NPC Mighty Muscle on the Mississippi – 10 Year Anniversary
May 29, 2027 – National Qualifier
Important Information
We are accepting online entries only.
- Entry Form – Click Here – Click Here
- Night Show Tickets – Click Here
Tickets
Night show tickets must be purchased online. No tickets will be sold at the door for the night show.
Prejudging tickets will be available the morning of the show at the ticket booth located next to the Exhibit Hall B entrance.
Pricing:
• Prejudging: $25 (Cash Only)
• Night Show: $40 (Online Only) -
Important:
• Bring printed tickets or have your QR code ready on your phone (scanning system will be used)
• Ticket holders will also receive a confirmation emailPayment:
• Cash only for prejudging tickets
• ATM available near the entrance
Promoter
Bill Carpenter – UPA Events President
Email: BCarpenter@UPAPower.com
Check-Ins
All competitors must check in on:
Friday, May 28 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Grand River Center – Exhibit Hall B
500 Bell St, Dubuque, IA
No exceptions.
You must bring all required items to check in and on show day or you will not be allowed to compete.
Required Items:
- Valid NPC Membership Card (purchase at npcnewsonline.com/join-the-npc – $150)
- Proof of purchase
- Posing trunks/suit
- Classic Physique shorts or Physique board shorts
Show Schedule
- Mandatory Competitor Meeting: Saturday at 9:00 AM
- Prejudging: 10:00 AM
- Evening Show: 4:00 PM
Eligibility
- All competitors must be current NPC members
- Masters divisions: 35+, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+ (proof of age required)
- Junior Division: Ages 18–23
- Teen Division: Ages 18–19
- Open Division: Open to all competitors
Divisions:
- Bodybuilding
- Classic Physique
- Men’s Physique
- Women's Physique
- Wellness
- Figure
- Fitness
- Bikini
- Fit Model
- Novice (never placed 1st)
- True Novice (first show only)
Crossovers are allowed between Bodybuilding, Physique, and Classic Physique.
Competition Details
- No free posing during prejudging
- Evening routines: 60 seconds with music (no profanity)
- Music must be uploaded after registration
Awards
- Custom medals for Top 5 in each class
- Championship belts and crowns for overall winners
Rules
- Competitors must participate in both prejudging and finals
- Solid color posing suits only (no T-backs)
- No jewelry for men (except wedding rings)
- Good sportsmanship is required at all times
- Backstage access limited to competitors and officials
Coach Pass: $50 (tickets sold separately; NPC membership required)
Strict Policies:
- No tanning products applied inside the venue
- No spray tanning except official vendor (W-Right Rayz)
- No “hot stuff” or analgesic sprays
- Competitors must be fully clothed when not on stage or in pump-up area
Entry Fees
- $135 per division (crossovers allowed)
- Deadline: May 21st (10:00 PM)
- Late fee: $75 after deadline
- All entry fees are non-refundable
Host Hotel
Grand Harbor Resort & Water Park
350 Bell St, Dubuque, IA
Connected to venue via skywalk
- Rate: *Coming Soon
- Mention: “NPC Mighty Muscle”
- Cutoff Date: April 29, 2027
Note: Bring your own sheets to avoid tanning damage fees.
Tanning & Makeup
Official Vendor: W-Right Rayz
Contact: Yvonne Wright
Phone/Text: (515) 988-1461
Email: wrightrayz08@gmail.com
Located in Exhibit Hall A
Photography & Video
Professional photos available through D-Ray Photography
Email: justdoitdray@gmail.com
No professional cameras or recording equipment allowed.
Cell phone photos and videos are permitted.
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