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

2. A contestant’s age division will be determined based on their age as pf the pageant date, July 4, 2026. Pageant
staff reserves the right to request proof of age if needed.

3. Female contestants must wear a dress appropriate for a church or wedding setting, or a formal pageant dress.
Male contestants must wear attire suitable for church or a wedding. Jeans are not permitted.

4. NO sunglasses, hats, toys, props or flowers can be carried on stage.

5. THIS IS NOT A GLITZ PAGEANT.

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. Contestant is REQUIRED to be escorted by an adult. We ask that the escorts be dressed appropriately.

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. The People’s Choice Award will be offered in female categories only. The winner will be determined by the number
by the highest number of $1 votes and will receive a crown.

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.

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