We are excited to announce our classes and teachers for this year’s Kink Ed: 1 PM | Aromanticism and You with Delta Diogenes 2 PM | Ins and Outs of Fisting with FFalcon Punch 3 PM | Service with a Smile with Princess Learn more at www.chicagofetishweekend.com/participate/...

Announcing CFW Tallymaster, Oslo (he/him) 1/4

Annoucing CFW Tallymaster, Raea (she/her) 1/4

Announcing CFW Judge, Karri Joe (he/they IndigiQueer) 1/6

Announcing CFW Judge, Rene (he/him) @buckharder.bsky.social Your Friendly Neighbourhood Bootblack, International Mr. Leather 2025! 1/5

Announcing CFW Judge, Lexi (she/her) 1/7

Announcing CFW Judge, Redux (she/her) 1/3

Next, welcoming back MWR and Head Judge, Slick (he/him) @slickcummings.bsky.social 1/3

This week we’re announcing our lineup of Judges and Tallymasters for this year’s contest, starting off with returning MWL and Head Judge, Badu! (lowercase he/him/boy) @boybadu.bsky.social 1/3

CFW is looking for volunteers! Help us make this weekend a success! Volunteers receive a credit towards their weekend pass. www.chicagofetishweekend.com/participate

Tugger was important to a number of our staff members and to the Chicago community as a whole. He will be dearly missed. Our deepest sympathies lie with his husband and everyone who loved him.

✨WE'RE LIVE! ✨ 🎟️ Ticket Info | 📅 Schedule | 🏅 Contestant info . Chicagofetishweekend.com/participate #gear365 #leatherclothes #rubberclothing #lgbtcommunity

Titans of the Midwest is looking for 3 educators to teach during @chifetish_wknd ! We're looking for educators with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experience! Scan the QR code to apply.

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 Our leather title is now Midwest Leather! This change opens our leather contest to even more competition, and brings it in-line with Midwest Rubber. Read the full announcement, and get ready because tickets go live May 1st!

Did you hear the news?! We're back for year 4!

And just like that Chicago Fetish Weekend 2025 comes to a close! A longer thank you to follow. Stay tuned for official photos. Thank you to everyone who made this weekend a success. ♥️💙💛🖤

Meet your CFW25 representatives! MWR 🏅 @slickcummings.bsky.social 🥈 @rubberthem.bsky.social 🥉 @boobookittyfuck.bsky.social CLA 🏅 @boybadu.bsky.social 🥈 @pocketwolfspitz.bsky.social 🥉 @kinksterred.bsky.social

Due to an educational event at the Archives, the brunch is ending early. See you at SIDETRACK for GEATUNES in the North bar!

YOUR CHICAGO FETISH WEEKEND WINNERS!

Cocktail hour is underway! Did you know we have a Livestream? chicagofetishweekend.com/live

Weekend passes are officially SOLD OUT! Didn't get them in time? There's still a few ways you can enjoy the weekend! . WWW.CHICAGOFETISHWEEKEND.COM/PARTICIPATE

📍 Due to A/C issues KinkEd will take place at the playground theatre above my buddy's. In moving to this space we had to make two concessions: 1. There are stairs, 2. Each class is capped at 40 people. While we don't anticipate the later being an issue please arrive early for your class.

8 tickets left! Get them before they're gone! www.chicagofetishweekend.com/participate

Today is all about Club Rush! Get to know the 12 incredible organizations this Saturday @mybuddyschicago ! No ticket needed

Meet your 2025 Chicago Fetish Weekend Class🔥 We have 11 incredible contestants across 2 titles. Get to know them this weekend! [Tickets 80% sold out]

Filling in for Karri Joe is: Kurt Patton Co-Owner and CEO of Twin Cities Leather. He’s a former Mr Twin Cities Leather, & has starred in/produced 100+ fetish videos. He has a passion for erasing stigma surrounding taboo sexuality; spreading a philosophy of radical acceptance in Fetish.

A HUGE shout-out to @chicagolsdradio.bsky.social for producing the live stream & co-producing BUNKER the victory party (w/ weekend pass or purchased separately! envisions to inspire acceptance, Creativity, & unity, free of gatekeeping, making a lasting impact on the LGBTQIA+ arts & society.

MEET YOUR BOOTBLACKS! Keeping you shiny at Club Rush, the Cocktail hour, and Victory party! Tito Joey even polishes rubber!

