1. Entry fee is $30. NO REFUNDS. Open to all counties.

2. Contestant is and always has been a female and is between the age of 10-12 years of age for Junior FOF and 7-9 years of age for Petite FOF by the July 1, 2025. The pageant director has the right to request proof of age.

3. Contestant cannot qualify to compete if she is married, ever been married, is pregnant, ever been pregnant or been convicted of a felony. Winner must relinquish crown if she gets married, gets pregnant or is convicted of a felony during her year of reign.

4. Dress must be formal and  floor length. Judges will strongly consider contestant’s make-up and dress. Contestant needs to “look their age”. Contestant in the Miss Petite may have MINIMAL make-up. Flippers (fake teeth) and hair pieces/wigs will NOT be permitted.

5. Entrant will continue to be a person of good moral character, affirms that she has not committed and will not commit any act inconsistent with the highest standards of public morals and convictions or that reflect unfavorably on the Smith County Fair Pageant, its representatives, sponsors and/or the county.

6. Deadline for pageant entry is June 29, 2025 and entry must be postmarked by June 29, 2025.

7. Contestant, parent, and/or legal guardian must agree to abide by all pageant rules, regulations and must sign release form.

8. Winner will be REQUIRED to attend some fair events and make appearances during her year of reign. Appearances are at the discretion of the chairperson and/or executive board member/s. The winner cannot make appearances without the consent of pageant director and all appearances are at the discretion of the pageant director and/or executive board member/s. If the queen does not attend required events, she must give up her crown to the first runner-up.

9. There will be a Most Photogenic Award. The entry fee is $10. Photo MUST be a 5×7 or smaller. Please submit a photo with your entry or bring your photo the day of the pageant. Photo will be returned the night of the pageant.

10. There will be a People’s Choice Award for the most $1 votes. (A crown will be given to winner)

11. Judges will choose a Winner, First Runner Up, and Second Runner Up. Judges decisions are final.

12. Fees are due by the deadline June 29, 2025. EXACT CASH or TWO CHECKS (if you want to be in the most photogenic contest).

13. June 29, 2025 will be an OPTIONAL day to come and practice on stage before pageant at the AG Center from 1:00-3:00pm.

ENTRY FORMS are available online and available for pick up at the Smith County Register of Deeds
122 Turner High Circle, Suite 113 (Turner Building), Carthage