Mates Leather Weekend XXVIII
Oct 2 - Oct 6, 2025
Mates Leather Weekend XXVIII
Oct 2 - Oct 6, 2025
News
Snowbound!
Snowbound Leather Weekend XVII
February 21-23, 2025
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!
A Record-breaking Year for SNOWBOUND! Mr. SNOWBOUND 2022 Announced
/in News /by Rick ConleyThe Fourteenth SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend was held February 25-27 and by all accounts was a great success with 200+ 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 2022, Cameron Peirce of Boston, MA, who brought in the most donations ($4,269.55) with his winter/leather-themed photo submission. The nine contestants collectively raised $17,804.40 for the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, the largest amount raised in SNOWBOUND history. Handing off the Mr. SNOWBOUND sash was Andy Sell, Mr. SNOWBOUND 2020/21 of Boston, MA.
While there can be only one winner, it is equally important to applaud all contestants for their fund-raising efforts especially three contestants who brought in over $3,000.00 each, an outstanding contribution. They were Christopher “Cook” Puzio ($4,259.80) and Stephen Perkins ($4,198.50) and Bluf4414 ($3,233.40), .
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 men who participated in the Free Health Screenings provided by the ASGCC at their Drop-In Center located at 148a Commercial St. Their proactive approach towards their health and the health of your partners should be mirrored and lauded. Thanks to Peter Johnston and the ASGCC team for providing this important service. asgcc.org
THANK YOU FULL KIT GEAR
/in News /by Rick ConleyA big thank you to FULL KIT GEAR who have sweetened the pot for the 2022 Mr. SNOWBOUND Contest by adding a $100 gift card to the prizes received for the winner!
SNOWBOUND is Heating Up! Last minute information.
/in News /by Rick ConleyThe schedule for SNOWBOUND is finally set. Click on the SNOWBOUND page for details and for last minute availability, using the Roomfinder Feature.
The Town of Provincetown has updated their guidance regarding COVID-19 protocols from mandatory to advisory, meaning that masks and proof of vaccination are no longer required by the town. It is now up to each individual business to determine if they wish to maintain those protocols in order to insure the continued good health of their staff and customers. That being said, some (but not all) SNOWBOUND venues will require proof of vaccination and/or masks to enter so please be prepared. Proof of vaccination may be on paper or electronic and be accompanied with identification.
Vote for your favorite 2022 Mr. SNOWBOUND Contestant(s)
/in News /by Rick ConleyIntroducing 9 of 9 Mr. SNOWBOUND Contestants, “Boggy”. Log on to www.ASGCC.org and vote for your favorite contestant with a donation in their name. (Be sure to indicate the contestant’s name with your donation so that they receive credit for it.) The man whose photo submission collects the most donations will win the title “Mr. SNOWBOUND 2022” and a cash prize.
Vote for your favorite 2022 Mr. SNOWBOUND Contestant(s)
/in News /by Rick ConleyIntroducing 8 of 9 Mr. SNOWBOUND Contestants, “Cook”. Log on to www.ASGCC.org and vote for your favorite contestant with a donation in their name. (Be sure to indicate the contestant’s name with your donation so that they receive credit for it.) The man whose photo submission collects the most donations will win the title “Mr. SNOWBOUND 2022” and a cash prize.