KinkToberFest is an immersive, inclusive, and exhilarating four-day journey of discovery, connection, and play—brought to you by NM- REAL, Inc. and our vibrant community of collaborators. Whether you’re coming to learn, to play, to connect—or all of the above—there’s something at KinkToberFest for everyone 21+ who craves excitement, education, and exploration in our community. Beyond attendance and learning, there are opportunities to volunteer, educate, vend, organize, and find your place in the fun. This is an alcohol-free and drug-free event. Here is a bit more about eight aspects of our event:

You’ll find a quick overview of instructors and their classes in the following announcements on this page.

To share ideas and create community, Kinktoberfest will mix educators and entertainers from within and outside of New Mexico. Come learn from and talk to our guest educators! Consider their ideas and show them the great things that New Mexico’s alternative community has to offer.

Participate in one or all days of the event. Ticket options let you choose when you’d like to participate. Early bird ticket sales end after 1 September 2025. You can purchase tickets separately for each Friday or the weekend, or obtain an all-inclusive ticket. Warm-up Events: Warm-up Event: Friday October 2 nd 2026 (Evening - During Balloon Fiesta) • • 6-745 pm: Education, 3-5 classes • • KTF (Knots To Freedom) Massage Therapy • • 8 pm - 1 am: Play Party Warm-up Event: Friday October 9 th 2026 (Evening - During Balloon Fiesta) • • 6-745 pm: Education - 3-5 classes • • KTF (Knots To Freedom) Massage Therapy • • 8 pm - 1 am: Play Party – Themed entertainment Main Weekend Event: Friday October 16th 2026 (Evening) • • 6-9 pm: Vendor, Educator, Community social. • • Free, no ticket required, check out all our vendors. Socialize, relax, and enjoy! • • KTF (Knots To Freedom) Massage Therapy • • No play party. No Classes. Main Weekend Event: Saturday October 17 th 2026 (All Day) • • 10 am - 630 pm: Education, 16 classes, Vendors • • KTF (Knots To Freedom) Massage Therapy • • 8 pm - 1 am: Play Party – Themed entertainment Main Weekend Event: Sunday October 18 th 2026 (Morning & Afternoon) • • 10 am - 1130 am: Education, 3-5 classes, Vendors • • 10 am - 2 pm: Free public access to our vendors (in part of our facility). • • KTF (Knots To Freedom) Massage Therapy • • Noon - 2 pm: Relaxed Community Lunch BBQ Social • • 1 pm: Keynote Speaker • • 3 pm - 5 pm: Casual Play Party & Community Connection

We’re creating a connected and engaging Kink/Leather event with Kinktoberfest. Yes - all such events do this in their own way through activities such as classes, speakers, contests, play parties, socials. We’re being inspired by our community partners including NM- REAL, FCCK, SpectrumABQ, Purgatory, Sidewinders, and others. Here’s what to expect at Kinktoberfest. Where is your fun space? If you have ideas, write to info@kinktoberfest.com. • Social Time, Social Spaces o Many separate spaces throughout the facility. o Talk in groups, huddle, meet others. o Periodic optional mini- activities. o Periodic free raffles for ticket-holders highlighting our vendors products and other items. • Classes o Many national-level educators & speakers, keynote, with new ideas from afar. o Many local educators with wonderful skills and insights. o Fridays - Usually 2-3 classes each Friday in one session. o Weekend - About 16 classes (4 classes in four sessions). • Entertainment o Fantasy shows at the start of play party time! Will be fun! o (optional) Be the entertainment - exhibitionist room to show off to others during play parties. o Optional time at Sidewinders S4200/ABQ Eagle with our event partner, Onyx High Desert on the evening of 1 November. Don’t want to go to the play party or only go to the play party for the fantasies? Get out and have fun at Sidewinders for social time, tastings, dancing, and cigar area. • Things you receive: o Program Book with schedule, class descriptions, educator bios, vendor descriptions, venue map, and local resources to connect with others. o “Dance Card” (schedule card) to schedule social time, favorite classes and events, and play with others. o Free Raffle tickets to win ongoing prizes from our vendors. • Play Parties o Two areas with many separate spaces to explore. ▪ DJ - Light music, couches, beds, glory hole, slings, BDSM equipment. ▪ Quieter area and dungeon space, social space to rest. o Entertainment fantasy shows start the evening play parties. o Tasting opportunities. o BDSM, Sex positive, both, and neither. You don’t have to engage in sex or BDSM to be at the play parties. o Separate male-identifying and female-identifying spaces in addition to overall pan space. o Pickup-play meetings & locations during play for those looking to meet new people, explore. • Vendors o Bootblack available to care for your leathers. o Space for 10-15 vendors. o Free open public time for our community that wants to see the vendors, but not attend Kinktoberfest. This is being sponsored under New Mexico Leather & Kink Fair, check out nmleatherkinkfair.com. • Food o Sunday BBQ meal social is included with your attendance that day. o All other meals are at your convenience. Many nearby facilities. • Hotels o You pick your own nearby hotel, AirBB, or stay with friends. We are not located in an hotel venue.