195:. The event was first held in 1975 to attract interest in the resort and was subsequently held annually until 2019. Its "Miss Nude Galaxy" beauty contest dated back to the mid-70s. Nudes-A-Poppin' served as a fund-raiser for the resort and contributed significantly to the local economy. The resort was closed to its members during the pageant, and the one-day event tickets could only be purchased separately. The attendance fee for the event was $ 50 in 2005 but had risen to $ 60 by 2016. Up to 2003, there was one event in July and another in August, but, starting in 2004, Nudes-A-Poppin' was reduced to one weekend in July. The 2019 event was the last to be held, with the 2020 and 2021 events being cancelled as a result of the
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competition, naked oil wrestling, and others. A "Miss Nude" contest judged by the audience was held here. Various trophies were awarded to the nude contestants, with titles such as "Miss Nude Galaxy", "Miss Nude Go-Go", "Miss Nude Up & Comer", "Miss Nude Rising Star", "Miss Nude
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participate in the event, attracting thousands of other spectators. By 2017 the anticipated number of attendees was around 6000, with the event drawing an international audience. The official website of the event stated that "no clothes are tolerated at the pool." Former porn star
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