We have moved to in-person package sales only. Please stop by Registration during hours listed on the MIR Schedule linked in the menu above.
Review the chart below to better understand which weekend package suits your needs, and be sure to review the seating chart for MIR28: Rubber Runway at The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts here
We are now sold out of Runway packages. Please look at other package options as well as the weekend Market Pass if you are still in need of a package.
| Haute Couture Package | Vogue Package | Runway Package | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (valid before Oct. 17) | $475 | $259 | SOLD OUT |
| Weekend Admission to Kink Market | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Chicago Rubber Club Gear Swap | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Sunday Gaymes and Gear | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Educational Workshops | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Free Coat Check | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Cocktail Parties on Friday and Saturday Night | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Friday Night Dance Party | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Participation in Audience Vote | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Drink Tickets to be used throughout the weekend at the DoubleTree | 4 | 2 | |
| *Hospitality Suite Access Fri, Sat, and Sun with light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages | ✔️ | ||
| *Friday and Saturday Brunch Buffets | ✔️ | ||
| Sunday Winner's Brunch Buffet with Mimosas and Bloody Marys | ✔️ | ||
| VIP Section Bar Access at the MIR28 Contest | ✔️ | ||
| MIR28 Contest Seating | Assigned, Front of House Floor Seating at the NSCPA - Section A | General Admission, Floor Seating at the NSCPA - Section B | General Admission Balcony Seating at the NSCPA - Section C |
| *New This Year! |
Curious about meal plan offerings for MIR28? View our sample menus for more details on what you can expect at our buffet brunches and dinners, as well as in the hospitality suite.
Add-ons Available to Any Package Level
Add-Ons are available for purchase in-person at Registration during listed hours, with the Sunset Cruise available at the door.
*Will only be approved for those with existing registrations*
| Thursday Night Dinner | Meet the MIR28 Judges and Contestants, featuring the Contestant number draw | $75 |
|---|---|---|
| Friday Night Dinner | Fireside Chat with MIR27 AJ Huff | $75 |
| Sunday Evening "Sunset Cruise" | Tea Dance and Darkroom | $30 |
| MIR28 T-Shirt | Size S - XXL | $30 |
| Rubber Pride Flag | $5 goes towards Sly Hands Travel Fund | $20 |
Want to Upgrade Your Package?
Contact registration@mirubber.com at any point up until the time of the MIR28 contest to upgrade your package and pay the difference in price, space allowing. Package downgrades are not available.
Weekend Market Passes will go on sale beginning October 13th at this page.
Want to make a donation to support MIR or buy swag from past MIRs?
BUY SWAG FROM PREVIOUS MIRs - Did you forget to grab a t-shirt for a previous MIR? Simply visit The MIR Red Bubble Store and then click on the "Shop All Products" under either of the two designs. There are over 60 items to choose from this year. Limited numbers of previous-year MIR T-Shirts in select sizes will also be for sale on-site during the weekend.
MAKE A DONATION* - Head to the "Donate" tab above to make a direct donation to support MIR Operating Expenses or to support the Sly Hands Travel Fund - which helps our titleholder travel to events and support the rubber scene around the globe.
MIR WEEKEND PACKAGE REFUND POLICY
Attendee Initiated Cancellation Refund Policy
- Prior to September 8th, the package holder will be refunded 75% of the purchase price using the payment method on file.
- Between September 8th and October 9th, the package holder may request to apply 75% of the purchase price toward the value of a package for the following year’s event. (e.g. 75% of an MIR 28 package value may be applied toward the purchase of an MIR 29 package). Any value not used the following year will be forfeited.
- Refund requests must be initiated by email to registration@mirubber.com by midnight on October 9th of the year of the event for which the package refund is requested.
MIR Contest Initiated Cancellation Due to EmergencyIf circumstances (such as state or federal emergency) require the cancellation of the in-person portion of MIR Contest events, all weekend package holders will have the option to receive a 75% refund on their weekend package or to roll over their full value towards the next year’s weekend package.
T-shirt sizes are guaranteed prior to September 21st. T-shirt sizes will be met with available stock after this date.
Thank you again for your continued support of MIR Contest, Inc.
Please direct any questions about swag or donations to registration@mirubber.com.
* Please Note: As a federally recognized 501(c)4 Social Welfare Organization, donations made to MIR Contest, Inc. are not tax deductible.