MISS FAYETTE COUNTY COTTON FESTIVAL PAGEANT
Saturday, July 14th, 2018 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Warren Community Church, Somerville TN
* AGE CATEGORIES & TIMES *
Petite Miss 0 - 12 mths 10 AM
Tiny Miss 13mths - 24mths 10 AM
Dainty Miss 2 – 3 yrs 10 AM
Little Miss 4 - 6 yrs 10 AM
Princess Miss 7 - 9 yrs 10 AM
Miss Pre-Teen Miss Cotton Festival 10 - 12 yrs 1 PM
Miss Teen Cotton Festival 13 - 15 yrs 1 PM
Miss Cotton Festival 16 - 21 yrs 1 PM
* Age categories are subject to vary slightly according to number of participants *
The Miss Fayette County Cotton Festival Pageant is open to all Fayette
– ENTRY FEES –
Entry Fee for 10-21 yrs. old: $50 until 7/6/2018@ 5:00 PM
Entry Fee for 0-9 yrs. old: $25 until 7/6/18 @ 5:00 PM
Late Fee: $10 added to entry fee after 7/6/18
NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. IMPORTANT NOTE: IN ORDER TO KEEP THE PAGEANT ON SCHEDULE, WE WILL NO LONGER ALLOW PAGEANT REGISTRATION AT THE DOOR. NO EXCEPTIONS.
There will be no refunds of any pageant fees paid. No Exceptions
County Residents and Fayette County students between the ages of 0 – 21
MAIL OR DROP OFF ENTRY FORM TO:Fayette County Chamber of Commerce-PO BOX 411 • SOMERVILLE, TN 38068
No registrations accepted after 7/6/2018
PICK UP FORM AT: Fayette County Chamber of Commerce
120 East Court Sq. Ste.101 • Somerville, TN 38068
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 901-465-8690 Stay Updated – Like us on Facebook – Fayette County Cotton Festival TN.
There will be one winner in each category and two runners up. The winners will receive a beautiful crown, sash, trophy and more. Everyone that enters will receive a beautiful crown pin. No one will leave empty handed.
No on stage practice will be allowed the day of the pageant.
**Contestantsshould print out Rules and Regulations from the Pageant web page prior to the day of the pageant. Rules should be adhered to and good sportsmanship is required of ALL contestants, their family and friends. Those not following rules and regulations or not displaying good sportsmanship will be disqualified and no score will be given. They will be asked to leave the pageant area immediately and may be banned from future participation.
- Contestants for the Miss Cotton festival Pageant must be a minimum of 16 years of age by July 14, 2018 and not have reached their 22nd birthday by January 1st, 2018.
- The Teen Miss Cotton Festival contestants must be 13 years of age to 15 years of age.
- You must be single, never married, never had a marriage annulled and never been pregnant. Each contestant must never have been charged or convicted ofa felony offense, crime or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
4. You must be a U.S. citizen and can live anywhere in Fayette County to compete.
5. As a winner you must agree to make personal appearances on behalf of the Cotton Festival during your reign. If Miss Cotton/Teen Miss Cotton Festival does not appear at the request of the pageant directors without reasonable explanation, she will forfeit her title.
6. All personal appearances, photo sessions, and picture releases as Miss. Cotton Festival & Teen Miss Cotton Festival must be approved in advance by the Cotton Festival pageant system directors. The pageant directors will approve all wardrobe choices and attire for all appearances.
7. During the day of the pageant, all body piercings will be removed and all tattoos covered. If the entrant wins the title of Miss Cotton Festival/Teen Miss Cotton Festival, all body piercings will be removed and tattoos covered at all events where she is attending on behalf of the Cotton Festival pageant.
8. The newly selected queen will serve as hostess to the Cotton Festival, which will begin the evening of the pageant and run through the upcoming 2018Cotton Festival. The winners will have duties at next year’s Cotton festival pageant. At all events, Miss Cotton Festival/Teen Miss Cotton Festival will be chaperoned by someone appointed by the committee. No friends may accompany the Queen or members of her Court at those events. The Queens will not partake of any alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs and will not smoke while performing her duties.
9. Any winner with illegal/negative photos or information posted on public websites could be subject to disqualification.
10. The pageant winner agrees to allow the pageant directors and the Cotton Festival to use her picture or likeness on posters, websites, and other promotional materials as shall be solely determined by the Cotton Festival pageant directors.
11. In case of marriage, pregnancy, or any other event that results in any Queen being unable to perform the obligations of the position for the entire year, the pageant winner agrees to relinquish the title and all privileges of said title including but not limited to the crown, banner, trophy and prizes not yet awarded by the date of her resignation, if so requested by the pageant directors and/or the Cotton Festival officers. In the event of a vacancy in the position of Miss Cotton Festival, the next eligible runner-up shall be appointed. The pageant directors and the Cotton festival reserve the right to disqualify them at any time at the directors or the Fair Association’s sole discretion.
12. Neither the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce nor Fayette Academy will be responsible for loss of valuables while contestants are on the properties for rehearsal, contest, or the completion of the fair. Once prizes are awarded, the recipient will be held responsible.
Attire & Makeup:
10- 12yrs - Minimal, Age Appropriate Makeup (light blush, lip gloss and mascara)
13 – 21 yr - Glitz – Makeup, Bling, *No Dresses split higher than the knee*
Judges will be allowed to deduct for not following the guidelines for makeup. You will only need ONE OUTFIT FOR THE ENTIRE PAGEANT. Pageant dresses or party dresses, Sunday Best or Heirloom- YOUR CHOICE. Makeup guidelines are above and should be followed.
