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CLAW Cleveland
Leather Awareness Weekend 2026
CLAW is one of the largest annual leather meet-ups in the USA and features a weekend of leather + fetish parties.
CLAW Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend 2026
CLAW is one of the largest annual leather meetups in the USA taking place each year and features a weekend of leather + fetish parties at The Academy and The Leather Stallion Saloon, workshops & vendor mart.
Where to stay during Claw Cleveland?
- CLAW Next Edition dates: Awaiting dates for the 2026 Edition.
- Awaiting confirmation of the host hotel. The previous event was hosted at the Renaissance Hotel. Stay close by at the following venues:
- Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown – Rated “Superb” by guests, just a 8-minute walk from the host hotel with spacious rooms, indoor pool and hot tub.
- Hilton Cleveland Downtown – Rated “Fabulous” by guests, the hotel is just a 7-minute walk from the host hotel with a sleek and modern design, excellent rooftop bar and perfect location.
- Hampton Inn Cleveland – 3 Star hotel with comfortable rooms, delicious breakfast options and an onsite gym, just a 10-minute walk from the host hotel.
CLAW 2026 – Events
- Get ready to meet hot leather guys from around the world in Cleveland during the start of the Spring Season as the CLAW party hits the hotels and hot spots of Cleveland.
- The program is extensive – here are out highlights not to be missed:
Leather Stallion Saloon Parties
- Head to the Dick Off Party Kick off party on at the legendary Leather Stallion Saloon, a great way to get to know new arrivals and old friends
- Parties run form 10 pm to 2 am with a complimentary shuttle bus to the venue from the host hotel.
- Other events typically include the Hot Ass Party on Thursday, Spit and Shine on Friday and SIR yes SIR! on Saturday.
- Events end on Sunday from 3 pm to 9 pm with the beer bash.
- The Leather Stallion Saloon – Serving bears and leather guys since 1970 with a spacious patio, pool tables and friendly bartenders.
Horse Market
- Typically Friday & Saturday – Private event for all male-identified persons modeled as close as possible to the famous Fickstutenmarkt party in Berlin.
- Mares (bottoms) are blindfolded, naked, ready to be mounted before the Stallions arrive. At The Academy from 5pm.
The BLUF Dinner
- Typically Friday – 7 pm Three course meal served family style. Includes cocktail or glass of wine.
- Strict dress code: Breeches or leather uniform at the Ambassador Ballroom.
The International Leather Family Dinner Gala
- Typically Saturday 7 pm- This is the centerpiece of the entire event and features all CLAW members, sponsors and attendees in one room in a exquisite setting with great food, live music and a great atmosphere.
- At Ambassador Ballroom (2nd Floor).
Bottomless Drag Brunch
- Typically Sunday – Drag Brunch with bottomless mimosas, leading into a round of bingo.
- 11.30 am to 1.30 pm – Ambassador Ballroom (2nd Floor).
The Cigar Deck
- Typically Every Evening – Each year organizers arrange a special Cigar Deck so you can cruise and smoke and enjoy 24 hour action. Other highlights include some very hot dark rooms in some of Cleveland’s best hotels.. yes indeed!
The Kinky Kabaret
- Typically Sunday, 9.30 pm to 11 pm – The Kinky Kabaret – CLAW’s fantastic finale, an original music & comedy review with our best live entertainers.
Hotel Parties
- Awaiting 2026 party themes and venues.
Vendor Markets and Workshops
- A staple of CLAW is the educational workshops and presentations, which happen on Friday and Saturday during the day. The vendor mart also operates during the day throughout the weekend.
- CLAW holds that adult interest in leather, fetish, and BDSM is natural and healthy. We learn that from one another in person. CLAW is a 501c3 charity dedicated to fundraising, education, volunteerism and other charitable needs of the leather community.
Gay Cleveland Bars and Clubs
- Depending on the night, the dance floor at Twist is packed, the pool tables at Cocktails are full, the stage at Vibe is booked, and the (heated) patio at the Leather Stallion Saloon is the place to be.