Titans of the Midwest joins Chicago Fetish Weekend to produce four incredible KINKED sessions! Education is included with your weekend pass. The LRA requires an ID & signed waiver so please arrive 15 minutes before your first class. www.chicagofetishweekend.com/participate

Early bird tickets end Sunday at 11:59, snag yours before prices increase on Monday! www.chicagofetishweekend.com/participate

Have you ever thought about competing? A title is an amazing way to build community and have a blast! And we have over $7,000 in prizes to give away across both titles! . www.chicagofetishweekend.com/participate

Our platinum sponsors keep this event moving! Make sure to check them out! Need some kinky photos, a nice cold drink, or some rubber events? They've got you covered!

Check out our incredible silver sponsors! They help make this weekend possible. @invinciblerubber.bsky.social @iptc.bsky.social

It's Sponsor week at CFW and we're shouting out the amazing companies that help make this happen. Today is all about our Bronze sponsors, Give them some love!

Alpha Pup Red is the current Midwest Pet, a sex therapist and kink educator, and - despite being neither good nor a boy - is a very good boy.

@legendaryonyx.bsky.social serves with the Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus, advocating for Black gay, bi, & SGL men. In 2023, he judged Illinois Bear Contest; in 2025, he was honored as Leatherman of Color. His mission is to uplift his community & make his ancestors proud.

@katiepup23.bsky.social is a bi switch; a passionate latex & petplay fetishist. She's served on the MIR Production Team for 7 years & is a moderator of the Women & Femme’s meetup. She's dedicated to making the scene more inclusive to women & GNC individuals who don’t see their identity represented.

Karri Joe Plowman (he/they 2Spirit) co-founder of Twin Cities Leather & co-producer of TCL Fetish Wknd. Member of the Chicago Hellfire Club, MLPS T-Rexx & Atons of MPLS. The first persn sainted by Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Ladies of the Lakes. www.chicagofetishweekend.com/participate

@pupzuki.bsky.social is from Minneapolis & helped found & run the Northstar Rubber Club. He's been a proud fetishist since 2015, & has a primary interest in gear, bondage & pup play. He's mentored many kinky folk and is the Treasurer for MN Leather Pride Www.chicagofetishweekend.com/participate

🔥Judge Announcement 🔥 Citrine Fox. As the current Iowa Leather title holder, they are passionate about preserving Leather Culture, they honor its legacy while educating others and uplifting future generations. www.chicagofetishweekend.com/participate

Daddy Danger Wolf is a daddy, a Sir, a handler, occasionally a dog, and - if you're lucky - a very, very good boy. He's been active in the Chicago leather scene since 2011. During his title year, he lead fundraiser for LGBTQ+ orga and was top 20 for IML 47. www.chicagofetishweekend.com/participate

🔥Judge Announcement 🔥 @magnuspup.bsky.social is an artist, curator, educator, & friendly neighborhood dino dog. They seek to create opportunities for others to join them in engaging in, reflecting on, and learning from their respective kinky joy & pleasure practices. chicagofetishweekend.com

DID YOU KNOW? CFW IS A COMMUNITY-LED WEEKEND. Our event staff is all volunteer and community led. It contains members outside of CRC. Anyone can join, and help is always welcome. Our goal is simple: To uplift & share the incredible fetish community in the midwest.

Have you seen our Victory Party line up?! We're turning up the heat with multiple DJS, 4 Gogo dancers,Enhanced lighting & sound, plus the bunker back room. DJs: KAOS, WOLFY, THA PREMIUM Dancers: BEN TROTTER, JOCK THE STRIPPER, CLAUSE, NOVA You won't want to miss this.

The capstone of our weekend is the election of Midwest Rubber & Chicago Leather Ambassador on Saturday, July 12! Join your hosts Puma & @Abhijeet as they welcome the new round of contestants. Get your tickets or learn more about competing! www.chicagofetishweekend.com/participate

🔥We're turning up the heat at BUNKER - the OFFICIAL CFW Victory party. With enhanced sound/lighting, DJs, dancers, and a backroom; this is a party you won't want to miss! Tickets included with a CFW weekend pass or purchased separately www.chicagofetishweekend.com/participate

A huge round of congratulations to Daddy Danger Wolf, your Chicago Leather Ambassador 2024, on placing top 20! We're so proud you! And a huge shout out to all of the contestants who competed.

Tickets, contestant applications, and volunteer shifts are now live! . . . Find out more at www.chicagofetishweekend.com/participate

We're saddened to hear about the passing of Fox Onyx. Fox was an incredibly kind soul, and we're honored that we got to know him during the inaugural Chicago Fetish Weekend. Our hearts go out to all who knew him. Rest in Power -- you'll always be our very first, contestant #1.

Want to help CFW grow? We have a variety of ways you can sponsor. Donate to the prize packages, in-kind gifts, or even purchase a program ad! Scan to learn more! www.chicagofetishweekend.com/about-us/spo...