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We have most of the program in place, now we need your help in exchange for reduced or free entry into Kinktoberfest! Volunteer Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGIPtFVHkYk6A8BZs8XPSLr88OR-a9tPD2HRNik_825kYjxA/viewform?usp=dialog Volunteer Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGIPtFVHkYk6A8BZs8XPSLr88OR-a9tPD2HRNik_825kYjxA/viewform?usp=dialog Be part of something legendary! Volunteer, Connect, Create Magic. Kinktoberfest is build by co

Check out the Educators & Vendors at these links. Want to relax in-between events. We're also planning massage at all events! We also added a Cigar Protocol class in the smoking tent. 2026 Warm-up Events (Fridays Oct 2 & 9), Main Event (Oct 16, 17, 18) 5 days • 30 classes • 4 play parties • Vendors • Socials • Entertaining Fantasies Classes: https://kinktoberfest.com/kinktoberfest-2026-classes.html Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/kinktoberfest--2026 Check

What happens when you combine a kinky gear sale and swap, community organizations, artists, education, food, service—and well over 100 people? You get USED & ABUSED: A Kinky Sale, Swap & Social. On Saturday, August 22, NM-REAL, Purgatory Dungeon / SpectrumABQ, and Michko brought the community together for five hours of shopping, learning, conversation, and connection. We weren't keeping an exact head count, but well over 100 people came through the doors—and at times the

July 24th marks World BDSM Day, a special observance dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the BDSM community and its practices. This day offers followers a chance to embrace their passion openly and with pride. Founded in 2003 by Kurt Walter Fisher, a Swiss BDSM enthusiast and founder of the Rosas Cinco Club in Barcelona, World BDSM Day has grown into an important occasion for education, awareness, and community connection. Understanding the origins and significance of th

Join great fun at a free 3-hour, 18+ event to shop 10 vendors, socialize, and explore one of 2 classes. Next week Friday, July 17th!, 6-9 pm! Stop by and have a great relaxed time all or part of this event to enjoy 10 Vendors • (2) 1-hour classes (7-8 pm) • Social Time • Community Info • Smoke/Vape Area! Bring your own favorite non-alcoholic drinks. See the event on our website nm-real.com for location and other details.

The Sidewinders Pride Block Party on June 12-13, 2026, brought together a vibrant mix of people celebrating identity, acceptance, and community. Among the other vendor and organization spaces was the Community Leather & Kink Tent, a welcoming space that stated "Kinky Questions Answered Here!" While trying to represent diversity and strength of the broader leather and kink community, the space featured SpectrumABQ & Purgatory Dungeon, NM-REAL, Inc, and Onyx High Desert. 2026

Clean out your toybag, upgrade your gear, or come hunt for something wickedly affordable. Kinky garages sales, rummage sales, and swap meets are a great way to find items to round out your kinky attire or toy bag. So make sure to join in a community rummage-style sale featuring leather, kink gear, clothing, accessories, toys, books, décor, and other deliciously pre-loved treasures. Buy. Sell. Swap. Socialize. Learn. Explore This event is not focused on traditional vendors. Yo

Kinktoberfest 2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event. Taking place from October 16 to 18, this gathering promises to bring together the kink community for education, connection, and celebration. There are also warm-up days on Friday evenings, October 2nd & 9th. We are thrilled to announce the keynote speaker and an educator for the festival: Master Varii, accompanied by her companion, Demi. Their presence will add depth and insight to the event, offering attendees

See nmleatherkinkfair.com . Sponsored by @NM-REAL. Tickets available now. Free access to vendors on evening of Friday Apr 10th, 2026. Vendor: Dire Wolf Designs Dire Wolf Designs. Right here in Albuquerque, Tino from Dire Wolf Designs, produces amazing unique and custom pieces for your pleasure. Check out his Leathercraft, gothic, kink, and bondage items. It's Serious Leatherwork! Friday is free, but do you want to attend the Saturday Event? Tickets here: Direct ticket link

See nmleatherkinkfair.com . Sponsored by @NM-REAL. Tickets available now. Free access to vendors on evening of Friday Apr 10th, 2026. Direct ticket link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/nm-leather-and-kink-fair-sat-11-apr--2026 Educator: Master Stan and slavegirl laura Master/Daddy Stan and slavegirl laura, along with kathryn, lead AEL (Alternative Erotic Lifestyles), the longest running kink organization in New Mexico. Sir & slave have been together for the better part

