Pageant information.
King & Queen of the Damned 2026 is an official preliminary to National Miss Comedy Queen, celebrating personality, comedy, performance, glamour, and presentation.
Pageant Date, Time, And Location
Mark your calendar for the next King & Queen of the Damned pageant.
October 25, 2026
Date
7:00 PM
Time
Ocean's 12 - 675 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
Location
Prize Packages
The top placements receive prize support from the pageant team.
King of the Damned
$500 cash prize
- $250 on pageant night,
- $125 after completion of the required charity fundraiser,
- $125 at step-down after all requirements are fulfilled.
- Official crown and sash
Queen of the Damned
$250 cash prize
- $250 on pageant night,
- $125 after completion of the required charity fundraiser,
- $125 at step-down after all requirements are fulfilled.
- Official crown and sash
Runner-Up
$100 cash prize
- Sponsored by Ocean's 12
Registration Pricing
Entry fee pricing is set by the pageant team and may change as needed.
Pre-Registration
$50.00
Complete your application before the cutoff date to lock in the lower registration rate.
After Oct 1, 2026
$75.00
The higher registration price applies after the cutoff date.
Payment Instructions
Payment instructions will be provided by the pageant team. Once payment is received, an admin will post it to your contestant profile.
Competition Categories
Click each category to read what contestants should expect on pageant day.
General Rules & Regulations
Please read these rules carefully before competing in King & Queen of the Damned 2026.
1. Reign Restrictions
Contestants may not compete in another pageant during their reign without written permission from the pageant owners. WINNER(s) MUST RIDE ON THE PROVIDED KING & QUEEN of the DAMNED FLOAT, during the Buffalo Gay Pride 2027 Parade.
2. Dress Requirments
Each contestant is allowed one (1) dresser backstage. Additional people backstage may result in a point deduction.
3. General Attention
Due to limited space, please be respectful of fellow contestants.
4. Arrival Requirements
Contestants must arrive at Oceans 12 by 5:00 PM for registration. Late arrival will result in point deductions. One point will be deducted for each minute late.
5. Music Requirements
MUSIC MUST BE TURNED IN BY OCT 22,2026 mp3 format to: dirrtyrc.rc@gmail.com
6. Description Cards
Description cards must be turned in during registration. Cards must be typed, 8"x!10", Arial 14-point font or larger
7. Judging
Judging is based on cumulative scoring. Every judge's score counts.
8. Conduct and Drug/Alcohol Policy
Any contestant caught stealing, damaging another contestant's property, intoxicated by alcohol or drugs, or engaging in disruptive behavior will be immediately disqualified with no refund.
9. Responsibilies
Contestants are responsible for cleaning their dressing area before leaving.
10. Title Holder Responsibilities
Produce one charity benefit with 5-7 months after being crowned. This must be completed by May 31. 2027. Must support a registered 501(c)(3) charity. Minimum 30 days of advertising required. Flyers/posters and social media promotion are required. Promotional Materials must be provided to the pageant owners.
11. Title Holder Community Appearances
Must support community events wherever possible. Make at least six (6) appearances during the reign (approximately one every two calendar months) while wearing official regalia. Appearance expenses are the responsibility o f the title holder
12. Title Holder Professional Conduct
Must maintain a positive public image throughout the community. Behavior considered harmful by the pageant owners, whether written, verbal, or physical, may result in suspension or removal of the title.
13. Step Down Requirments
To receive the final step-down payment, winners must: Help sell advanced tickets to the 2027 pageant. Recruit two (2) or more contestants for the following year's pageant.