AGE OF PARTICIPATION:
Wee Queen & Wee King: Pre-K to 3rd Grade
Princess & Prince: 4th Grade to 8th Grade
Queen & King: 9th Grade to 12th Grade
Each contestant is expected to provide a sponsor. This can be a family member, friend or business. SPONSOR FEE is $30 per candidate. You can pay by Venmo, cash or check. If you wish to pay by cash please contact Joann Reavis at 660-869-7348 to arrange for pick up. Please make checks out to DLDP.
If you pay by Venmo please make sure to say it is for the Royalty contest sponsorship.
Please mail checks to:
DLDP
P.O. Box 73
Deepwater, MO 64740
Applications & Sponsorship Fees must be turned in by Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Interviews and Judging will be on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 10 A.M., at the Deepwater Picnic Building.
Crowning will take place Friday, September 4, 2026 at 6 P.M., on the stage (across from the picnic building).
Judging will be based on appearance, personality, poise, communication and talent. Talent examples are reading, singing, poetry, demonstrations, gymnastics, etc.
The judges decisions are final.
Please provide a photo of your contestant and a small write up to be submitted to the newspaper.
You are responsible for providing your own vehicle and driver for the Grand Parade on Monday, September 7, 2026. You will need to register for the parade north of the horse shoe arena before hand.
Please contact Joann Reavis for any further questions at 660-869-7348.