Young girls and boys and young ladies from the area are invited to participate in the annual Dexter Heartland and Miss Dexter Pageants, to be held in Dexter on Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2.
The pageants will be held at the Bearcat Event Center on the campus of Dexter Schools on Grant Street.
Schedule for
Miss Dexter Pageant
All entrants must be residents of the Dexter R-XI School District. Entry forms are available at The Bunny Patch in downtown Dexter or by contacting Jamie Sepulvado at 573-270-1445 and should be turned in to Dexter Pageants, 16367 County Road 624, Dexter, Mo. 63841. The filing deadline for participation in the pageants is Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. Additional information may be obtained by calling the Bunny Patch at 573-624-3032.
Categories are available to girls and young ladies from birth through 19 years of age. The pageants are sponsored annually by the DHS Vocal Music Department.
Pageant schedule for Little Mr. and Little Miss Dexter (Contests may run slightly ahead of scheduled time)
* Little Mr. Dexter - 5:30 p.m. - Three years of age through second grade - Saturday, Sept. 1
* Little Miss Dexter - 5:30 p.m. - Three years of age through second grade - Saturday, Sept. 1
Pageant schedule for Petite Miss Dexter, Jr. Miss Dexter, and Miss Dexter:
* Petite Miss Dexter - 6:30 p.m. Grades 3, 4, and 5 - Saturday, Sept. 1
* Jr. Miss Dexter - 7 p.m. - Grades 6, 7, and 8 - Saturday, Sept. 1
* Miss Dexter - 7:30 p.m. - Grades 9 through 12 - Saturday, Sept. 1
Schedule for Petite Miss Dexter, Jr. Miss Dexter and Miss Dexter
* Petite Miss Dexter - 6:30 p.m. - Grades 3, 4, and 5 - Saturday, Sept. 1
* Jr. Miss Dexter - 7 p.m. - Grades 6, 7, and 8 - Saturday, Sept. 1
Schedule for Heartland Pageants
* Baby Miss at 1:30 p.m. - birth through 17 months - Sunday, Sept. 2
* Tiny Miss at 2 p.m. - 18-35 months - Sunday, Sept. 2
* Wee Miss at 2:30 p.m. - 3-5 years - Sunday, Sept. 2
* Petite Miss - 3 p.m. - six to eight years - Sunday, Sept. 2
* Pre-Teen Miss at 3:30 p.m. - 9-11 years - Sunday, Sept. 2
* Jr. Miss Heartland - 4 p.m. - 12 to 14 years
* Miss Heartland at 4:30 p.m. - 15 - 19 years - Sunday, Sept. 2
Pageant wear is required for all contestants. The queen in each division will receive a crown, sash and trophy; alternates will receive a sash and trophy. This year, as in years past, the new Miss Heartland will also receive a $100 cash award. All contestants should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their pageant.
Pageants will be held at the Bearcate Event Center on Grant Street in Dexter. There is no rehearsal and the decision of the judges is final. An entry fee of $25 is required for each contestant and must accompany the mailed application.
Entries forms are available at the Bunny Patch in Downtown Dexter or by contacting the pageant director, Jamie Sepulvado at 573-270-1445.
Entry forms may also bew found online at www.dailystatesman.com.http://www.dailystatesman.com/publication/2012-heartland-pageants-entry-forms