There will be a Queen or King & 3 runners-up in each age division. All Queens & Kings will receive an Amazing Crown & Sash and be asked to ride in the National Trailfest Parade. Teen Miss, Miss & Mister will be asked to allow the use of their photos and images to promote the event and the pageant for the following year and asked to reign during the Mountain Mud event July 11 & 12, 2025. Teen Miss and Miss Queens will also receive $50 Cash and a flower bouquet. Runners-up will receive a tiara for the ladies and a nice gift for the gentlemen.
*Denim Wear Intro- $25 Only Teen and Miss Contestants will compete in this event. Contestant will wear the official pageant T-shirt and any blue denim bottoms. This can be a skirt, capris, jeans or shorts. Contestants will come to the front of the stage and briefly introduce themselves (name, age, school, where they are from,
ambition, etc.). This event scored on facial beauty, poise and confidence. Score will be combined with Formal Wear score to determine Queens.
*Pageant Dress/Formal Wear- $35 Dresses should have a little to a lot of rhinestones/bling. Contestants in the first 3 age groups (Baby – Tiny Miss) should have short dresses w/white socks & white shoes, no hats or gloves. Little & Young Miss have the option of a short or long dress. Jr. Miss, Teen Miss, Miss, Ms./Mrs. &
Golden Miss should have a long dress or ballgown. Gentlemen should wear a suit or tuxedo in all age groups.
Contestants ages 0-12 may compete semi-glitz to glitz. Fake hair, teeth, tan, nails and dramatic make-up are all allowed but not required. Adults may compete in any style. Teen and Miss Contestants should have age appropriate, not overly dramatic, make-up. No full hairpieces (extensions are ok) and no fake teeth.
For Teen & Miss Contestants, this score will be combined with Denim Wear Intro score to determine Queens.
Best Dress/Attire, Best Smile and Best Eyes side awards will be awarded in each age division.
*Photogenic- $10 One Photogenic Queen in each age division will receive a plaque. The photo should be 5 x 7, 8 x 10 or 8.5 x 11 and in a plastic sleeve of some sort. Photo may be color or black and white. Please bring this to turn in the day of the pageant at registration. Photos will be returned after judging is complete. Extra
photos may be entered for $5 each. This is a separate event and you are not required to enter. You do not have to enter the pageant to enter this event.
*People’s Choice Winner- Free Contestants interested in competing for this title should bring a decorated container with their photo and name on it to collect votes. We suggest a coffee can. Votes may be collected up to 1 week before and during the pageant. The Contestant with the highest total votes (most money
collected) will receive a Crown and Sash be asked to ride in the parade.
*Fan Favorite Winner- Free Contestant with the most fans paying admission to see them compete will win this honor. Winner receives a Crown & Sash.
Important Information!
• Doors will open at 9:00 AM. Exact schedule will be announced closer to pageant day.
• Pageant is open to Contestants from all areas.
• Age division determined by age the day of the pageant.
• Scoresheets will be handed out after crowning and judges will be available to speak with. Professional pageant judges will be used. Please do not ask later!
• Directors reserve the right to combine age divisions with less than 2 contestants or close groups with no entries at the deadline.
• Mountain Mud reserves the right to rescind the title of any contestant who does not represent their title with grace, poise, good morals and dignity.
• There will be NO Refunds! NO exceptions!
• Enter by May 30th to receive a $5 discount for the formal wear only divisions or a $10 discount for Teen and Miss Contestants. Final deadline to enter is June 25th!
• Entry fees may be paid by Money Order to MNM Event, PO Box 387 Bradshaw, WV 24817, paid in Cash by dropping off at McDowell County CVB located in Welch or Bradshaw Town Hall or by PayPal to info@mountainmud.run
• Door admission is $10 for everyone ages 13+ and $5 for ages 5-12.