Drone Diaries Wins MIR30 Rubber Title

The North Carolina contestant became the first Ms. International Rubber at the 30th MIR International Rubber Weekend in Chicago.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in LGBTQ+

Drone Diaries of North Carolina won the MIR30 title at the 30th MIR International Rubber Weekend, held November 5-8 at the Marriott Chicago O'Hare. Letex.Ben of Montreal and Ghost of Florida finished as first and second runners-up.

Why it matters

The event marks the third year MIR has been completely gender-inclusive, and Drone Diaries is the first contestant to hold the Ms. International Rubber title. The weekend drew thousands of attendees and shoppers to a rubber market with vendors from across the country and abroad.

Organizers report this was the third consecutive year the event has been gender-inclusive, with twelve contestants introduced at the opening. Exact attendance figures and vendor counts were not disclosed beyond describing the crowd as thousands of attendees.

The players

Drone Diaries

Drone Diaries, a contestant from North Carolina, became the first ever Ms. International Rubber after winning the MIR30 title.

Elliott Eve

Elliott Eve served as last year's winner and the first Mx International Rubber before giving a step-down speech at this year's event.

Letex.Ben

Letex.Ben, a contestant from Montreal, finished as the first runner-up in the MIR30 competition.

Ghost

Ghost, a contestant from Florida, finished as the second runner-up in the MIR30 competition.

The details

Elliott Eve, last year's winner and the first Mx International Rubber, gave a step-down speech on November 6 after the judges' panel and 12 contestants were introduced. The contest ran over two days, with the title awarded following Contest Day 2 on November 7.

November 5-8, 2026: 30th MIR International Rubber Weekend held at the Marriott Chicago O'Hare.
November 6, 2026: Elliott Eve gives step-down speech; MIR Contest Day 1.
November 7, 2026: MIR Contest Day 2.

Season Trajectory

The 2026 contest continues a lineage in which the title has moved from Elliott Eve's Mx win to Drone Diaries' first Ms. win, reflecting MIR's third consecutive year of gender-inclusive competition. The result places the event within a broader shift toward inclusive categories in LGBTQ+ culture competitions.

Attendees and shoppers at the Marriott Chicago O'Hare can view the contest and browse the rubber market during the event weekend. The gender-inclusive format means the competition is open to a wider range of contestants than in earlier years.

The takeaway

Events like MIR show how community competitions can expand eligibility over time, and readers interested in the scene can follow future contests for updated winners and categories.