2026 Semmes Camellia Festival Pageant

To enter the photogenic catergory, you must bring a printed copy of the photo to registration. The photo does not need to be professional. The photo must be a 5x7 and have the contestant's name and age printed clearly on the back. Following the pageant, please pick up your photos from the table. Those left behind will be discarded. 

There is no fee to enter the pageant.

There will be no door fees to watch the pageant.

Contestants and their families are encouraged to enjoy the festival before the start of the pageant.

1. Judges decisions are final & irrevocable.

2. Contestants must be present during the awarding to accept award if receiving one. No exceptions.

3. Images & photographs taken at the pageant may be used in promotion, advertising, the program, and any other printed materials used for promotional or editorial purposes.

4. Any contestant or family member/ guest showing unsportsmanlike behavior will lead to the disqualification of the contestant.

5. No contestants will be taken after registration has been closed. No entries will be taken the day of the pageant.

6. No partial registrations will be accepted.

7. No approaching the judges during the pageant. Score cards will not be released.

8. Age verification may be requested.

9. Rules are subject to change.

• NO EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED for this Natural Beauty Pageant. There will be no talent portion & no interview segment. This pageant will be very low-key. It's about having fun!
  1. The pageant is Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Semmes Boys and Girls Club as part of the Camellia Festival.
  2. Contestants must be checked in between 10:00am -12:30pm to participate. You are welcome to check in, receive your number, drop off your photo, and then be back before the start of the pageant. 
  3. Registration deadline is Sunday, February 1, 2026. Each age group has a limited number of participant slots available – first come, first serve. Groups without enough participation will be canceled after registration has closed. Groups with limited registration may be added to the closest age group with enough participation. 
  4. Contestants will be judged on beauty, poise, and personality.
  5. Attire- Children may wear long or short dresses. Dresses can be Sunday's best or pageant gowns. Ages 11+ are more formal and must be floor length. No exposed midriffs.                                                                                                                     For the 62+ category, get creative! We want to see your "forever fabulous"
  6. For children, we prefer very little to no makeup/ age appropriate. No false eyelashes or hair.  

 

• What do the Contestants do at the pageant?
  Starting with the Tiny group, each contestant of the age group will go out on stage individually (in numeric order). They will stop at each x on the stage and pause to turn, wave etc. After all of the contestants have gone out individually, they will be called out again as a group. The pageant will move through the age groups until all have gone out. 
• Winners will be announced. There will be a winner and runner-up for each category as well as an Overall Winner, Most Photogenic, Camellia Maid's Choice. Only winners and runner-ups will receive a crown and sash.

Other notes:

• In the tiny category, a parent is allowed to stand on stage behind/ with the child. For non-walkers, the
  parent holds the child up for the judges to see. Judges look for a winning smile, natural beauty/cuteness, and a great onstage presence
• The facility has restrooms but they are very small. Plan to be dressed and ready apon arrival. 
• We will set up a lot of the event the night before. If it's your first pageant, feel free to come between 6:30-7:30 p.m. during our set up and the Camellia Maids will show you the stage and let the little ones walk it for practice.