1/2 We'll be posting hashtags every day in the lead up to MIR as a way for folks to share their favorite themed pics. Drop one in the comments or tag us on your favorite social media platform.

Please visit our website to review our updated health and safety guidance for MIR29. Topics outlined there include the following: ~Health Guidance ~Visiting Chicago ~For Our International Attendees ~Safety at our Hotel Venues ~Thoughtfulness Regarding Gear Selection During The Weekend

Correction In our email blast on Tuesday, we incorrectly stated that MIR29 judge Kevin Murphy was titled Mr. Leather Ireland 2025. His correct title year is 2015. We regret this error.

Our Kink Market team has been focused on bringing in new rubber vendors to the Kink Market at MIR29. We're pleased to announce they've had great success. We have 8 new vendors coming to sell you their wares. Check out the full list of vendors at MIRubber.com

New this year, The MIR Game Lounge! Join fellow gaymers for relaxing board, card and console games. Ongoing throughout the day, Friday through Sunday in the Collins Room on the second floor of the Hilton. Come and go as you like. Fun for all.

Be a contestant on the MIR stage! No previous or current title required. We welcome independent contestants. Strut your stuff on our global stage. Make your dash for our sash! Learn more by visiting the "Compete" section of MIRubber.com

1/3 - An Update Regarding the MIR29 Art Exhibition After careful considerations and thought, we have come to the conclusion that we will be unable to host an art exhibition this year. This is not a decicion we have come to lightly.

MIR29 Judges Update We regret that Fion Scott and Suzanne van der Laar have had to withdraw from judging MIR29. We wish them both all the best as they navigate their new circumstances.

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As we know a great many of you must request time off far in advance, we are pleased to announce the dates for MIR30 so that you may plan accordingly. MIR30 will be held November 5 - 8, 2026 in the Chicago area.

Don't Miss Out On The Fun and The Savings! MIR29 early bird pricing is going away soon. Be sure to order your package by August 15th to take advantage of our best pricing.

MIR29 Rubberlesque Update

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Looking for rubber events in your area? Check out the June 2025 International Rubber Calendar - a project of the Rubber Club Summit.

Join us tonight for the Rubber Meet and Greet at IML 2025 Friday May 23, 2025 | 10:30P - 2A Congress Plaza Hotel | 2nd Floor | Rendezvous Lounge Rubber gear always encouraged, but not required. Cash Bar Available

Will you be in Chicago for IML? If so, join us for the Rubber Meet and Greet at IML 2025 Friday May 23, 2025 | 10:30P - 2A Congress Plaza Hotel | 2nd Floor | Rendezvous Lounge Rubber gear always encouraged, but not required. Cash Bar Available

Looking for rubber events in your area? Check out the May 2025 International Rubber Calendar - a project of the Rubber Club Summit. See the full calendar, with links, times and locations, by visiting the link in the comments below.

West Coast Rubber celebrates its 20th Anniversary contest this weekend in California!

The New England Rubber Contest was revived last weekend in Boston. When the votes were tabulated, Pup Reed was named your New England Rubber Ambassador 2025! You can follow his socials at @dilfisland

It's time to announce some new rubbery titleholders! First up is Michal, your newly sashed Mr. Rubber Poland 2025! You may follow him on instagram @moon_kinky

Your judges for MIR29 Rubberlesque have been announced! Learn more about them by visiting our website MIRubber. com>Compete>Judges

Reminder - Our MIR29 Press Conference and Judges Announcement will be streamed live via Facebook beginning at 5PM EST. Or if you happen to be attending IMSLBB? Feel free to stop by Classroom A.

It's the kick off for MIR29 Rubberlesque. Friday April 25th at 5PM EST. Tune in to our Facebook Live to learn more about the MIR29, when tickets will go on sale, and find out who the esteemed panel of judges will be for the 29th MIR weekend!

We're excited to see the relaunch of the New England Rubber Contest coming next month, as well as the relaunch of the New England Rubber Club! Join in the fun on May 3rd in Cambridge.

