The world’s hottest leathermen will come together to compete for the title of International Mr. Leather 2005, as IML celebrates its 27th Anniversary, Thursday, May 26 through Monday, May 30, 2005 (Memorial Day Weekend) in Chicago. The Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker Drive in Chicago, is the official host hotel for IML 2004. Weekend event packages and hotel packages for International Mr. Leather 2005 are currently on sale.

About 400 gay leathermen gathered in Chicago in 1979 for the first International Mr. Leather contest. Today, the event has grown to be an annual tradition for thousands in the leather community – drawing contestants and attendees from around the globe. Once an event for “hardcore” leathermen, IML has expanded in recent years to include a more diverse crowd – from the experienced to the curious.

INTERNATIONAL MR. LEATHER 2005 Event Schedule
May 26-30, 2005

Thursday, May 26, 2005

IML registration, through Sunday
Pick up your weekend packages at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, beginning Thursday afternoon.

Bar Loop Bus Service Begins
Sorry, but transportation passes WILL NOT be available for those who do not purchase a weekend package.

IML Opening Ceremonies/Meet the Contestants
Presented by Recon.com
Doors open at 8pm - Begins at 9pm
Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level - Grand Ballroom

Leather in Recovery Meetings
Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm and 11pm-12am
Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower-Bronze Level, Water Tower

Friday, May 27, 2005

Leather Market Opening Day
Hours Noon-7:00pm
Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level - Riverside Center
$2.00 donation, all proceeds go to the Leather Archives and Museum.

International Mr. Bootblack 2005 Contest
Friday – Sunday
Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower-Gold Level, Riverside Center

Leather in Recovery Meetings
Friday 11am-12pm and 11pm-12am
Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower-Bronze Level, Water Tower

Saturday, May 28, 2005

Leather Market - Hours 11:00am-7:00pm
Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level - Riverside Center
$2.00 donation, all proceeds go to the Leather Archives and Museum.

Leather in Recovery Meetings
Saturday 11am-12pm and 11pm-12am
Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower-Bronze Level, Water Tower

International Mr. Bootblack 2005 Contest
Friday – Sunday
Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower-Gold Level, Riverside Center

"Pecs and Personality" (Physique Prejudging)
Presented by Interactive Male.com
Hyatt Regency - Grand Ballroom
Doors open at 8pm - Begins at 9pm
Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level - Grand Ballroom

Sunday, May 29, 2005

Leather Market - Hours 11:00am-5:00pm
Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level - Riverside Center
$2.00 donation, all proceeds go to the Leather Archives and Museum.

International Mr. Bootblack 2005 Contest
Friday – Sunday
Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower-Gold Level, Riverside Center

Leather in Recovery Meetings
Sunday 11am-12pm and 11pm-12am
Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower-Bronze Level, Water Tower

International Mr. Leather 2005 Contest
Presented by Miller Lite
Navy Pier 600 East Grand, Chicago
Doors open at 4:00pm - Contest starts at 5:00pm

Salute! IML Closing Ceremonies
Presented by Leatherwerks
Doors open at 10:00pm - Starts at 11:00pm
Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level - Grand Ballroom

IML Victory Celebration Party
House of Blues - 329 North Dearborn
After the contest til 4am - This is the first place to see the IML 2005 winners

Monday, May 30, 2005

Leather Market - Hours 11:00am-4:00pm
Hyatt Regency Chicago East Tower Gold Level - Riverside Center
$2.00 donation, all proceeds go to the Leather Archives and Museum.

Leather in Recovery Meetings
Monday 4pm-5pm
Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower-Bronze Level, Water Tower

IML Black & Blue Ball
Excalibur, 632 N Dearborn Chicago, IL 60610
8pm-4am

IML Website