Beyond Vanilla will be held September 26 in Dallas, Texas, celebrating almost a quarter of a century on fun in the Lone Star State. Hotel Rooms are going fast at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Downtown Dallas. Reserve yours in the Beyond Vanilla block to get the lowest rate. In addition to discounts in overnight parking.
The fun begins Thursday evening at 6 PM at The Dallas Eagle for the Beyond Vanilla Kick-Off. A complimentary shuttle bus will be running to and from the Crowne Plaza and The Dallas Eagle from 5:30 PM to 2 AM. Early Check-In will be available at The Eagle so you can avoid the lines on Friday.
Friday registration opens at 10 AM, with Vending, and Silent Auction opening at 12:30 PM. Workshops run from 1-6:30 PM. The night's entertainment starts at 7 PM.
Saturday will pry eyes open at at 8:30 AM when Vending, and Silent Auction opens. Workshops start at 9 AM and run all day with a break for lunch.
Beyond Vanilla will be hosting the Heartland Person of Leather Contest as well as the International Puppy and Trainer Contest on Saturday with preliminary events going on prior to that.Saturday night will feature Keynote Dinner with Karen Ultra starting at 7 PM. Following dinner will be the Play Party with twice as much play space this year furnished by Team Dungeon.
Beyond Vanilla is proud to be hosting the NLA: I (National Leather Association: International) AGM from 8-10 AM.
Sunday's Brunch will start at 10 AM and will see the winners of Saturday night's contest make a joyous appearance. Vendors wil be open and the silent auction will continue.
For more information on Beyond Vanilla go to http://beyondvanilla.org/ and for the story on International Puppy and Trainer visit http://www.ipupcontest.com/
Beyond Vanilla is an annual event sponsored by NLA: Dallas. It is an educational and social weekend devoted to Leather, BDSM techniques and D/s relationships. Workshops geared towards everyone are intermingled with social opportunities and lots of entertainment.
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