Marionville Applefest Beauty Pageant 2026
📅Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕓4:00 PM
📍Marionville Middle School, 200 West Odell Street, Marionville, MO 65705

Rehearsal:
Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
6:00 PM for ages 12 months - 7 years
7:00 PM for ages 8 - 18

Join us for the Marionville Applefest Beauty Pageant, a highlight of our Apple Fest festivities! Contestants will compete in various age categories, showcasing beauty, poise, and personality. Whether you're a first-time contestant or a seasoned pageant participant, this event promises fun and excitement for everyone involved! 👑🍏

Entry Fee
$25 per contestant
Entries and fees are due by September 2, 2026.

Payment Methods:
NO CASH PAYMENTS. 
Card payment available at the end of the form.
Checks or money orders can be made payable to Marionville Applefest Association and be mailed to:
   Marionville Applefest Pageant
   P.O. Box 238 
   Marionville, MO 65705

For more information or questions, please contact us on the Marionville Apple Fest Padgent facebook page.

Come shine at the Marionville Applefest Beauty Pageant—we can't wait to see you on stage! ✨👑

1. Only natural born females aged one year through high school seniors who reside in Barry, Lawrence, Christian, Greene, and Stone counties are eligible to participate.

2. Entry Fee of $25 is due by September 2, 2026.
NO CASH PAYMENTS. Card payment available at the end of the form. Checks or money orders can be made payable to Marionville Applefest Association and be mailed to:
     Marionville Applefest Pageant
     P.O. Box 238
     Marionville, MO 65705

Entry fee can be paid by parents or a sponsor, if you choose.

3. NO MORE THAN 12 CONTESTANTS IN EACH AGE GROUP! Enter early to secure your spot.

4. DRESS CODE: Must wear a dress! (Sunday Best to Fancy) Attire is at the discretion of the contestant but should always be age appropriate and in good taste. Contestants should not wear anything excessively short or revealing. Age-appropriate make-up and hair is expected.

5.  The winners will receive a sash and a crown. Winners and runner-ups will receive trophies with their title. Pictures of the winners and 1st & 2nd runner-ups will be taken immediately after the contest in the photography room.

6. Winners and runner ups will be expected to ride in the parade on Saturday, September 19th at 10 AM. Lineup is at 9 AM at the corner of O'Dell and College. Winners will be introduced on the stage, following the parade. Please plan accordingly!

7. Judging: Knowing someone affiliated with the pageant will have no bearing on pageant results. In all cases, the judges' decisions will be final! In order to respect the integrity of the pageant, score sheets will NOT be given to contestants or family members. The judges should NOT be approached by contestants, family members, or friends before, during, or after the pageant. Bad sportsmanship will NOT be tolerated.

8. Conduct: Good conduct and sportsmanship is expected at all times during the pageant. Bad sportsmanship from a contestant, family member, or friend will result in disqualification of the contestant and forfeiture of prizes and awards. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated. No refunds will be given. Noise levels must be kept low so judges and audience can hear contestants.

9. The pageant and pageant rehearsal will be at the Marionville Middle School
200 West Odell Street, Marionville, MO 65705. Rehearsal will be on September 9th.
6 PM for ages 12 months through 7 years.
7 PM for ages 8 through 18 years.

10. Pageant Director is Shalyn Milford (417-299-7685).

Permission to Use Photographs:
I grant the Marionville Applefest Association the right to take photographs of me and my minor children in connection with the Applefest Pageant or other Applefest Activities. I authorize the Marionville Applefest Association to use and publish the same in print and/or electronic media. I agree that the photos may be used with or without the names of me or my minor children for any lawful purpose, including such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, marketing, and web content.