1. Entry fee is $35. NO REFUNDS. Open to all counties.

2. Contestant is and always has been a female and is between the ages of 13-15 by the June 27, 2026. The pageant director has the right to request proof of age.

3. Contestants 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 fl oor length. Judges will strongly consider contestant’s make-up and dress. Contestant needs to “look their age”.

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

6. The deadline to enter the pageant is June 22, 2026 and all entries must be postmarked by that date. Late entries will be accepted through June 26, 2026, with an additional $20 late fee applied.

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

8. The winner is required to attend designated fair events and appearances throughout her reign, as determined by the pageant director and/or executive board. All appearances must be approved in advance. Failure to attend required events will result in forfeiture of the 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. Submit photo with entry or bring photo the day of pageant. Photo will be returned the night of the pageant.

10. There will be a People’s Choice Award for the contestant with 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 must be paid by the deadline of June 22, 2026. Payment should be made in exact cash or with a check. Late entries will be accepted through June 26, 2026, with an additional $20 late fee applied.

13. June 22, 2026 will be an OPTIONAL come and go day to practice on stage before the pageant at the Ag Center from 5:00-7:00 p.m.