The Charlestown Founder's Week Prince and Princess pageant is open to boys and girls that reside in Charlestown and all surrounding counties. Contestants must be ages 5-7 on the day of the pageant.
The pageant will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 2 P.M. at the Arts and Enrichment Center located at 999 Water St. Charlestown, IN 47111. Contestants must arrive dressed and ready for the pageant at 12:45 P.M. where we will do a closed rehearsal.
The entry fee is $20.
Attire: Sunday Best, the girls should be in dresses and the boys should have on dress pants or shorts and shirt.
The deadline for entries is Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
The winners of the pageant are welcome to attend all Founder's Week events and ride in the Charlestown Founder's Week parade on Saturday, June 20, at 3 P.M.
For questions, contact pageant coordinator Karie Dockter at 812-989-7022 or karie.dockter@yahoo.com.