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Bootblack Roundup 2018

CHICAGO – On the Weekend of August 10 to 12, 2018, Bootblacks from around the country will pour into the City of Chicago for the 3rd annual  . In 2015, Sparkie, 2015 Illinois Community Bootblack, wanted to do a unique fundraising event to end his title year and decided to fill the void for Bootblack-focused…

International Bootblacks: boy Patrick ICBB 2016

Let’s take a moment to introduce you to all three of this year’s current International Bootblacks. There are three in all, International Mr. Bootblack (IMBB), International Ms Bootblack (IMsBB), and International Community Bootblack (ICBB). In this three part series the bootblacks were each asked a series of questions as well as some questions asked of…

Bootblack Round Up 2017

ST. LOUIS — Bootblack Round Up is coming up in less than a month! 2017 Schedule: Friday JJ’s Clubhouse and Bar CLAW Nation Party – Featuring: Bootblacking 10pm to 2am Friday Night Silent Auction 10pm to Midnight Silent Auction Raffle 10pm to Midnight Easter Egg Fundraiser 10pm to 1am Vendors 10pm to 2am Silent Auction…

Bootblack Round-Up 2017

ST. LOUIS — During the weekend of August 11 – 13, 2017, the second annual Bootblack Round-Up will be held in St. Louis, Missouri. In 2015, Sparkie, 2015 Illinois Community Bootblack, wanted to do a unique fundraising event to end his title year and decided to fill the void for Bootblack-focused events. So, he contacted his friend, Blackjack, who…

Buddy, aka Jacques Coetzer, Named Bootblack Toronto 2017

TORONTO –The Bootblack Toronto (BBT) Title is proud to announce the appointment of Buddy, aka Jacques Coetzer as Bootblack Toronto 2017. Buddy becomes the 12th person to hold the title of Bootblack Toronto after its 5 year hiatus from Toronto’s Leather/Kink Community. Jacques Coetzer, affectionately known as Bootblack Buddy, and proudly known as Mama’s Canadian…

Meet Your IMBB 2016 – Erick Joseph

This year’s International Mister Bootblack (IMBB) is Erick Joseph. Erick hails from the great state of Alaska coming to IMBB as Alaska State Bootblack 2015. He was one of four contestants in the running for IMBB 2016. Over the course of the weekend Erick was scored on his skills; where the judges observe and evaluate the…

Leslie J. Anderson Bootblack Foundation Award – Izzy Jaecks

CHICAGO -We are excited to announce the first recipient of the The Leslie J. Anderson Bootblack Foundation Award is: Izzy Jaecks The Leslie J. Anderson Bootblack Foundation Award is to recognize and honor Bootblacks who have shown longstanding and exemplary commitment to Bootblacking. We recognize the recipient as an individual that not only embodies the traditions…