Kink Down South Weekend 2026

We’re keeping it simple: KDS is about the gear and the people who live in it. Our vendor market is the hub of the weekend, connecting fetish business with kinksters from across the southeast! If you make high-quality gear, toys, or apparel, we want you!

Space is limited - Grab your spot and help us keep the South kinky!

This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Calling all fetish community organizations and clubs! Community Alley is back!

 

Apply for a FREE* 10′ x 10′ tabling space at the festival, including 2 All-Access Weekend Passes - and up to 2 additional Weekend Day Passes to help you staff your space. 

 

Limited slots are available.

 

 

This is are largest sponsor opportunity and puts your brand front and center on our outdoor pavilion! -Premium brand visibility across all event marketing -20’x10’ booth at the festival -Logo and/or wordmark on marketing materials and -Dedicated ad on sponsor screens throughout the event -2 - Page Spread in Digital Program - Banner placement at the Festival & Opening Party (Sponsor provides banner) - 8 complimentary wristbands - Rectangular digital banner ad on KDS website (1 year) - One dedicated email blast (Sponsor provides creative) - Dedicated promotion across all social media channels (X2) - Promotional material in VIP bags

Logo included on printed marketing materials One 10’x 10’ booth at the festival Dedicated ad on sponsor screens throughout event Full Page Ad in Digital Program Banners placed in at festival and Opening Party (Sponsor responsible for providing banner) Rectangular Digital Banner ad on KDS website for 1 year (Sponsor responsible for providing creative) Dedicated promotion across all social media channels (X2) 4 complimentary wristbands Promotional material placed in VIP bags

Logo included on printed marketing materials One 10’x 10’ booth at the festival Half Page Ad in Digital Program Square Digital Banner ad on KDS website for 1 year (Sponsor responsible for providing creative) Dedicated ad on sponsor screens Dedicated promotion across all social media channels (X1) 4 complimentary wristbands Promotional material placed in VIP bags

Logo included on printed marketing materials One 10’x 10’ booth at the festival Half Page Ad in Digital Program Square Digital Banner ad on KDS website for 1 year (Sponsor responsible for providing creative) Dedicated ad on sponsor screens Dedicated promotion across all social media channels (X1) 4 complimentary wristbands Promotional material placed in VIP bags

Exclusive branding on all event Wristbands

It’s takes a small army to host KDS Weekend. Help cover costs for meals, snacks, and nonalcoholic beverages for our teams all weekend long. Quarter-page ad in digital program Signage in hospitality suites Logo Inclusion on sponsor screens

To better empower the kink/fetish clubs and non-profits, we are inviting clubs to apply for free space at the KDS Weekend. The sponsorship helps cover the rentals for the area.

Kink Down South Weekend is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of community, connection, and kink culture in the South. And it wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of volunteers who help bring it all to life. Volunteering is a great way to give back, meet new people, and experience the event from a whole new perspective—all while having a great time! Whether you’re a returning volunteer or new to KDS, there’s a role for you. Volunteers who work 8 hours or more get their All-Access Pass fully refunded. Partial refunds are also available for those who work a minimum of 4 hours. We have roles for everyone – if you want to volunteer but need any type of accommodation, please go ahead and apply, and email us directly.

Kink Down South Weekend is looking for passionate LGBTQ+ kink instructors to share their knowledge and expertise! Your wisdom inspires, educates, and ignites curiosity, helping new and experienced kinksters explore and refine their favorite ways to play. We're looking for a balance of 101, 201, and expert-level classes.

 

Application Guidelines

• Applications due May 1st, 2026
• Complete the application and upload a high-resolution photo (300 dpi) for publication.
• Submit one biography per presenter (do not combine bios).
• Up to three class concepts may be submitted for review—more than one may be selected.
• A detailed class description is required; incomplete applications will be automatically rejected.
• Diversity information is collected to help us ensure an inclusive lineup.
• Filming of classes is prohibited without prior approval.
• Reference Letters are helpful for all applications, but required for those wishing to teach a Masterclass.
• Travel and hotel expenses are not covered.*
  Demos, Classes, and Masterclasses may be held at the Host Hotel or Festival grounds and are open to all registered attendees.

Masterclass Requirements

• 60-90 minute class
• 3+ years of experience
• 1 or more references required

KDS Presenter Benefits

• Chosen presenters will receive a Weekend Pass and VIP upgrade (Limit 1 per presenter)
• Free KDS Weekend Shirt
• Presenters in good standing at the end of the weekend may request a letter of recommendation from Kink Down South for presenter applications at other events.

Amplifying Diverse Voices

Kink Down South Weekend is committed to amplifying diverse voices within the kink community. We strongly encourage applications from presenters who are transgender, BIPOC, disabled, and from other marginalized backgrounds, as these perspectives are often underrepresented in kink education.

If you have any specific accessibility needs or accommodations to help make presenting more accessible for you, please let us know—we are happy to support you however we can