As the chilly Fall weather starts to hit Provincetown at the tip of Cape Cod we are looking rather enviously at the hordes of leather-clad visitors who have poured into town for the weekend. It’s 28th Mates Leather Weekend…… 5 whole days of unhibited fun which the organizers promise will be “THE HOTTEST LEATHER EVENT IN NEW ENGLAND.
It all kicked off on Thursday , but the fun really takes off full blast on Saturday and Sunday. Some of our favoritem events include
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
Get your tickets from MLW’s Raffle Boy Cristian and Raffle Boy Mikey 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 Raffle Master Jeff Arnold.
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.
$5 cover without Event Pass.
NEW EVENT: LEATHER & LEDERHOSEN
4pm – 6pm
The Brewery at The Crown
247 Commercial St
Tapped Beer Blast und Sausage Eating Contest. Provincetown Brewing Company has moved its location to Crown & Anchor. Join them in this new event for 2025.
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, $100 Full Kit Gear gift card, a two-night stay at Queen Vic Guest House during MLW 2026 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.
COOKOUT & TATOO 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 James Cerne
$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 James Cerne.
$10 cover without Event Pass.
Monday 6th October
AFTERGLOW CLOSING PARTY
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
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