Pageant Information
2025 Azalea-Dogwood Festival Pageant
The pageant is a competition that is open to high school juniors who live in the Wiregrass area. Young ladies are judged through an interview process and their on-stage presence. Each season a Queen is crowned and the young ladies in the pageant serve as Trail Belles during the Festival. The Queen and Belles will have an opportunity to have a fun-filled year of meeting new people and making guest appearances while serving as role models for young girls. Besides being the official hostess of the 2025 Trail in March, the Queen receives a $2000 scholarship to the school of her choice, Crown, Banner and Pearl Jewelry. In addition, the girls selected as TOP 5 and category winners will also receive a scholarship, $500 to the school of choice.
Did You Know?
The Queen’s $2000 scholarship can be used as dual enrollment during her senior year in high school. The prize package also includes a beautiful crown and banner, pearl jewelry and various gifts.
Important
Dates
Event Dates
2025 Queen Competition
Sunday, February 9, 2:30PM at the Dothan Civic Center
2025 Azalea-Dogwood Trail
Sunday, March 16, 2:30PM
Other Important Dates
January 9
Deadline to confirm participation.
More information.
2025 Registration:
Registration Fee: $100
Registration from January 2nd – 9th, please make check for registration fee payable to Azalea-Dogwood Festival.
The deadline to confirm your participation is Thursday, January 9 at midnight. Simply download the form here, or request one from the guidance counselor at your school. Questions, please call 334-916-3634.
Entry Fee Includes: White Lace Parasol, Azalea-Dogwood Festival T-Shirt, Professional Photo for Publication, and 2 Pageant Tickets.
Attire:
Long Full-Style Ball Gown (any solid color except black), with ADF-provided Parasol. Hoop skirt and gloves are optional.
Qualifications to Enter:
The pageant is open to any High School Junior girl who lives in the Wiregrass area, including Official Home School Students. All contestants must sign an Agreement Form to abide by rules for the pageant and activities promoted and/or attended by the Azalea-Dogwood Festival.
Entry Form and Dates & Details
Access the Entry Form or complete Dates & Details by selecting the buttons below.
Important Dates
Jan. 9th – Deadline to Register by Midnight to adfdothan@gmail.com (Type contestant’s name in the subject heading with the unsigned application).
Jan. 12th – Registration Meeting @ 2:30 (Turner Room at Woodall Building) – The signed application will be due. Test Information and Parasols will be given out.
Jan. 19th – Information Meeting @ 2:30 (Hilton Garden Inn) – A parent or guardian must be present to learn about interview, stage attire, and other information.
Jan. 26th – Test @ 3:00 (Turner Room at Woodall Building).
Jan. 30th and Feb. 6th – Rehearsal @ 4:30 (First Baptist Church Family Life Center) – Parasols Due, Please wear your ADF Shirt.
Feb. 7th – Rehearsal @ 4:30 (Dothan Civic Center) – Stage Shoes, Parasol, and Hoop required for both practices. Practice will last approximately 2 hours, snacks will be provided.
Questions Can Be Sent to the Email Above,
or Text/Call 334-916-3634.