VZC Fair Pageant Rules & Registration March 28, 2026

2026 RULES FOR BABY MISS VAN ZANDT COUNTY - 0-47 MONTHS

This is NOT a glitz pageant; you are not allowed to have props with your child.  This is a local county fair pageant that is meant for you and your child to have a good experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Contestants must be at least a part-time resident of Van Zandt County or attend a Van Zandt school or participated in the Van Zandt County Fair Pageant in previous years.

The board reserves the right to open to outside Van Zandt County or modify age division pending the number of entries to make a viable pageant experience for all contestants without notice.

DRESS CODE FOR PAGEANT: (PLEASE COME DRESSED ACCORDINGLY)

Any of the following type dresses will be acceptable: Party dresses, Pageant dresses, Easter Dresses, etc. Tea-length dresses will be acceptable but must be at least 1" above the ankle. No floor length formals will be acceptable.

NOT CONFORMING TO THE DRESS CODE MAY CAUSE DISQUALIFICATION!

TO REGISTER:

Complete the form below and submit it with a $50.00 entry fee (check/money order/paypal) PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH.

To pay using check or money order: VZC Fair Pageant, 16177 FM 279, Chandler, TX 75758 and make it out to VZC Fair Pageant 

To pay using PayPal: @vzcpageant (please send friends and family)

DEADLINE:

Entries must be postmarked by Friday, February 6, 2026.

· There will be an additional late fee of $50.00 per entry for those postmarked after February 7th till February 22nd.

· February 6, 2026 is the deadline is for the pageant entry. 

No refunds will be given after February 22nd!!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Chassity Sukiennik - Pageant Coordinator

Sherri Durham – Pageant Assistant

Email – vzcpageant@yahoo.com

Facebook - Van Zandt County Fair Pageant 

JUDGING:

Judging will be based on the following: Poise, Personality and Stage Presentation.  All winners must be able to represent the Van Zandt County Fair Association and Van Zandt County at various events throughout the year, including the Van Zandt County Fair in 2026.

ORIENTATION:

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., in the Todd Berry Building located on the Van Zandt County Fairgrounds.  A photographer will be set up to take a head shot of your child for the program at no charge. 

Physical Address:  24742 State Hwy 64, Canton, Texas 75103 

REHEARSAL/PRACTICE:

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., in the Todd Berry Building located on the Van Zandt County Fairgrounds. A parent or guardian MUST be at the practice because number order will be determined. If you are not able to attend, please call/email and let one of us know.

PAGEANT: Saturday March 28, 2026

If you are late, you may still participate, but points will be deducted. The board reserves the right to split or not to split any of these divisions depending on number of entries.

9:00 a.m.          Western Wear followed by Talent 

1:00 p.m.          Interview

3:00 p.m.          Party Wear

Crowning will be Saturday Evening at 4:00 p.m.

If finalist does not return for crowning they will forfeit their title and it will be awarded to the next eligible contestant.  

PHOTOGENIC:

This is an optional category your child may enter. The additional amount to enter this category is $20.00. They will be judged by Independent Judges. Please submit a recent 5x7 photo, taken within the last 3 months. If your photo is not a 5x7, it will be disqualified. The photo has to be in our hands by February 22nd! No Exceptions, we will refund any entries that are not recieved by the end of Orientation on February 22nd.

PHOTOGRAPHER:

There will NOT be a photographer available during the pageant.  A backdrop with props will be available for you to take your own pictures if you choose. Please be respectful of the amount of time and of noise you are making. 

VZC Fair Pageant Registration (0-47 Months)

**The information provided on this page will be used to prepare the script for your child.**

OATH: I hereby release the Van Zandt County Fair Association, its officers, agents, and volunteers from any action resulting from participation in the pageant.  I understand the judging process and agree that the judge’s decisions are final.  I have read and agree to the qualifications and grounds for disqualification and all other rules and procedures as adopted by the Van Zandt County Fair Association Board of Directors and Pageant Directors. Also, The Pageant Directors reserve the right to use any and all photographs taken for Publications and promotions of the pageant.