Welcome Pageant Contestants

Date: Sunday August 23rd, 2026

Location:  Harlingen Community Theater

1209 Fair Park Blvd. Harlingen, Texas 

Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm

DEADLINE TO REGISTER AUGUST 19TH!!!

Constant Check-In:  1:45pm (BE IN TIME!!)

Arrive DRESSED for your personal interview in your business attire. 

Personal Interviews start exactly at 2pm, if you are late you may miss it. 

General Admission Fee: $10 for Everyone 

Bring exact change, if possible, Kids under 3 are Free. 

Seating is on a first come first serve basis.

Only 1 female is allowed backstage with contestant and that person must also pay general admission. 

Registration Entry Fee $150  

Payment Types Accepted: CashApp, PayPal, Zelle, Cash

If paying cash it must be done by deadline in Harlingen.

Fee Includes:

Half page color ad in program book

Entry into the pageant and all special awards

1 program book day of the event

Age Divisions as of August 1st, 2026 **

Infant 0 - 12 Months

Baby 13 - 23 Months  
Toddler 2-3 Years
Little Miss 4 - 5 

Princess 6-7
Sweetheart 8 - 9

Pre-Teen 10 - 12

Teen 13-18 (HS)
Miss 18 - 29
Ms. & Mrs. 30+

Darling (Special Needs Divisions Any Disabilities)

Miss, Ms, Mrs may have children and/or married/single/divorced. Martial status does not determine division, age does. 

** Director has the right to close, add, combine, split into two, and adjust age divisions as needed based on final counts of Registered Participants and is always done in the fairest way possible for contestants. 

AREA OF COMPETITION 

Ages 0 months to 3 years old 

1. Western Glitz Fashion Wear - 30 pts (50%)

2.  Evening Formal Gown Wear -  30pts (50%)

3. Photogenic - 10pts

Ages 4  years and older 

1. Personal  Interview (Business Attire) - 30 pts (30%)

2.  On-Stage Introduction - 10 pts (10%) 

3. Western Glitz Fashion Wear -  30 pts (30%)

4.  Evening Gown Formal Wear - 30 pts (30%)

Any parents walking child on-stage (under 3 yrs old) must wear black (if possible) this is so that you don't take away attention from your child. Ages 4 and up MUST walk on stage by themselves parent/guardian must wait off stage.

People’s Choice 

Award will be given to contestant who gets the most monetary votes. This is for an extra award on stage. Each vote will be $1.00. No Limit! This does not affect scores or crowning in any way. Proceeds will go to local charities. A crown, ribbon sash and trophy will be given. 

Personal Interview 

This is done right before the pageants, this is a one to one interview in front of all 3 judges. Each judge will ask 2 questions for a total of 6 questions. (5 minutes max) .They may also ask follow up questions based on your responses.  This is your chance to show your personality to the judges and your only chance to get that close interaction with them. If time permits a list of all possible questions that can be asked will be emailed to the contestants. You wear a business pant/skirt suit or Sunday's best, something you would wear to a job interview.  

On-Stage Introduction 

This is brief introduction, try to keep under 1 minute. It must include your name, city, age and may include goals, favorite quote, hobbies or something interesting about yourself.  This is done in your interview business attire. 

Western Glitz Fashion Wear 

Western wear is something that shows off your inner cowgirl. This is a  runway fashion style western attire. Anything that is western, stockshow, and country will work.  It should have bling like rhinestones, glitter, sequins, any thing that is glitzy yet looks western. It can be any color. Those livestock show style suits are good as well. It can be a western dress (any length), dressy pants, western suit or skirt, etc. No plain jeans allowed!! Walk and outfit coordination will be judged. This is outfit of choice  but must be fashionable and trendy. You can also use props such as cowboy hats, sunglasses, bandanas etc. Shoes should be western style boots to match your outfit, but you are also welcome to wear heels/shoes that complement your attire.

Evening Gown 

Your dress should reflect your personality and be age appropriate. Choose a dress that best flatters your body type… feel comfortable in it.  MUST BE FLOOR LENGTH length and can be any style or shade of color.  Only exception to this is the baby and little miss divisions under 23 months.  

Photogenic 

Must look as professional as possible, 8clear and good resolution. No distracting backgrounds. Must be a head shot that shows your natural facial beauty without effects or alterations (no glitz photos) . Be sure to smile! 

For girls under 3 years photo will be judged and part of your score. 

This pageant is open to natural born females from across south Texas (Austin to Brownsville and anywhere in between). If you are traveling from out of the area there are several hotels you can book close to the location.  No Experience Needed to Join! It is recommend that you do practice your walks, modeling, poses before event on your own especially if you are new to pageants. 

THIS IS A SEMI-GLITZ PAGEANT. Girls can wear make-up but MUST be age appropriate, no nails under 5, No Tans that are out of the norm or distracting, Keep hair pieces to a minimum, No showing of midriff (stomach area for younger age groups) ALL OUTFITS MUST BE AGE APPROPRIATE! Anyone not following rules will lose points on their scores.

Crowning: One Queen will be crowned in each age division. 

They will receive a Rhinestone Crown, Satin  Sash, Crown Pin and a Trophy.

Judge's decision is final. You may inquire about your score after the pageant via text; request must be made via text and scores will be sent out as soon as possible by director. After a month, scores sheets will no longer be available for request.   

Crowned Queens MUST attend at LEAST 3 community events during year of reign. 

PLEASE READ ALL FINE PRINT AT THE BOTTOM AS WELL. 

Thank You for your interest and Best of Luck at the Pageant!!

FOR ANY QUESTIONS TEXT REBECCA 956-454-3065 

Date: Sunday August 23rd, 2026

Location:  Harlingen Community Theater

1209 Fair Park Blvd. Harlingen, Texas 

Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm

DEADLINE TO REGISTER AUGUST 19TH!!!

Constant Check-In:  1:45pm (BE IN TIME!!)

Arrive DRESSED for your personal interview in your business attire. 

Personal Interviews start exactly at 2pm, if you are late you may miss it. 

General Admission Fee: $10 for Everyone 

Bring exact change, if possible, Kids under 3 are Free. 

Seating is on a first come first serve basis.

Only 1 female is allowed backstage with contestant and that person must also pay general admission. 

Registration Entry Fee $150  

Payment Types Accepted: CashApp, PayPal, Zelle, Cash

If paying cash it must be done by deadline in Harlingen.

Fee Includes:

Half page color ad in program book

Entry into the pageant and all special awards

1 program book day of the event

Age Divisions as of August 1st, 2026 **

Pre-Teen 10 - 12

Jr. Teen 13-15

Teen 16-18 (HS)

AREA OF COMPETITION 

1. Personal  Interview (Business Attire) - 30 pts (30%)

2.  On-Stage Introduction - 10 pts (10%) 

3. Western Glitz Fashion Wear -  30 pts (30%)

4.  Evening Gown Formal Wear - 30 pts (30%)

People’s Choice 

Award will be given to contestant who gets the most monetary votes. This is for an extra award on stage. Each vote will be $1.00. No Limit! This does not affect scores or crowning in any way. Proceeds will go to local charities. A crown, ribbon sash and trophy will be given. 

Personal Interview 

This is done right before the pageants, this is a one to one interview in front of all 3 judges. Each judge will ask 2 questions for a total of 6 questions. (5 minutes max) .They may also ask follow up questions based on your responses.  This is your chance to show your personality to the judges and your only chance to get that close interaction with them. If time permits a list of all possible questions that can be asked will be emailed to the contestants. You wear a business pant/skirt suit or Sunday's best, something you would wear to a job interview.  

On-Stage Introduction 

This is brief introduction, try to keep under 1 minute. It must include your name, city, age and may include goals, favorite quote, hobbies or something interesting about yourself.  This is done in your interview business attire. 

Western Glitz Fashion Wear 

Western wear is something that shows off your inner cowgirl. This is a  runway fashion style western attire. Anything that is western, stockshow, and country will work.  It should have bling like rhinestones, glitter, sequins, any thing that is glitzy yet looks western. It can be any color. Those livestock show style suits are good as well. It can be a western dress (any length), dressy pants, western suit or skirt, etc. No plain jeans allowed!! Walk and outfit coordination will be judged. This is outfit of choice  but must be fashionable and trendy. You can also use props such as cowboy hats, sunglasses, bandanas etc. Shoes should be western style boots to match your outfit, but you are also welcome to wear heels/shoes that complement your attire.

Evening Gown 

Your dress should reflect your personality and be age appropriate. Choose a dress that best flatters your body type… feel comfortable in it.  MUST BE FLOOR LENGTH length and can be any style or shade of color.  

Photogenic 

Must look as professional as possible, clear and good resolution. No distracting backgrounds. Must be a head shot that shows your natural facial beauty without effects or alterations (no glitz photos) . Be sure to smile! 

This pageant is open to natural born females from across south Texas (Austin to Brownsville and anywhere in between). If you are traveling from out of the area there are several hotels you can book close to the location.  No Experience Needed to Join! It is recommend that you do practice your walks, modeling, poses before event on your own especially if you are new to pageants. 

THIS IS A SEMI-GLITZ PAGEANT. Girls can wear make-up but MUST be age appropriate, no nails under 5, No Tans that are out of the norm or distracting, Keep hair pieces to a minimum, No showing of midriff (stomach area for younger age groups) ALL OUTFITS MUST BE AGE APPROPRIATE! Anyone not following rules will lose points on their scores.

Crowning: One Queen will be crowned in each age division. 

They will receive a Rhinestone Crown, Satin  Sash, Crown Pin and a Trophy. 

Judge's decision is final. You may inquire about your score after the pageant via text; request must be made via text and scores will be sent out as soon as possible by director. After a month, scores sheets will no longer be available for request.   

Crowned Queens MUST attend at LEAST 3 community events during year of reign. 

PLEASE READ ALL FINE PRINT AT THE BOTTOM AS WELL. 

Thank You for your interest and Best of Luck at the Pageant!!

FOR ANY QUESTIONS TEXT REBECCA 956-454-3065