Hundreds of thousands of Folsom Street Fair-goers, dressed in leather, rubber, uniforms, drag, or very little at all, enjoyed a memorable day of frolic in the hot summer sun this past Sunday, September 30th. Incredible numbers of visitors came from all over the world to mix and mingle with local enthusiasts to enjoy top alternative acts, sexy vendor booths, lots of cold beer, and more than just a little fun and flirtation.
The Board of Directors of Folsom Street Events extends a huge thank you to the over five hundred volunteers who helped make Folsom Street Fair such a huge success. Andy Copper, Board President, said “We are extremely grateful to the community volunteers who make this event so successful and fun! Our generous sponsors, engaging exhibitors, our special women’s area, and vibrant fairgoers all came together to make for a truly memorable weekend. We marked many milestones in the development of the Folsom Street Fair this year, including the introduction of new area for artists like cartoonist Justin Hall, illustrator Axel, and photographer Shilo McCabe. This year signified the second year of our Leather Women’s Area, Venus’ Playground, as well as the biggest headlining bands in our history like Kelly, theSTART, Imperial Teen, and Ladytron DJ Tour. We’re thrilled!”
Magnitude™ sold out early on Saturday with record numbers – over 2,200 hot leathermen in attendance! Sweating up a storm at the Factory nightclub, the event welcomed Hot House porn stars and featured the infamous DungeonBeds Lounge as well as DJ Paul Goodyear (London/Sydney). As this party continues to grow, we will be scouting out new and exciting venues for Magnitude.
This year’s event sponsorships covered the direct expenses of the Fair, including dumpsters, toilets and more. Direct grants from the City and County helped to underwrite the stage and sound production for the aforementioned top name entertainers. And, all gate donations will go to local and national charities working in public health, human services, and the arts.
Presenting sponsors of the event were Miller Lite/Miller Genuine Draft, NakedSword, TitanMen.com, and GLOSS. Premier sponsors were RECON, Hot House Entertainment, Elbow Grease, Mr. S Leather, and Maximus Vodka. Charter sponsors were Steamworks, BigMuscle.com, Blow Buddies, Dungeonbeds, Leatherpost, Joie de Vivre Hospitality, and Powerhouse. Media sponsors were SF Bay Guardian, IN LA Magazine, and Bear Party Magazine.
Major beneficiaries include AIDS Emergency Fund, Dolores Street Community Services, Frameline, Healing Waters, Lyon-Martin Health Services, Pets Are Wonderful Support, Positive Resource Center, San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, STOP AIDS Project, and Tenderloin Health. Supporting beneficiaries include Berkeley Free Clinic, Black Rock Arts Foundation, GLBT Historical Society, Transgender Law Center, and Triangle Martial Arts Association.
About Folsom Street Events
Folsom Street Events is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency that produces four annual fetish events: Bay of Pigs™, Up Your Alley™, Magnitude™, and Folsom Street Fair™. Our mission is to create volunteer-driven leather events that provide the adult alternative lifestyle community with safe venues for self-expression while emphasizing freedom, fun, frolic and fetish and raising funds to benefit charity. In 2006, over 350,000 attendees raised $301,512 for charitable donations. 2008 will mark the 25th Anniversary of the Folsom Street Fair.
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Contact: Demetri MoshoyannisOffice: 415.777.3247
