The concept of "cowboy" is probably as "All American" an image as any. Rugged, independent, honest, and "free spirited". Cowboy's tend to "go their way", and sometimes appear "larger than life", but always with the idea of being the "everyday man". A Man's man, who's about "fairness".

To define the "leather man" one would probably use terms that describe an image of maleness to the extreme. One could also seek the most "masculine" attributes in the male image. One could describe a "leather man" by his sexuality and exotic eroticism. Whatever the definition, it would be more than just the clothing and sometimes more than just an "image". Whatever a "leather man" is, it is said that you can recognize him no matter what he wears. It could be confidence. It could be his "sexiness". Whatever it is, it's the image that is often imitated, but rarely duplicated.

Between the strong "icon" of the cowboy, and the "allure" of leather is Mr. Leather Cowboy. As a representative, he would be the person who might stand in front of the "vanilla" community and represent the "leather" community.

• Friday - February 1st

  • 7:30 pm - Entry forms due

  • 8:00 pm - 1:00 am 50/50 raffle. Contestants will have an opportunity to meet and greet weekend attendees. They will sell 50/50 raffle tickets with the proceeds going to the Mr. Leather Cowboy Travel Fund. This is an opportunity for the contestants to show off their personalities to the attendees and judges. Dress is leather and atmosphere is "comfortable".

• Saturday - February 2nd

  • 10:00 - 11:00 pm - Each contestant will be interviewed (sequence drawn by lot) by the Judges. Questions will be asked about experience, feelings, beliefs within the Leather community, and an overall opportunity for the Judges to get to know the contestant.

  • 11:30 pm - "Leather Wear". Contestant Introduction. Each contestant will be introduced to the audience. Initial dress is leather-wear.

  • 12:30 pm - "Skin-wear". Each contestant will have an opportunity to show off their "best assets". Remember, this is a public event, so choice of clothing must be appropriate and "tasteful" within the context of the leather community at large and public.

  • 1:00 am - "Cowboy Wear". Each contestant will have the opportunity to show off their best "cowboy wear". We're looking for the best "All American Cowboy" appearance. Image and believability are important.

  • 1:30 am - Announcement of results and presentations. Contestants can appear in whatever attire is most comfortable and appropriate to the contestant. 

Contestant will be automatically entered in International Mr. Leather contest in Chicago, the following year. Transportation and accommodations to Chicago are provided by Diamond Jim's Saloon. Please note: review contestant requirements on entry form.