the Crown & Anchor
247 Commercial Street
Register at the Opening Reception or Leather Market for the contest and you could take home a $500.00 cash prize, a two night stay at Queen Vic Guest House during MLW 2018, a $100 gift certificate to Full Kit Gear Shop and the title First Mate 2017. NO REGISTRANTS ACCEPTED after 2:30 PM. Right-click and save here for a printable First Mate Contestant registration form and drop it off when you pick up your pass on Friday. Hosted by Russell Sweeney, First Mate 2016 & Mr New England Leather 2017.
See the Gallery for last years winners!
Contest at 11PM sharp. $10 cover without registration. After the contest...booze, cruise, and dance to the beats of DJ Chris Racine.
Sunday, Sep 30
Cookout & Tattoo Contest
11:30 – 2pm
Poolside at the Crown & Anchor
247 Commercial Street
Join us for hot dogs, hamburgers and salads (vegetarian and gluten-free items available) Poolside at Crown & Anchor. AND...the Annual Tattoo Contest at 1:00 PM Hosted by David Oravez. Categories include Best Tattoo, Best Furry Chest, Best Nipples, Best Butt & more. Sign up with David, show us your stuff & the crowd decides. Each category's winner gets a Free Pass to next year's MLW!
$10 cover without registration, buffet included.
Free Health Screening/Testing
1pm – 1am
ASGCC Drop In Center
148 A Commercial St
The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod will be providing free health screening/testing at their new Drop In Center located at 148 A Commercial Street.
Fetish Party: Lumberjack
4pm – 8pm
Paramount
247 Commercial Street
The BEST party of the year in Ptown…pull off your pants at this sticky, steamy annual favorite. Jockstraps encouraged and Clothing Check available. Nudity prohibited.
$10 cover without registration.
Rubber Ball & Closing Party
10:30pm – 1am
Club Purgatory
11 Carver St, Provincetown
Shine up your rubber and roll, bounce or slide up to Purgatory for this final MLW Event.
$10 cover without registration.