(Cleveland, Ohio, October 2025): We are pleased to announce that CLAW 26 will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus, Ohio. With more than 600 guest rooms and 70,000 sq.ft. of meeting space. Rooms rates begin at $199/night, reservations and registrations to open on Monday, October 13th at 6PM EST, at clawinfo.org.
With strong ties to Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend in Washington D.C., the Hyatt team understands the culture and needs of our community. In our meetings they displayed a genuine eagerness to celebrate and support our unique community.
Columbus is a vibrant, LGBTQ+-friendly city, offering a fresh backdrop and new energy to elevate your CLAW experience. The Hyatt in Columbus promises a dynamic and inclusive space for connection, education, and celebration.
Since our inception in 2001, Cleveland, along with our dedicated volunteers and local partners, has been the heart and home of our annual Leather Weekend. It holds deep meaning for all of us, and has played a vital role shaping our history, tradition and spirit. The decision to move was made only after a long and difficult 18-month search for a suitable venue in or around Cleveland. None of the hotels or convention spaces in Cleveland chose to offer us a contract, even on Easter weekend, a historically quiet weekend for convention sized hotels.
This move does not necessarily mean a permanent departure from our long-standing home in Cleveland. If new opportunities arise, particularly regarding suitable venues in the future, we remain open and hopeful about the possibility of returning.
Let’s celebrate the future together!
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