FAQ & contact
The questions people ask most, especially if it's your first leather event.
Questions
I'm new to leather. Is this event for me?
Yes. Contest nights are one of the most welcoming ways into the community. You'll see people of all experience levels, and nobody expects you to know the customs.
Do I have to wear leather? What should I wear?
No. Leather and gear are welcome but never required. Wear something you feel good in. [Add any venue dress rules here.]
How old do I need to be?
This is a [19+] event. Bring government photo ID; you'll need it at the door.
Where do I buy tickets?
Tickets are sold on Eventbrite. Refund terms are listed on the Eventbrite page.
Can I take photos?
[State your photo policy, e.g. photos of the stage are fine; photos of audience members only with their permission.] Always ask before photographing anyone.
Is the venue accessible?
See accessibility at the venue, or email us with any request.
How do I enter the contest?
Everything is on the contest page: who can enter, how judging works, and how to register.
Who organizes Mr. Lake Ontario Leather?
A volunteer Production Team from the leather community, led by producer Michael Tattersall. Read more about us.
Who can compete?
Contestants must be male or male-identifying, 21 or older, live or work in the Lake Ontario watershed in Canada or the USA, and hold a valid passport. The full requirements are in the contest rules.
Code of conduct
Everyone at Mr. Lake Ontario Leather agrees to:
- Ask before touching anyone, every time. No means no, and silence isn't yes.
- Ask before taking anyone's photo.
- Respect every person's identity, body, pronouns, and presentation.
- Treat contestants, judges, volunteers, and venue staff with respect.
Harassment of any kind isn't tolerated. Organizers may remove anyone from the event without a refund.
If something happens, talk to [who: e.g. any volunteer wearing a ___] or email info@mrlakeontarioleather.com. Reports are kept confidential.
Contact
Email info@mrlakeontarioleather.com. We usually reply within [2–3 days].
For ticket questions, you can also message the organizers through the Eventbrite page.
Please don't email copies of ID or other personal documents. We'll tell you if we ever need them and how to share them safely.
Privacy
This website doesn't use cookies, analytics, or tracking of any kind.
Tickets and contestant registration are handled by Eventbrite, under Eventbrite's own privacy policy.
If you email us, we use your message only to reply to you, and we delete event correspondence [when, e.g. three months after the event].