Girls 5-12 years of age are invited this year to compete for the titles of Little Miss Apple Blossom, Jr. Miss Apple Blossom and Miss Apple Blossom. Each contestant will need to dress in their best farm or country girl outfit. Judging will be based on costume and presentation.
The contest is Sunday, Oct. 21st with Dress Rehearsal is at 2 PM with the contest at 3 PM.
There will be 3 age divisions: 5-7 years, 8-10 years and 11-12 years. Cost to enter is $10 per contestant.
- The grand prize for each age bracket is $50 gift card and a trophy.
- Runner up prize for each age bracket is a $25 gift card and a trophy.
Click here to download the application for this contest. (PDF)
You must enter by October 8th. No entries will be received after this date or at the festival. Questions can be sent by CLICKING HERE.
Little Miss, Jr. Miss and Miss Apple Blossom Rules
- Contestants for the Little Miss Apple Blossom must be between 5 and 7 years of age and for the Jr. Miss Apple Blossom must be between the ages of 8-10 years and for Miss Apple Blossom between the ages of 11-12 years by the actual date of the pageant (Sunday, October 21st) Proof of age may be requested.
- Contestants must purchase a child’s ticket to attend the festival on the day of the pageant. The actual contest takes place Sunday, October 21st at 3pm. Contestants must sign in at the contest table by 1:30pm and attend a dress rehearsal.
- Contestants are required to have a sponsor (business or family) who will pay her $10.00 entry fee. Please make checks payable to The Cleveland Apple Festival™
- Contestant agrees to a) be interviewed on stage by our Master of Ceremonies during pageant day b) to appear in a farmer type or country style outfit c) participate in a pre-pageant judges chat with all Little Miss, Jr. Miss contestants and Miss Apple Blossom
- Contestant agrees that the decision of the judges is final.
- No make-up allowed at this age level. Hair must be age appropriate.
- All contestants must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or legal guardian during all contest proceedings.
- There will be one grand prize and title awarded in each age bracket. There will also be one runner up prize in each age bracket.
- The grand prize for each age bracket is a $50 gift card and a trophy.
- Runner up prize for each age bracket is a $25 gift card and a trophy.
- All contestants by entering, agree to allow The Cleveland Apple Festival™ and/or it sponsors to use their likeness and names for publicity purposes relating to the festival and/or Little Miss and Jr. Miss Contest.
- Immediate family members of employees or directors of The Cleveland Apple Festival™ cannot enter this contest. The Cleveland Apple Festival™ reserves the right to limit the contestants should the amount of entries become larger than can feasible be judged by the judging panel in the allotted time.
Click here to download the application for this contest. (PDF)
