Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect from being in The Miss Merry Christmas Pageant? You'll have fun being a part of something that will give you a chance to show your personality as well as meeting other girls your own age! You'll get to dress up and most of all you could win some really spectacular prizes!
Do I have to look like a model? This is not just a natural beauty pageant but an opportunity for you to participate in an event to have fun and just be yourself! Glasses, braces and blemishes are perfectly acceptable! The focus will be on your personality, poise, attitude and on-stage question.
Is there a fee to enter the Pageant?Yes, there is a non-refundable/non-transferrable registration fee which covers the cost of the pageant's organizational production to include venue rental, advertising, printing costs, lighting and sound equipment, awards, judges and all other costs associated with the pageant. We are a self supporting pageant system.
What is the judging process? The judging system is on a point scale of 1-10. The categories will include: Formal Wear, Casual Wear and Onstage Question for those ages 4+.
Does my formal dress have to be expensive?Definitely not. What is important is that it meets the rules and is a dress that you enjoy. The formal wear scoring is based on your poise and presentation in the dress; not the dress itself. Formal Gowns MUST BE floor length for girls ages 10+ or you will be scored down 1 point per pageant judge. Dress can be of any color. Should be age appropriate.
Can I win the pageant without participating in the optional contests? Absolutely! The optional contests are provided to give you more ways to gain experience as well as earn recognition, trophies, and awards. The more things you enter, the more opportunities you have to win trophies and get the most out of the pageant weekend!
What forms of payment are accepted?Payment may be made by personal check, money order and PayPal. When paying by PayPal, please add 2% to cover the PayPal fee or select "Personal" at PayPal checkout and pay the fee yourself. Payments by check must be received at least two weeks prior to the pageant date. All payments made at the door are cash only.
Do I have to look like a model? This is not just a natural beauty pageant but an opportunity for you to participate in an event to have fun and just be yourself! Glasses, braces and blemishes are perfectly acceptable! The focus will be on your personality, poise, attitude and on-stage question.
Is there a fee to enter the Pageant?Yes, there is a non-refundable/non-transferrable registration fee which covers the cost of the pageant's organizational production to include venue rental, advertising, printing costs, lighting and sound equipment, awards, judges and all other costs associated with the pageant. We are a self supporting pageant system.
What is the judging process? The judging system is on a point scale of 1-10. The categories will include: Formal Wear, Casual Wear and Onstage Question for those ages 4+.
Does my formal dress have to be expensive?Definitely not. What is important is that it meets the rules and is a dress that you enjoy. The formal wear scoring is based on your poise and presentation in the dress; not the dress itself. Formal Gowns MUST BE floor length for girls ages 10+ or you will be scored down 1 point per pageant judge. Dress can be of any color. Should be age appropriate.
Can I win the pageant without participating in the optional contests? Absolutely! The optional contests are provided to give you more ways to gain experience as well as earn recognition, trophies, and awards. The more things you enter, the more opportunities you have to win trophies and get the most out of the pageant weekend!
What forms of payment are accepted?Payment may be made by personal check, money order and PayPal. When paying by PayPal, please add 2% to cover the PayPal fee or select "Personal" at PayPal checkout and pay the fee yourself. Payments by check must be received at least two weeks prior to the pageant date. All payments made at the door are cash only.
