Crowns Across America Proudly Presents the EXCITING LIVE TELEVISED

2008 South Carolina State Fair

Princess and Prince Pageant

Saturday October 11, 2008

 SC State Fair – WLTX-TV Stage – Columbia, SC

Official Preliminary for Miss South Carolina Princess & Prince of SC 2009 State Pageant

                 This Pageant will air LIVE on Television!!!

WLTX–TV Digital Channel 19.2 or TWC 811

Master of Ceremonies – JR Berry, Senior News Anchor, WLTX-TV

No Previous Pageant Experience Needed !

Natural Beauty & Personality

EVERY CONTESTANT

TAKES HOME GREAT PRIZES!

New this Year…Easy to follow Crowning Ceremony!
Morning and Afternoon Competitions!!!

Join us for South Carolina’s MOST EXCITING Natural Beauty Pageant Plus…

*South Carolina’s Prettiest & Most Handsome Faces Photo Contest

*Talent Competition – Each Contestant Wins Prizes!

Not Required for Beauty Awards – Limited Entries Accepted

*AJ’s Friends Community Spirit Competition

Benefits Autistic Children – Everyone Wins Prizes! – Not Required

Come have FUN with us!!!

Questions?...Director:  Gay C. Berry  (803) 905-2608 or Email:  caaqueens@yahoo.com

A Crowns Across America Beauty Pageant Production  www.scbeautypageants.com

***GENERAL INFORMATION***

Our Judges are Qualified, Fair & Honest.  Pageant Judging is based on Facial Beauty, Personality & Overall Impression. Our Rules are: No Makeup on Contestants ages birth to 3 Years old - Lip Gloss and Light Blush ONLY ages 4 to 9 Years old (not required)- Age appropriate makeup ages 10 Years &Up. No Artificial Hair (wigs, falls, etc.)

Beauty Wear: Girls – Sunday Dress, Flower Girl Dress, Bridesmaid Dress, Prom Gown, Fitted Gown or Pageant Dress.  Boys – Dress Clothes, Sunday Suits or Tuxedo. 

AGE GROUPS : Determined by Contestants age on Pageant Date (may move up to next group if they choose)

DIVISION I                                                                    DIVISION II

Infant Miss…….. 0 – 11 Months                           Tiny Miss…………. 4 Years

Baby Miss………12 – 23 Months                          Miniature Miss......  5 – 6 Years

Toddler Miss….. 2 Years                                       Petite Miss……….. 7 – 9 Years

Precious Miss… 3 Years

DIVISION III                                                             DIVISION IV     (Boys)

Junior Miss…… 10 – 12 Years                                Regal Prince……. 0 – 11 Months

Debutante Miss…. 13 – 15 Years                             Royal Prince……. 1 – 2 Years

Miss………………. 16 – 20 Years                            Majestic Prince… 3 – 4 Years

Ms………………… 21 & Up Years                         Imperial Prince … 5 & Up Years

(Please DO NOT ask number or names of contestants in your group.)

REGISTRATION:   Sign in, Pay Balance CASH ONLY

(ONLY Fully PAID Contestants, may skip this line, and will be checked in at the WLTX Stage)

MORNING COMPETITION - 8a.m. to 9 a.m. - Pageant Booth at Gate 6

AFTERNOON COMPETITION - 11 a.m. - 12 Noon  - Rear Table at WLTX Stage

***Everyone will have to pay regular gate admission price to enter Fairgrounds.

  Have your Hand Stamped for return entry so you can put your awards in your car

& then come back to enjoy the Fair!  (www.scstatefair.org)

ADMISSION GATE OPENS AT 9 A.M.   Enter thru admission gate 6 and go directly to WLTX Stage, Contestant and One Chaperone ONLY sit on the Left side facing the Stage – Audience on the Right.

PAGEANT:  Morning Competition Begins promptly at 9:30 a.m.

                                                            (Division I : 0 - 3 years Girls and Division IV: All Boys)

Afternoon Competition Begins promptly at 1:00 p.m.  Division II: 4 - 9 years and Division III: 10 & up Come ready to compete – No Dressing Room – Contestant numbers will be given as your group is called to line up along the Left wall.  This is a Fast paced Exciting Pageant that is very organized – Please be ready when your group is called, since it is LIVE television, we will not wait for you.  Each Contestant will go to a Center mark on the stage, modeling is not required, a Chaperone may go with younger contestants, after each Contestant per age group has competed individually there will be a collective line up.  We will begin at 9:30 a.m. with Beauty Competition in Division I, followed by Division IV (All Boys) then Talent Competition for these Divisions followed immediately by the Morning Competition Crowning Ceremony. All Contestants receiving Crowns must remain for the Morning Crowning Group Photo. Following a short Intermission, we will begin the Afternoon Competition with Division II Beauty Competition, followed by Division III , then Talent Competition for these Divisions followed immediately by the Afternoon Crowning Ceremony.  All Contestants receiving Crowns must remain for the Afternoon Crowning Group Photo.

