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Miss Sparkler & Miss Firecracker Beauty Pageant
July 12, 2025 | Springdale, AR
This Independence Day-themed beauty pageant celebrates young girls and women while supporting Compassion House and Renee’s House. These organizations provide housing, education, and life-changing support for pregnant and parenting young mothers in need.
Event Overview:
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Event Name: Little Miss Firecracker: Crowned for a Cause
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Date & Time: Saturday, July 12, 2025
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Registration Opens: 5:00 PM
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Pageant Begins: 5:30 PM
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Location: Springdale Parks & Recreation, 1906 Cambridge St, Springdale, AR 72762
Age Divisions:
Miss Sparkler Division (Ages 0-7):
0-1: Teeny Miss Sparkler
2-3: Tiny Miss Sparkler
4-5: Little Miss Sparkler
6-7: Miss Sparkler
Miss Firecracker Division (Ages 8-19):
8-9: Little Miss Firecracker
10-12: Young Miss Firecracker
13-15: Junior Miss Firecracker
16-19: Miss Firecracker
Entry Fee:
Early Bird Entry Fee: $80 per contestant (Closes April 9)
Standard Entry Fee: $90 per contestant (Registration Closes July 9)
The entry fee includes participation in the beauty competition, eligibility for best awards (e.g., Best Dressed, Best Hair), Compassion Divisional Appointed Title, and Photogenic Competition.
Attire Guidelines
Contestants will compete in the Beauty (Formal Wear) category only.
👗 Beauty (Formal Wear) Competition Only
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Contestants will compete in the Beauty category—no additional outfit changes required.
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Dresses may be glitz or semi-glitz, but makeup and hairpieces should remain age-appropriate for each division.
💡 Judging Criteria:
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Judges will score based on overall appearance, including stage presence, confidence, and poise—not just the dress itself.
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Ensure dresses fit properly and that contestants feel comfortable and confident on stage.
✨ Shine bright, feel beautiful, and have fun—confidence is the best accessory!
Photogenic Competition
Participants should bring an 8x10 photo to registration
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Additional photos may be submitted for $5 each.
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Electronic submissions will NOT be accepted.
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Photos and scorecards can be picked up at the registration desk after the pageant.
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AI-generated photos are not allowed. If a photo is suspected to be AI-generated, it may result in disqualification from photogenic awards.
💡 Tip: Choose a high-quality headshot that best showcases the contestant’s natural beauty and personality!
Best Awards
Awards for each age division
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Best Dressed 👗
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Best Smile 😁
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Best Hair 💇♀️
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Most Photogenic 📸
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Best Personality ✨
💡 Multiple winners may be selected per category. These awards recognize contestants who stand out in specific aspects of presentation, confidence, and charm!
People's Choice Award
One award per age division
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$1 = 1 Vote – Anyone can purchase votes for their favorite contestant.
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The contestant with the most votes in each age category will be crowned the People’s Choice Winner.
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Voting opens June 12 and closes July 11.
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Votes can be cast online through each contestant’s fundraising page or in cash at the event until registration closes.
💡 Encourage friends and family to vote and help support a great cause!
Compassion Crown
One winner per division (Miss Sparkler & Miss Firecracker)
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Awarded to the top fundraiser in each division.
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Each contestant will receive a personal fundraising webpage to collect donations and sponsorships before the event.
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Cash payments are also accepted at the event until registration closes.
💡 Every dollar raised helps support young mothers in need—contestants can make a real difference while competing for the crown!
Placement Awards
Awards in each age group
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👑 Queen – Awarded to the highest-scoring contestant in each age group.
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🥈 1st Runner-Up – Awarded to the second-highest-scoring contestant in each age group.
👶 Contestants will compete for their respective age division's crown, with titles awarded based on overall scores.
💡 Queens will receive a crown and sash, recognizing their achievement as the top contestant in their age group!
