Miss Metro Cruise Contest 2026

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WELCOME to the official page of the 2026 Miss Metro Cruise competition!

**As more details become available for the 2026 event, we’ll post them! Some locations and times are currently TBD**

Miss Metro Cruise 2026 Finalists & Committee

– The 2025 Miss Metro Cruise Finalists and MMC committee –

Since the very beginning of Metro Cruise, a pinup competition and features have been a big part of the event. We’ve hosted sock-hops, kids dance parties, a judged Finale to crown a Miss Metro Cruise winner, pictures with classic cars and much more. We are so proud to continue the tradition of showcasing these classy girls, and again crowning a Miss Metro Cruise at our Main Event this year!

We will host two pinup events this year. The FIRST is the Miss Metro Cruise Meet and Greet & Car Show. This is a combination car cruise-in, and pinup event. The main lot is open to any classic, collector, sports, muscle cars or trucks, with no fee or registration needed. From 11:00am to about 11:45am, head inside for the Miss Metro Cruise meet and greet. This will include a fun sock-hop style dance – an opportunity to dance with the pinups! Following that will be the Kids Kourt – an opportunity open to any and all kids to dance to a few songs and show their style and personality. Free prizes for all kids! Food and drink will be available throughout this event, and the spacious patio will be open.

DETAILS: Saturday…TBD!

– Miss Metro Cruise winners 2023 –

The SECOND and main pinup event is the Miss Metro Cruise Finale. This is where our narrowed-down contestant pool will be part of a fun and engaging event to vie for the title of Miss Metro Cruise. There will be a judging panel featuring local celebrities, and lots of crowd interaction and voting. Cars from our Collector Car Row drive in each contestant and drop them off at the stage. The contestants will have an opportunity to strut their stuff, share some of their passions, and answer random questions from our host. This event is always a hit, and is one of our highest-attended events of the year on our GRNCDA Main Stage.

DETAILS: Saturday, August 22, 2026 on the GRNCDA Main Stage at the Metro Cruise Main Event at Rogers Plaza.

– Miss Metro Cruise Prelims & Car Show, July 2021 –

Contestant Info – Here’s the details!

PRIZES

Let’s start with the good stuff! All of the finalists (10 total) will receive a goodie bag with Miss Metro Cruise themed items, gift cards, and more. The top 3 finishers receive cash prizes – $500 for 1st, $300 for 2nd, $150 for 3rd. The top 3 packages will also include various items – gift cards from $25-$100, spa package, health and beauty items, professional auto detail certificates, an overnight casino package, and more! The 1st place package will contain well over $1,000 in cash and prizes!

– Miss Metro Cruise 2023 Trading Cards –

APPLICATION / REGISTRATION

Applications ARE NOW OPEN for the 2026 competition! Here’s the link: https://forms.gle/r9hRScE9oaux8PbS6
Application window CLOSES June 15
Fee to enter is $25
We will limit the number of applicants to 25. We expect to fill that – sign up NOW!
The theme for this year’s event is Route 66 – A road trip through classic Americana. Please theme your clothing and accessories as such (not required)
The Miss Metro Cruise committee reserves the right to accept or deny any applications. Contestant’s past history at this and other pinup events will be taken into account when reviewing applications.
All supporting info must be turned in by June 15.
Applications can be submitted after we reach our max of 25, any applicants that turn in their app or required items late will be placed on a waitlist, and could be added to the final 10 as part of our WILD CARD – see voting process below.
Keep in mind this is a family-friendly event. No burlesque or otherwise offensive apparel is allowed.

– Miss Metro Cruise winners through the years –

VOTING PROCESS

Voting opens JUNE 27.
Voting closes August 1st at midnight. The top 10 will then be announced and they will move onto the Miss Metro Cruise Finale show on August 22nd.
All contestants will be responsible for acquiring their own votes. We will create a trading card, and each of you will receive 150. Each will have a QR code, and the votes will be tabulated digitally by QR code voting. You may post your QR code to social media within the confines of the rules set forth in the Application.
All requirements and rules outlined in the Application must be followed or contestant will be disqualified.
If contestants are able, they are strongly encouraged to attend our 1st of 2 pinup events – the Miss Metro Cruise Meet and Greet & Car Show on June 27. This will get you off to a great start for collecting votes and sharing your trading cards.
We will have a WILD CARD spot as one of the 10 finalists. They will be outside the top 10 in voting, and will be selected solely by the committee, with these factors being strongly considered: a late add, extenuating circumstances preventing contestant from getting votes, support/participation of Metro Cruise event and it’s causes, social media engagement, and more.

– Miss Metro Cruise 2019 Finalists Flyer –

IMPORTANT DATES

NOW – Applications Open!
June 15th – Last day to turn in Applications
June 27th – Voting opens
June 27th 10am-1pm – the Miss Metro Cruise Meet and Greet & Car Show
August 1st – Voting closes
August 5th – Final 10 contestants announced
August 22nd – Miss Metro Cruise Finale Show

– 2022 Contestant Cards –

SOCIAL

It is critical to follow our official Miss Metro Cruise social page at: facebook.com/MissMetroC. We will post updates and reminders to this page throughout the year. We’ll also post info about the contestants including pictures and voting cards. Keep in mind this page is public – and with 200+ followers already interested in the pinup world it’s a great spot to get your name out and get some votes. Please follow the page now!

– LIVE Facebook Feed from Miss Metro Cruise page: –

Special Thanks…

A special thank you to our committee who organizes this event: Cathy Swanson (Blushing Goddess Salon, Walker); Brooke Kasul and Kelsey Lurtz (Jerry’s Body Shop, Dorr); and Janna Falicki.