WEST FARGO PRELIMINARY PAGEANT

Saturday, July 14th at 4:00 pm

Red River Valley Fairgrounds

Foltz Special Events Center

Titles to be awarded*:

Miss Red River Valley Fair
Miss Fargo
Miss West Fargo
Miss Bonanzaville

Miss Red River Valley Fair’s Outstanding Teen
Miss Fargo’s Outstanding Teen
Miss West Fargo’s Outstanding Teen

*Titles awarded may vary based on participation numbers. Date, time and location subject to change.

Judging Criteria – MISS

Talent = 35%

Private Interview = 25%

Lifestyle & Fitness in Swimsuit =15%

Evening Wear = 20%

On-Stage Questions = 5%

Judging Criteria – Teen 

Private Interview = 25%

Talent = 35%

Evening Wear/On-Stage Question = 20%

Lifestyle and Fitness = 10%

Scholastic Achievement = 10%

Private Interview: This is a private interview with the judging panel. Judges will ask questions regarding the platform and resume in addition to current events in an effort to get to know each contestant. Attire: business dress or suit. (10 Minutes – Miss; 8 Minutes – Teen)

Talent: Each contestant gets 90 seconds to showcase their talent of choice to the judges. If accompaniment is required, a recording must be provided – no live accompaniment is permitted unless done by the contestant. A piano and microphones will be provided, but if your talent requires any additional props, please provide your own. Note: Contestants must write their own talent introduction and turn it in prior to competition. Attire: something that complements your talent and is showy and attention-grabbing.

Evening Wear: This phase of competition is meant to show a contestant’s poise and self-confidence. Contestants will be taught a simple modeling pattern the day of competition. Attire: evening gown of choice.

Lifestyle & Fitness: This phase of competition is meant to showcase a contestant’s self-confidence, energy and physical fitness. Contestants will be taught a simple modeling pattern the day of competition. Attire: swimsuit of choice (one piece or two piece allowed; no string bikinis!).

On-Stage Interview: Contestants will be asked two questions on stage. One question will be selected from their private interview, and one question will be written by fellow contestants and drawn at random.

DUE BY MONDAY, JULY 2ND:

• Contestant Resume
• Contestant Platform Statement
• Talent Introduction and Track (if required)
• Contestant Headshot

DUE DAY OF PAGEANT – JULY 14TH:

• CMN Qualification – Print out web page showing funds raised
• Local Contestant Contract (Note: This document must be notarized)
• Sponsorship Fee