The International Hooters pageant is coming to Fort Worth. How to get tickets
Fort Worth will soon welcome over two dozen competitors for the 27th Annual Miss Hooters International Pageant.
Billy Bob’s Texas is hosting the pageant on Aug. 22, where the winner will be crowned “Miss Hooters International” and take home a $30,000 prize. Tickets are on sale now and start at $25.
Thirty Hooters girls from across the world are competing for the international title. Along with the title and prize money, the winner will also be featured in Hooters’ marketing and promotional campaigns.
A few other accolades will be given at the pageant, including “Miss Congeniality,” “Miss Photogenic,” and “Miss Fan Favorite.” Voting is already open online for “Miss Fan Favorite” and will be available until Aug. 21.
“We are incredibly proud of all the talented women participating in this year’s Miss Hooters International Pageant,” said Melissa Fry, senior director of marketing and pageant director. “Each contestant embodies the spirit and dedication of Hooters, and their hard work and passion shine through in every aspect of the competition.”
Who will compete for Miss Hooters crown in Fort Worth?
The pageant will feature a swimsuit competition along with a question and answer session with the finalists and judges.
Here’s the full list of Hooters pageant competitors:
- Averey Tressler (Anderson, South Carolina)
- Ashleigh Meade (Chantilly, Virginia)
- Kimi McFarland (Costa Mesa, California)
- Sara Vratanina (Daytona Beach, Florida)
- Enayyah Musa (Daytona Beach, Florida)
- Jah’zahria Iverson (Douglasville, Georgia)
- Cassidy Welch (Dallas, Texas)
- Anna Garrison (Grand Prairie, Texas)
- Macy LeBlanc (Houma, Louisiana)
- Gwyn Johnson (Kennesaw, Georgia)
- Sabriya Underwood (King of Prussia, Pennsylvania)
- Amber Diaz (Kissimmee, Florida)
- Holly Diaz (Kissimmee, Florida)
- Carielle England (Lewisville, Texas)
- Sophia Zullo (Mason, Ohio)
- Brittany Winton (Mesa, Arizona)
- Alekza Mora (Mexico City, Mexico)
- Augustine Plante (Montreal, Canada)
- Kendall Calvin (Nashville, Tennessee)
- Carolina Mayorga (Norfolk, Virginia)
- Phoenix-Bleu Leach (Nottingham, England)
- Scarlett Knight (Pearland, Texas)
- Aly Vargas (Pensacola Beach, Florida)
- Tia Hairston (Raleigh, North Carolina)
- Rosa Touch (Rohnert Park, California)
- Eliana Valdez (San Marcos, California)
- Sarah Magda (Sarasota, Florida)
- Crystiana Roig-Guidry (Slidell, Louisiana)
- Savannah Wicks (St. Peters, Missouri)
- Natasha Vincent (Winnipeg, Canada)
The Hooters pageant is open to those aged 18 and older, and a valid photo ID is required for entry. Doors at Billy Bob’s Texas open at 6 p.m. on Aug. 22, with the pageant beginning at 7:30 p.m.
“This event is truly worth experiencing in person, as it captures the excitement, glamour and celebration of our exceptional Hooters girls,” Fry said. “It is an honor to witness their journey and celebrate their achievements on this grand stage.”
The annual pageant comes a couple of months after Hooters closed 40 locations nationwide, including restaurants in Fort Worth and in Arlington.
In a statement about the closings, the Atlanta-based chain sports grill cited “current market conditions.”
Five Tarrant County area Hooters locations are still open in Fort Worth, Arlington, North Richland Hills, Grapevine, and Grand Prairie. Several other locations are also still open in the great North Texas area.
