Open State Finals March 31 & April 1st

Somerset Center for Rural Development

“Beauty is being the best possible version of

yourself on the inside and out!”

www.MissKentuckyBluegrass.com

2017 Delegates We invite you to be a part of this exclusive state pageant event! Each contestant will hold their own regional title applied through the website. log onto the website to claim your title and receive your regional sash! This pageant experience is for girls ages and women up to 55 , Plus Size Divisions, and Mrs. Competition as well. You must be a Kentucky resident to participate and age divisions are limited to only 10 contestants. Contestants must be involved in at least one community service project or organization (9 & older). This can be anything they choose to help others (cancer walk, make-a-wish, girl scout events, the sky is the limit–helping is the key). For younger contestants this can be something done with Mom or Dad. Groups from 0-2 year old young ladies will compete in any formal or semi-formal dress as well as fashion model. Young ladies 3-5 and 6-8 will wear a floor length evening dress and compete in fashion model and are encouraged to be involved in some type of community service. Girls 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14 will choose between talent or fashion model to go along with their interview and evening gown scores. Ladies 15-17, 18-22, and MS / Mrs will choose between talent, fashion model, or swimsuit to go along with their evening gown and interview scores. Our Mrs. Contestants must be married and be-tween the ages of 24-45 years; they will compete in interview and evening gown PLUS choose between swimsuit, talent, or fashion model. The Modern (plus) categories are for Teens 13-17 , Miss 18-29 years , and Woman 30-55 who wear a size 14 or higher. State royalty will win wonderful prizes including four point round crowns, rhinestone sashes, weekend vacation get-a-way, or cash! The state winners will also be involved in community service projects, have an amazing photo shoot with Cook Designer Portraits, chance to appear at the Sprint Cup, and other appearances during their 2017 reign. PLUS Queens and Ambassadors will represent Kentucky at the AmeriFest US National pageant this July ! What a wonderful opportunity to win a state title and represent your community while gaining pageant experience. Enclosed you will find more details of the competitions, schedule, prizes, and more! We hope to see you in April! Sincerely, Dianne Turner Miss Kentucky Bluegrass State Director 859 625 8490

“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”

~Hebrews 13:16

Host Ho-Host Hotel The Holiday Inn of Somerset, Kentucky will host our contestants. While it is not required to stay at the hotel, it will be convenient. The rate for contestants is $92 + tax. You must mention the pageant name to receive discount and rooms should be booked by March 15 to ensure the rate but is based upon availability so book EARLY. The hotel number is (606)425-4444. There will be a free breakfast each morning with your paid stay. Don’t forget to mention Miss Kentucky Blue-grass when you book to ensure the discounted rate!

Pageant Location Somerset, Kentucky is the home of a very unique facility– The Center for Rural Development. Hosting large events, concerts, etc. The pageant will be in their state of the art theatre, a wonderful atmosphere to showcase our contestants and their talents. We’re very proud to offer this facility for the state final competition. Please see the schedule to find out when your age divisions and competitions will take place. Friday night we will host a pre-registration, rehersal, and pageant workshops–more information coming soon! The physical address for The Center is 2292 US 27 Suite #300 Somerset, KY. Somerset also offers several nice restaurants, shopping mall, movie theatres, and other attractions to enjoy during your down time. We look

forward to a great pageant weekend!

Categories 0-2, 3-5 and 6-8 Years:

Girls will compete in evening gown (no custom dresses) and off the rack outfit

for “Fashion Model.” Scores of gown and fashion model are added for final

scores. The contestants will parade on stage with their regional sash first with

jeans and a solid black or white top . They’ll be asked a simple on stage

question during their dress category (3 and older) this is not scored. Girls will

need an escort for the dress category to escort them to the first X. Escorts

should wear black. Each division will be limited to 10 contestants.

