Rats Nest Run In 2026 Vintage Pin-Up Pageant

Name: Rats Nest Run In 2026 Vintage Pin-Up Pageant
Start: 2026-08-15
Location: Blackthorne Resort

Aug 15, 2026
Blackthorne Resort

One of the hottest highlights of the Rats Nest Run In Hot Rod Festival is back, the Pin-Up Pageant ! After welcoming over 30 contestants in 2025, this showcase of vintage glamour and retro flair is set to be bigger than ever, aiming to become the largest Pin-Up Pageant on the East Coast. Contestants will take the stage in a two-round judged competition, with a possible third if the judges can’t decide. Cash prizes and bragging rights are on the line. And don’t forget, there’s a Junior Pin-Up Pageant too , giving the next generation their chance to shine. Join us at Blackthorne Resort in East Durham, NY for a weekend of hot rods, live music, pageant glamour, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss it!

Rats Nest Run In 2026 Vintage Pin-Up Pageant

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Date: August 15, 2026

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