Event details
Organizer-provided listing — confirm dates, registration, and policies on the official site.
CLAW 26 took over the Hyatt Regency Columbus (350 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215) from April 2-5, 2026 for a full-property leather and kink weekend. CLAW 2027 dates were not finalized as of June 2026—organizers are polling between two options around the NCAA Women’s Final Four; watch clawinfo.org and Telegram @claw_announcements for the next edition.
CLAW 26 recap: Founded in 2002, CLAW Corp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that welcomes thousands of attendees for education, socializing, and nightlife in a hotel that becomes a temporary leather village.
Event Highlights:
VendorMart - 118-booth marketplace in the Regency Ballroom (16,000 sq ft) with vendors, gear, and fetish wear. Hours: Fri 11am–8pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm.
Skills & Education - 150+ classes and workshops across a wide range of interests and experience levels; CEUs through CARAS. Art show in partnership with Tom of Finland Foundation.
Play Spaces - Two BDSM dungeons and dedicated play areas.
Socials & Mixers - Dozens of gatherings and themed events throughout the weekend.
Signature Experiences - International Leather Family Dinner, World Famous Cigar Deck, Fetish Speed Dating, Pet/Pup Moshes, Silent Auctions, Kinky Art Show, Leather Game Shows, Drag Brunch & Bingo, Bound & Beautiful, and Kinky Kabaret.
Hotel & Registration:
Host Hotel Buyout - The Hyatt Regency Columbus is reserved for CLAW attendees from Thursday evening through Monday morning.
CLAW Package Required - A valid CLAW registration package is required to book at the host hotel. Overflow hotel room block is available when the host hotel is full.
Age Requirement: CLAW 26 is a 21+ only event.