The Ninth Annual Come OUT As You Are Pageant

Dear Contestant,

We’re thrilled that you have chosen to compete to be a Community Service Performance Representative in the 2027 Come OUT US Royal Court! This pageant is designed for the drag community who thrive in giving back through service, and rise to the occasion as an advocate leader of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Honoring the 2026 Royal Court

Miss Taniyah Fearce Santi | Ms E’Layjah Love | Mx Nasir Love Demornay | Mr Karl Withakay

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Disco Pony

Ybor City Tampa

Doors Open: 4:00 PM - Pageant: 5:00 PM sharp

Contestant Fee: $125

Registration / Interview at Disco Pony: 1:00 PM

Prize Package:

• $750 Total
• $300 at crowning
• Sash & Crown 
• Four paid appearances during reign, totaling $300
• $150 at step down

Categories:

• Presentation: Your Creative Coming Out Story
• Talent
• Formalwear and Q&A

Entry Fee: $125

Come OUT Former Title Holders:

Keirra Ka'oir Summers

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 / Fatalya

DKJ

Victoria Michaelsand Ashlee T. Bangkx

You could be the next talented Performance Representative, in this special family!

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 will be 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

Rules, regulations and pageant details provided in the contestant packet upon paid registration.