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Abernathy's Presents: The 9th Annual Legacy Pinup Pageant as a part of the Rod and Custom Show at The Bend XPO.15 pinup beauties will come together to compete for the 9th 'Miss Legacy Pinup' title. Contestants will be judged on vintage style, hair and makeup, stage presence, charisma, uniqueness, nerve, & talent!
This year's theme is celebrating the 100 year anniversary of Route 66. Running from Illinois to California, the Main Street of America has been a symbol of road trip culture. Contestants are encouraged to use Route 66 as an inspiration in their outfit including states along the road, iconic hotels and businesses, jobs done by those who work along the Mother road, or simply outfits inspired by the time when Route 66 was at it's height from the 30s to the 60's. Be sure to tell a story with your look!
This contest welcomes all!
If you are new to the world of pinup, or a veteran of the pinup contest circuit, we invite you to participate! All genders and ages (above 18) are welcome. Applications will open Monday, November 3rd at 10am.
Rules are as follows:
1.) Participants must be 18 years of age.
2.) Submissions start Monday, November 3rd at 10am
3.) There will be 15 girls total, the first 15 girls to complete the application and submit their pinup photo will be selected for participation. NO APPLICATION FEE this year, sponsored by Abernathy's!
4.) Submissions pictures must be in portrait format to fit our template. Only 1 photo per contestant. If you have any questions please email [email protected]
5.) 2 contestants will be picked as an alternate, they will be picked in order to which they were submitted. We ask that alternates plan on being available the day of the show to volunteer.
6.) Cut off for submissions will be Friday January 16th at 5pm.
7.) We are looking for looks from the 1930s and 1960's that tell a story about Route 66. True vintage attire is also encouraged as well as reproduction.
8.) There will be 2 rounds during the contest. The first round, each contestant will be called up one at a time, do 3 poses while judges read their bio, and answer one question (questions will be provided in advance). The judges will narrow down to the top 7 based on overall look, poses, and answers
9. Second round, top 7 mini bios will be read and each girl asked 1 question. Scores from the previous round will be added to their 2nd round score to determine the winner.
10.) Top 3 winners then will be announced
*Grand prize winner: Title of Miss Legacy Pinup, $300.00 cash prize, a photo shoot with photographer – Miss Jenna Sue to be redeemed following the contest, and a $100 Abernathy’s Gift Card
* 2nd place winner: $150.00 cash prize and $75 Abernathy’s Gift Card
* 3rd place winner: $50.00 cash prize and $50 Abernathy’s Gift Card
11.) ALL CONTESTANTS are asked to stay after the contest is over for group pictures. The top 3 winners will also be asked for a group photo as well.
12.) An email will be sent out from Becca at Abernathy’s to all the contestants before the contest to confirm your spot and give you any further details.
13.) Show takes place at the The Bend XPO in East Moline, IL, Sat Jan 17th. Contestants need to check in at the Abernathy's booth by 2:30pm and show starts at 3pm. Contestants who do not check in by 2:30pm will be subject to being disqualified from the contest and show.
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