9-10, 11-12, 13-14

Girls will compete in interview (state t-shirt, black pants or skirt), evening

gown (no custom dresses), and choose between talent or fashion model. All

girls will come out on stage for introduction in a party/cocktail dress in any

color and regional sash. They will need an escort for evening gown (parent,

sibling, grandparent). Escorts should wear black. Each age division will be

limited to 10 contestants. Will have stand in escorts if needed.

15-17, 18-22,

Ms. & Mrs:

Ladies will compete in interview (state t-shirt, black pants or skirt), evening gown

(must have a tag), and choose between talent or swim suit (Mrs. Fashion Model). All

ladies will come out for an opening number in a cocktail dress of choice in any color

with their sash. As a second optional they may choose to do BOTH talent and swimsuit

if they like. They also have the choice to do fashion model if they don’t want to do

swim suit or talent. The highest score will be used. Only ONE category is required.

Mrs. Division will choose between talent or fashion model. Only 10 contestants per age

division will be allowed. All contestants need to have an escort for a portion of the

evening gown competition. We will have a stand in escort if you do not have one.

Escorts should wear black and can be a parent, friend, child, spouse, etc.

male or female. Stand ins will be available.

Modern Teen 13-17:

Modern Ms. 18-29:

Modern Woman 30-55

Ladies in the plus divisions must be a size 14 or greater and will compete in

interview (wearing state t-shirt and black pants or skirt), evening gown, and

choose between talent or Plus Fashion Model– anything of your choice.

State Civic Queens:

State Photogenic Queens:

State Ambassador Queens:

Queen in each division judged on community service– State Title.

Winner in each division, send up to 3 photos in by deadline 3/1

Wins 4 point crown, cash, and other prizes-available in all age divisions.

Pageant Sponsorship Program

Congratulations for competing for the state title of Miss Kentucky Bluegrass– and representing your

hometown. The pageant sponsorship program is designed to help contestants to earn their fees

paid to the state competition and have the ability to win other prizes if they choose to do so. The

program showcases each contestant in the pageant with their photo, name, age, and a spotlight on

their mission statement or community service. Each contestant is REQUIRED to have only one

sponsor / good luck page, but can sell more if they desire. The prizes are listed below. Also a

“sample” designed page is available to get ideas on how to set up your page. The page can say

whatever you like, and can include one or more photos of your choice. The pages must be pre-set

up when you send them in. If you want to send the ad in on a disc it MUST be a jpeg or PDF file,

and also MUST include a paper copy of each ad. The ads can be simple, don’t worry about the over-

all design. You can get creative as much as you like as well. Any questions please call 859-625-

8490 or email kyfestivals@hotmail.com. Each state page cost is $150– they can be split up as you

need to. For example, if one person will sponsor $100 of the page and two other family members

will sponsor $25 each, that would equal your $150 per page fee making ONE page. Sponsor pages

may be sold to local businesses, political ads, friends and family ads, or anyone who wishes to

sponsor the contestant. Programs are available for pre-order on your entry form for $20 each. It is

suggested to pre-order the programs as there will not be extras available on pageant day, so make

sure your family members know this if they would like to reserve as well. Any balances owed on

books will need to be paid at the time your register/check in on pageant day. All ad pages are due

by 3/1 postmark.

1 Page (sponsor, good luck, or business ad)= Required 2 Pages= Entry fee of $150 paid plus your 1 page requirement is met! 3 Pages= Above plus sponsorship plaque, program book, and crown pin 4 Pages= Above plus pageant T-shirt, Tiara, & Photogenic category 5 Pages= Above plus $50 Walmart gas card & Silver or Gold jewelry 6 Pages= Above plus large duffle bag, bling pageant blanket, & one addition-al program or one door admission. 7 Pages= Above plus digital camera & 8 x 10 photo package. 8 Pages= Above plus one hotel night stay reimbursement up to $100 10 Pages= Above plus State Monogrammed Title Sash “Miss Kentucky Blue grass Ambassador”, gorgeous 4 point round crown, 4 foot trophy, & choice of a Tablet, Bicycle, MK purse , or Diamond Ring. Sponsorship Pages = $150 each (you can make any combination of donations to = the $150 full page price ) Please fill out a sponsorship receipt for each good luck page you sell (see 2nd sheet). The sponsor pages must be postmarked by 3/1 , Ads are NOT accepted via email without prior arrangements. Payment may be sent through Paypal, money order, check, or credit card by 3/1 Ads must be print ready—we DO NOT SET UP ads for you. See sample here. You can make them however you like.