There is a large restroom nearby for Talent Contestants to change in.  All Contestants should wear their Beauty Competition clothing for Crowning.

MORE CROWNS…MORE PRIZES…MORE FUN than Ever!!!

*** COMPETITION EVENT CATEGORIES***

($85.00 entry fee includes these nine competition events)

4 GRAND SUPREME AWARDS:  The Contestant in each Division with the Highest Cumulative Score in

the Pageant will each be awarded this Distinguished and Highly Prized Prestigious Title and Radiant Crown, Sparkling Scepter, Beauty Sash, Spectacular Trophy, CAA Pageant Gift & Goodie Bag, “Fees Off” Certificate to the Official Miss South Carolina Princess and Prince of SC 2009 State Pageant and an OUTSTANDING GRAND SUPREME PRIZE!!!

4 SUPREME AWARDS:  The Contestant in each Division with the remaining Highest Cumulative Score in the Pageant will each be awarded these Prestigious Titles and a Radiant Crown, Sparkling Scepter, Beauty Sash, Spectacular Trophy, CAA Pageant Gift & Goodie Bag, “Fees Off” Certificate to the Official Miss South Carolina Princess and Prince of SC 2009 State Pageant and a Wonderful Supreme Prize!!!

*We do not double Crown – this means The Grand Supreme and Supreme Winners may not also win their age group Beauty Title)  Contestants must be entered in the Grand Supreme Package to be eligible for the Prestigious Grand Supreme and Supreme Titles.

BEAUTY AWARDS:  One Contestant from each age group will be crowned with a Brilliant Crown and be awarded their Prestigious Preliminary Beauty Title, Beauty Sash, Beautiful Custom CAA Plaque and a CAA Pageant Gift & Goodie Bag!  Four Runner Ups per age group will each receive a Beautiful Custom Plaque, Rhinestone Crown Pin, and a CAA Pageant Gift & Goodie Bag!  All remaining Contestants will each receive a Beautiful Custom Plaque and a CAA Pageant Gift & Goodie Bag! Every Contestant will be awarded a “Fees Off” Certificate to the Official Miss South Carolina Princess and Prince of SC 2009 State Pageant!

MOST BEAUTIFUL/HANDSOME:  The Contestant with the Highest Facial Beauty Score per age group will be awarded a Wonderful CAA Prize!  First & Second Runner Up Prizes will also be awarded!

MOST ADORABLE:  The Contestant with the Highest Personality Score per age group will be awarded a Wonderful CAA Prize!  First & Second Runner Up Prizes will also be awarded!

BEST HAIR…BEST EYES…BEST SMILE and BEST DRESSED:  Winner and First Runner Up in each age group per category will receive an Awesome CAA Prize!

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***EXTRA BEAUTY PAGEANT EVENTS***

2 OVERALL GRAND SUPREME MOST ENCHANTING FACE AWARDS:  The Contestant in the Morning Competition and the Contestant in the Afternoon Competition with the Highest Overall Facial Beauty Score will each be awarded this Distinguished and Highly Prized Prestigious Title and will receive a Gorgeous Crown, Sparkling Scepter, Beauty Sash, Spectacular Trophy, CAA Pageant Gift & Goodie Bag, “Fees Off” Certificate to the Official Miss South Carolina Princess and Prince of SC 2009 State Pageant and a MAGNIFICIENT CAA  SUPRIZE GIFT!!    (Entry Fee is $15.00 for this event.)

2 OVERALL GRAND SUPREME MOST CHARMING:  The Contestant in the Morning Competition and the Contestant in the Afternoon Competition with the Highest Overall Personality Score will each be awarded this Distinguished and Highly Prized Prestigious Title and will receive a Gorgeous Crown, Sparkling Scepter, Beauty Sash, Spectacular Trophy, CAA Pageant Gift & Goodie Bag, “Fees Off” Certificate to the Official Miss South Carolina Princess and Prince of SC 2009 State Pageant and an AMAZING CAA  SUPRIZE GIFT!!    (Entry Fee is $15.00 for this event.)

2 OVERALL GRAND SUPREME BEAUTY/PHOTOGENIC:  The Contestant in the Morning Competition and the Contestant in the Afternoon Competition with the Highest Overall Beauty and Photo Score will each be awarded this Distinguished and Highly Prized Prestigious Title and will receive a Gorgeous Crown, Sparkling Scepter, Beauty Sash, Spectacular Trophy, CAA Pageant Gift & Goodie Bag, “Fees Off” Certificate to the Official Miss South Carolina Princess and Prince of SC 2009 State Pageant and an AWESOME CAA  SUPRIZE GIFT!!    (Entry Fee is $15.00 for this event.)

