EST. 2026 // COLUMBUS, OHIO
Central Ohio Leather & Beyond
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WHAT IS COL&B?
CORE PURPOSES
HOW WE ARE GOVERNED
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Stronger collective voice
- Defined process for concerns
- Sustainable community infrastructure
COMMUNITY EVENTS & TRADITIONS
The Columbus Leather Collective
Kink 101
Columbus Jacks
See Next EventMEMBER & AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
Circle City Leather
Indianapolis, IN
- - Sex positive events
- - Social events / munches
- - Education events
The Columbus Leather Collective
Columbus, OH
- Peer Education
- Safe Dungeons
- Education (Historical and Practical)
- Community Events
Kink 101
Columbus, OH
- Safety Education
- Consent Exercises
- Live Demos
Cincinnati Leather
Cincinnati, OH
- Social Gatherings (including sober options)
- Educational workshops
- Service Days
- Community Networking
- Title Contest
MAsT: Columbus
Columbus, OH
Learn More: MAsT: ColumbusCap City Pets
Columbus, OH
- Pet, Pup, and Handler Social Group
- Gatherings and Outings
Columbus Jacks
Columbus, OH
A Columbus-based private social organization for adult men, 18 and up, building community through shared interest.
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Ohio Petplay Alliance
Ohio
The Ohio Petplay Alliance is an organization of pet players in Ohio that creates safe spaces, provides education on pet play, and uplifts not only its members but…
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The Lotus Underground
Cleveland, OH
- We have a party on the third Friday of every month at the Leather Stallion in Cleveland, Ohio. We also have play parties and we offer safe space to explore with Women and gender, not conforming individuals.
Illinois Bear Pack Collective
Chicago, IL
The Illinois Bear Pack Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering community, visibility, and charitable impact within the LGBTQ+ bear, cub, and critter communities. We create inclusive…
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Kai Dark
Ms. Ohio Leather 2026 · Produced by The Ohio Leather Society
Ms. Ohio Leather 2027 · Produced by The Ohio Leather Society
Ohio
The Ohio Leather Society is an organization dedicated to strengthening Ohio leather, kink, and fetish for all, our mission is to find and build strong leaders who will…
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Foxxy Force
R&J's Great Lakes Handler 2026 · Produced by Master Ochumaré
Columbus, OH
- Consent & Safety Education
- Equity & Inclusion
- Pup & Handler Education
Paw Paw Chris
Mr. Ohio Leather 2027 · Produced by Nashty
Ohio
Hi everyone. I'm Chris Sgarlata (or Paw Paw Chris as my "children" call me). I am the gay grandfather everyone wishes they had. The one who will take…
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DirePup Syxie
R&J Leather Great Lakes Puppy 2026 · Produced by Master Ochumaré
Buckwood Cub 2023 · Produced by Camp Buckwood
Indianapolis, IN
- DirePup
- BIPOC Representation
- Gooner
- Traveler
- Certified Good Boy
- Gaymer
- Presenter
Cliff Boyd
North American Bear 2026 · Produced by Kentucky Bourbon Bears
North American Bear 2025 · Produced by Kentucky Bourbon Bears
Illinois Bear 2024 · Produced by Illinois Bear Pack Collective
Chicago, IL
Cliff Boyd is North American Bear 2026, Illinois Bear 2024, and a proud Daddy Bear who has never been particularly interested in fitting into someone else's idea of…
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Syr Domino
Mx Cincinnati Leather 2026 · Produced by Cincinnati Leather
Cincinnati, OH
Who I am A wildly sadistic, high-energy Leatherwoman, twenty-plus years deep in kink and leather. Motorcycles are my first love. Right behind them, real conversations with people who…
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Pup Herc
Great Lakes Puppy 2025 · Produced by R&J Leather
Cleveland, OH
Awroo! Hi, I’m Pup Herc (they/he) I’m based out of Cleveland, OH and have been a part of the pup community for 4 years, and I love being…
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Daddy Charlie
Great Lakes Handler, Ohio Kink Educator 2024 · Produced by R&J Leather Pride, Ohio Leather Society
Daddy. Handler. Educator. Daddy Charlie is a NE Ohio Kinkster based out of Cleveland. He has been the Education and Social Media coordinator for QUICK (Queers in Cleveland…
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Neo
Mr Cleveland Leather 2026 · Produced by The Rock and Roll City Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Neo has been involved in the Cleveland Kink community since 2018. Neo was the founding President of Queers in Cleveland Kink (QUICK), a nonprofit organization focused on education…
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Doobey
Kentucky Bourbon Pet 2023 · Produced by Kentucky Bourbon Bear
Charlie's Best in Show 2026 · Produced by Charlie's Best in Show
Chicago, IL
Doobey is an energetic and boisterous Chicago dog with a big heart and an even bigger …. personality. As your 2023 Kentucky Bourbon Pet, he built a vibrant…
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Kyle carmen(pup chaos)
Ohio Bear 2025 · Produced by Ohio Leather Society
Cleveland, OH
Hello my name is Kyle or pup chaos. I am your former Ohio bear 2025. I am also a drag king. I am also a transman 11 years…
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Person of Gear 2027 · Produced by Cleather and Kink
Cleveland, OH
I began my journey in leather and kink in 2015 when I attended my first ever play party. I discovered a community that celebrated my sadism and formed…
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Daddy Tom
Great Lakes Leather Pride Sir 2026 · Produced by R&J Leather
Great Lakes
Names: Daddy Tom, Calamities Pronouns: He/Him Daddy Tom brings more than a decade of experience shining shoes and boots, along with two years of dedicated service behind the…
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Puppy Arlice
Cincinnati Leather Critter 2026 · Produced by Cincinnati Leather Weekend
Cincinnati, OH
Puppy Arlice (they/she/he) is a genderfluid puppy who now serves greater Cincinnati in their role. Arlice enjoys making friends, playing volleyball when they're not injured, the color pink,…
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