Oregon State Leather ContesT August 3, 2024
Badlands Portland
It could be said that late November 2017 brought a collective heart break to the Portland, Oregon LGBTQIA+ community when it saw the closing of The Embers Avenue. More than a bar, more than a drag club after almost 50 years of operation Embers had become a home and a safe space for entertaining and hosting community events.
Oregon State Leather Contest, formerly Blackout Leather Productions, had a long standing relationship with the bar, it’s owners and staff. Allowing us to host our contests and related events. Since it’s closing to say we have struggled to find a new home is beyond an understatement.
The years since have seen more overt struggles with the pandemic shutting down social norms. As we have emerged we strive to get back to some semblance of the things we did that made us feel happy and connected.
We are pleased to announce that we have established new connections to finally mend that hole.
We return to a bar style contest! We return to downtown Portland! We return to the beloved building at 110 NW Broadway!
Oregon State Leather Contest would like to welcome you and yours to our Oregon State Leather Contest 2024! Taking place at the new Badlands Portland!
We need you!
Volunteer for 2024 OSLC
The biggest takeaway from our 2023 event has been the need for additional volunteers. To have a smooth running event where everyone is safe and no one comes away feeling exhausted, we need to have additional help.
We are currently working out a benefits structure for our volunteers to find a fair and equitable level of compensation for time. Please check back for that information later.
How can you help?
We need volunteers for the following roles:
Event setup and tear down
Stage hands
Runners
Event photography
You can sign up for a single day of volunteering, or multiple days. Please let us know what you’d like to help with!
2023 Title Holders
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Oregon State Pet
I'm Tucker, the adventurous pup and PawdCasting host of Digg'n For Bones. As a self-locked beta stray, I've transformed heartbreak and dependency into a playful, sexy autonomy. I love spicy hangouts with friends and lovers, platonic or sexual, where I can embrace my true self in safe spaces. My mission is to connect with like-minded individuals, creating safe environments to explore sexuality and shared interests. I firmly believe in the power of kink to unite people and encourage thrilling self-discovery. As a lover of praise and a good bone, I revel in being tied down but find happiness in open fields of freedom. Come play with me and let's make lasting memories together!
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Oregon State Bootblack
Colin (He/Him), is a service oriented harm reduction bear and leather boy at heart. A daddy to one and party mom to many. He is a no gods, no cops, no masters, just daddy type of gay. He has been bootblacking since 2019 and working a stand at his home bar Eagle Portland since 2020 once a month.
He is an avid pet player and is a handler in training! though he ID's as more of a dog dad. He is most often a side that flags hunter green right and red left.
He can be found most often praising the goddexxx under a disco ball. He loves the outdoors and can be found near the mountains or sea. If you want to get up in this offerings of high protein food things, a NA beverage, or hitting on him with direct communication always get his attention