See nmleatherkinkfair.com . Sponsored by @NM-REAL. Tickets available now. Free access to vendors on evening of Friday Apr 10th, 2026. Direct ticket link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/nm-leather-and-kink-fair-sat-11-apr--2026 Educator: Mistress Glow Mistress Glow is a professional Dominatrix and owner of Purgatory Dungeon Studios in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is an educator, event producer, performer, and content creator. She travels widely to explore other commun

Vendor Announcement: Limax Baccus Toys @ NM Leather & Kink Fair, 10-11 Apr 2026 See nmleatherkinkfair.com . Tickets available now. Free access to vendors on evening of Friday Apr 10th, 2026. Vendor: Limax Baccus Toys Limax Baccus is a homegrown art studio that makes art you can consume, art you can take inside yourself. The Limax Baccus project has grown entirely out of a joy for creation, spiraling out from painting into platinum silicone toys, prints, and magnets with aspi

Vendor Limax Baccus Toys will be at NM Leather & Kink Fair April 10th & 11th, 2026! Limax Baccus is a homegrown art studio that makes art you can consume, art you can take inside yourself. The Limax Baccus project has grown entirely out of a joy for creation, spiraling out from painting into platinum silicone toys, prints, and magnets with aspirations for even more variety. Stop by April 10th for free, no ticket required at the vendor educator social 6-9 pm. Come by April 11

Educators: Twizted Magic & otherKitty TwiztedMagic & otherKitty have developed a tying partnership that has been absolutely magical! They believe that a solid foundation of core principles and techniques is an essential key to learning. TwiztedMagic has put in thousands of hours in practice and application. Along with extensive experience as a Bottom, otherKitty is also dedicated to advancing her tying skills to deepen her passion for rope. They strive to maintain a learning

Educator: Amber Amber has been an out leatherdyke since 1973. She is passionate about ethics and safety in the community. She’s presented on many topics and created and ran Leatherlife, a workshop on leather lifestyle and theory. She founded the Leather Order of Honor and Service. She lives in Albuquerque, NM. Class: (1) "Artistic Cutting" Artistic Cutting is about bonding, sensuality, SM play, and art. It can be used as ceremony, fun, personal expression, or deep D/s or top

NM-REAL, Inc. , has joined the National Coalition of Sexual Freedom (NCSF) organization as a Coalition Partner , a member designation intended to actively further the protections NCSF has for alternative communities. NCSF membership has been a goal of NM-REAL since its founding; we needed to first stabilize our efforts before engaging in partnerships. NCSF is a coalition of over 140 groups, clubs and businesses, including mental health practices and law firms. The Foundati

NM-REAL supports community events that highlight, educate, and help with community awareness of alternative lifestyle culture. Pillion is a BDSM-Themed romantic film about Colin, a timid man, meets Ray, a confident biker gang leader, who initiates him into a submissive relationship, challenging Colin's mundane existence and prompting personal growth through their unconventional dynamic. Learn more about the BDSM dynamic in this film while having fun exploring Albuquerque's

Social Learn and Play! (SLaP!) Friday 20 Feb 2026 - Education & Play We had two instructors, Vid from LimaxBaccus toys introduced and demonstrated male chastity devices, use, ways to play, with demos! Twizted Magic and otherKitty reprised their Bedroom Bondage class (also given at Kinktoberfest 2025). Many attended and participated. Mistress Glow presented a short Mardis Gras based fantasy scene as practice for the next day's event. We had play in the dungeon, side rooms, and

Have fun, get back to basics at SLaP! Monthly 3rd Fridays Check details at NMLeatherKinkFair.com ! Next event is Friday February 20th. 6-8pm: Classes 8-9pm: Fantasies 8pm-1am: S+ Play Party Albuquerque @ Purgatory/Spectrum Social Time • Relax • Watch • Participate Kinky • Alternative • BDSM Smoking/Vape Tent • Low Volume Music Pick a class • Learn • Share • Meet Others Potential Fantasy Entertainment S+ Play Party - Space & Equipment $25 Entry, no membership required. (

See nmleatherkinkfair.com . Produced by LeatherHeart and sponsored by NM-REAL. Tickets available now. Free entry, no ticket required on April 10th 6-9 pm for the vendor visit and social. Educator Announcement Educator: DCPaH (Duke City Pups and Handlers) Duke City Pups and Handlers (DCPAH) was created to bring pups and handlers in the New Mexico and surrounding areas together. Our events are welcoming to everyone, no matter how you identify. We have monthly moshes and non-ba