- Pin Up Contest-
6th Annual
Miss Krampusnacht Pin Up Contest
Taking place during:
Concourse of Union Station - Erie, PA
Dec 5, 2026
Hosted by: Pin Up Penny
For the SIXTH year in a row Pin Up Penny hosts our annual Miss Krampusnacht Pin Up Contest during the Krampusnacht Erie Holiday Bizarre!
Come as your best Krampus Cutie, Naughty Nellie, Frau Perchta, La Befana, or your own creation!
Think Vintage Pin Up Girl plus Krampusnacht Themed Beauty Pageant with your own twist!
DETAILS:
Online Pre-Registration encouraged to ensure a spot!
Form is live HERE BELOW!
As of 11/10/26 we are FILLED UP!
BUT, we will continue to accept entries for a back-up list! We have had last minute drop-outs before!
Limited to 15 contestants and accepted in order of registration.
Penny will email you to let you know if got in within 24 hours.
We will create a back up text list and keep it open until the day of the event.
Day of:
- Sign-In starts at 2pm
- Contestants must arrive BY 4pm and are encouraged to get acquainted with the venue and visit/shop vendors!
- Line up at 5:15pm. Contest is at 5:30pm!
- Entrance fee is a donation for Safenet Erie. They are in need of warm gloves, hats, scarves, hairbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, ethnic hair products, makeup, and journals. Value of at least $15 please.
- Upon Sign-In contestants will answer short bio questions and pick a random Krampus question that will be answered interview style on mic with Penny during the contest after a 3 point walk on stage.
*Judging based on makeup & hair, outfit, personality, stage presence, and question response! (No more crowd response!) - Must be 18. Family Friendly, No Nudity.
1 winner gets a Prize Package that includes a crown, sash & Professional Photo Shoot from Pin Up Penny
2 runners up - Gift certificates & swag bag!
Contest also sponsored with gifts from
Shadow Knight Curiosities,
Eerie Eric,
Sharpe Florals,
814 Vintage Marketplace,
The Brewerie at Union Station, and MORE to be announced!
Miss Krampusnacht Registration Form 2026:
Follow along on our socials for updates and judge/sponsor announcements!
Have questions?
Email Penny!
For more info about the whole Krampusnacht Erie event:
You're not going to want to miss this SIXTH ANNUAL Erie, Pa cryptid holiday event!
