A quick look at the craftsmanship and competition energy at Pendleton.

About The Competitions

Our competitions are built around real craftsmanship and fair judging. Whether you're entering for the first time or you've been doing this for years, it's a solid way to get your work in front of the community and be evaluated on the details that actually matter.

  • Divisions: Novice and Open
  • Categories: Saddles, Handbags, Chaps and Belts
  • Prize Package: The best prize package in the industry, put together in collaboration with our sponsors.
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Great for beginners looking to push themselves to learn something new, or experienced leatherworkers wanting to go up against skilled competitors!

The Best Prize Pool Yet!

We've partnered with the leatherworking community's favorite suppliers to put together the best prize package in the industry. See what's in store if you walk away a NWLMC winner!

Prize Packages

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Kids, we didn't forget about you!

For the first time ever, we are hosting a People's Choice Youth Wallet Competition.

We’re excited to debut our People’s Choice Youth Wallet Competition at the Pendleton Leather Show, celebrating young leathercrafters ages 5–17. Entrants may submit up to three new, functional, all‑leather wallets made this calendar year, in either Tooled or Untooled categories. Winners will be selected through online public voting, open November 5th at 9am PT through November 6th at 10pm PT, with one winner per category.

After checkout, watch your inbox for an email from janiesue@illumeconnect.com with your intake form.

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