Born in Vancouver and sustained by volunteers, Rubbout has spent thirty-five years making space for rubber, friendship, play, and belonging.
01 · Our story
A Weekend With History
Rubbout began in 1992 and grew into a destination weekend shaped by the people who attend it. The event welcomes local and visiting rubber enthusiasts into a shared experience that balances nightlife with genuine community.
02 · How we work
Volunteer-Run, Not-for-Profit
Rubbout is organized by community volunteers. Pass donations, Gear Swap proceeds, sponsorship, and partner support help cover the real costs of venues, production, safety, and programming.
03 · The people behind the weekend
Past and Present Organizers
Current organizing period
- 2025–present — Rubber Muppet & Badz and the current Rubbout organizing crew
- 2023–2024 — Rubber Muppet and Badz
Past team leaders and event producers
- 2022 — Mitch Kenyon
- 2020 — Mitch Kenyon
- 2019 — Mitch Kenyon and Javier Rodriguez-Martin
- 2017–2018 — Andy Cook
- 2013–2016 — Reid Dalgleish and Rob Pont
- 2012 — Reid Dalgleish, Rob Pont, and Doug Mitchell
- 2004–2011 — Mitch Kenyon
- 1992–2003 — Bill “Northwind” Houghton
Rubbout also recognizes the many volunteer leads, photographers, wranglers, DJs, registration teams, venue partners, and community members whose work may not appear in the formal producer timeline.
04 · What we believe
No Titles. No Hierarchy.
Rubbout does not hold competitions or award community titles. We want attendees to meet on equal footing, express themselves freely, and build connection without status getting in the way.
05 · The 35th edition
Why MASKARADE?
MASKARADE explores what we reveal, what we protect, and who we become when the ordinary world falls away. Venetian masquerade meets industrial brutalism and latex futurism—chrome, mirrors, velvet, chains, and translucent vinyl framing one invitation: Unmask Your Truth.