Photos: Fetish Con Returns to St. Petersburg for the 20th Anniversary
Fetish Con returns to St. Petersburg for their 20th anniversary after a break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The weekend long trade show and convention that caters to the fetish and adult industry featured over 70 vendors, about 500 models and creators, and was attended by over 5,000 attendees. Fetish Con founder Genesis Lynn says Fetish Con provides a safe place for members of the fetish and adult community as well as individuals curious to the lifestyle a safe place to network, learn and do business with like minded people. A mix of 80% industry and 20% fans from all over the world attended the event in St. Petersburg.
An unidentifed man is seen on the red carpet to kickoff the start of the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Attendees pose for photos on the red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Queen Shayla and Denek pose for a photo on the red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
River Enza and Goddess Kyaa pose for photos on the red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Buck is seen pulling carriage containing Ms Callissi as they walk red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Just Mark and Goddess Penni pose for photos on the red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
A man who identified himself as Jeremy poses for photos on the red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
James Barbatus, Jacquelyn Velvets, and Kat Van Wylder pose for a photo on the red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Rome Major and Krystal Davis pose for a photo on the red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Buck is seen pulling carriage containing Ms Callissi as they walk red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Kyle Nardo poses with friends at Fetish Con on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Lauren Sophia poses for a photo on the red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Mistress Susi poses for a photo with Tightly Rubber at Fetish Con on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Guests gather at the Fetish Con Pervy Pool Party at the St. Petersburg Hilton on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Guests gather at the Fetish Con Pervy Pool Party at the St. Petersburg Hilton on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Arthur Yu of KinBaku Studio ties up Luna Panda during a demonstration at his Fetish Con booth on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Handmade leather masks by Ribbons and Rivets is seen for sale at the Fetish Con on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Fetish Con attendees shop for leather whips, paddles and accessories on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Miss Envy whips a willing participant on the trade show floor at Fetish Con on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Lauren Phillips poses for a photo on the red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Fetish Con attendees shop for latex outfits and accessories on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
A variety of leather collars, straps, whips and accessories are seen on the trade show floor of Fetish Con on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Arthur Yu of KinBaku Studio ties up Luna Panda during a demonstration at his Fetish Con booth on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Luis Santana
Arthur Yu of KinBaku Studio ties up Luna Panda during a demonstration at his Fetish Con booth on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 in St. Petersburg. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/EVSPRK5TPVCIBFISTIMKXBKIZE.jpg "Queen Shayla and Denek pose for a photo on the red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/POVUTNBY5JDPXEJLI3KDKIAHGQ.jpg "Just Mark and Goddess Penni pose for photos on the red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/LFCGSKO7JNF2ZOQ62HE3WOKNYE.jpg "A man who identified himself as Jeremy poses for photos on the red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/QSSGN6L5BRAE3NXGWX5J2Y3MLE.jpg "James Barbatus, Jacquelyn Velvets, and Kat Van Wylder pose for a photo on the red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/JDUVHL6R5ZBRJNCCLBOASUQQ6Y.jpg "Rome Major and Krystal Davis pose for a photo on the red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/A7VRG3DMNNCXPFKK6WO2DW4OBM.jpg "Buck is seen pulling carriage containing Ms Callissi as they walk red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/EQGAR3OLXRBJJMV5UYEVMPLRCM.jpg "Kyle Nardo poses with friends at Fetish Con on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/J4GUMAEQRJAMFLMSSXNHMTNGRU.jpg "Lauren Sophia poses for a photo on the red carpet to kickoff the 20th anniversary of Fetish Con on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/7HHY3ABJMJGHBGIG2GP3G7RMRQ.jpg "Mistress Susi poses for a photo with Tightly Rubber at Fetish Con on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/DQY5MSLEUVCYTKA3GKQALVCYYI.jpg "Guests gather at the Fetish Con Pervy Pool Party at the St. Petersburg Hilton on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/BUNOFBW44NBKRO42KRP7M4Q3YY.jpg "Handmade leather masks by Ribbons and Rivets is seen for sale at the Fetish Con on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/OXMDM6LU4NGH3ORVC5QEC3YGCY.jpg "Fetish Con attendees shop for leather whips, paddles and accessories on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/6YF2GAI3SBF7DHE2AQST6ROIYI.jpg "Miss Envy whips a willing participant on the trade show floor at Fetish Con on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 in St. Petersburg.")
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