Individuals interested in participating must submit an application by “purchasing” the Pinup Contest Application ticket and uploading three (3) professional photographs for review.

Photographs must clearly represent classic pinup and rockabilly styling, inspired by the 1940s, 1950s, or 1960s, including (but not limited to):

• Classic glamour pinup

• Patriotic

• Mechanic or hot-rodder inspired looks

All submitted photographs must be professionally taken and aligned with the pinup aesthetic. Phone photos, casual snapshots, or images that do not meet the stated criteria will not be considered.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.

All applications will be reviewed by Event Management. Acceptance into the contest is limited to twenty (20) contestants and is determined at the sole discretion of Event Management. Selected applicants will receive an acceptance email containing a personalized access code.

Beginning this year, all accepted contestants are required to submit an entry fee of $75. Upon acceptance, contestants must use their personalized access code to purchase the Pinup Contestant Ticket, which confirms participation in the contest.

Entry fees help support:

• Crowns and sashes

• Prizes and awards

• Event staffing and coordination

• Professional photography and contest documentation

Entry fees are non-refundable, unless the event is cancelled.

Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the contest.

Contestants should plan for up to three (3) outfits:

• Friday - Preliminary Round:
  “Carnival Cuties” themed look

• Saturday - National Anthem & Flag Drop:
  Patriotic or Military-inspired attire

• Saturday Evening - Mainstage Finals:
  Glamour look
  (Please note: no quick changes will be allowed for finals.)

There will be numerous opportunities for professional photos and social media moments with the crowd, vehicles, and festival activities throughout the weekend. A designated dressing room will be centrally located within the event venue.

Preliminary Round
The preliminary round will take place during the Pinup Meet & Greet on Friday evening. All contestants will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on the following criteria:

• Stage presence & personality

• Outfit

• Hair & makeup

• Originality

• Interview

• Crowd appeal
  
  

Following the preliminary round, the judges will select ten (10) contestants to advance to the finals on Saturday.

Final Round
Finalists will compete on the Mainstage Saturday evening. The reigning Miss Hot Rod Rock & Rumble will crown the new titleholder.

Final judging will consider:

• Stage presence & personality

• Outfit

• Hair & makeup

• Originality

• Interview

• Crowd appeal

Judges’ decisions are final.

Acceptance into the contest is limited and determined at the sole discretion of Event Management

Contestant entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled.