Contestant Requirements

All contestants must attend all of the events listed in the Contestant Schedule which appears here. Judges will take note of punctuality at all events.

Friday
Meet & Greet. All contestants should arrive early for the Meet & Greet in order to check in with the production staff. Contestants should bring an item or a small basket of items to be auctioned during the Kinky Karnival later Friday night. Items can be acquired from individuals or by soliciting donations from local businesses. Funds raised will go towards the winners Travel Fund. This is a good opportunity to practice fundraising skills that will be extremely valuable if you proceed to the next level.

Kinky Karnival and Auction. The Kinky Karnival will raise funds for the winners travel fund. All contestants will be expected to work a short shift in teams and sell 50/50 raffle tickets during the Karnival. This is another opportunity for you to practice your fundraising skills, and it is an excellent opportunity for the judges to see how you interact with the public. The Karnival will end at 1:00 am, but contestants will be excused by the production staff long before then in order to rest for the next day (contestants should not leave before being notified).

Saturday
Interviews. This category counts towards one third of your total score. You will appear before the judging panel to answer a series of questions about your involvement with leather and your knowledge of the leather community and its traditions. This event is not open to the public. The interview is worth 100 points toward your final score.

Rehersals. You will have an opportunity to run through your fantasy at the Mask & Wig with full sound and lights to get comfortable with the stage. If there are other people involved in your fantasy, they must attend rehersals with you.


Contests. Contestants will compete in the following categories:

CATEGORY	POINT VALUE
Formal Leather & Speech	80
Bar Wear & Introduction	40
Hot Wear (aka Jockstrap) & Short Question	40
Fantasy	40
TOTAL (including interview)	300

It is very important that all contestants arrange for whatever assistance is necessary to get all of their gear into and out of the Mask & Wig Club before and after the Contest.

Keep in mind that from the moment you arrive at each event until the moment you leave, judges may be watching your behavior at any time. Any positive or negative behavior could have an impact on your scores in later categories. The judges will be looking for the best possible representative for the Philadelphia region.

After Party. The winners are required to attend the after party. All other contestants are encouraged to attend but are not required.

Sunday
NFL Wind Down Party. All contestants are encouraged, but are not required, to attend this after party at the Bike Stop where American Leatherman 1999 Scott Reikofski will host a Wind Down Party during the Eagles game against Washington.

Victory Party. The winners are required to attend the Victory Party. All other contestants are strongly encouraged to attend as well.