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2026 Pin Up Contests

2026 Pin Up Contests

Start booking your calendars 2026 is going to be full of pin up contests! Here are some annual shows to save the date for!

DNA Gardens Pumpkin Fest Harvest Honey Pageant September 19 Elnora, Alberta

Calgary Horror Con Miss Nightmare Canada October 3&4 Calgary, Alberta

Calgary Taboo Show Miss Taboo Bombshell Calgary November 6-8 Calgary, Alberta

Edmonton Taboo Show Miss Taboo Bombshell Edmonton November 13-15 Edmonton, Alberta

More coming soon! Always check back!

Registration below for True North hosted events

Registration for True North Pin Up Magazine Contests

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Can you sponsor prizing?

  • We're revving up for the 2026 Pin Up Contest Season, and we're on the hunt for some swanky prizes that'll knock our contestants' socks off!

    Before we dive in, why not take a peek at our sponsorship kit? It's packed with all the juicy details about our event, our audience, and how you can get involved as a prize partner. Trust me, it's worth a gander!

    We reckon your products would be a perfect fit for our retro vibe, and we'd be over the moon to have you on board. As a prize sponsor, you'll get some serious love from our pinup-loving community, not to mention some great exposure during the event.

    So what do you say? Ready to hop on board this retro ride with us? Drop me a line, and let's chat about how we can make some magic happen together!

  • Click this link for our sponsorship kit!

    Or jump over to the Glam Squad page for more details!

Queen of the Badlands - Alberta

  • Boogie in the Badlands – Drumheller is BACK May 23, 2026.

    Presented in the heart of the valley, this high-energy rockabilly and vintage culture event brings together classic cars, live music, pin-up style, and a whole lot of Badlands attitude.

    Featuring live bands, curated vendors, vintage-inspired experiences, and the signature pin-up contest, Queen of the Badlands is a full-day celebration of style, sound, and self-expression.

    With a mix of stage performances, community connection, and that unmistakable retro vibe, this event delivers a bold, immersive experience for both participants and spectators alike.

  • REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

    https://forms.gle/diWzDMMMhyhGbTG16

World of Wheels - Alberta

  • The World of Wheels Pin Up Contest takes place at the BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta, as part of Auto Value World of Wheels.

    Applications close: March 1, 2026
    Contestants notified: March 8, 2026
    Contest lineup: Limited to 15 contestants
    Please note: a $35 non-refundable registration fee is required to apply.

  • Pin Up Registration is now closed! Come see the crew in action March 27-29.

    Greaser Guys register here

Miss Taboo Bombshell EDMONTON

  • Miss Taboo Bombshell – EDMONTON is Canada’s first and only Taboo Bombshell competition, presented by True North Pin Up Magazine. Taking place November 13-15, 2026, this multi-day pin-up and burlesque–inspired stage competition celebrates confidence, glamour, and performance.

    Featuring themed runway showcases, burlesque-style performances, panel judging, and public voting for contestant selection, Miss Taboo Bombshell offers a professional, inclusive experience for performers and audiences alike.

  • Registration is open!

    https://forms.gle/FCbkFNU24iniEcQA7

Miss Taboo Bombshell CALGARY

  • Miss Taboo Bombshell – CALGARY is Canada’s first and only Taboo Bombshell competition, presented by True North Pin Up Magazine. Taking place November 6-8, 2026, this multi-day pin-up and burlesque–inspired stage competition celebrates confidence, glamour, and performance.

    Featuring themed runway showcases, burlesque-style performances, panel judging, and public voting for contestant selection, Miss Taboo Bombshell offers a professional, inclusive experience for performers and audiences alike.

  • Registration is open!
    https://forms.gle/V6ojUzGz3XQjRiz8A

Miss Harvest Honey Pin Up Contest

  • 🍯 MISS HARVEST HONEY PIN-UP CONTEST 🎃

    Pull out the curls, the victory rolls, the swing dresses, the denim, the gingham, the boots, whatever makes you feel like your best vintage-inspired self.

    The Miss Harvest Honey Pin-Up Contest is coming to the DNA Gardens Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, September 19!

    This is a fun, feel-good pin-up contest hosted by True North Pin Up Magazine, and you absolutely do not need pageant or pin-up experience to enter.

    We’re looking for personality, confidence, creativity and someone who knows how to have a little fun with it.

    Vintage aesthetic. Not vintage values.

    All bodies, all backgrounds and all levels of experience are welcome.

    🍯 Miss Harvest Honey will take home the crown
    🎃 Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
    📸 Plenty of ridiculous pumpkin-patch photo opportunities
    💋 Hosted by True North Pin Up Magazine

    Come dressed in your best harvest-inspired pin-up look — think fall colours, pumpkins, orchard vibes, country girl, vintage farm girl, 40s, 50s, rockabilly… or completely make it your own.

    Most importantly: bring your personality.

  • Registration is now open! https://forms.gle/wQiXJkPP9xde2gcT9

Stay in the Loop!

💄 Never Miss a Glamorous Moment! 💄

Darling, we know you’ve got places to be, victory rolls to perfect, and outfits to plan! To make your life easier, we’ve created a True North Pin Up Event Calendar—your all-in-one guide to every contest, collaboration, and vintage-inspired gathering we’ve got planned.

📅 What You’ll Get:
✅ Automatic updates on all our pin-up contests, car shows, and special events
✅ Instant access to dates, locations, and details—right in your calendar
✅ Reminders so you never miss registration deadlines or key event info

💋 Subscribe Now! 💋
It’s easy! Click below to subscribe to the True North Pin Up Calendar and have all our upcoming events added directly to yours.

👉 Subscribe to the Calendar 👈

🔔 Stay in the know. Plan ahead. Show up looking fabulous.

And don’t forget to follow us on social media for even more pin-up goodness! 💕

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Make the Scene

🤠 Cowgirl & Ranchhands 🤠

Saddle up and get ready to kick up some dust! From rugged cowboys and sultry saloon sirens to western fashionistas and rodeo queens, this issue is celebrating all things country with a vintage twist.
📅 Submissions Open: Open Now
📅 Submissions Close: April 30

🎪 Special Edition – Freakshows & Horror Dolls 🎪

Step right up, step right up! This spooky spectacular will bring together circus sideshow-inspired pin-ups, eerie dolls, haunted beauties, and vintage horror aesthetics. If you love the strange, the unusual, and the macabre, this edition is for you!
📅 Submissions Open: Soon
📅 Submissions Close: June 30

✨ Old Hollywood Glamour ✨

Lights, camera, action! Roll out the red carpet for a dazzling tribute to golden-era Hollywood glamour. Channel your inner Marilyn, Rita, or Clark Gable with elegant gowns, tuxedos, dramatic lighting, and timeless vintage elegance.
📅 Submissions Open: Soon
📅 Submissions Close: August 31

Submissions