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Annual Kink Expo - Elgin Munchers (Chicago area) 2026
Chicago-area weekend produced by Elgin Munchers Inc. - education tracks, vendor fair, dungeon experience, demos, and socials. Not the same event as Texas “Annual Kink Expo” branding you may see elsewhere; confirm dates on elginmunchers.org.
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Overview
Organizer-provided listing - confirm dates, registration, and policies on the official site.
Annual Kink Expo (AKE) is Elgin Munchers Inc.'s nonprofit community weekend in the greater Chicago area, with classes, a vendor fair, dungeon experience, demonstrations, and social programming.
Other events sometimes share similar names. This page is Elgin Munchers only. Get 2026 dates and tickets at elginmunchers.org before you book.
Why go
BDSM & kink education classes
Vendor fair
Dungeon experience (per past years)
Demonstrations & discussions
Highlights
BDSM & kink education classes
Vendor fair
Dungeon experience (per past years)
Demonstrations & discussions
Produced by Elgin Munchers nonprofit
Confirm 2026 dates on official channels
Program & map
Venue & travel
Chicago suburbs, IL
Venue Chicago suburbs (confirm venue each year)
Stay Hotel takeover in Oakbrook Terrace / Oak Brook, IL. Property name and booking details come with ticket purchase. Weekend packages include two nights. Day-pass holders do not get the pool or floors 3+.
Parking Confirm parking when the hotel details are released with your ticket.
Food / drink Weekend packages include chef dinner Friday and Saturday with open bar during dinner, Saturday midnight snack, and Saturday/Sunday breakfast. Day passes include Saturday dinner and bar. Sunday faire is $5 and does not include those meals.
Community & discovery links
Questions about this event? Check the organizer's site first. For general community chat, join our Discord.
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