CLAW moves to a new and fresh host city — Columbus, Ohio.
From 01 April to 05 April 2026, thousands of sexy leather and fetish men from around the world come together for CLAW 26 - a friendly, fun, and unapologetically bold, non-contest, four-day weekend, featuring kink education, parties, dungeons, a vendor mart, a 633-room hotel takeover, and a nonprofit legacy with $1,000,000 already donated to charity.
Weekend Events Include:
• 118 Vendor Mart Spaces
• Over 120 Kinky Education Classes
• High-Energy Parties
• Kink Speed Dating
• Silent Auction
• Demos
• Banquets
• Two dedicated BDSM Dungeon Spaces
• World-Class Cigar Deck
• Live Entertainment
• … and so much more
Host Hotel Highlight:
The event takes over the impressive Hyatt Regency Columbus, a large, modern downtown hotel with all 633 guest rooms reserved exclusively for CLAW attendees. The hotel is connected directly to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and is within easy walking distance of the Arena District, the Short North, and some of the city’s best dining, nightlife, and entertainment.
Check out the CLAW website for more details on registration, schedule of events, list of vendors, and hotel information.
VOLUNTEERS OF ALL SORTS WANTED!
Community Impact:
CLAW is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and has proudly given back over $1 million to leather, kink, and LGBTQ2+ charities worldwide.