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2026 Orleans Dogwood Festival Queen Contest<\/h2>\n

Saturday, April 18, 2026\u00a0 5 pm<\/em><\/h3>\n

Interview<\/h3>\n
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  1. \u00a0This event will be judged the morning before the pageant with the judges at the Orleans Elementary School.\u00a0 Each contestant will speak with the judges separately for five to seven minutes.\n
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    1. Each contestant should be 10 minutes early to their scheduled interview time.\u00a0 If a contestant is late for their interview, the judges will see them after all contestants have been interviewed IF time allows it and judges agree to interview that contestant.<\/li>\n
    2. Points will be taken off if the contestant is not there by their interview time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    3. Attire: Solid black pants or skirt; solid white top (blouse, jacket, etc) because this is the attire required at the state level.\u00a0 A blazer needs to be worn with interview attire along with closed toe shoes and if you choose to wear a skirt, pant hose are to be worn.<\/strong>\u00a0 Whatever is worn for the interview should also be worn for the on-stage portion as this looks more unison.<\/li>\n
    4. This event will be judged on your personality, ability to converse, and poise and professional attire.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The contestants will be scored on a scale from 0-50 during the interview judging.<\/em><\/p>\n

      Interview Wear<\/h3>\n
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      1. This will be the first event judged in the pageant.\u00a0 Each contestant will walk on stage in their interview wear for their introduction.\u00a0 Contestants need to wear the same attire they wore for their interview.\u00a0 In the past, contestants could wear a different outfit on stage, but interview wear needs to be the exact same for both.<\/li>\n
      2. Attire: Solid black pants or skirt; solid white top (blouse, jacket, etc).\u00a0 A suit does not have to be of the same fabric – separates are allowed.\u00a0 No midriff showing is permitted on stage during interview stage presence.<\/li>\n
      3. This event will be judged on posture, poise, attire, and overall impression.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        The contestant will be scored on a scale from 0-15 during the interview wear judging.<\/em><\/p>\n

        Fun Fashion Wear<\/h3>\n
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        1. This will be the second event judged on stage.\u00a0 Each contestant will walk on stage in their choice of fun fashion attire.\u00a0 This outfit should also be pre-approved the week before the pageant.\u00a0 This portion will be so the contestants can express their personality, style, and\/or interests.<\/li>\n
        2. Attire: hobbies, sports, interests, etc.<\/li>\n
        3. Contestants should look put together and treat this portion as “fun” and “expressive”, but still professional and themed.\u00a0 If props are used, they can be held and not used or demonstrated in any way.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          The contestants will be scored on a scale from 0-15 during the on-stage question judging.<\/em><\/p>\n

          Festival Wear<\/h3>\n
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          1. This will be the third event judged on stage.\u00a0 Each contestant should wear an outfit that represents, the Dogwood festival, props can also be held, but not used or demonstrated in any way.<\/li>\n
          2. This portion is meant to be “fun” and “creative” along with showing honor to our festival.<\/li>\n
          3. Each contestant will be asked a question about the Dogwood Festival on stage in their “festival wear”.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            The contestants will be scored on a scale form 0-10 during the on stage portion of judging.<\/em><\/p>\n

            The contestants will be scored on a scale from 0-20 during the on stage question judging.<\/em><\/p>\n

            Evening Gown<\/h3>\n
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            1. This will be the fourth event judged on stage.<\/li>\n
            2. When choosing a formal gown, at least one portion of the hemline must be floor length (touching the floor or contestant’s foot).\u00a0 A gown with the skirt split above the knee (more than 2″ above the knee), a low-cut bodice and\/or cut\/design is inappropriate for the State pageant and may be discounted by the judges at the Dogwood pageant.\u00a0 A picture of the evening gown needs to be sent in by the week before the pageant or contestants will not be eligible to compete.\u00a0 The dress sent in must be the one worn on stage the night of the pageant.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              The contestants will be scored on a scale form 0-15 during the evening gown judging.<\/em><\/p>\n

              On-Stage Question<\/h3>\n
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              1. This will during the first event (interview wear) judged on stage.<\/li>\n
              2. While onstage in evening gown, each contestant will be asked to answer a question.\u00a0 The question will be chosen by the judges and will be different for every contestant.\u00a0 It will not be disclosed to thet contestants until on stage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                The contestants will be scored on a scale form 0-20 during the on stage question judging.<\/em><\/p>\n

                Sponsorship<\/h3>\n
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                1. Each contestant is required to have a minimum of five $20 sponsors.\u00a0 You may have any business or persons you wish to sponsor you.\u00a0 You will be responsible for collecting and turning in your own money.\u00a0 Please have any change turned into dollars.\u00a0 All checks should be made payable to the Orleans Chamber of Commerce.\u00a0 Place all money and your tracking form in an envelope labeled with your name and phone number.<\/li>\n
                2. The title of Miss Fundraiser and prize for the category will be awarded to the person who brings in the most money.<\/li>\n
                3. All $20 or more sponsors will be announced on the night of the coronation; however, this will only be applicable to the sponsors who are turned in by 6<\/strong>:30 pm on Friday, April 11th.<\/strong><\/li>\n
                4. This portion of the pageant will in no way determine who is chosen as the Orleans Dogwood Queen.\u00a0 However, in the past this portion awarded the winner an extra 5 points toward their score.\u00a0 This year there will be NO extra point awarded to the scoresheet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Practice<\/h3>\n

                  We have multiple days of practice including Saturday April 5th @ 6:00pm for the Jr. Miss and Queen contestants ONLY.\u00a0 Headshots will be taken at this time and instructions for what to wear will be sent out after all applications are turned in.\u00a0 We will have a practice Friday April 18th @ 4:00pm to allow those involved in after-school activities to make it to at least 1 practice.\u00a0 This will include ALL contestants.\u00a0 Contestants do not have to attend both practices, however contestants will be judged on their poise on stage.<\/p>\n

                  Practice -Saturday April 4th is for Jr. Miss and Miss contestants only!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  Dogwood Queen Contestant Rules and Regulations<\/h2>\n