- The Hawk boasts a steady roster of regulars. Studio West 117, the newest addition to Cleveland’s LGBTQ+ nightlife scene, is already sporting a full slate of events in The Symposium, a “true gay dive bar atmosphere.
Recommended Hotels in Cleveland
The following Cleveland hotels are close to Cleveland’s top attractions and a short ride from the CLAW events:
The Westin, Hilton Cleveland, Drury Plaza Hotel, Hampton Inn
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100 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units include a wardrobe. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area.
777 Saint Clair Avenue Northeast, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Each room at the hotel provides a flat-screen cable TV and refrigerator. Complete with a bath or shower, private bathrooms also include a hairdryer and free toiletries. A seating area and iPod dock are also provided in every room.
1460 E 9th St, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Guests at the city centre Cleveland Hampton Inn can enjoy a restful night’s sleep on the hotel’s signature Cloud Nine beds. The hotel also provides a free hot breakfast as well as free wireless internet access.
1380 E 6th St, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Guests can enjoy the indoor pool, hot tub and 24-hour fitness centre at the hotel. Complimentary hot breakfast and afternoon popcorn and soda are offered daily. On-site guest laundry and a guest pantry are also available
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave.
4300 Apple Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
The apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Private parking available on site and free WiFi
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
The air-conditioned units come with a kitchen that includes a microwave, a private bathroom with free toiletries, and a living room with a flat-screen TV. A fridge and coffee machine are also featured. Free WiFi.
15625 Delaware Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower.
5801 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Mixed gay friendly
The Happy Dog is a neighborhood corner bar in the best sense of the term. We've got hot dogs and beer, and lots of live music, from rock and country to punk and polka.
The bartenders are friendly and the bar itself is open and inviting - a racetrack oval wood bar, with plenty of old chrome barstools. It's not retro because it's pretty much unchanged from the time the Socotch family built the place back in the late 40's.
4693 State Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109, United States
Shade Nightclub is a friendly neighborhood bar that caters to LGBT+
11217 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102
A down to earth gay bar located in Clevelands eclectic Cudell neighborhood.
Featuring a pool table, internet jukebox, TVs, gaming machines, free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a smoking area on the patio.'
The Hawk is a great place to relax and have fun with friends or meet new people
9208 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102, United States
Lively neighborhood gay bar with a casual vibe offering happy hour, karaoke & weekend drag shows.
11633 Clifton Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Twist Social Club is a neighborhood bar and night club focused on serving the LGBT community of greater Cleveland.
We have a robust entertainment schedule including monthly theme parties and Cleveland's best DJ's. In addition each day of the week has it own unique activity or theme from Trivia Tuesday to Karaoke or FreePlay on our video JukeBox.
11633 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44111
Vibe Gay Bar & Patio has a great crowd. Friendly staff great drinks and prices with a large outdoor patio for you to relax.
With regular events, like Djs and Shows
2205 Saint Clair Avenue Northeast, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
The Leather Stallion Saloon is Cleveland’s premier Bear & Leather bar. Established in 1970, it is one of the oldest running leather bars in the Midwest.
Rich in tradition as the “home bar” for the Leather Community, a fun neighborhood bar where everyone is welcomed – in or out of leather!
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The Westin Cleveland
4 Star – Central Location
- 4 Star – iPod Dock in Every Room
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, refrigerator
- Central location with rooms featuring flat-screen cable TV, refrigerators, & iPod docks.
Hilton Cleveland
4 Star, Luxury
- 4 Star, Essential Business Amenities
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Desk, private bathroom, wardrobe
- Ideal for business travelers with desks in rooms, private bathrooms, & a buffet breakfast area.
Drury Plaza Hotel
3 Star – Great Amenities
- 3 Star – Indoor Pool and Hot Tub
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Pool, hot tub, fitness center
- Offers an indoor pool, hot tub, 24-hour fitness center, & complimentary hot breakfast.
Hampton Inn Cleveland
3 Star – Perfect Location
- 3 Star – Signature Cloud Nine Beds
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Cloud Nine beds, free WiFi
- Perfect for a comfortable stay with signature Cloud Nine beds, free hot breakfast, & wireless internet.
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