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The Oregon State Leather Contest promotes visibility and support for the Leather, kink, and queer communities through events, education, and advocacy, fostering a safe and inclusive environment for self-expression and community engagement.

Join us for our Victory Brunch, a relaxed close to contest weekend where we gather in community, share stories, and celebrate our new titleholders. Come as you are&mdash;leather, kink, and queer joy are all welcome at the table. Your registration helps sustain OSLC&rsquo;s work creating inclusive, sex‑positive spaces and supporting pleasure‑positive health care for queer and trans folks. Reserve your seat and enjoy food, connection, and a chance to unwind together. This is a NOTAFLOF event, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. &nbsp;Please use our Pay What You Can option and join us for the celebration!

OSLC Victory Brunch

Oregon State Leather Contest 2026 Saturday, August 8th | CC Slaughters Join us for an unforgettable celebration of strength, solidarity, and sensuality at the Oregon State Leather Contest 2026. This year, we&#39;re centering resilience,&nbsp;community support, and growth&mdash;because in times like these, it&rsquo;s more vital than ever to come together in love, and remember why we do the things we do. On August 8th, join us at CC Slaughters for the main event: the Oregon State Leather Contest. Come support our contestants, celebrate our outgoing titleholders, and help us welcome a bold new class into the Oregon State Leather legacy. You deserve this. Take a break, embrace your community, and meet the new board. We can&#39;t wait to see you there. In love and leather, The Oregon State Leather Contest Board of Directors<p fr-original-style="text-align:left;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;" style="text-align: left; width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;width:636.656px;color:rgb(65, 65, 65);font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;text-align:center;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;" style="box-sizing: inherit; width: 636.656px; color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: center; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;">What: Oregon State Leather Contest 2026<p fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;width:636.656px;color:rgb(65, 65, 65);font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;text-align:center;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;" style="box-sizing: inherit; width: 636.656px; color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: center; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;">When: August 8th, 2025,&nbsp;6-9pm<p fr-original-style="text-align:center;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;" style="text-align: center; width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Where: CC Slaughters | 219 NW Davis St.<p fr-original-style="text-align:center;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;" style="text-align: center; width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p fr-original-style="text-align:center;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;" style="text-align: center; width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Online Pre Sale: 15,&nbsp;Door: 20<p fr-original-style="text-align:center;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;" style="text-align: center; width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Alumni: Check your Email for your free admission

Oregon State Leather Contest 2026

Welcome to our online fundraising auction. 📣 You are bidding on a Judy Tallwing McCarthy original museum quality print of &#39;Lilith&#39;. This is one of only ten prints made of this piece.This museum quality print is encrusted with over twenty-five carats of Herkimer diamonds that have been ethically hand sourced by Judy herself, boldly featuring a two carat emerald on Lilith&#39;s brooch. &nbsp;The original was the featured work at McCarthy&#39;s first Baltimore Gallery show and also was shown as one of her works at the American Visionary Art Museum where it hung for over a year. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1754766152/wysiwyg/b0lqektsmou3oululaai.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Do not miss your opportunity to be one of the few people to own this gorgeous piece of artwork by a treasured local leather elder. Your bid is also a charitable donation, and you will receive a tax receipt. Thank you for your generosity! In love and leather,Oregon State Leather Contest BOD

OSLC Judy Tallwing McCarthy Print Auction - Lilith

Oregon State Leather Contest 2025 Saturday, August 9th | Badlands PDX Part of Oregon Leather Pride Week Join us for an unforgettable celebration of strength, solidarity, and sensuality at the Oregon State Leather Contest 2025. This year, we&#39;re centering connection, community, and camaraderie&mdash;because in times like these, it&rsquo;s more vital than ever to come together in love, laughter, and play. As part of Oregon Leather Pride Week, we&rsquo;re bringing the play back to our spaces&mdash;literally. From cigar socials and engaging workshops to the thrill of Leather Vegas and the joy of kinky bingo, the week is packed with events that honor our heritage, our kinks, and our chosen family. Then, on August 9th, join us at Badlands PDX for the main event: the Oregon State Leather Contest. Come support our contestants, celebrate our outgoing titleholders, and help us welcome a bold new class into the Oregon State Leather legacy. You deserve this. Take a break, embrace your community, and let yourself play. We can&#39;t wait to see you there. In love and leather, The Oregon State Leather Contest Board of Directors<p fr-original-style="text-align:left;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;" style="text-align: left; width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;width:636.656px;color:rgb(65, 65, 65);font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;text-align:center;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;" style="box-sizing: inherit; width: 636.656px; color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: center; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;">What: Oregon State Leather Contest 2025<p fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;width:636.656px;color:rgb(65, 65, 65);font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;text-align:center;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;" style="box-sizing: inherit; width: 636.656px; color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: center; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;">When: August 9th, 2025,&nbsp;6-9pm<p fr-original-style="text-align:center;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;" style="text-align: center; width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Where: Badlands Portland,&nbsp;110 NW Broadway<p fr-original-style="text-align:center;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;" style="text-align: center; width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p fr-original-style="text-align:center;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;" style="text-align: center; width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Online Pre Sale: 15,&nbsp;Door: 20<p fr-original-style="text-align:center;width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;" style="text-align: center; width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Alumni: Email us for your free admission

