Contestant requirements:

• Contestants must be 21 years old or older. Contestants must provide a clear photo of current/valid drivers license or state ID confirming DOB prior to contest. Contest organizers will arrange this.

• Contestants may identify as any gender, and any sexual orientation.

• Contestants must live within 50 miles of Harrisburg. This area is roughly encompassed by Lewisburg PA (North), Chambersburg PA (West), and Reading PA (East)

Contestants will be judged on following criteria, there will be NO private interview stage of the contest, all judged criteria will be on-stage/in public

• Criteria 1: Meet and greet session: 40 Points. Contestants will be judged on how well they interact with the Brownstone community during a meet and greet session at the bar, prior to the formal contest proceedings.

• Criteria 2: Bar Wear. 40 Points. Contestants should assemble an outfit of fetish gear or fetish apparel to wear before the judges and audience, (such as but not limited to, Leather, Rubber, Athletic Gear, Uniform, Fursuit, Pup or Pet Play Gear). Anus and Genitalia must be covered at all times for all genders. Female contestants must cover breasts at all times.

• Criteria 3: Fantasy. 40 Points. Contestants should prepare an erotic/fetish oriented fantasy to be performed in front of judges and audience. Contestants will have a maximum of five minutes to perform their fantasy. Contestants may have one partner assist them in their fantasy if they choose. Fantasies may not involve body fluids, fire play, or real sex-acts, penetration. If fantasy involves electro play, such as a violet wand, please discuss with contest organizers in advance. Contestants must otherwise provide their own toys, implements, and fetish supplies.

• Criteria 4: Pop-Question. 40 Points. Contestants will be given a fun question at random to be answered in front of judges and audience. Contestants will have one minute and thirty seconds to give their answer.

• Criteria 5: Speech 40 Points: Contestants will have 1 minute and 30 seconds to give a brief speech, explaining why they are the best candidate for Brownstone Leather 2027.

Contestant expectations and rules during contest:

• Contestants will have an official call time at the Brownstone Lounge on Saturday October 3rd, 2026 to prepare for the contest. This time is still being decided.

• Contestants may have one other person assist them in carrying their gear, equipment into the dressing area prior to the contest, but this person will not be permitted backstage during the contest.

• Contestants will not consume alcohol or drugs immediately before or during the contest. Contestants who appear inebriated will not be allowed to compete. (alcohol may be consumed after the conclusion of the contest and the announcement of the winner).