Abernathy's Presents: The 7th 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 7th '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 1960's and 1970's, with inspirations from your favorite vintage game shows such as The Price is Right & The Dating Game. Everything from 1960's mod to hippie inspired 70's looks will be encouraged for this year's show.
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 Friday December 1st at 10am. Visit the Abernathy's Facebook page, or this event page to be updated with a link at that time.
Rules are as follows:
1.) Participants must be 18 years of age.
2.) Submissions start Friday Dec. 1st 2023 at 10am
3.) There will be 15 girls total, the first 15 girls to complete the application and pay the application fee ($25) and submit their pinup photo will be selected for participation. Application fees are non refundable.
4.) Submissions pictures must be in portrait format to fit our template. Only 1 photo per contestant. If you have any questions please email ShopAbernathys@yahoo.com
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 Jan 12th 2024 at 5pm.
7.) We are looking for specific looks from the 1960s and 1970's. True vintage attire is also encouraged as well and 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 from 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 13th. 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 cut from the show.