Contest Terms and Conditions:
Who can compete?
- You must live, have roots in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) TX, or live on either side of the Rio Grande River (México, Texas, New Mexico). By roots we mean that you must have a connection to the RGV and will be able to represent the RGV where ever you currently reside.
- Any person of any gender can compete, as long as you are aware that the title you represent is Mr. RGV Leather. The gender you identify with, does not have to reflect that as of the contraction of Mister.
- You must be 21yo+, due to attending various venues that are for people over the age of 21.
- Must not be convicted or have any pending legal issues that will reflect negatively on the event or the title.
- Must fill out this application and pay the registation fee of $25 by January 31, 2026
How will I be judged:
- Interview (You will be interviewed by a panel of judges behind closed doors.)
- Bar Wear (The leather attire/gear you would wear on a regular day at the bar.)
- Pop-up Question during presentation of contestants. Attire should be that of Bar Wear.
- Pecs and Personality (Leather gear/attire that makes you feel sexy and stage presence).
Speech (You will be asked to prepare a speech for the community)
- Formal Leather Wear (This is your final presentation in front of the judges and the audience).
What events during the RGV Leather Weekend must I attend?
- Introduction of participants:
Date: Friday February 21, 2025
Time: 10:00pm
Location: TBA - McAllen, TX
- Interview with judges
Date: Saturday February 22, 2025
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Casa Orgullo - McAllen, TX
- Competition - Pecs and Personality, Speech, and Formal Leather Wear
Date: Saturday February 22, 2025
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Cine El Rey - McAllen, TX
What happens if you win?
- You will hold the title for an entire year. February 2026-February 2027, until the next person wins the title of Mr. RGV Leather 2027.
- You will receive a leather legacy stole to utilize as you represent the RGV in activities and or events all around the world. You dont get to keep the legacy stole, although a title patch will be given to you to keep. You can add this patch to a bar vest to wear.
- The event organizers will sponsor your trip to participate and compete at IML 2027 in Chicago at the end of May. The cost of airfare and hotel, up to 4 nights, will be covered.
- You will be loved by your community!
What the title/event organizers expect from the title holder:
- You are required to host 2 community events in the Rio Grande Valley and 1 fundraising event of your choice. Previous RGV Leather title holders will be available for guidance to ensure your success.
- The organizers do expect for you to conduct yourself in an appropriate manner when representing the tile. This means not going against what our commmunity represents, acting in a manner where the community does not feel supported or feels attacked while you are representing the title, and or and or invloving yourself in unlawful activities.
- We expect for you to support equality amongst our most dissenfranchised communities and creating safe and non-judgemental spaces/environments for our community. The title/event organizers have every right to strip you from your title if you misrepresent the title.