Jefferson County Watermelon Pageant Pageant Date: Saturday, June 6, 2015 Old Jefferson High School * 4:00 p.m. Age Divisions 13-15 Years – Teen Miss Watermelon Queen 16-23 Years – Miss Watermelon Queen Qualifications * All Contestants must meet the age requirements by the day of the pageant. * All contestants must hold a current Jefferson County address, or attend school in Jefferson County, or work in Jefferson County. * Each contest is required to pay a non-refundable entry fee. * Contestant cannot have ever been married; cannot have any children, nor can become pregnant during their year reign, or will forfeit their title. * Under no circumstances will unsportsmanlike conduct be tolerated from contestants, family or friends. This infraction will lead to immediate dismissal of the contestant, family, or friends. Guidelines Mandatory Meetings There will be two mandatory meetings that contestants are required to attend. If a meeting is missed it will be noted and points will be taken off the contestant’s final score sheet. The first meeting is Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m. The second meeting will be Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m. Both meetings will take place at the Chamber of Commerce. Dress rehearsal will be Friday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Jefferson High School. Dress rehearsal is also a mandatory event. Attire For Beauty Floor Length Gown Dress needs to be age appropriate Teen Miss do not need plunging necklines, or high slits Hair & Shoes Hair should be worn as to what compliments and feels comfortable to the contestant. Shoes should compliment the dress, not distract from the dress or the contestant. Deadline To Enter Monday, May 18 Pageant Meeting Tuesday, May 26 6:30 pm @ Chamber of Commerce Sportswear (Teen) and Casual Wear (Miss) Teen Miss – an outfit that represents a sport/event/hobby that you enjoy. A speech will be given about yourself and should include statements about why you like that sport/event. No swimsuits allowed. Miss – Outfit of Choice - - should be an outfit the contestant would wear to a concert, movie, or outing with friends. Jeans or similar casual looks. No shorts, business attire or workout clothes. An on-stage question will be asked during casual wear. Interview (Miss Only) A business suit or dress that reflects your personality should be worn. Dress as if this were an interview for a job. No flip-flops. For more information/questions, please call Cheltsie Kinsley Holbrook at (850) 464-2315 or message us on the Jefferson County Watermelon Pageant Facebook page.