Sponsorship Receipt Checks Payable to : AmeriFest Return this side with ad

Sold to

_____________________________

Contestant & Age

_____________________________

Amount Donated $_____________

Sold To____________________________

Date ______________________________

Contestant_________________________

Age Division_______________________

Sponsor Amount $__________________

Thank you for helping make

my dreams come true!

Payment Information: Please Circle Method - Cash Check Money Order Credit Card (fill out in full) Amount to be charged $______________ Signature__________________________________ Name on card ___________________________________________ ______________________ Email to receive secure payment link—do not put credit card # here. Cardholder Email________________________________________________@____________ Cardholder Texting Number _____________________________________________________

Return this side with ad

Sold to

_____________________________

Contestant & Age

_____________________________

Amount Donated $_____________

Sold To____________________________

Date ______________________________

Contestant_________________________

Age Division_______________________

Sponsor Amount $__________________

Thank you for helping make

my dreams come true!

Sponsorship Receipt Checks Payable to : AmeriFest

Payment Information: Please Circle Method - Cash Check Money Order Credit Card (fill out in full) Amount to be charged $______________ Signature__________________________________ Name on card ___________________________________________ ______________________ Email to receive secure payment link—do not put credit card # here. Cardholder Email________________________________________________@____________ Cardholder Texting Number _____________________________________________________

Entry form (both sides) by 3/1 postmark

Program photo & deposit by 3/1 postmark Photogenic photo by 3/1 if participating

Send talent music (if participating) on CD by deadline

Sponsor page (s) ready to scan postmark by 3/1

If staying at Holiday Inn make reservation by 3/15

What To Wear

0-2, 3-5, & 6-8 Years Formal Type Dress (off the rack) Fashion Model Outfit (off the rack) Jeans with white or black top (for opening parade of contestants worn with sash)

Optional talent will be available for 305 and 6-8 years for a Bluegrass Talent award.

9-10, 11-12, & 13-14 Years Formal Evening Gown Party Dress (opening number your choice of any

color, with regional sash can be jumper , hi-low, etc)

Interview (must have pageant bling t-shirt and black

pants or skirt, any shoes or accessories ).

Choose One or Both (highest score used)

Talent Fashion Model *No custom made dresses or outfits are permitted except talent. Gown & fashion model must be off the rack, have a tag in them, and NOT custom made.

15-17 & 18-23 Years Ms: 24-30 Years Formal Evening Gown Cocktail / Party Dress (opening number

your choice of any color or style with regional sash)

Interview (must have pageant bling t-shirt and black pants or skirt– any shoe or accessories)

Choose One or Two (max 2) Talent Swim Suit– 1 or 2 Piece or Fashion Model * highest score used with gown and interview scores.

Mrs: 24-45 Years Married Formal Evening Gown Cocktail / Party Dress (opening num-

ber your choice any color or style with regional sash)

Interview (must have bling pageant t-shirt and black pants or skirt– any shoe or accessories )

Choose One or Two ( max 2) Talent Swim Suit– 1 or 2 Piece or Fashion Model * highest score used with gown and interview scores.

Modern (plus) Divisions: Teen, Miss, Woman Formal Evening Gown Cocktail Dress (opening number your choice of any color, with regional sash)

Interview (must have pageant t-shirt and black pants or skirt– any shoe)

Choose One or Both Talent Fashion Model