Contestants Sought for 2nd Annual Zombie Beauty Pageant in Redlands

Organizers are seeking contestants for the Inland Empire Comic Expo's 2nd Annual Zombie Beauty Pageant in Redlands on Oct. 28.

Zombie contestants will compete in swimwear, casual, evening gown, and talent categories, organizer A.J. Herrera said.

"The winner will receive $100, the complete ZKS collection, 1 ticket to Wondercon and SDCC with an invitation to sit at our booth, and more . . . ," Herrera said.

The event is scheduled at 7 p.m. Sunday Oct. 28 at the Fox Event Center, 123 Cajon St. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at http://iezombiebeautyqueen.eventbrite.com/.

Formal attire and costumes are requested.

"Please, no zombies in the audience, it's for your own safety," Herrera said.

Contestant applications are available at:

http://forbiddenpanel.com/images/IECE2/Miss%20IE%20Zombie%20Queen%20Pageant%20Entry%20Application.pdf

To view a slideshow from last year's inaugural Zombie Beauty Pageant, click here.

For more information, visit the 2nd Annual Zombie Beauty Pageant Facebook page or www.forbiddenpanel.com.

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