GWNN Bash 2025: Full Schedule

7:00pm CDT

GWNN Bash Exploratorium

Thursday June 26, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT

Have you ever wanted to try something, but weren't sure how to negotiate it or knew a person to experiment with? This is the space for you. Come try the Exploratorium play spaces. Some of the Bash presenters are offering their skills in a limited exchange to show how some toys, implements and tools can be used or how they feel.

WHIPS - AcquiredControl
NEEDLES - AndromedaUnchained
FLORENTINE FLOGGERS - DaxSmilingSadist
CLOTHESPINS - Hardy Haberman
OTK SPANKING - MasterWrathDaddy
CANES - MindfulSadist
ELECTRIC PLAY - tinymilkbone

BASH Bingo!! Don't forget to get your bingo cards

Presenters

MasterWrathDaddy

Master WrathDaddy is the 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Heartland Person of Leather, a horror and erotica author, former heavyweight kickboxing champion, former MMA trainer, owner and proprietor of The Bacchanal (Austin’s community dungeon) and a badass motherfucker who enjoys doing... Read More →

AndromedaUnchained

AndromedaUnchained is a perpetual student, laughing sadomasochist, and not very good at bios. They have been involved in the public scene since somewhere around 2006, currently residing in Texas. Always evolving, always a believer that kink play is called play for a reason, always... Read More →

HardyHaberman

He is author of several books including, Playing with the Family Jewels, Soul of a Second Skin and Shouts in the Wilderness as well as a contributor to the Dallas Voice newspaper and Drummer Magazine His documentary on the leather lifestyle “LEATHER” has won numerous awards... Read More →

tinymilkbone

tinymilkbone, aka Andy (he/him), is a queer trans feral diapered baby in the DFW area. After discovering his fascination with diapers at a very young age, he was eager to join the kink scene as soon as he turned 18 and has been exploring ever since. He first began by staying in the... Read More →

DaxSmilingSadist

I'm Dax, and have been throwing whips for two decades. I have been in the community off and on since 2005 and served Sanctuary for the Lifestyle Arts while it was open. I enjoy the psychology and physicality of whips.

AcquiredControl

AcquiredControl is a dedicated kink educator, facilitator, and community leader with over 18 years in the lifestyle. A board member of Houston EROS—the largest and most active BDSM group in Houston—he has attended over a thousand kink educational meetings and events, teaching... Read More →

MindfulSadist

MindfulSadist (he/him) is a polyamorous Master and Sadist and has been in the Austin, TX scene since 2011. He is currently the Master to his slave, lucia, with whom he has negotiated a 24/7 TPE/CNC dynamic. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with the community... Read More →

Thursday June 26, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Hill Country C

Special Event

7:30pm CDT

BDSM and the Law

Friday June 27, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT

Elm

Feedback Survey

BDSM & the Law - People are scared. What is going to happen now? Many participate in Bondage, Discipline, and Sadism/Masochism, all the time not knowing the potential legal pitfalls.

It's time to get real.

What legal dangers are inherent to what it is we do?

The simple truth is, legal issues abound when it comes to participating in BDSM and always have. It can affect several areas in our lives, including family, criminal, civil, estate planning, healthcare, and even business law.

How can you prepare yourself for the worst case scenario? Come find out when Lady Steele presents BDSM and the Law, which includes details about the National Coalition of Sexual Freedom's Consent Counts initiative as well as a 4th Amendment rights redux.

Presenters

AttorneyLadySteele

Lady Steele is a femme lesbian Alpha leather slave with multiple neurovariances. She is an international presenter and resides in Atlanta where she is the only open, out, and practicing attorney in the United States that specializes in the issues that arise in the BDSM and ethical... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Elm

Special Event

Class Level WORKSHOP

7:30pm CDT

BIPOC Mixer

Friday June 27, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT

Sycamore

Coming Soon

Presenters

MasterLolaSmiles

Master Lola Smiles a Latina Leatherwoman of Ecuadorian descent, a covered Leather Master from Long Island, NY. She is a polyamorous sadist who has been in the lifestyle for 3 decades - a BDSM educator & presenter, teaching throughout the U.S. and Internationally, and an event promoter... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Sycamore

Special Event

7:30pm CDT

Cigar Social

Saturday June 28, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT

Pool

Cigar socials are for those that enjoy the art, the power dynamic and the ash. Whether you’re into formal service, bootblacking, or the intoxicating mix of scent and control, this social brings together those who understand that cigars are about more than tobacco. Light up and lean in.

We'll be out at the pool.

NO glass allowed in the pool area. If you want a drink, please purchase your drink at the Hotel Bar and tell them you're going to the pool so they give you a plastic cup. If you bring glass outside, you'll be asked to go back inside.

This social is looking for a sponsor

Saturday June 28, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Pool

Special Event

7:30pm CDT

Rainbow Mixer

Saturday June 28, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT

Sycamore

Kink spaces are at their best when they’re inclusive—and the LGBTQIA+ community has always been at the heart of BDSM culture. Queer Kinksters have shaped, challenged, and expanded what it means to play, serve, and lead. Join us in holding space for queer joy, safety, and identity in all its forms. Whether you're seasoned or just starting to explore, this is where you belong. Allies welcome.

If you want a drink, please purchase your drink at the Hotel Bar and come on in.

This social is looking for a sponsor

Saturday June 28, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Sycamore

Special Event