APPLY TO BE MWL OR  MWR 2026!

Chicago Fetish Weekend contestants are encouraged to get to know the judges and interact with them. However, contestants shall be prohibited from having private meetings or engaging in sexual activity or scene play with the judges prior to the announcement of the results. To avoid accidental violation of this policy, and possible removal from the contest, all contestants and judges should display their identification badges at all times.

All bodies, colors, ethnicities, gender identities & expressions, sexual identities & orientations, abilities/disabilities are welcome to compete.


Midwest Leather

• Be at least 21 years of age

• Own at least 1 piece of leather

• Reside in the Midwest: IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI

Midwest Rubber

• Be at least 21 years of age

• Own at least 1 piece of rubber

• Reside in the Midwest: IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI

PRIZE PACKAGES

• Prize packages will be announced once finalized. In the past we've had over $2,000 in prizes. Plus each titleholder will recieve a $500 travel fund.

Responsibilities for either title

• The title is what you make of it. While we want our titleholders to be visible, promote rubber, and encourage contestants in the following year-- but we understand that everyone's capacity is different. 

• We encourage you to show up at a minimum of 4 fetish events in the Midwest during your year. 

• We require the titleholder to appear at their stepdown and Judge Chicago Fetish Weekend the following year.

Midwest Rubber Specific: Competing in MIR, IPTC, or any other higher title (National or International). | CFW team will strongly support any MWR winner who decides to compete in MIR, the international rubber contest.  We recognize that not all winners may feel comfortable competing in MIR and as such this is not an obligation for a titleholder. 

Midwest Leather Specific: Competing in IMLBB, IMSLBB, IPTC or any other higher title (National or International). | CFW team will strongly support any MWR winner who decides to compete in IML. We recognize that not all winners may feel comfortable competing in IMLBB and as such this is not an obligation for a titleholder. 

Both contests will be scored according to the following criteria. CFW Judges have complete independence. CFW producers do not have any sway over the outcome of the election:

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Judges Interviews [200 points]

• A 10-15 minute interview with our Judges. Interview questions will be based solely on your application.

Presentation [100 points]

• This category is judged based on how well you carry yourself in your gear. 

On-stage question [100 points]

• You will be given an on-stage quesiton by the judges. You will be judged on how well you answer the question and how you captivate the audience. Answers should be under 120 seconds. 

Fantasy [100 points]

• Showcase your fetish fantasy in a 90 second performance that entertains and engages the audience. Provide us with a soundtrack or we'll play music for you.

• You're allowed 1 helper during your fantasy and are limited to what you and your partner can carry on/off the stage quickly and efficiently. 

• We encourage a mess-free performance, but if your performance includes mess please take cleanup into consideration (tarps, etc)

Audience Participation [100 points]

• Audience members who attend physically will be given the opportunity to vote for 1 candidate per contest. The points will then be divvied up between the candidates.
  
  

*In the event of any dispute/tie regarding the tallying of the contest, CFW producers shall make the final determination of the winner.

You can complete the application here: https://forms.gle/3tXzfGhxiHcanzym7

We reccomend copying/pasting your answers in another document for your records and/or if there's any issues with your submission. 

Email us! info@chicagofetishweekend.com