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SUMMARY:Excelsior M.C. — Fire Island Leather Weekend 2026
DESCRIPTION:🌊 Excelsior M.C. — Fire Island Leather Weekend 2026 \n📅 Dates: May 15–17\, 2026 \n📍 Location: Cherry Grove\, Fire Island\, New York \nAbout Excelsior M.C. \nExcelsior M.C. is a longstanding New York City–based men’s club founded in 1975. The club was born from a leather-weekend on Fire Island sponsored by a motorcycle club. Over the decades\, Excelsior has grown into a community pillar — committed to leather culture\, brotherhood\, social engagement\, and charity.   \nExcelsior fosters a welcoming\, inclusive environment for gay men and leather/kink-interested individuals\, blending social events\, club runs\, fundraising\, and community outreach. Annual events like Fire Island Leather Weekend carry forward the club’s mission of celebration\, education\, and solidarity.   \nWhat Is Fire Island Leather Weekend \nFire Island Leather Weekend is one of New York’s premier leather-community events. Every May\, Excelsior hosts this “Run” on Fire Island\, with Cherry Grove as the central locale. The 2026 theme is “AREA 51: Deep Probe Ahead.”   \nAttendees who purchase a Run Pass get access to all weekend events: leather demos\, cocktail and social hours\, five meals\, entry to the Mr. Fire Island Leather Contest\, and a collectible run pin.   \nEvents typically include: \n\nWelcome dinner and registration check-in\nSocial nights\, after-hours receptions\, and hosted cocktail hours\nLeather-themed activities: boot-blacking\, demos\, poolside parties\, pool/cocktail socials\, cigar/social events\, seminars or workshops (when scheduled)  \nThe Mr. Fire Island contest and a Parade of Colors — a highlight for many attendees celebrating leather clubs and community identity.  \nA farewell brunch or closing-day gathering to wrap up the weekend.  \n\n  \nRegistration & Pass Pricing \n\nEarly-bird Run Pass starts at US $199 and includes full access to weekend events.  \nPass tiers rise: Tier 2 is US $210\, Tier 3 US $220\, and last-minute registration US $230 (if available) as event approaches.  \nThe Run Pass includes everything listed above — events\, meals\, contest entry\, run pin\, and shared community experiences.  \n\n  \nTravel & Accommodations \nWeekend events take place across multiple venues in Cherry Grove\, Fire Island.   \nThe primary host accommodation is the Belvedere Guest House\, Fire Island’s well-known guest house for men — located beachfront and near community hotspots.   \nVisitors typically reach Fire Island via the rail-to-ferry route: take regional rail (e.g. Long Island Rail Road) to Sayville\, shuttle to the ferry terminal\, then ferry to Cherry Grove or nearby Fire Island Pines.   \nWhy It Matters \nFire Island Leather Weekend is more than a party. It’s a celebration of leather culture\, LGBTQ+ community\, solidarity\, and friendship. It offers a rare space where people can connect\, express themselves\, and embrace their identities with others who share similar values. For many\, it becomes an annual tradition of belonging\, pride\, and personal connection.
URL:https://www.bluemaxcc.org/event/excelsior-m-c-fire-island-leather-weekend-2026/
CATEGORIES:Leather Contest
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SUMMARY:International Mr. Leather (IML) 2026
DESCRIPTION:🖤 International Mr. Leather (IML) 2026 \n📅 Dates: May 21–25\, 2026   \n📍 Location: Congress Plaza Hotel\, Chicago\, Illinois   \nWhat Is International Mr. Leather? \nInternational Mr. Leather is a yearly gathering and competition that celebrates leather\, kink\, fetish\, and BDSM communities. It began in 1979 and has grown into one of the largest leather-subculture events in the world.   \nParticipants from all over the world come to compete for the IML title. Alongside the main contest\, starting in 2026 the weekend will once again include International Mr. Bootblack (IMBB) — highlighting bootblacking artistry as part of the IML weekend.   \nWhat Happens at IML 2026 \n\nA full weekend of leather- and fetish-community events\, including the bootblack competition\, themed social nights\, circuit parties\, and the leather market/expo.  \nEducational and community-building aspects: IML often offers panels\, social meetups\, and opportunities for people to connect across the leather/kink/fetish community.  \nVendor Market & Leather Expo: a chance to browse gear\, leather/fetish wear\, and products from vendors around the world.  \nNightlife\, events\, and social gatherings — from themed parties to community-driven socials\, offering a mix of celebration\, connection\, and leather culture.  \n\n  \nWhy IML Matters \nIML is more than a contest — it’s a cornerstone event for the leather community worldwide. It’s a place where people come together to celebrate identity\, culture\, and community\, to support each other\, and to preserve leather and fetish heritage. With the return of the Bootblack competition in 2026\, IML also continues its tradition of honoring all aspects of the leather lifestyle. 
URL:https://www.bluemaxcc.org/event/international-mr-leather-iml-2026/
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