The MOST Pageant - Preliminaries

Saturday, September 6th, 2025

Doors: 7 pm

Venue: Echo Theater: 1515 SE 37th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Welcome to the Third Annual MOST Pageant, a queer pageant for monumental living ART brought to you by One-Half Nelson, Helen of Boy, Blossom Drearie and U-Phoria! Originally created by the extraordinary Jocelyn Knobs.

Inspired by the long running tradition of drag pageants and underground queer nightlife, Jocelyn set out to create a competition unlike any other in Portland. We're inviting you to attend a competition without boundaries and watch some of Portland’s greatest artists show off in their most over the top ways! 

Starring:

Bliss Cornell
Jericho Skull
Khadijah
Marque de Sade
Mona Chrome
Nae Love/Nasty Passion
Nine
Riot
Rosie Cakes
Smash the King

At the Preliminary Round, 6 contestants will be chosen to compete at the Pageant Finale on October 4th 2025. The 6 contestants moving on to the Finale will be chosen by the panel of producers and at least 1 choice vote BY THE AUDIENCE on September 6th 2025. Get your tickets now and come vote for your favorites!

18+