~ Pinup Pageant ~
No experience is necessary!!
- Pinup Pageant Application -
No prior experience needed!
Who will claim the crown of Queen?
Contest Entry Requirements:
- Must be 21+ with valid ID
- Live in the state of Hawaii
- Bring a positive attitude
Model Rules & Regulations:
- No nudity or profanity onstage
- Attire must fit the theme
- Arrive stage-ready (robe optional)
- Remember to have fun
2025 Theme:
"Hot Rod Hunnies"
Rock the Sailor Jerry Pinup look!
Event Details & Expectations:
- Check-in at the venue front desk with Xylena Strange & MzMoneypaws
(time will be emailed in your confirmation email)
- Each contestant struts for 30 seconds
- Each contestant answers a question to showcase your personality
- Contest duration: approx. 30 minutes
- Optional group photo session with event photographer
Scorecard Categories:
Beauty - Makeup & Hair
Talent - Authenticity & Theme
Interview - Charisma & Charm
Judges score 1-10 in each category, with averages determining winners.
Prizes:
1st Place: Title, crown, photoshoot, sponsor prizes, $100 cash!
2nd Place: Sailor Jerry Swag, sponsor prizes
3rd Place: sponsor prizes
All contestants will receive a swag bag from SJF and our sponsors
Sponsor prizes include Gift Certificates and Merchandise from our generous Sponsors
Sponsors:
Suzie’s Kapahulu
R & R Theraputics LLC
And more tba
Hosts & Judges:
- Host:
Johnny Rox-Hollywood
- Judges:
To be announced - representing local tattoo shops, vintage beauty consultants, and local celebrity/performers
Capacity:
Limited spots available. First 12 completed registrations secure a spot.
Cost:
$10 registration fee includes a festival admission wristband. Paid with entry form submission.
To Enter:
1️⃣ Send a $10 Venmo payment to secure your spot & entry wristband.
( Venmo to @xylena-strange)
2️⃣ Email SJFpinups@gmail.com with:
• 📸 A model photo
• 🌆 The city you’re representing
• 🆔 A copy of your ID (proof of age/identity)
• 👗 Your pinup or stage name
• 📱 Your social media handles
Want to sponsor the pin-up contest?
Let's talk.
~ Burlesque ~
We also organize a burlesque show each year.
This is different from the pinup contest.
Inquiries / Applications:
Please send a press kit to SJFburlesque@Gmail.com
c/o Miss Savvy
(Must be 21+)
The Sailor Jerry Festival celebrates the history of traditional tattoo art and recognizes with compassion the original appropriated art. We have always been inclusive and strive for fair representation. We also thank the people of Hawaii and recognize we are mere guests on their lands.