July 15th - 19th, 2008 • Chicago, IL

Contestants from around the world gather and meet for
the Pageant Orientation on the first night.

Mrs. International 2007 - Rebekah Negrete welcomes this year's contestants and tells about her year as Mrs. International.

Our very own Becky Ringen - Miss Minnesota International 2006 talks about how to get involved with Go Red for Women

Day Two is Out-n-About Day and begins early with a Tour of Chicago on the Double Decker Bus...

...Followed by shopping at Water Tower Place...

...and lunch at The Signature Room at the 95th, located atop the John Hancock Center, in the heart of Chicago's Magnificent Mile.

After lunch, it's a fun make-up seminar then into our gowns for...

...a spectacular group photo and...

Dinner in the Monaco Room at the Doubletree Hotel.

Day Three begins with the one-on-one interviews
with the judges.

The esteemed panel of judges

Following a morning of interviews, the ladies take to the stage for rehearsals...

... everyone finds the correct spot.

Mrs. Minnesota International 2008 - Leisha Gust
shines onstage with her husband Micron.

Mrs. International 2008 is crowned!!!
Congratulations Laine Berry - Mrs. Southeast