Snowbound Leather Weekend 2025

Snowbound Leather Weekend 2025

The Snowbound Leather Weekend in Provincetown marks the first big gay event of the year. The event takes place in late February each year. Even though its “off-season”, PTown’s Winter events have grown in popularity (Spooky Bears, First Light, etc), so book your hotel as early as you can.

• Visiting Ptown for a gay event? Book your stay at the Carpe Diem Guest House, rated “Superb” by our readers and located right by Commercial St, close to all the gay bars and clubs.

The Leather Weekend

• Next Edition: Friday February 21st – Sunday February 23rd, 2025.
• Snowbound Leather Weekend is sponsored by  The Watership Inn, The Atlantic House, Bayside Betsy’s, The Crown and Anchor, Gifford House Inn and produced by Mates Leather Weekend and Full Kit Gear.
• Events include the Mr Snowbound, the White out and C*ck Parties at the Paramount/Crown & Anchor and the very popular Chaps and Straps party at A House. Daytime activities include education seminars, health workshops health screenings.

Snowbound Schedule

Use the following schedule as a guide. Events typically run as follows:

Friday

• Beer Blast at the Watership Inn, 6pm to 8pm.
  Come on by for an old fashioned Beer Blast and connect with the men that are here for the weekend.
• Cast your vote for your favorite MR. SNOWBOUND  contestant
• White Out & C*ck parties at the Paramount, 9.30pm to 1am.
  Start the night right! Break out your thermal shirts & long johns and get warmed up as the fun begins.
• Pants check available. Then check out the C*OCK Party, all at Paramount.

Saturday

• Snowbound brunch at Bayside Betsy’s, 10pm to 1am.
  Come on by for a scrumptious All-You-Can-Eat breakfast buffet.
• Chaps & Straps at Club Purgatory at Gifford House, 3pm to 7pm
  What goes better with chaps than a jockstrap?
• Pants check available. Entrance through Porchbar.
• Snowbound Leather Dance, Atlantic House, 10pm to 1am
  Get your hottest gear on and head to this Ptown Landmark to dance & drink, schmooze & cruise.

Sunday

• Snowbound Brunch II at The Crown & Anchor Restaurant, 10am to 1pm.
  Come on by for a scrumptious All-You-Can-Eat breakfast buffet, coffee, tea and juice, and discover the winner of Mr Snowbound 2026.
• Hops & Bottoms, Snowbound After Party, Provincetown Brewing Co, 1pm – ??.
  Swing by Ptown’s 1st and only brewery before saying goodbye with great music, food, pool and one last ice-cold beer.

The Venues

• WaterShip Inn – When it was originally built in the seafaring days of the 1820’s, The Watership Inn was a home from the sea to Provincetown’s ship captains. It is now a popular hotel offering charming rooms in the heart of town.
• The Crown and Anchor – Located in the heart of Provincetown, the Crown & Anchor features six unique gay bars, including the town’s largest nightclub (Paramount Nightclub).
• Bayside Betsy’s – Bustling, waterfront, New American restaurant. Outdoor dinning,Deck dinning, fresh seafood all day. Amazing Provincetown Harbor views!
• Atlantic House – The Atlantic House, also known as the A-House, is Provincetown’s most popular and only year-round dance club.
• Club Purgatory at Gifford House – Gay dance club with various theme nights in the basement of a vintage inn, open tourist season only and during special events.
• Provincetown Brewing Co – Provincetown’s first brewery focused on promoting progressive causes. PBC is passionate about brewing quality craft beer and evoking a sense of community.

Where to stay in Provincetown

Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action:

Gabriel’s,    Anchor Inn,    Beaconlight,   Inn at Cook Street.