(These Winners will be pulled after the Grand Supreme Award – This is an extra chance to win a Prestigious Grand Supreme Title – They will not be double crowned – Contestants must enter these events in addition to the Grand Supreme Package to be eligible to win)

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TALENT

Perform on LIVE Television!!!

Contestants may choose to compete in this event in addition to the Beauty Competition - it is not required
…it is a FUN EVENT that allows all those that wish to participate the opportunity to Showcase their unique abilities!  Limited entry space available

All Contestants will receive a Wonderful Custom Talent Award Plaque and Gift!

                    The Contestant with the Highest Score in each of the four age groups: 

         Birth to 3 Years – All Boys - 4 to 9 Years – 10 Years and Up  will each be awarded the Prestigious Title of: 

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR GRAND TALENT CHAMPION

and will also receive a Brilliant Crown, Champion Sash and an OUTSTANDING CAA GIFT!!!

(Entry Fee is $35.00 for this event.) *Contestants in this event must also be in the Beauty Pageant

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Crowns Across America – SC State Fair Princess & Prince Pageant – October 11, 2008

SOUTH CAROLINA’S PRETTIEST AND MOST HANDSOME FACES

PHOTO CONTEST:

We are looking for the Prettiest and Most Handsome Faces in South Carolina

Contestants DO NOT have to be in the Beauty Pageant to Enter this Contest.

Photos will be Judged on Facial Beauty and Photogenic Appeal.

Enter your favorite Close Up or Headshot picture (No Frames—Any size up to 8x10)

You may Enter as many pictures as you want (There is an additional fee for extras).

Clearly label on back of each photo—Contestant’s Name and Birth Date.

You may mail or Email your photos.

All photos will be given back to you at the pageant on Oct. 11^th  .

DEADLINE to ENTER this Photo Contest is September 26, 2008.  Judging will be on Oct. 1^st .

AWARDS

All Contestants will receive an Awards Certificate and Beautiful Rhinestone Crown Pin.  Title winners will be announced and all awards will be presented on stage during the Crowning Ceremonies of the

S.C.State Fair Princess & Prince Pageant.   

Age Groups will be the same as the Pageant age groups.

The Female Contestant with the highest score will receive the Prestigious Title of SOUTH CAROLINA’S PRETTIEST FACE!!!

The Male Contestant with the highest score will receive the Prestigious Title of SOUTH CAROLINA’S MOST HANDSOME FACE!!!

Both of these Title Winners will receive a Crown, Scepter, Sash, and Custom Photo Perma Plaque!!!

All Age Group Title Winners, SOUTH CAROLINA PRETTIEST and MOST HANDSOME FACES will receive a Crown, Sash, and Custom Photo Perma Plaque!!!

South Carolina’s Prettiest Faces Photo Contest—EntryForm

(ONLY For Contestants NOT Entered in the Pageant)

Pageant Contestants use Pageant Entry Form for a DISCOUNTED Entry Fee

DIVISION:                         AGE GROUP:                           (0ffice Use)CONTESTANT #:____________

NAME:                                                                                     BIRTHDATE:________________________

PHONE #:                                                       EMAIL:__________________________________________

PARENTS:____________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________________

_______$30.00 S.C. PRETTIEST FACES PHOTO CONTEST

               (If you are NOT competing in the Beauty Pageant)

_______$5.00 each EXTRA PHOTOS

TOTAL ENCLOSED $_____________

Make Checks to: Crowns Across America and Mail to:
Crowns Across America   2808 Loretto Drive    Sumter, SC   29150

Or Email Photo to: caaqueens@yahoo.com and  Paypal: caaqueens@yahoo.comAdd 4% convenience fee to your Total if you choose to pay this way)

I hereby release, indemnify & hold harmless Gay C. Berry & anyone associated with Crowns Across America Pageants form any & all claims.  I agree to pay $35.00 return Check Fee.  No refunds unless cancelled.  Photos may be used for promotional use.  Judges decisions are final.  I understand the rules.

