A celebration of vintage style, bold personality, and the women who built the MOTOBLOT Pin-Up legacy.

The Title & Honors

For 2026, the MOTOBLOT Pin-up experience evolves into something more intentional, more elevated, and more iconic.

This year’s program is invitational only. Participants are hand-selected by event organizers from past winners, runners-up, and standout contestants who have helped shape the stage over the years. While the Invitational format celebrates legacy, the crown is still very much in play.

All participants that advance to the on-site portion (June 20, 2026 in Chicago) will receive:

• Participation in a Friday evening meet-n-greet
• Promotion of MOTOBLOT social media platforms
• Free VIP admission + 1 guest for the weekend of activities
• Featured placement within the MOTOBLOT Pin-Up legacy
• Official MOTOBLOT sash, crown and bouquet
• AND, the chance to win the $1,000 grand prize!

Invited participants will take part in an online promotional period held before the event that will contribute to overall scoring. This will be combined with our on-site judges tallies during the day of competition to determine our winner.

The MOTOBLOT Pin-up Invitational brings together a curated lineup of returning favorites for a weekend celebration of style, presence, and personality.

While the format has evolved, the heart of MOTOBLOT Pin-up remains. Invited participants will still take part in select on-stage moments, pre-event promotion, and a live judging experience during the festival.

Guests can expect:

• Featured appearances from invited pinups
• Pre-event online promotion leading up to the festival
• On-stage introductions and spotlight moments
• Live judging by a panel of on-site judges
• Vintage fashion, individuality, and signature flair

Additional details, featured invitees, and schedule information will be announced as they are confirmed.

Online Promotion

Although there is no pre-event voting, we will encourage you to share your promo image provided after advancement promoting your participation in the MOTOBLOT Pin-up Contest.

Sharing of your photo and that you will be appearing at MOTOBLOT helps us reach new audiences, and will give your onsite score a boost!

Make sure to tag @MOTOBLOT and @motoblot_pinup_contest and use #Motoblot #MotoblotPinup2026 in your social media posts to help us see your online engagement.

On-Site Round

The day of the competition is a very exciting one! MOTOBLOT judges (to be announced) will be employed at each onstage round as well as observing the contestants throughout the day.

The exclusive responsibility of determining a winner will solely rest with on-site judges, ensuring a thorough evaluation of each participant’s performance.

Combined with the pre-event promotional boost, this approach aims to uphold the integrity of the competition and provide a level playing field for all contestants.

The onstage contest appearances include:

1. The Pin-up Introduction Showcase: All contestants will be introduced and information from their profile shared. 
2. Q&A: The top 5 will be announced. These advancing contestants will then be given 30 seconds to answer 1 of 3 questions provided in advance.
3. Crowning: The 2026 MOTOBLOT Pin-up Contest Winner will be announced before our headliner.

A Tradition Worth Celebrating

MOTOBLOT Pin-Up has always been about more than a title.

It’s a celebration of individuality, confidence, vintage culture, and the women who bring it to life in their own distinct way.

As we enter this new chapter, the Invitational format honors the past while spotlighting the personalities who helped build this tradition from the ground up. 

Inappropriate Behavior

Anyone that deviates from what the on-site judges believe to be acceptable behavior will be immediately disqualified.

• After review by our event team, any participant that makes posts or comments online that are deemed to be racist, bullying, demeaning to other contestants or deviates from our terms and conditions will be immediately disqualified.
• Please refrain from nudity in promotional social media posts and onstage.
• Use of illegal substances is prohibited.
• Any contestant appearing to be intoxicated will be removed from the competition.
• Know your drink limit throughout the weekend. Be smart and look out for each other.

A heartfelt thank you to our 2025 judges for their time, expertise, and eye for style:

• Iris N Blume –  A globetrotting pinup princess and aspiring therapist specializing in the LGBTQ+ community.
• Lucy Dekay – A three-time veteran Motoblot performer known for her electrifying presence in the punk rock scene.
• Shea Vice – Miss MOTOBLOT 2017