The Official Contestant Packet for

Crowning the 2026 Come OUT St Pete Royal Court

Sunday, September 7, 2025

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Floridian Social

687 Central Ave

St Petersburg, FL 33701

We are thrilled you are considering joining Come OUT St Pete as our Community Service Performance Representatives!  We're seeking talented Drag performers as amazing ambassadors for our community to compete for the titles of Mr | Mx | Miss & Ms Come OUT St Pete 2026!

Former Come OUT St Pete title holders are legends of our community. 

Cleo Patra, Ericka PC, Mister E, JoZiah O.K. Bangkx, Veronica Vixen, Silver Foxx, Rockell Blu, Adam Cole, Ceazia Giovanni Kreshe, Alexis De La Mer, James Cass, Stephanie Stuart, Kristina White, DKJ, Victoria Michaels and Ashlee T. Bangkx! You could be next!

The Come OUT St Pete Royal Court reigns for one year as our Community Service Performance Representative, fundraising, performing or appearing in events, our Royal Court is the public face of Come OUT St Pete.

Participants are required to be 21 years old and over, and live within a 50 mile radius from St Petersburg or the Tampa Bay region. This opens our pageant to Lakeland and Sarasota area contestants.

Competition Eligibility

Titles will be awarded to four winners in the following divisions based on their exceptional presentation during the competition:

• MISS: This division is open to cisgender females, drag queens, and trans feminine performers.
• MR:  This division is open to cisgender males, drag kings, and trans masculine performers.
• MX: This division is open to non-binary/gender-neutral performers.

**AND OUR NEW DIVISION IN 2026**

• MS:  This division is open to cisgender females, drag queens, and trans feminine performers over 40 years of age. Sister Pageants also known as Classic, Legends, Elite, Supreme or Superior.

Additionally, a 1st Runner Up will be selected from the highest-scoring contestant across all categories who did not receive the top prize. The 1st Runner Up will be honored with a certificate, recognizing their exceptional performance and serving as First Alternate. 

If for any reason, the winning title holder is unable to fulfill their reign, the Board of Directors may ask the First Alternate to assume the title and remaining contractual paid appearances, reigning until the next pageant. 

Division Requirements

-  The Come OUT As You Are Pageant requires a minimum of 3 contestants and maximum of 5 contestants, per division. Divisions not meeting the minimum requirement may be cancelled.
-  Contestants can compete in only one division. Division changes are not permissible after application is approved. 

-  Formers can compete in a division that they have not won, one year (or more) after their stepdown. 

Registration Fee

The non-refundable registration fee for the contest is $125, before Sunday, August 24, 2025. The registration fee after this date is $150.

Pageant Categories

During the competition, contestants will be evaluated based on the following categories, each contributing to their final score of 100 points. Contestants receive bonus points through the Fundraising & Community Service Awards, detailed below:

1. Interview: (10 points)

Public Speaking is a requirement of our Performance Representatives. Our judges will assess your skills and professionalism during Registration. 

2. Creative Presentation: Your Coming Out Story (25 points)

Contestants will have the opportunity to showcase their personal journey and experiences related to coming out. Through their creative presentation, they should convey their unique narrative, inspiring others and celebrating the diversity of coming out stories.

3. Talent: (25 points)

Talent of the contestant's choice with a limit of 5 minutes.

This category allows contestants to showcase their unique talents, such as singing, dancing, acting, or any other performance art form. The talent performance should be captivating, well-rehearsed, and demonstrate the contestant's skills and creativity. It is important to note that performances involving fire or confetti are not permitted for safety reasons.

4. Formal Wear: (25 points)

Male (Formal suit of their choice), Female (Formal gown of their choice) 

This category highlights elegance, style, and confidence. Male contestants will wear their preferred formal suit, while female contestants will showcase their grace and beauty in a formal gown. The attire should reflect their personal taste, individuality, and enhance their stage presence. Contestants are expected to choose outfits that fit their body shape impeccably.

5. Q&A: (15 points)

Contestants will be given a community-based question during the formal presentation segment. This category evaluates their ability to articulate thoughtful and insightful responses that demonstrate their knowledge, understanding, and support for the LGBTQIA+ community and its related issues.

Fundraising Points and Community Service Award

Contestants have the opportunity to raise funds for the cause, and the amount raised will be converted into bonus points to be added to their final score. The bonus points are individually applied to each division, awarded as follows:

• Highest Fundraiser: 10 bonus points
• Second-highest Fundraiser: 8 bonus points
• Third-highest Fundraiser: 6 bonus points
• Fourth-highest Fundraiser: 4 bonus points
• Fifth-highest Fundraiser: 2 bonus points

The Community Service Award is a special recognition that honors the contestant who raises the highest amount of money prior to the contest. This award highlights their exceptional fundraising efforts and contributions.

Prize Package

Equal prize package for all titles: Miss, Ms, Mr and Mx:

• $1,000 TOTAL PRIZE PACKAGE
  • $350 at crowning
  • Sash & Crown 
  • Six paid appearances totaling $450
  • $200 at step down!

TO APPLY TO BE A CONTESTANT, CLICK HERE