Looking for rubber events in your area? Check out the International Rubber Calendar - a project of the Rubber Club Summit.

Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the disproportionate levels of poverty, discrimination, and violence they face.

Today we are wishing a Happy Birthday to MIR28- Rush! We're wishing our MIR International Rubber Ambassador all the best today, and everyday to come. Feliz cumpleaños amigo!

Rooms for MIR29 Rubberlesque are still available at the Embassy Suites Rosemont. Get all the info on our website under Attend>MIR29 Hotel Block. See link in comments.

#WaybackWednesday - The contestants of MIR 8 on stage in 2004

We're so happy that MIR28, Rush, got to meet MIR1, Christoph, at Darklands!

1/2 - Looking for rubber events in your area? Check out the International Rubber Calendar - a project of the Rubber Club Summit.

Continuing our announcements of new rubber titleholders, please say hello to the new Mr. Florida Rubber 2025, Bono the Bear! You can follow him on instagram @Bonomfr2025! He was sashed during Florida Rubber Weekend earlier this month.

There are new rubber titleholders to announce! First up, newly sashed at the 2025 Maspalomas Rubber Fest in early February, please say hello to Bertrand, your new Mr. Rubber Gran Canaria 2025! Follow him on instagram @twinkiffparis!

Did you know you can "Nominate A Judge" for future MIR Contests? Visit our website to submit your nominations. Nominations remain open year round so you can submit at any time. Is there someone in your local community who you think would be a good fit as an MIR Judge? Tell us about them.

Rubber sashes all around! ~MIR International Rubber Ambassador - (modeled by MIR28 Rush) ~Ms. International Rubber (New!); ~Mx. International Rubber (New!); ~Mr. International Rubber (Lovingly Used);

1/2 Looking for rubber events in your area? Check out the International Rubber Calendar - a project of the Rubber Club Summit.

We are happy to report that our staff member, Luxx, has been found and is safe with their family.

Did you know you can "Nominate A Judge" for future MIR Contests? Visit our website to submit your nominations. Nominations remain open year round so you can submit at any time. Is there someone in your local community who you think would be a good fit as an MIR Judge? Tell us about them.

Rounding out our announcements of recently sashed rubber titleholders from around the globe, say hello to Effe, Mr. Rubber Italia 2025! You can follow him on Instagram @callme_effe

Resuming our announcements of recently sashed rubber titleholders from around the globe, say hello to Alex, Rubber Spain Ambassador 2025! (Photo by @bytrfpix) You can follow Alex on instagram @sir_deept.

Continuing with our parade of recently selected rubber titleholders from around the globe, say hello to the new Mr. Rubber Europe 2025, Rob! You can follow him on instagram @robrubberscot.

Continuing our announcements of newly sashed rubber titleholders around the globe, please say hello to ElliottxEve, your Melbourne Rubber 2024! You can follow them on instagram @elliottxeve.

Continuing our efforts to announce new rubber titleholders from around the globe, please say hello to your new Adelaide Rubber 2024, Carter Sole! You can follow him on instagram @kinky_carter_sole.

This week we'll be catching you all up on some of the newest rubber titleholders selected during contests over the past few months. First up is someone you may have met over MIR28, the current reigning Mr. Rubber Mexico 2025, Sebastian! You can follow him on Instagram @seb_marquinez.

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7 remarkable contestants competed in the first gender inclusive edition of MIR - The International Rubber Contest. And when the votes were tallied Banjo was 2nd runner-up, delsi cat was 1st runner-up, and Rush was sashed as MIR International Rubber Ambassador, & MIR28.

We are Officially SOLD OUT of Runway Packages for MIR28. Haute Couture and Vogue Packages as well as Market Day passes are still Available at MIRubber.com We can't wait to see you in the coming week for the Rubber Runway!

Call for performers...

36 Days until MIR28 - Rubber Runway! Check out the latest News from MIR here: mailchi.mp/cd406829772a...