Entertainment
Rene - Keynote Speaker
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Bootblack and International Mr. Leather 2025!
Rene is an accomplished bootblack and kink educator, with over 15 years of active experience in the scene, and 14 years as a bootblack. He has been teaching bootblacking and leather care online since 2022, and has taught kink and play classes for events and clubs such as Wicked in the West, Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert, Northwest Leather Celebration, GearUp Weekend, and the Ruff and Tumble Kink Con at the University of Montana. A versatile switch, Rene finds enjoyment in prioritizing connected experiences when engaging in play regardless of the position and role he finds himself in.
When not bootblacking, he can be found nerding out with friends over card and video games, telling bad jokes that he knows will get him in trouble, singing along with showtunes in his car, and posting shameless thirst-trap selfies from the gym locker room
Marilyn - Emcee
Thursday Evening
Marilyn is Northwest Master 2023, and has been in the Leather community since 1986. She is a sadist and a control freak with an intense blood lust. She is a fat femme top who likes to play hard, and has a special affection for slut masochists. She is Master to Rio, her collared slave. Marilyn is the Contest Coordinator for the Northwest Master slave and Northwest Person of Leather contests. She has judged and tallied at numerous contests, and has presented at Black Rose, Northwest Leather Celebration, South Plains Leatherfest, Southeast Leatherfest, International Ms. Leather, Sin in the City, Leather Leadership Conference, Southwest M/s Contest Weekend, the FLAIR Conference, Be The Difference Munch, Leather Reign, Wicked Grounds, the Exiles, and more. Her home club is the Exiles of San Francisco, where she spent many years as an officer. She is the Director of MAsT San Francisco.
Luna - Emcee
Friday & Saturday Night
Luna hails from Seattle as a Bootblack & practicing Pro Domme. Along with winning the title of International Community Bootblack 2011, Luna is a consummate performer whose talents & artistry include dance, singing, drag, DJ’ing, & fashion. She brings a friendly Sadist-next-door air to her workshops and is proud to be your Mistress of Ceremonies for Northwest Leather Celebration 2026.
Moxie Minion - Emcee
Saturday Afternoon
Moxie Minion, Northwest Bootblack 2018, is a passionate advocate and educator in the art of bootblacking. As a service person in the leather community, Moxie serves as the Northwest Bookblack Contest Coordinator and the SPLF Bootblack Coordinator, dedicating time and energy to fostering talent within the niche.
Moxie's love for bootblacking is evident in every meticulous stroke and shine, reflecting not only a skillful craft but also a deep connection to the leather lifestyle. Beyond the leather community, Moxie likes to surround herself with her chosen family, creating a supportive and inclusive community for all who share her passion.
Tomo - Emcee
Sunday Brunch
Tomo is a genderqueer leatherdyke who found the leather community over 30 years ago and is a recognized leader, educator, and producer. He has taught extensively, served as keynote speaker, emcee, auctioneer, and judge. Tomo has been with his wife Mel for over 30 years, and served by his devoted Majordomo, Levi for over 18 years. Tomo wears the collar of Mistress Nyna, serving her with devotion, joy, and reverence. Tomo is the Owner of South Plains Leatherfest, the International Master slave and International Person of Leather contests, and served as Northwest slave 2015 and International slave 2016/2021.