Oregon State Leather Contest 2025

Kinky Vendor Faire at K!NK Out Loud Date: Friday, August 2, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM &ndash; 5:00 PM Location: Marie Equi Center, Portland, OR Booth Fee:&nbsp;$25 for a 6&rsquo;x6&rsquo; vending space Hosted by: Oregon State Leather ContestAre you a kink-friendly maker, artist, business, or nonprofit with something special to share with the queer and Leather communities? Join us for the Kinky Vendor Faire, part of K!NK Out Loud: Queer &amp; Transgender Pleasure Positive Health Care, at Portland&rsquo;s own Marie Equi Center!This is your chance to vend directly to a crowd that&rsquo;s aligned with your values&mdash;queer, trans, kinky, sex-positive, and ready to support ethical and community-focused creators.We&rsquo;re looking for:<ul data-end="1191" data-start="967" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1001" data-start="967" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Leatherworkers and gear makers</li><li data-end="1042" data-start="1002" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Artists, crafters, and DIY designers</li><li data-end="1072" data-start="1043" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Toy and accessory vendors</li><li data-end="1105" data-start="1073" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Health and wellness services</li><li data-end="1138" data-start="1106" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Educators and nonprofit orgs</li><li data-end="1191" data-start="1139" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Anyone passionate about radical joy and visibility</li></ul>The vending fee is just $25, and all proceeds benefit the Oregon State Leather Contest, a registered 501(c)(3) supporting the region&rsquo;s Leather, kink, and queer communities.Why vend with us?<ul data-end="1677" data-start="1397" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1481" data-start="1397" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A built-in, like-minded audience attending both the health fair and vendor event</li><li data-end="1558" data-start="1482" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Opportunities for cross-promotion via Oregon Leather Pride Week channels</li><li data-end="1599" data-start="1559" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Low vending fee with high visibility</li><li data-end="1677" data-start="1600" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A chance to be part of a sex-positive, inclusive, and affirming celebration</li></ul>Space is limited&mdash;secure your spot early!To sign up or get more details, reply to this email or visit:&nbsp;We&rsquo;d love to have you with us as we celebrate queer pleasure, community health, and kinky creativity.

OSLC Vendor Faire at Courtyard Marriott (Vendor Registration)

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of Leather, Bears, Brunch &amp; Community! Join us for a delicious all-you-can-eat brunch buffet, fabulous entertainment, exciting vendors, and an outdoor&nbsp;cigar lounge hosted by BLUF. Come dressed in your favorite leather, gear, or whatever makes you feel fabulous as we celebrate community, connection, and giving back! This special event benefits the Tiara Desmond Memorial Scholarship Fund and OSLC, proudly supporting the next generation of our community. Good food, great company, and an even greater cause! Drinks available for purchase during the event at CC Slaughters. This is an Oregon State Leather Contest hosted event in partnership with the Tiara Desmond Memorial Scholarship Fund, BLUF, and Screwball Cigar Club. Limited tickets available at the door.&nbsp; 21+ Only. Can&#39;t attend yourself? &nbsp;Buy tickets for friends or family, or make a donation here: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-16707" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-16707</a>

Leather Brunch

Mark your calendars, and get your forks ready for Beef Cake Walk&nbsp;at Darcelle XV Showplace! &nbsp;Our hunky BEEFCAKES&nbsp;will be serving up the cake and other baked goods at our Cake Walk auction! &nbsp;Not enough CAKE&nbsp;for you? &nbsp;PUMP&nbsp;that bid up, and we&#39;ll throw in your BEEFCAKE&#39;s&nbsp;jockstrap! Then, you can have your cake and EAT&nbsp;it too at our cake eating contest! &nbsp;Our BEEFCAKES&nbsp;are generously donating special plates just for this occasion 🍑😉. &nbsp;First place will take home a glorious prize&nbsp;that goes perfect with any cake and receive the admiration of their peers! Stay for the grand finale where our BEEFCAKES will BARE IT ALL as we wish you a fond~ant farewell and sweet dreams. This is an Oregon State Leather Contest hosted event.Limited tickets available at the door. &nbsp;21+ Only. Can&#39;t attend yourself? &nbsp;Buy tickets for friends or family, or make a donation here: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-16707" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-16707</a>

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