The Come OUT As You Are ALT Pageant

Come OUT US Presents:

The Come OUT ALT Pageant

Crowning the 2027 Royal Court Ambassador

For competitors from the arena of 

• Alternative Drag
• Goth/Punk
• Club Kids
• Cosplay

The only ALT Pageant honoring the unseen scene. 

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Interview: 2pm

Doors: 6pm

Pageant: 7pm sharp

Disco Pony Nightclub

1901 N 15th St

Tampa, FL 33605

Come OUT's Royal Court honors the art form of drag through our Community Service platform. Our theme is: Come OUT As You Are encouraging coming out stories, as entertainers are given the opportunity to highlight their story through creative performances.

Joining the Come OUT Royal Court means you're part of a special family which includes Keirra Ka'oir Summers, Taniyah Fearce Santi, E'Layjah Love, Nasir Love Demornay, Karl Withakay, 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 to join this illustrious family of entertainers!

The non-refundable registration fee for the contest is $125. 

Prize Package

• Medallion and sash
• Over $750 in cash and prizes
• Winner photo shoot from Black Rose Photography
• Paid booking from KG Productions
• and more to come!

Competition Eligibility

Title will be awarded to one winner in the following division, based on their exceptional presentation during the competition:  AMBASSADOR

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

Participant requirements:

• 21 years of age minimum
• The ability to travel to required performances
• Upstanding community advocate, able to represent our cause at LGBTQAI+ and ally venues.

Categories 

• Interview (during registration)
• Presentation - Your Coming Out Story
• Any Legal Talent (no fire, liquids or confetti)
• Informal Wear - Anything but a pageant gown

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 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

What's next

• Approved applications will receive e-mailed details including contest rules and registration payment link.
• The non-refundable registration fee for the contest is $125.
• Questions? E-mail morgan@comeout.us