OCB Windy City Natural
Date
08-15-2026
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Time
10:00am
Date
August 15, 2026
Location
Athenaeum Theatre 2936 N. Southport Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 phone: 312.820.6250
Time & Format
Running format style 8AM - doors open for competitors 9AM - doors open to public 10AM- competition begins. Contest will end by 4:30p (event will run straight through with a 30-minute midway through the competition).
Tickets
Adult - $60
Kids (5-10 years old) - $25 / under 5 are free
Tickets can be purchased in advance online at windycitynatural.com or at the door the day of the competition. Online and cash payments are accepted at the door and all tickets will be held under purchaser's name.
Entry Fees & Deadlines
$105 per division. Starting midnight on August 1, additional late fee of $60 applies. August 10th is the last day entries are accepted. *NOTE: Entry fees and tickets are non-refundable.
Categories
Categories being offered are:
Women's: Bikini, Figure, Wellness, Physique, Transformation
Men's: Bodybuilding, Physique, Classic Physique, Transformation
Competitors may not participate in more than one category at a show.
Amateur Division Offerings
Classes
If more than 10 competitors in a division then it will be split into classes divided evenly by height.
Awards
Eligibility
Banned Substances Screening Methods
All competitors are required to be drug screened prior to competing. In addition, all OCB pro qualifying placement winners are required to provide a urine specimen immediately after the conclusion of the event for urinalysis.
Check-Ins/Drug Screenings
ALL competitors MUST check-in at the host hotel on Friday, August, 14th between 5-7p.
Drug screens are $60 and is payable in cash directly to the tester at the time of your test.
After your entry is received, a link will be emailed to you to schedule your time.
Music
Host Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Bensenville 811 E. Grand Ave, Bensenville, IL 60106 / phone: 630.475.8181 Group Affiliation: Windy City Natural.
Direct link to book your room is in your welcome email that you will receive after you submit your entry form.
Backstage Policy
Backstage passes are available for $25 and can be purchased during check-in's and/or day of the competition.
All competitors are allowed 1 assistant/coach backstage, ASSISTANT/COACH STILL HAS TO PURCHASE A THEATRE TICKET TO WATCH THE SHOW.
Competitor Prep Area
Mirrors, dumbbells and bands will be backstage for use in preparing to go onstage. Competitors are welcome to bring their own equipment as well.
Photography Coverage
Photographer is Will Edwards with TLR79 Photo! Website: tlr79.com
Email: tlr79photo@yahoo.com Individual Shots / Comparison Round / Private Photo Shoots (appointment needed) Details will be available at check-ins.
Video Recording Policy
Competitors and friends/family are welcome to bring any recording devices as long as they do not obstruct the view of event staff or other spectators.
Spray Tanning Services
Host Tanner is Ivy Potter Competition Tanning Friday, August 14th - host hotel Saturday, August 15th - venue Click HERE for tanning!
Hair & Make-Up Services
Hair & make-up artist is Lucy Macias. For details and to book appointments, call 312.709.3051 or email mualucy23@gmail.com
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Contact
Any questions about the event can be directed to Brian at bphysique1@gmail.com and/or 312.718.6361
In order to register for an event,
please login or create an account.| Ticket Type | Time | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 10:00 am | 60 | |
| Kids (5-10 years old) | 10:00 am | 25 |
*Tickets may be picked up at the venue box office
* Online ticket sales end on 08-17-2026. After that, remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door.