Miss Jingle Bell Holiday Pageant
Miss Jingle Bell Holiday Pageant: The Miss Jingle Bell Holiday Pageant is a fun holiday themed pageant opportunity. Every contestant receives a crown and a holiday gift. This is a charity event, so a portion of every entry will be donated to a local animal shelter. This event will be capped with limited participants since the Miss Ultimate USA State Pageant is in the afternoon following this pageant, so sign up today!
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Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Location:
Wapakoneta High School Performing Arts Center
1 W. Redskin Trail
Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
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Registration: $150
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Registration Link: Miss Jingle Bell Registration (missnorthernstates.com)
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Registration closes on 11/20/24
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This event is open to the United States and Canada for the following age divisions below.
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Age Divisions:
Baby Princess: 0-23 Months
Tiny Princess 2-3
Jr. Princess 4-6
Princess 7-9
Preteen 10-12
Jr. Teen 13-15
Teen 16-19
Miss 20-27
Mrs. 21+
Ms. 25+
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The age division is determined by the age of the contestant on the date of the pageant November 23, 2024.
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1. Casual Wear - Showcase your everyday style in your favorite holiday casual wear outfit! Please make the walking routine fun, upbeat, and bring on the smile. Two stops are allowed near the front of the stage.
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2. Evening Gown: Wear a floor length gown of choice for this elegant and graceful event. The Baby and Tiny Princess Divisions may wear a knee length or cupcake style dress.
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3. Community Service: Make a toy donation for the Franklin County Children Services Holiday Wish Program. The contestant that goes above and beyond with this project will be honored with a special gift. Turn your donation in at registration.
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​Scoring Information
1. Casual Wear 30%
2. Evening Gown 40%
3. Community Service Project 30%
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The Miss Jingle Bell Pageant Crowning
Every contestant will be recognized with a 4" holiday crown and gift. The overall winner in each age division will receive the honor of being crowned the Miss Jingle Bell and will receive a 6" holiday crown, custom sash, and gift. There will be an overall Jr. Division and Sr. Division Grand Supreme with the highest score. The Grand Supreme Queens will receive an 8" holiday crown and scepter. There will also be some special judge side awards.
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Kindness Standards
Miss Northern States motto is kindness first always! MNS is a sisterhood that supports each other. Contestants and their families are held to a high standard of morals and ethics. It is expected that all contestants, parents, and guests conduct themselves with kindness first. Disrespectful behavior, negative comments, or bullying will not be tolerated and is grounds for immediate dismissal or removal from the pageant venue. If you have a situation, it is important to inform the Owner and Director of Miss Northern States or a MNS team member. At Miss Northern States, we want to see every girl and young woman empowering and supporting each other! Let's cheer each other on and be there for each other when a friend is needed.
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Miss Jingle Bell Eligibility Rules
The date of the Miss Jingle Bell Pageant determines the competing age for each contestant. You must be a citizen of the United States or Canada, a natural born female, and have an exceptional and upstanding character. A kindness first always attitude is important. Additional qualifying factors for age divisions:
Miss Division Ages 20-27 (never married)
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Judges and Scoring Process
Each judge scores separately and the tabulation is processed by the Judges Chairman to determine the overall winner for each age division. In the event, a judge would every personally know a contestant, they will waive their right for judging and an average of the other judges will stand for scoring. The MNS Owner and Director ensures this process has high ethical standards to ensure there is a consistent, fair, and equitable judging process. The judges' comments will be emailed within 7-10 days following the event.
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Hair and Makeup Rules
Miss Jingle Bell is a natural pageant system opportunity. We encourage all girls to show their natural beauty. It is at your discretion how you choose to style your hair and makeup. It is encouraged for the Junior Division contestants to not use heavy makeup. Light makeup and hair extensions in the younger divisions are allowed.
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Official Hair & Makeup Stylists
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Danielle Boyers
If you are interested in professional services or have any questions, please contact Danielle at Studiochooielle@gmail.com. Limited spots are available.
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​​​Chelsea Carey
If you are interested in these professional services or have any questions, please contact Chelsea via Facebook Messenger to book. Limited spots available.
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Dressing Room
Each contestant is allowed to have one female chaperone in the dressing room. There are absolutely no males allowed in the dressing room. No photos or videos are allowed in the dressing room. Curling irons, flat irons, or any hot hair tools are only permitted in the restroom areas. Steamers are allowed in the dressing room.
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Event Admission
Admission for the Miss Jingle Bell can be purchased at the door the day of the event for $25 each. Cash, Venmo, or PayPal is accepted. Children age 6 and under are free admission. If you are visiting royalty from any system and are wearing your sash the admission is only $10. The event admission for The Jingle Bell is also valid for the Miss Ultimate USA State Pageant.
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Host Hotel - Discounted Room Block
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Best Western
1008 Lunar Drive
Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
(419) 738-2050
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https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.36156.html?groupId=2E7AA7N1
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