PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Paypal payable to: missempireroyaltypageant@gmail.com If you are
sending your fees as Purchases, Please Add the required
paypal fee of 4% or send to family/friends.
NOTE: Paypal deduct this fee before releasing the funds
to MERP.
Zelle payable to: 646-492-3101
Venmo payable to: @Debbie-HG
Cash App payable to: $MCGanpageants
❗ Important Information & Pageant Rules ❗
NO REFUNDS
All entry fees are non-refundable. No refunds or transfers will be issued under any circumstances.
Host Hotel Information
If you plan on staying overnight, please book your room at the host hotel and inform them that you are with the Miss Empire Royalty Pageant:
Sheraton Tarrytown Hotel
📍 600 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY
Booking early is highly recommended.
👑 PAGEANT RULES & GUIDELINES
Age Requirement
Participants must compete based on their age on the day of the event.
Deposit & Fee
A deposit is required to secure your spot.
Full payment must be made NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 1ST
Optional Events
Optional event fees may be paid on the day of the competition
Photography Policy
For safety and privacy, no photography is permitted in the dressing rooms.
Family & Supporters may take photos and videos at the event. Photos must be taken from your seat.
No professional photography is necessary for this event.
Dressing Room Access
No males are allowed in the dressing room.
One female assistant is permitted per participant 13 years old and under due to limited space.
Need more space for dressing and other needs?
Consider booking a room at the host hotel for privacy and convenience.
There's also a large bathroom across from the dressing room for your convenience
Sportsmanship
Positive attitudes only!
Good sportsmanship is expected at all times.
Staff and directors reserve the right to disqualify any contestant or guest for inappropriate behavior.
Contestant Limit
We are accepting a maximum of 50 contestants.
Score Sheets
Score sheets will be available immediately after the crowning ceremony.
It is the responsibility of participants or parents to collect them—they will not be saved.
Judges’ Decisions
All judges’ decisions are final and not open to discussion.
Family-Friendly Policy
This is a family-friendly event.
Bullying or misconduct of any kind will not be tolerated.
If any issues arise, you must bring them to Mrs. Debbie’s attention immediately.
We do not address complaints once you leave the venue.
Returning Participants
Participants are welcome to return each year.
As this is a holiday event, we use different judges and occasionally change up sashes and crowns.
📜 Acknowledgement
By participating in this event, I/We acknowledge that:
We have read and understood all the rules and regulations set forth by the pageant.
We release the Directors and Staff from any and all claims for damages or injuries sustained during the pageant activities.
We give MERP Productions permission to use photos or videos from the pageant weekend for advertising and promotional purposes.
All information provided is true and correct.
🎄 We look forward to seeing you on December 6th!
Let’s kick off the holiday season with elegance, joy, and sparkle!