We're looking for a few good people to join our year round team! Learn more about our open positions via this a brief video, or visit our website: MIRubber>About>Join Our Team!

We're sharing our rubber memorial ribbon, for anyone who wishes to post it on their social media profiles in honor of Joy Gen, Mr, Rubber Italia 2017.

In Memoriam - Today we are saddened to learn of the passing of Joy Gen, (Gennaro Forte) Mr. Rubber Italia 2017. Our thoughts are with his partner David, his MIR22 classmates, and his many friends around the world. May memories of happier days sustain his loved ones through this difficult time.

The MIR International Rubber Weekend Art Exhibition returns! We're looking for artists whose work explores the concept of "Second Skin" for our first juried art exhibition. Artists may submit 3-5 works for consideration. See full details and submit your work at mirubber.com/learn/art-archive

Tuesday is the last day to secure Early Bird pricing for MIRXXX Weekend Packages! Act now to secure before prices go up on Wednesday!

Gummbalaya XV - Celebrating the 15th Gummbalaya, hosted by the Lone Star Rubber Corp. This is a bespoke event for rubbermen who will be attending Southern Decadence in New Orleans. For more information, message David @TXFROSCHMAN on Telegram.

And concluding our posts of newly sashed International titleholders, say hello to International Mr. Leather 2026 Honey Davenport; and International Mr. Bootblack, Atlas Rose!

Today we're extending a welcome to some newly sashed International titleholders. Join us in welcoming International Ms Bootblack 2026, Astrid; and International Ms Leather 2026 Akasha Eden!

MIRXXX Weekend Package Scholarships are now open. Ifg you are a member of an underrepresented community or will make less than $42k in 2026, you can apply for a scholarship. More info on our website at MIRubber.com>Learn>Scholarship.

Moving right along with our announcements of recently sashed rubber titleholders, please say hello to the new Mr. Rubber France 2026, Alex! You can follow him on Instagram @alex01_spyderpup

Exciting news! MIR is accepting Bootblack applications for MIR XXX! If you’re well-versed in the care of both rubber and leather, we encourage you to apply. Applications close September 1, 2026. Use the attached QR Code to submit your application.

Continuing our announcement of newly sashed rubber titleholders from adaround the globe, say hello to Mr. Rubber Germany 2026, Ares! He is the first person to ever hold the Rubber Germany title. You can follow him on Instagram @aresgold8.

MIRXXX Weekend Packages are now on sale! Review the benefits of each level and make your selection today! Special early bird pricing is in effect through June 30th. Volunteer shifts are posted as well. Learn more and check out the tentative schedule of events now posted at MIRubber.com.

It's a new week, and that means it's time to recognize new rubber titleholders! Say hello to your Mx San Francisco Rubber 2026, Gaia! You can follow them on Instagram @gaiaw0rldwide!

The Rubber Meet and Greet at IMLBB2026 begins in 30 minutes in the Rendezvous lounge on the 2nd floor of the Congress Plaza Hotel. This social event is hosted by the Chicago Rubber Club and MIR International Rubber Weekend. A cash bar will be available.

MIRXXX Weekend Packages are now on sale! Review the benefits of each level and make your selection today! Special early bird pricing is in effect through June 30th. Volunteer shifts are posted as well. Learn more and check out the tentative schedule of events now posted at MIRubber.com.

The MIRXXX Judges Announcement will begin in 30 minutes. Watch in person in the 3rd floor Lincoln Room of the Congress Plaza Hotel, or streaming online at MIRubber.com/live. We hope you'll join us for this exciting announcement.

Just a reminder, happening today: MIRXXX Judges Announcement at 5:30pm (Central) in the Lincoln Room of the Congress Plaza Hotel and streaming at MIRubber.com/live; then 10:30 pm The Rubber Meet and Greet at IMLBB, in the Rendezvous Lounge 2nd Floor Congress Plaza Hotel. Happy IMLBB2026 everyone!

Join us for the MIRXXX Judges Announcement this coming Friday, May 22 at 5:30 PM (Central) either in person at the 3rd Floor Lincoln Room of the Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago during IMLBB2026, or streaming live at MIRubber.com/live. See you there!

The Rubber Meet and Greet at IMLBB2026. Friday May 22, 2026 from 10:30 pm - 2:00 am. The Rendezvous Lounge, 2nd Floor, Congress Plaza Hotel, Chicago. Hosted by Chicago Rubber Club, and MIR International Rubber Weekend. Welcome to Chicago fellow rubberists!

Rounding out our celebration of recently sashed rubber titleholders from around the globe, say hello to the first Texas Rubber Ambassador, Tag! You can follow him on insta @tagdecuir

Continuing our posts of recently sashed rubber titleholders, say hello to the first Ms. New England Rubber, Paris! You may follow her on insta @paris.harvey.913!

Moving right along with our announcements of recently sashed rubber titleholders, please say hello to the newly sashed Mr. Rubber Poland, Alexander! You can follow him on insta @blk_raven_alx

Continuing our announcements of recently sashed rubber titleholders, please say hello to the first ever Mr. Rubber Berlin, Mikey! You can follow him on insta @mikey.rub

This week we'll be introducing more recently sashed rubber titleholders from around the globe. First up, say hello to Ghost Looner, the new Florida Rubber titleholder! Follow them @GhostLooner on Insta.

HOTEL UPDATE: The Marriott Chicago O'Hare is now officially SOLD OUT! We have made arrangements for overflow capacity at the nearby Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago O'Hare. For more information, please visit the Hotel Page on our website.

HOTEL UPDATE: Our hotel has corrected the technical issue and is now accepting reservations for 3 night stays. Book your room via our website at MIRubber.com>Attend>MIR30 Hotel. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked through these issues.

HOTEL UPDATE: We understand people are experiencing difficulty reserving 3 night stays at The Marriott. We are in discussions with the hotel to resolve this matter. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

HOTEL UPDATE: We are now accepting reservations for 3 night stays during MIR30. You may book your room now via the link on our website at MIRubber.com>Attend>MIR30 Hotel. A one night nopn-refundable deposit will be charged at the time of reservation.

Hotel Update: If you had difficulty reserving a room for four nights earlier today, please try again now. The hotel has made some changes on the back end, and more rooms should be showing now for four night stays. We thank you for your patience and understanding.