IN-PERSON – TES Back at Folsom Street East

TES Makes Triumphant Return to Folsom Street East!

Get ready, kinksters and revelers! After a long-awaited hiatus since 2019, TES is officially back at Folsom Street East! We’re thrilled to announce our return with a dedicated booth, and we want you to be a part of the excitement.

This is your chance to reconnect with your favorite kinky TES friends, soak in the vibrant atmosphere, and even snag a moment of shaded respite from the sun. The TES Booth isn’t just a meeting point; it’s a haven where you can recharge and connect with the community.

Volunteer with TES and Get Your Respite!

Want to help make our return unforgettable and enjoy a comfortable break? We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be ambassadors at the TES booth for 2-hour shifts. It’s the perfect opportunity to lend a hand, meet new people, and enjoy a well-deserved sit-down in the shade.

Folsom Street East is happening on Sunday, June 15th, from 11 AM to 6 PM, rain or shine. Our volunteer shifts run from 9 AM to 7 PM, offering flexibility throughout the day.

If you’re interested in a 2-hour shift, please email volunteers@tes.org to sign up.

Important Information for Volunteers

Please note that all volunteers must purchase a ticket to enter Folsom Street East. You can secure your ticket by paying $20 with cash at The Entrance or Prepay HERE.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to celebrate with TES at Folsom Street East! We can’t wait to see you there.

Since 1997, Folsom Street East celebrates and inspires participation and pride in fetish, kink, and LGBTQIA+ communities through the creation of safe spaces for public expression of our sexual identities. The Folsom Street East festival has become an annual highlight of the global fetish/kink calendar as a sex and body-positive shared space on the streets of New York City. Folsom Street East envisions a world where sexual self-discovery and fulfillment are supported by a safe and affirming environment. Access to diverse fetish/kink community spaces is expanded, and fear of stigma and negative repercussions is diminished. People are empowered to challenge sexual norms and add to a broad spectrum of sexual identities and expressions. This year’s theme is “Bound Together”. The Street will once again be lined with some 50 community groups and vendors that appeal to the LGBTQIA+ and the kink communities. A one-stop shop for fetish/kink gear, porn and toys.

Folsom Street East is proud to honor this year’s beneficiaries:

New Alternatives
NEWALTERNATIVESNYC.ORG

Juntos
VAMOSJUNTOS.ORG

Princess Janae Place
PRINCESSJANAEPLACE.ORG

Galaei
GALAEIQTBIPOC.ORG

Folsom Street East is about freedom and fun, but to ensure the longevity of this year’s festival and the comfort of all revelers, Folsom Street East requires everyone to follow these basic ground rules:

… All attendees must be able to prove they are above the age of 18 by presenting a valid government-issued form of ID.

… Consumption of alcohol is restricted to the confines of the event and only for those 21+.

… Adequate space must be cleared, and consent must be given by all participants in any demo or scene. No demo or scene may involve blood or other bodily fluids.

… No public sexual activity – this includes any form of oral or penetrative sex or masturbation.

… No complete public nudity and no exposure of genitals.

… Though we recognize that in public our photograph may be taken, we ask that you ask for explicit consent before taking someone’s photograph or making them the subject of a video.

… Wearing of any uniform/attire that promotes or could be associated with any form of hate or discrimination is not permitted.

This is a rain or shine event, so throw on your best gear or come as you are to enjoy a day of kinky demos, vendors, music, and performances. Coatcheck will be available for $5.00.

So, let’s have a great showing and meet up with old friends and even make some new friends, but overall let’s just have a great time at this year’s Folsom Street East festival!!!