International Mr. Leather (IML)
is leather culture’s flagship
Contest Weekend
IML is leather culture’s flagship Memorial Day weekend in Chicago—International Mr. Leather & International Mr. Bootblack contests, multi-day packages, Leather Market, and major parties (APEX, Victory Party, Black & Blue Ball) plus socials and add-ons.
International Mr. Leather & IMBB contests
Memorial Day weekend (Chicago)
Leather Market & vendor hall access
Tiered weekend packages (VIP / General / Dance / Socials)
Organizer-provided listing — confirm dates, registration, and policies on the official site.
is leather culture’s flagship
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, built around the
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contests, the
, and a packed calendar of
. Attendees fly in from across the U.S. and abroad; East Coast contingents are always well represented.
Ticket packages change every year, but recent cycles have included:
— reserved vs. general options, sometimes with
— weekend or single-day
— recurring nights such as
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— optional tickets for events like
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, or
— look for
and
seating choices in the official checkout flow.
Proceeds are tied to community institutions in public messaging (including support for the
).
Sales typically route through year-specific partners (
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, etc.). Watch for
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instructions. Confirm every detail on internationalmrleather.com.
Questions:
(as listed on the public site).
Chicago, IL
Midwest, Illinois
Venue Chicago, IL (multi-venue weekend; see official schedule)
Questions about this event? Check the organizer's site first. For general community chat, join our Discord.
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