Community

Community Space at KinkFest 2025

KinkFest values community! Check in late January to see the Community Schedule.

In the meantime, we encourage community groups and individuals to apply to host spaces for the many groups that attend KinkFest. The community application for KinkFest 2025 opens on November 23, 2024, and closes on January 1, 2025.

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Request Community Space Timeslot at KinkFest 2025

Community Events are gatherings submitted by attendees. Socials, skillshares, mini-celebrations and the like are all invited to be a part of Community Events. Frequently Asked Questions about community events are found below the application form. Fill out the application between November 23 and January 1 for your application to be considered.

To be completed by the primary contact of the event desired. Items marked with a yellow background need to be filled out for the application to be considered. All community events applicants need to be registered by 1/1/2025 to receive event approval. Approvals will be sent on a rolling basis with all notifications completed by 1/15/2025.

Legal Name

Scene Name (If different)

Pronouns

Cellphone (Optional, only used in case of urgent communications)

Email

Link to Fetlife profile (if you have one)

Are You Registered for Kinkfest?

If yes, please provide your registration confirmation number

Does this event follow the 2025 Kinkfest Code of Conduct?

Event Name

How would you describe your event?

Provide a short description for the Kinkfest program (this may be edited to fit character length requirements)

Who is the intended audience? (We support identity-based applications, so please include who may be included or excluded from this event).

Do you self identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Queer or under the transgender umbrella? (This is an optional question and helps us with scheduling so we can minimize overlap between events geared towards specific demographics).
BIPOC
LGBTQIA+
Queer
Transgender Umbrella (Non-binary, Transgender, Genderfluid, Agender, etc.)
None of the Above

To run this event successfully, are there any accessibility considerations related to your specific event?

What day and time would most support attendance to this event?
Requested Meeting Date

Requested Meeting Time

What is your anticipated attendee count?

What equipment might your event need? (Audiovisual equipment, tables, chairs, mats, etc.)

What is the anticipated time length of the event?

Please provide two references from within community. These can be character references or references who are familiar with the event you're applying with.

Reference 1 Name

Reference 1 Email

Reference 1 Context/Relationship to Applicant

Reference 2 Name

Reference 2 Email

Reference 2 Context/Relationship to Applicant

Is your event affiliated with a group or organization?

If so, what group or organization?

Anything else you'd like to share about your hopes for this event?

Enter the number shown above

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply to run a community event?

Anyone registered for Kinkfest 2025 can apply to run a community event. All event applicants/facilitators will undergo vetting, so please provide us with at least two references in your application. Community directors will have access to the reference contacts to conduct vetting. For your application to be accepted, you must register for Kinkfest by 1/1/2025.

Is there compensation or discounts for running community events?

No, there is no compensation or discounts for running community events. Kinkfest does rely on volunteer support in a variety of roles, so if you’d like to be considered for either a half- or full-work study position for discounted registration, or as a goodwill volunteer, visit the Volunteer Page: https://www.kinkfest.org/forms.php?section=Volunteers

When do community events take place?

Community events take place throughout the weekend (Thursday evening-Sunday afternoon). Community events typically last 1-2 hours depending on the event. Where do community events take place?

Community events will take place on the first floor in the Community Hub (Hall D2), upstairs in the mezzanine rooms at the Expo Center (primarily evening), as well as offsite at the Courtyard Marriott.

Are community events accessible?

KinkFest is committed to providing universal access to all. On your KinkFest registration form, please indicate in the "Accessibility Needs" box if you require accommodations in order to fully participate. The Community Team will work in coordination with you and the Accessibility Team to support your participation in community events. Questions about accessibility can be sent to the Accessibility Director at accessibility@kinkfest.org.

How many people typically attend a given community event?

This depends on the type of event, timing, as well as how much marketing event applicants/facilitators do. On average, you might expect around 50 people. Smaller events geared towards intersecting identities and/or niche topics will have 10-30 folks, while our larger socials like the Queer Tea Party, Cigar Social and FemDom Social have seen upwards of 100-200 people.

When will I know about the approval of my community event?

Applications will close 1/1/2025, and approvals will be sent on a rolling basis with all notifications completed by 1/15/2025. For your application to be accepted, you must register for Kinkfest by 1/1/2025.

What types of Kinkfest community events have happened in the past?

In the past we have had events celebrating queer, BIPOC and other identity-based groups, as well events like fibercrafting, tabletop roleplaying, sobriety meetings and activities run by local Pet/Littles groups. We encourage everyone from the Whippersnappers to blood play enthusiasts, and those in different clubs and organizations in the community, to apply.

What types of events are you inviting this year?

Events that represent you! Belonging is a key part of our Community Team goals, and the event type is limited only by your imagination (and maybe some logistical details). We especially encourage identity-based events to provide safer and celebratory spaces for all Kinkfest attendees.

What if my questions are not answered here?

If you have other questions about community spaces, groups, or events at Kinkfest 2025, please reach out to our Community Directors at community@kinkfest.org. If you don't hear back from us within 72 hours, feel free to send a followup email.