KinkFest 2025 Information

KinkFest 2025 will be April 18-20, 2025, at the Portland Expo Center. Registration opens Nov 23, 2024. Check this page for updates as we approach the event!

You must be 18 or older to attend KinkFest. You do not need to be a Portland Leather Alliance (PLA) member, however, current members receive a discount and early registration. Click here to become a PLA member. You also may join the PLA when you register for KinkFest.

Registration

You must pre-register for KinkFest. You CANNOT register onsite at KinkFest. If you are not pre-registered, you WILL be turned away. All workshops, the vendor hall and dungeon parties are included in your registration.

If you lost your confirmation email containing your registration number, a duplicate can be sent by entering the associated email into the "Request Duplication Confirmation" box here

Accessibility

Over the years, we have made KinkFest increasingly accessible and continue to improve each year. Our Accessibility Team is here to support you. Send an email to: accessibility@kinkfest.org

Code of Conduct

KinkFest has not published its 2025 Code of Conduct yet. You can read the rules and etiquette for attending 2024 KinkFest here.

COVID Policy

KinkFest has not published its 2025 COVID Policy yet. You can read the 2024 KinkFest COVID Policy here.

Hotels

Links to the KinkFest host hotels are included in your registration confirmation.

Transportation & Parking

The MAX Yellow line (light rail train) comes directly into the Portland Expo Center parking lot, schedule: https://trimet.org/schedules/maxyellowline.htm.

The Portland Expo Center has plenty of parking for a fee. They no longer allows RVs to park overnight. You may pay for parking when entering OR pre-pay. 2025 rates and links will be posted here when available.

Onsite Services

Our famous bootblacks will be onsite for all your leather care needs, but remember to tip your bootblack! KinkFest offers an onsite coat and bag check for a small fee. Attendees can purchase photographs from the official KinkFest photographers.

The Expo Center has a small onsite restaurant and a "KinkFest Cafe" food window. Water also is available for free from onsite fountains.

Vendor Hall

You must be registered for KinkFest to enter the vendor hall. You cannot enter KinkFest for any reason without being registered. This year, we are offering "Vendor Hall Only" registrations for $20 per day on Saturday and Sunday only.