Pageant Judging Guidelines:
Contestants will be judged on a total package of head to toe beauty, poise, personality & speaking (for older girls only). We wish to provide young girls with development of self-assurance, poise and grace, public speaking confidence, development of self awareness, proper etiquette, and experience with stage presence. Our mission is to provide young girls the opportunity to experience the world of pageantry in a nurturing and healthy competition while providing an opportunity to give back to others. Each pageant serves as a community service project as each contestant donates can goods which are given to the local food bank to help our community. Community service hours are earned.
Admission
Adults: $5.00 and Children (5 and under): $1.00
Everyone must pay admission except the contestant and one parent/guardian of choice. The pageant is self-supporting and all door admissions, entry fees and sponsor donations go toward awards, judges, trophies, crowns, etc.
Sponsorship – Business or Individuals may Sponsor the Pageant
There are different ways to sponsor the Miss Fayette County Cotton Festival Pageant. We have Participating Sponsors and Advertising Sponsors.
Participating Sponsors – These Sponsors are graciously donating items. You may donate items for production of the pageant (stage decorations, flowers, etc…) or you may donate prizes for the winners to be included in the goody bags. If you are a small business and you would like to be one of our Participating Sponsors, please contact us at 901-465-8690.
Advertising Sponsors – These Sponsors purchase ads in our program which aids in funding the pageant (crown pins, sashes, crowns, facility rental, judges, etc…) If you are interested in being an Advertising Sponsor, please contact us at 901-465-8690. Ad prices are as follows. An example page is available for viewing on our web page.
- Whole Page $100.00
- Half Page $50.00
- Quarter Page $25.00
All contestants in the Miss Cotton Festival Division 16-21 yrs. old will have a 15 minute interview on Friday, July 13th, 2018. Each interview will be scheduled as the girls sign up with their registration fees. Times will begin at 4pm and end at 7pm. Contestants should wear business attire for their interview and be prepared to speak about current Fayette County events and organizations. Miss Cotton Festival will be required to attend the Cotton Festival all day, greet visitors and speak on stage at different times throughout the day. Contestants must be a resident of Fayette County to be eligible to compete.
Miss Fayette County Cotton Festival Pageant- Ages 10-21
SATURDAY, July 14th, 2018
10:00 am- 3:00 pm
Warren Community Church, Somerville TN
– ENTRY FEES –
Entry Fee for 10-21 yrs. old: $50 until 7/6/2018 @ 5:00 PM
Late Fee: $10 added to entry fee after 7/6/18
FINAL DEADLINE 7/6/18 at 5:00 PM at the Chamber office –NO registrations will be accepted after this date!
The Pageant Committee is not responsible for entries lost, stolen or delayed in the mail. Registration is not considered valid until payment is received. There will be No refunds of any pageant fees paid. No Exceptions
NO PAGEANT REGISTRATION AT THE DOOR. NO EXCEPTIONS
MAIL ENTRY FORM TO:Fayette County Chamber of Commerce
PO BOX 411 • SOMERVILLE, TN 38068
DROP FORM OFF AT: Fayette County Chamber of Commerce9 am – 5 pm closed lunch
120 East Court Sq. Ste. 101, Somerville TN 38068
ENTRY FORMPlease Fill Out Completely
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ THE OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS STATED IN THIS FORM, THAT I WILL COMPLY WITH THEM IN EVERY WAY, AND THAT THE PERSONAL DATA PROVIDED TO THE PAGEANT DIRECTORS IS TRUE AND CORRECT.
Contestant Name ______Signature______
Parent /Guardian Name______Parental Signature Date______
(Parent or Guardian if entrant is under the age of 18)
I am entering (check one) ______Pre-Teen Miss Cotton Festival (10-12years)
____ Teen Miss Cotton Festival (13-15years) ______Miss Cotton Festival (18-21years)
Please complete this form in its entirety typed or handwritten neatly in blue or black ink. Additional pages added by the contestant will be reviewed by the judges, but will not be read on stage. Please prioritize your information with this in
mind.
Full Name: ______Age:______(As of September 8, 2018)
Date of Birth: ______(Month/Day/Year)
Grade in School August 2018: ______
Name of School or College: ______
Complete Mailing Address: ______
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Physical Address (if different): ______
Email Address: ______
Telephone Number: (home)______(cell)______
Father’s Name: ______(cell)______
Mother’s Name: ______(cell)______
Contestant’s Hobbies/Interests:
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Awards or Honors:
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Social/Civic Organizations and/or Church/Religious Groups:
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School Clubs/Offices Held:
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Interesting Fact(s) about Contestant:
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Two Words that Describe You: ______and______
Why did you enter Miss Teen / Miss Cotton festival? ______
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Goals for the Future: ______
Hair Color: ______Eye Color: ______
Favorite Food______
I certify that all information contained on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I have received a copy of the Rules and Information sheet and have read all of the materials. I have received clarification of any questions that I may have. I certify that I meet all qualifications and agree to abide by information in the Rules & Information packet. I understand the time commitment and responsibility that is required should I be chosen to represent the Cotton Festival.
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Contestant’s Signature /Date
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Parents’ Signature /Date