Kentucky Leather

10/12/2026

Please be sure to follow our new title holder's page: Mr. Kentucky Leather 2026 - Dale
I'm sure he will be posting all of his activities and shenanigans for y'all.

Public figure

10/11/2026

More photos from Shannon Ashley from the 2026 Kentucky Leather Contest!

10/11/2026

Congratulations to our new Mr. Kentucky Leather, Dale Fay!

Photos by Shannon Ashley

10/11/2026

We have awarded the sash and patch to our new Mr. Kentucky Leather, Dale Fay, but there is STILL MORE!

This afternoon at 130pm (I know you are all sleeping in after last night), we have the Victory Drag Brunch at Le Moo. I hope you have your reservations.

Then from 3- 7 pm is the Gear Swap. Jesse has organized over $9k worth of gently used gear for you to try on and pick up at a fraction of what it cost new. If you are looking to add to your collection, try something new, or try something for the first time at a lower price point, get to Big Bar. The Umbrella Stand, our own local Q***r thrift shop, will also be set up there, with a wide selection of kink and leather gear. Donations from the Gear Swap will go to support Sweet Evening Breeze (Homeless Q***r Youth) and AVOL Kentucky (AIDS Charity). Josh Tyson will be on hand as Bootblack to help you get that gear looking good.

At the same time, down at Chill Bar is the monthly Showtunes. What goes together better than Showtunes and Leather? Also, there will be cupcakes.

And while you're here, we want to support our other community events as well.

Dusty Ray Bottoms is hosting Leather and Lace back at Big Bar.
AND back at Play is the Mx. Maniac doors at 8pm and pageant at 9pm.
Cover is $10!!
This is a preliminary to National Monster Xtreme!

10/11/2026

Congratulations to our new Mr Kentucky Leather, Dale! He’s going to do us proud!

10/11/2026

We'll see you tomorrow at Mx. Maniac doors at 8pm and pageant at 9pm.

Cover is $10!!

This is a preliminary to National Monster Xtreme!

We appreciate the partnership with Kentucky Leather!!

We want to thank our Nightmare Sponsors:
The Satanic Temple and Buckwood!!

We would also like to thank our creature sponsors:
Lady Laura and Romi!!

Special Guest host Alice Exodus!!

Judges
Heaven Hernandez
Paris Starz
Diana Rae Ellis
Gemma Nai
Sapphire Rose

Come see us Play Louisville!!

10/10/2026

The big show is happening at Play tonight!. The 2026 Kentucky Leather Contest. We've got three amazing contestants. Come see them strut their stuff, bare their souls and assets for the crowd, and find out who will be chosen as our next Kentucky Leather!

Doors open at 6 p.m.; $10 cover. The contest starts at 7 pm sharp, so get your butts there, grab a drink, and be ready!

Afterward, stay at Play for their amazing Drag Show, or join us at both Big Bar and Chill for our Victory Dance and Victory Celebration!

10/10/2026

Today is the big day!

Start the day off easy and join us for the Cigar and Bourbon Social at Chill Bar, 2- 4 p.m. Stay as long as you like, but while you are there, Kevin will have ci**rs from J. Sheppard on hand to sell. And whether you are a local or visiting the home of Bourbon, Bernie will guide you through a professional tasting of three different bourbons for just $25 per flight. And Bootblacks will be on hand to get you looking right for the contest later tonight!

Then the big show is happening at Play. The 2026 Kentucky Leather Contest. We've got three amazing contestants. Come see them strut their stuff, bare their souls and assets to the crowd, and see who will be chosen as our next Kentucky Leather!
Doors open at 6 p.m.; $10 cover to get in. Stay at Play for the Drag Show afterward or join us at both Big Bar and Chill for our Victory Dance and Victory Celebration!

It will be a night to remember.

10/09/2026

Three events tonight for Kentucky Leather Weekend.

First up is our Meet & Greet (or Meat & Greet, if you prefer).

Come meet your candidates for the 2026 KY Leather Contest. Get up close and personal (with consent) as we introduce our class of Leatherfolk to our community. They will be auctioning off a basket of goodies they've put together to show off their personality. Who knows what will be in them? Liquor? Used jockstraps? A winning lottery ticket? The only way to find out is to show up and bid!

(Baskets can be retrieved at the contest on Saturday Night)

Afterward, you can stay at Pride for the Drag Show hosted by Ce Ce Davenport, or cross the river and head to Big Bar for the Weekend Kick Off Dance. Hot, leathered-up dancers and good music. After, if you've got the stamina, stumble down to Chill and keep the fun going.

The weekend is just getting started, y'all.

05/26/2026

Strap on some gear and join us for Fe**sh Friday, 29 May 2026.