KinkToberFest is an immersive, inclusive, and exhilarating multi-day journey of discovery, connection, and play—brought to you by NM- REAL, Inc. and our vibrant community of collaborators. Whether you’re coming to learn, to play, to connect—or all of the above—there’s something at KinkToberFest for everyone 21+ who craves excitement, education, and exploration in our community. Beyond attendance and learning, there are opportunities to volunteer, educate, vend, organize, and find your place in the fun. This is an alcohol-free and drug-free event. Here is a bit more about eight aspects of our event:

We’re creating a connected and engaging Kink/Leather event with Kinktoberfest. Yes - all such events do this in their own way through activities such as classes, speakers, contests, play parties, socials. We’re being inspired by our community partners including NM- REAL, FCCK, SpectrumABQ, Purgatory, Sidewinders, VERS, ABQ Social Club, and others. Here’s what to expect at Kinktoberfest. Where is your fun space? If you have ideas, write to info@kinktoberfest.com. • Social Time, Social Spaces o Many separate spaces throughout the facility. o Talk in groups, huddle, meet others. o Periodic optional mini- activities. o Periodic free raffles for ticket-holders highlighting our vendors products and other items. • Classes o Many national-level educators & speakers, keynote, with new ideas from afar. o Many local educators with wonderful skills and insights. o Fridays - Usually 2-3 classes each Friday in one session. o Weekend - About 16 classes (4 classes in four sessions). • Entertainment o Fantasy shows at the start of play party time! Will be fun! o (optional) Be the entertainment - exhibitionist room to show off to others during play parties. o Optional time at Sidewinders S4200/ABQ Eagle with our event partner, Onyx High Desert on the evening of 1 November. Don’t want to go to the play party or only go to the play party for the fantasies? Get out and have fun at Sidewinders for social time, tastings, dancing, and cigar area. • Things you receive: o Program Book with schedule, class descriptions, educator bios, vendor descriptions, venue map, and local resources to connect with others. o “Dance Card” (schedule card) to schedule social time, favorite classes and events, and play with others. o Free Raffle tickets to win ongoing prizes from our vendors. • Play Parties o Two areas with many separate spaces to explore. ▪ DJ - Light music, couches, beds, glory hole, slings, BDSM equipment. ▪ Quieter area and dungeon space, social space to rest. o Entertainment fantasy shows start the evening play parties. o Tasting opportunities. o BDSM, Sex positive, both, and neither. You don’t have to engage in sex or BDSM to be at the play parties. o Separate male-identifying and female-identifying spaces in addition to overall pan space. o Pickup-play meetings & locations during play for those looking to meet new people, explore. • Vendors o Bootblack available to care for your leathers. o Space for 10-15 vendors. o Free open public time for our community that wants to see the vendors, but not attend Kinktoberfest. This is being sponsored under New Mexico Leather & Kink Fair, check out nmleatherkinkfair.com. • Food o Sunday BBQ meal social is included with your attendance that day. o All other meals are at your convenience. Many nearby facilities. • Hotels o You pick your own nearby hotel, AirBB, or stay with friends. We are not located in an hotel venue.