Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend returns to Washington, D.C., Jan. 13-15, taking place at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.
MAL, as it is known, is a weekend-long event that attracts thousands of participants from around the region and country. It is celebrating its 49th anniversary.
MAL features a host of events, including an exhibitor hall, the Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Contest, and various other parties, both inside and outside the hotel. Exhibitor Hall A level down from the lobby, in the ballroom level, the exhibitor space has grown this year, after a smaller set of vendors in 2023.
There will be upwards of 30 exhibitors, including local shops like Bite the Fruit, New York-based shops like Rubio Leather, as well as national brands.