Official Website: http://www.imrl.com/ "The event that, in 1979, outgrew the Gold Coast bar it originated in, has over the thirty years since then outgrown a number of Chicago hotels; expanded from twelve contestants the first year to now drawing regularly over 50 or 60 from a number of countries; and now yearly draws thousands of assorted leather folk of all ages, races, genders and kinks to what is now felt by many to be the Leather Family Reunion." International Mr. Leather 2009 Event Schedule, May 21 - May 25, 2009 Thursday, May 21, 2009 Time Event Location Description 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM IML Opening Ceremonies International Ballroom Event includes the introduction of contestants and judges as well as a drawing for contestant numbers. Doors open at 8p.m., event begins at 9 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2009 Time Event Location Description 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM IML Leather Market Exhibit Halls Grand Opening of the Leather Market and the start of the International Mr. Bootblack Contest. Saturday, May 23, 2009 Time Event Location Description 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM IML Leather Market Exhibit Halls 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM IML Pecs and Personality Contest International Ballroom IML contestants are judged on their appearance and stage presence. Sunday, May 24, 2009 Time Event Location Description 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM IML Leather Market Exhibit Halls 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM International Mr Leather Contest International Ballroom 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM IML Victory Celebration House of Blues Monday, May 25, 2009 Time Event Location Description 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM IML Leather Market Exhibit Halls 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Black and Blue Ball Excalibur 632 N. Dearborn Close out a great weekend with the traditional final party.