Barstow Children's Pageant Philosophy
Competing in a pageant should be a fun and rewarding experience for both the child and parent. It is an opportunity for the child to meet other children with similar interests, gain confidence, self-esteem and a feeling of accomplishment. A pageant should also teach sportsmanship and self-improvement. Although every child wins a sash & crown or tiara, our exclusive titles are earned by the contestant, helping to instill in them at an early age, the importance of perseverance and humility. It should be the child’s desire to compete, if they are of an age to choose for themselves. For the parent, it’s a chance to teach a healthy competitive attitude, build character and share in the child’s accomplishments and success, whether they win a title or just finish what they started. It is important that children look like children. Any make-up for children should be extremely subtle. We want our titlists to learn the value of commitment and the importance of community service.
The Barstow Pageant is considered to be a “Natural” Pageant, minimal if any make-up and simple formal wear. There is no benefit to wearing glitz gowns. Judges are instructed to not let ornate gowns influence their selections. * Professional Groomers are not allowed in the gym or dressing room. We encourage that any Cash Awards be saved for the child’s college education.
2026 PAGEANT INFO
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
REGISTRATION CAN BE COMPLETED ONLINE ANYTIME BEFORE THE ENTRY DEADLINE BUT YOU MUST COME TO ORIENTATIN TO HAVE YOUR CONTESTANT PROGRAM PHOTO TAKEN AND TO AND ATTEND THE MANDATORY PARENTS MEETING.
EARLY REGISTRATION – SATURDAY JANUARY 31ST 4-5PM Mt View Del Taco. If you are paying by check or cash, you must turn in money by this date to receive discount. Completing the registration form online does not complete registration. Registration is complete when payment is received.
ENTRY DEADLINE – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH 4PM
MANDATORY ORIENTATION – Orientation will be held on February 15th at 4pm at Los Domingo’s Restaurant – 1520 E. Main Street, Barstow, Ca. A parent and the contestant must be present.
To find out what information will be required on the online registration click the button below.
Barstow Children’s Pageant Division Information
BARSTOW CHILDREN’S PAGEANT DIVISIONS
Baby Miss Barstow 1 day – 11 months
Petite Miss Barstow 1 Year
Tiny Miss Barstow 2 Years
Little Miss Barstow 3 – 4 Years
Pixie Miss Barstow 5 -6 Years
Junior Miss Barstow 7 – 8 Years
Young Miss Barstow 9 – 10 Years
Pre-Teen Miss Barstow 11 – 12 Years
All divisions $190.00
Please read EVERYTHING carefully
Entry fee covers the processing of your entry, the digital photo taken for the program book with your sponsors listed under your photo (space is limited, only 4 can be listed). Each child will also be guaranteed a crown or tiara, a sash, trophy, a contestant ribbon & crown pin, a keepsake memento, and a special gift presented while on stage. On pageant day one parent is admitted free with the contestant. All contestants are invited and encouraged to attend the Barstow Pageant” Fiesta Night”
Divisions from PIXIE through Pre-Teen will speak on stage (30 second time limit).
Pixie – Pre-Teen – Speech should include the following: name, age, grade, hobbies, interests, parents, siblings, and your sponsors.
SPONSOR SPACE – You may acknowledge additional sponsors or send a good luck message to your contestant by purchasing a “Sponsor Space” at a special price of $25.00. All spaces are business card size but are separate from Ad sales. (Spaces may be combined for larger space) Add $5.00 to include a photo. (if submitting a photo, it must be submitted on a zip drive or by mail to the pageant email)
OPTIONALS – COUNT TOWARDS SUPREME TITLES
COVER MODEL – An unbiased photographer and staff will be selecting 2 “Cover Model” winners to be featured on the front and back cover of the program book, one from the Children’s Division and one from the Teen & Miss Division. (Head & Shoulder Photo, 5X7 or 8X10 preferred ~ NO PROPS)
CENTERFOLD MODEL – An unbiased photographer and staff will be selecting one “Centerfold Model” from the combined entrants of all Divisions. Guideline for this photo is at least a 3/4 to FULL body character shot that best represents the theme of this year’s pageant (5X7 or 8X10 preferred props are ok)
PORTFOLIO MODEL – Submit a folder with 4 to 7 photos to be judged as a whole; photos should show a variety of poses, moods & styles. Judged on overall content, versatility & quality of photos from all Divisions. Entrants receive special Portfolio sash pin.
TALENT – (not to exceed 3 min.) Provide own music & props. Music must be provided to assistant director 1 week before pageant day, arrangements for digital deliver must be made with her.
PHOTOGENIC – Judged for natural photogenic quality by program picture and while on stage. One winner in each division. Each entrant to receive a special Photogenic sash pin.
MINI-OPTIONALS – An extra opportunity for contestant to receive special recognition for their efforts on stage. A separate panel will be selecting winners in 8 categories. Mini-Optionals have no bearing on selection of Queens. Entrants guaranteed an award. 1 point for each mini optional entered.