Parent Signature_______________________________________________Date________________________

Crowns Across America – SC State Fair Princess & Prince Pageant – October 11, 2008

  
Crowns Across America

AJ’S FRIENDS – COMMUNITY SPIRIT – SWEETHEART COMPETITION

An Annual Fundraising Event to benefit the Educational Needs of Children with Autism

*** A Great Way to Enter the Pageant FREE! - Win Dazzling Awards and Help Others!!!

     This is a Community Spirit Competition.  It is also a Titled Event.  Each competing Contestant will collect Signature Votes from family members, friends or businesses as Sponsors of that Contestant.  Each Signature Vote is $1.00 or more depending on the generosity of their Sponsors.  All Sponsor’s names contributing $50.00 or more will be announced and they will receive a Community Spirit Award Sponsorship Certificate  presented on stage during the Crowning Ceremonies of the SC State Fair Princess & Prince Pageant to the Contestant they sponsor and later brought to them by the Contestant.  Signature Votes should be collected on our attached form (copies may be duplicated as needed).  (Contestants may choose to compete in this event in addition to the Beauty Competition.  It is not required but Crowns Across America is thankful for your participation in this very worthwhile and needed annual fundraiser.)

Contestants competing in this event are Guaranteed Winners of Wonderful Award Prizes!

Sweetheart Awards for Guaranteed Winners!

( Crowns  and “fees off” get larger as you progress to higher Levels)

LEVEL 1- Community Spirit Sponsor’s Votes Totaling $50.00 to $100.00 –

        Contestants receive a Lovely Crown, Trophy and $10.00 OFF Grand Supreme Package!

LEVEL 2- Community Spirit Sponsor’s Votes Totaling $101.00 to $200.00 –

                    Contestants receive a Beautiful Crown, Trophy and $15.00 OFF Grand Supreme Package!

LEVEL 3- Community Spirit Sponsor’s Votes Totaling $201.00 to $300.00 –

                               Contestants receive a Dazzling Crown, Trophy and $25.00 OFF Grand Supreme Package!

LEVEL 4- Community Spirit Sponsor’s Votes Totaling $301.00 to $400.00 –

                               Contestants receive a Brilliant Crown, Trophy and $50.00 OFF Grand Supreme Package!

LEVEL 5- Community Spirit Sponsor’s Votes Totaling Over $401.00 –

                        Contestants receive a Gorgeous Crown, Trophy and FREE Grand Supreme Package ENTRY!

The One Contestant that collects the most Community Spirit Sponsor’s Votes over $401.00, Will be Triumphantly Crowned with a MAGNIFICENT GRAND CROWN and Ceremoniously presented with the Distinguished and Prestigious Title

2008 South Carolina State Fair SWEETHEART QUEEN/KING !!!

Our 2008 Sweetheart Queen/King  will also receive a Titled Sash, Rose Bouquet, Spectacular Trophy, and a GORGEOUS CROWN CABINET plus a $100.00 “Fees Off ” Certificate

  to the Official Miss South Carolina Princess & Prince of SC 2009 State Pageant !!

AND FREE GRAND SUPREME PACKAGE ENTRY IN THIS PAGEANT!!!

To keep the Community Spirit Competition Fair for Everyone –  ALL Sweetheart Contestants that are competing for the Title must bring, mail, or Email with PayPal their Community Spirit Sponsor Votes Form and $Amount Collected by 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2008—No Exceptions Can Be Made!

All other contestants must notify us of the Level you are in and must have Sponsor Votes Form and

 $Amount collected  turned in to us by Monday, October 6^th .  (These cannot be turned in at Registration – They must be received in our office by Oct. 6^th  so that all participating Contestants Awards will be at the Pageant) hat are competing for the Title **********************************************************

Please call the office (803) 905-2608 or Email:  caaqueens@yahoo.com  if you plan to compete in this event and let us know which Level you are working towards as soon as possible – we order our Crowns early and want to make sure yours will arrive in time for the Pageant – THANK YOU!!!

Crowns Across America – SC State Fair Princess & Prince Pageant – October 11, 2008

SIGNATURE VOTE     AJ’s FRIENDS    Community Spirit Sponsors – Sweetheart Competition

This is an annual fundraising event to benefit the Educational needs of Children with Autism!

                        Hello!  My Name is__________________________________.  I am competing for the Title of

2008 SC STATE FAIR SWEETHEART QUEEN/KING.  I would really appreciate your support.  Each Signature Vote is a $1.00 donation from a family member, friend or business.  Generous Sponsors of $50.00 or more will be recognized at the LIVE TELEVISED SC STATE FAIR PRINCESS & PRINCE PAGEANT, being held at the SC State Fair on the WLTX-TV STAGE in Columbia, SC on Saturday, October 11, 2008, with a Community Spirit Sponsorship Award Certificate.  I will be very happy to bring your award to you after the Pageant, if you will be kind enough to vote for me.  Please sign below and specify the number of votes you are giving.  Thank you so much for your support!

Signature   Votes    $Collected         Signature   Votes    $Collected         Signature   Votes    $Collected

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Please CALL in advance about your award level or your prizes may not be on hand the day of the pageant.

Make all checks payable to: Crowns Across America

S.C. State Fair Princess and Prince Pageant  10/11/08

Entry Form