Pin Up Events

Here they are, the 2026 Miss Cavalcade of Customs winners and contestants.
This year's Miss Cavalcade is the lovely Roxanne Day with runner-ups Chrissie and Butcher Bettie.

Thanks so much to for sponsoring this event. Huge thanks to for all of the work you put into making the show so much fun.

Over the past few days I have recieved some unsavory messages in regards to the Detroit Miss Autorama 2026 contest. Mostly accusations of the judging being unfairly influenced by an audience member.

I'm aware that every single year one group or another tries their best to sway the contest results. I try my hardest to avoid this but unfortunately it's not a perfect system.

I do believe the winners absolutely deserved to win. Regardless of any perceived influence. But I do understand the concern.

So, going forward, I will only be working with a small group of people that I will reach out to.

If anyone registering for the contest or wishing to be a sponsor is contacted by anyone other than myself, please know it is for their personal benefit.
It's not to help facilitate a great contest for all involved.

I am a very direct and open to ideas but at the end of the day it's the Miss Autorama Pin Up Contest. Not the "Nikki Forte" show, not the (insert group here) show. My role is to make sure the contest runs smoothly and efficiently in the time alotted. It's a contest for fun and entertainment. It's not a necessity to the convention as a whole and can be removed at any time (as it has been in other cities over the years due to back end drama).

If anyone has any questions, concerns or suggestions my email is [email protected]

There's also now a private group for previous and current contestants and sponsors.

Cincinnati Ladies! I am reopening registration for the contest to allow for a few more contestants.
https://form.jotform.com/nikkiforte/PinUpContestEntry

Share your favorite pics and selfies from Saturday's show in the comments. Make sure to tag and give photographers proper credit. ❤️

Here they are! Your Miss Autorama 2026 Cadillac Jazz with runner-ups Franny Lu and Victory Star.

Huge thanks to F***y Bruiser, Ms. Sweet Tea, Star Customs, Dion Vanboekel, and Victoria Mobley for all the help this year with the crowns sash and awards.

Next contest will be in Cincinnati 3/14

Today is the day! Meeting is at 4pm sharp at the stage. Contest starts at 5pm.

Update for Detroit.
Meeting at 4pm in the basement by the stage
Show at 5pm