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Top 10 Contestant Questions and Answers

Q. When can my family and friends buy tickets?
A -1 You may pre order and pay for tickets for your husband, friends and family.  They will be in an envelope with your name. at the ticket window.  You should appoint a family member to  ask for and distribute the tickets to your family members.

A-2  After registration on the day of the pageant your family member can purchase tickets and programs.

A-3 – At 5:00 PM at the ticket window on Pageant Day.

Q. How much are tickets and programs and when does the show start?
A. Last Year the tickets were $35.00 each – All General Admission (All Ages). Children 5 years of age and older will be admitted.  Programs $20.00 each.  ALL CASH ONLY!

Q. Is the state pageant televised?
A. The State Pageant will NOT be televised.  We are not allowed by Mrs. America to live stream the pageant.  The pageant will be videotaped and you will be able to purchase a DVD of the pageant.  No Personal video cameras are allowed.

Q. How many Contestants are in the Pageant?
A. The number of contestants will change daily as contestants enter and withdraw from the pageant. We do not know how many contestants will be in the pageant until pageant day when they arrive at registration. We will NOT quote a number of contestants at any time. PLEASE DO NOT CALL AND ASK!!!!

Q. Is a “specific” person in the pageant?
A. All contestant information is confidential. Contestant names are not disclosed prior to the pageant.

Q. Should I bring a gift for the other contestants?
A. NO.

Q. Can I arrive with my hair in rollers?
A. Yes you can but very few do.

Q. When will contestant photos be on the website?
A. The Contestant photos will be uploaded into the website and ready to post.  On the morning of the pageant after registration theY will be made visible on the website..Immediately after the pageant the new titleholder will be posted and the remainder of the website will be updated as soon as possible.

Q. Do I need a “pageant coach” and who would you recommend?
A. Even though some contestants seek the advice of a coach, we do not see their success reflected in the overall outcome of the pageant each year. While some contestants feel more prepared when they work with an experienced person who can give them tips on competition, many contestants have won titles without any outside training. Resource information is available on the sponsor section of the website ONLY for contestant information. You are NOT required to patronize the pageant sponsors.

Q. Can I have a personal hair stylist or make-up artist backstage?
A. Contestants are NOT permitted to provide hair stylists or make-up artists backstage. They must style their hair and apply their make-up. Backstage volunteer assistants provided by the pageant will be available to assist contestants with zippers, buttons, earrings, shoes, swimsuit glue, number buttons and wardrobe changes.