Bikini Contest

The 21st Anniversary Boat Show Bikini Contest is on May 20, 2017 at Metro Park at 2pm on main stage.

1st Place: $1,000 2nd Place: $300 3rd Place: $200

2017 Bikini Contest Application
If you would like to enter the Bikini Contest please start here by sending us some information
Max file size is 33 MB.
Max file size is 33 MB.

Rules and Regulations:
Contestants must be at least 18 years of age.
Signature on this form is to be used as a photo release.
Contestants may not perform any act of indecency such as revealing or exposing any “private parts”.   We do support having a fun and wild time, but ask that everyone in the competition keep it clean.
Shoes or some form of footwear must be worn at all times.
A designated area is available for girls to change in and keep their personal belongings.   Boat Show is not responsible for anything left in the changing area following the contest.
You will be judged on how well you present yourself, your personality as well as your stage presence.

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The Southeast US Boat Show has long been a favorite spring gathering for boating enthusiasts, and the event continues that tradition with a lively lineup at Jacksonville's Metropolitan Park and Marina. Set along the scenic waterfront, the show blends a professional brokerage display with a relaxed, festive atmosphere. Visitors can stroll among hundreds of boats, speak directly with knowledgeable exhibitors, and enjoy the beautiful coastal setting that has made the Southeast a beloved destination for anyone passionate about life on the water.

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