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MISS DACULA PAGEANT  RULES & REGULATIONS 

Theme: “Dream It. Be It.”
Pageant Date: April 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Dacula High School

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1. ELIGIBILITY

Participants must meet one of the following:

  • Girls ages 4-18

  • Must live in the Dacula cluster

  • OR may live outside the cluster and compete for Greater Miss Dacula titles

Age divisions:

  • Tiny Miss (Pre-k-Kindergarten)

  • Little Miss (1st-2nd grade)

  • Young Miss (3rd-4th grade)

  • Miss Pre-Teen (5th grade)

  • Miss Jr-Teen (6th grade)

  • Miss Teen (7th grade)

  • Miss Freshman (8th grade)

  • Miss Sophomore (9th grade)

  • Miss Junior (10th grade)

  • Miss Dacula (11th grade)

  • Miss Dacula Collegiate (12th grade)

  • Community- Miss Greater Dacula (Pre-K-12th grade as needed, depending on # of Greater Dacula participants)

Contestants compete in the age division they are in on April 18, 2026.

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2. MANDATORY CATEGORIES

All contestants must compete in:

1. Formal Wear

  • Age-appropriate, floor-length gowns for grades 6–12

  • Tea-length or full-length gowns for grades Pre-k–5

  • No overly revealing attire

2. On-Stage Introduction

  • Contestants introduce themselves (Name, Grade, School).

3. Interview (Grades 6–12 only)

  • Group or panel-style interview

  • Attire: School-appropriate Sunday dress or interview outfit

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3. OPTIONAL CATEGORIES (Additional Fee)

  • Photogenic

  • Community Service Essay

  • Talent (2-minute max)

  • People’s Choice (voting-based)

Optional categories do not affect the overall division winner.

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4. EXPECTATIONS & CONDUCT

Contestants must:

  • Be respectful to all staff, judges, parents, and peers

  • Display good sportsmanship at all times

  • Arrive on time for rehearsals

  • Follow attire guidelines

  • Maintain appropriate online behavior on social media

Parents/Guardians must:

  • Model respect and good sportsmanship

  • Refrain from negative comments about judges, contestants, or other families

  • Not approach judges at any time

  • Not interfere with backstage staff or volunteers

Violation of conduct may lead to disqualification.

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5. REHEARSALS

  • Rehearsals are mandatory unless otherwise noted

  • Dates will be provided at the interest meeting and in the parent packet

  • Participants are encouraged to arrive dressed in themed wear and bring water

  • Missing two or more rehearsals can result in removal from opening number or category

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6. PAGEANT DAY GUIDELINES

  • Contestants must be signed in by designated times

  • Hair and makeup should be age-appropriate

  • No inappropriate stage behavior, dancing, or expressions

  • Only assigned volunteers allowed backstage

  • No parents backstage 

  • Only one Hair and/or MUA artist allowed in dressing room & must have pass

  • Only one (female) guardian allowed in the dressing room with participant

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7. SCORING

Judges score independently. All decisions are final.

Criteria may include:

  • Stage Presence

  • Confidence

  • Poise

  • Attire & Grooming

  • Interview/Introduction

  • Overall Impression

Scores will not be released.

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8. AWARDS

Each division will crown:

  • Queen

  • 1st Runner-Up

  • 2nd Runner-Up

Optional titles:

  • Best Dressed (per division)

  • Photogenic Winner

  • Talent Winner

  • People’s Choice

  • Miss Congeniality

Queens will have opportunities to:

  • Attend community events

  • Participate in the Dacula Parade

  • Be featured on the pageant website/social media

  • Represent the school/community throughout the year

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9. PAYMENT, FEES & REFUND POLICY

  • All fees must be paid in full by posted deadlines

  • Late payments may incur a fee

  • Optional categories require additional payment

❗ NO REFUNDS POLICY (Strict)

  • All pageant fees are non-refundable for any reason, including but not limited to:

    • Withdrawal

    • Schedule conflicts

    • Illness

    • Disqualification

    • Failure to attend rehearsals

    • Change of interest

This applies to registration fees, optional category fees, ad sales, tickets, and deposits.

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10. DISQUALIFICATION

A contestant may be disqualified for:

  • Failure to follow rules

  • Inappropriate behavior by contestant or parent

  • Missing mandatory rehearsals

  • Dishonesty or misrepresentation

  • Social media misconduct

  • Inappropriate attire or behavior

No refunds will be issued in cases of disqualification.

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11. SAFETY & MEDIA

  • Emergency contact info must be provided

  • Parents grant permission for photos/videos to be used in promotional materials

  • No recording during interview portions

  • No flash photography during pageant

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12. AFTER THE PAGEANT

Queens and runners-up may be invited for:

  • Photoshoots

  • Meet & Greet events

  • Community appearances

  • Pageant promotional opportunities

Participation is optional but highly encouraged.

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13. COMMUNICATION

  • All official announcements will be sent via email and posted in the parent group

  • It is the responsibility of each family to check updates

  • Please allow 48 hours for responses to emails/messages

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