DELUXE PACKAGE – Includes: Basic Entry Fee, Cover Model (one photo), Centerfold (one photo), Portfolio, All 8 Mini-Optionals, Photogenic and Talent.
(Must designate this in app which items you are entering)
For a breakdown of cost click the link below.
” We reserve the right to combine, adjust or cancel divisions as necessary ~
~ PRIZES ~
Each participant receives a crown or tiara, sash, trophy, a keepsake memento & a gift presented on stage
DIVISION WINNERS – Crown, embroidered Sash, Trophy, Barstow Pageant Jacket, admission for self & 1 parent to Teen & Miss Pageant (will be presented on stage).
2 PRINCESS’S – per division (each having equal value) Tiara, embroidered Sash, Trophy.
DUCHESS – Remaining division entrants are to receive a Duchess Sash, Tiara & Trophy
COVER MODEL – Two cover winners will be featured on the front and back cover of the program book, one from the Children’s Division and one from the Teen & Miss Division. Photo on Front or back of program. Sash, Trophy, cash award, and a Cover Model Pin
CENTERFOLD MODEL – One “Centerfold Model” from the combined entrants in the Children’s, Teen & Miss Divisions. Photo in center of program, Sash, Trophy, cash award, and a Centerfold Model Pin
PORTFOLIO MODEL – Special feature page in program, Sash, Trophy, and cash award
2 RUNNERS-UP COVER MODEL – Trophy & photo in program
2 RUNNERS-UP CENTERFOLD – Trophy & photo in program
2 RUNNERS-UP PORTFOLIO – Trophy & photo in program
HONORABLE MENTION (Cover & Center) – Receives photo in program
PHOTOGENIC – One “Centerfold Model” from the combined entrants in all Divisions. Sash & Trophy (One per division) This can be entered at rehearsal.
MINI-OPTIONALS – Awards are given for 8 categories in each division Theses can be entered up to the day of rehearsal. 1 point awarded for each entered, goes toward Supreme.
TALENT – 2 Talent winners if enough contestants enter – age range determined after all entries are in. Winners will receive a special Crown, Sash, Trophy and will perform at the Teen & Miss Pageant
BARSTOW SWEETHEART – TICKET SALES – A special sash and comb tiara will be awarded to the contestant in each division who sells the most tickets to the pageant. (must sell more than 10 to qualify). The overall winner selling the most tickets will be presented with a special crown, sash and cash award. (will be announced at the end – eligible for double crowning) In the event of a tie, the contestant turning in money first will be deemed the winner. (Tickets sell for $10.00 each, are eligible for a drawing. Ticket sales are essential – This is how we pay for the prizes your children receive.
BARSTOW AMBASSADOR – PROGRAM AD SALES – The person selling the most in ad sales for the program book will be presented with a special crown, sash, cash award, and a special feature page in the program book. In the event of a tie, the contestant who turned in the first ad will be deemed the winner. Ad forms will be provided to those who wish to work towards this award; see the director or download digital form on website. (will be crowned at the end – eligible for double crowning) ~ (must sell a minimum of $200.00 to qualify) OUTGOING TITLEHOLDERS THAT CAN’T COMPETE IN THE SAME DIVISION FOR THIS YEAR’S COMPETITION MAY TRY FOR THIS TITLE.
BARSTOW SUPREME – The contestant accumulating the highest points earned on stage INCLUDING all optionals & Talent, will receive a Supreme Crown, Special Sash, Supreme Pin, Trophy, a Barstow Pageant Jacket and $50 Cash. (will be announced at the end of awards)
MINI & TEENY SUPREME – Mini-Supreme (5 – 12) & Teeny-Supreme (Birth – 4) are awarded to the contestant accumulating the highest points earned on stage including all optionals, but EXCLUDING Talent scores; Both will receive a Supreme Crown, Special Sash, Mini/Teeny Supreme Pin, Trophy, a Barstow Pageant Jacket and $50 Cash. (will be announced at the end of awards)
All three Supreme titles may compete the following year but will be ineligible to win any Supreme title.
ENTRY FEES – Can be paid by anyone (mom, dad, family & friends, etc.) This is your sponsor. (It is best to seek sponsors whose businesses you frequent or are personal friends with) Putting your child in a pageant is like putting them on a sports team or in dance. It’s something you do for their growth, development and to help build self-confidence.
REFUND POLICY – You are free to withdraw from the pageant at any time, but under no circumstances, for any reason, will you be entitled to the refund of any fee, either full or in part, that you or someone else has paid on your behalf, past the entry deadline date. You must request the refund from the pageant director by this date. Absolutely no exceptions to this policy.
CHECK POLICY – You are responsible for all checks written on your behalf, to be written in good faith. Should a check come back for any reason, a fee of $25 per check will be required in addition to the cash value of the check. (If in doubt, don’t accept a check; you are required to make good any bad checks, or you will not receive ANY PRIZES and be ineligible for future entry until cleared)