SPLF Special Events

The Leather Solidarity Collective

at South Plains Leatherfest is dedicated to education, social space and play space, as well as featured programming and events, focused on the lived experiences of the Leather and Kink BIPOC Community.

Planned LSC @ SPLF Programming to include:

LSC | EDU! | Track | 90-minute BIPOC-led Educational Sessions on Friday
LSC | SEEN! | Hospitality Party Saturday afternoon
LSC | PLAY! | Dungeon Space for BIPOC and their guests on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
LSC | SERVICE! | BIPOC panel discussion on Sunday

Carter Johnson Library

South Plains Leatherfest is thrilled to welcome the Crossroads Annex of the Carter Johnson Library and Collection to SPLF!

The Carter/Johnson Library & Collection is a collective history of various communities who have chosen to live and love differently. As the only library of its kind, it is our mission to create an interactive relationship with the stories from the past and the present and link them to future generations. The Library collection includes thousands of leather, fetish, S/m, kink and alternate sexuality books, magazines, posters, art, newspapers, ephemera and memorabilia dating back to the 1700’s. The Carter/Johnson Library is designed to put people in touch with their history by allowing them to hold it, read it, smell it and know it.

Location: Adjacent to the South Plains Living Room
Schedule:
Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Events in the Library

Film Showing: High Shine
Come to the library for a showing of the 2015 documentary by Christina Court, titled High Shine: 15 Years of International Ms Bootblack " about the history of the IMsBB Title.

Interview: Jayson Daboi
The library interviews Jayson Daboi, International Ms. Bootblack 2010

Interview: Lady D
Listen, laugh and learn as we interview the one and only Lady D!

Poetry Slam/Jam
Some share, talk, write in the library during our first Poetry Slam/Jam at SPLF!

Film Showing: The Leather Quilt: 20 Year Retrospective
As we celebrate the 20 year anniversary of the Leather Quilt, we'll show a film about the making, history, and care of this beloved treasure.

Stories with Lady D
Our Leather elders hold the history of our communities, and few voices are as rich with experience as Lady D's. This intimate gathering is a chance to sit with her, listen, ask questions and hear stories from her journey. Settle in, be present, and connect with the history that has shaped us.

slave Circle
This cherished annual circle is a place for slaves to talk to each other, away from the ears of any Dominants!

Littles Storytime and Stuffies with Lady D
Calling all Littles! Bring a stuffy to give to a friend, find a new lovey to adopt and bring home with you, and get nice and cozy for Storytime in the Library.

Debauchery

Apply to perform onstage at SPLF!

Begin your weekend with decadence at Debauchery Dinner & Show. Feast all of your senses with an indulgent evening of drag, burlesque and performances that will leave you breathless. Dress to impress, or come casual if you prefer… just don’t forget your dollars for the infamous SPLF STRUT benefiting the Titleholder Travel Funds!
Sit back for a hot sexy show with drag, burlesque, and plenty to make you squirm in your seat.

The Jumpoff with DJ “Daddy” Zulu!

Come join us as we celebrate SPLF with a dance party featuring DJ “Daddy” Zulu! Join us as he takes us on a journey of dance classics heard at Leather Bars throughout the past few decades. Shake your tail feathers and start this celebration off right! Dress fabulously or casually just be ready to let go of your inhibitions. There is no "dance floor" dress code. Come have all the fun you can stand and have a blast at the opening dance party!!

IMs 2025 Master SirTee and little kitsune

Celebrate Our Titleholders Lunch

Join us for Friday’s lunch to thank and honor our outgoing International Master/slave and International Person of Leather titleholders. Following a delicious meal, we’ll enjoy their step-down videos and hear their final title year reflections. Let’s show our gratitude for their year of dedication and representation in our community.

The Hot Seat Café supporting the IM/s and IPOL Travel Fund

Share a meal with your SPLF friends and family on Saturday afternoon while watching Tomo interview our keynote speaker. We promise to dish the dirt as our keynote takes the Hot Seat! This event is also a fundraiser for the IM/s IPOL Travel Fund. The Hot Seat Café tables are available for sponsorships and the money raised through the sponsored tables goes directly into the IM/s IPOL Travel Fund. Café table sponsorship information may be found on our Sponsors page.

Sunday Keynote Brunch

Begin your wind-down on Sunday morning by joining us for a lovely brunch followed by a Keynote Speech given by Master Dante. Come for the inspiration, come to enjoy a meal with your people or come for the coffee – but don’t miss this opportunity to be together before we start thinking about heading home with memories of our amazing weekend.

International Master/slave Contest
International Person of Leather Contest

At the heart of the weekend are the International Master/slave and International Person of Leather Contests, our celebration of leadership, service, and the evolution of our title system traditions. During the day on Friday and Saturday, all attendees are invited to attend daytime contestant interviews and presentations, Friday evening’s contest opening night and Saturday evening’s contest finale where we will find out who will be the next International Master and slave and International Person of Leather!

South Plains Living Room

Why do we go to Leather events? To be with our people! Connection is at the heart of it all, catching up with friends, relaxing in good company, and sharing the kind of in-person moments that remind us why this community is home. Pull up a chair, take a breath, and make yourself comfortable in the South Plains Living Room. Open all weekend long.