Most of the "action" occurs in the gay-friendly hub of , with key venues including:

: While the event features many "play parties" and anonymous encounters, many attendees return year after year, forming long-term long-distance friendships and romantic bonds within the global leather community. Key Event Types (Where Connections Happen)

: A primary focus is building a "comradery of like-minded men" who travel from around the world to share their interests.