Welcome To The NEW WV Autumn Festival Site

The TEEN,QUEEN, MS and MRS pageants will be held at DUCKIES in Heaters, WV and will be very casual this year. YES, we are trying something new.

The pageant date is October 11th with registration at approx. 4pm and Personal Interview immediately after. Attire for interview is the T-Shirt so we give you so we do need your size and you can wear it with jeans, shorts, a skirt, capris or a proper bottom.

PAGEANT STARTS AT 7PM WITH INTRO/PROMO

TEEN package includes a gorgeous crown, trophy/plaque or glass slipper, flowers, photos, a ticket to WVAFF(parents and friends may purchase tickets to but must be ready to order the Monday after the pageant and the winner ONLY gets this if they sign a disclaimer agreeing to come in Jan. at their own expense), a gift basket, gift certificates, and cash* award (amount to be determined and it will be updated on here and advertised. Cash award may be used for another pageant and is presented upon completion of reign and fulfillment of duties which are clearly explained in the contract and WVAFF does have a copy of the Teen and Queen contract. Entry fee is $75.00(ages 13 to 15,must be 13 by pageant day and no older than 15 on pageant day), everyone receives a nice gift.

QUEEN package includes a gorgeous crown, trophy/plaque or glass slipper, flowers, Jessie Marsh sash, AVON products, Mary Kay products, two tickets to WVAFF,(you may order tickets for others BUT must be prepared to do so the Monday after the pageant)the trip to compete at WVAFF if you are age eligible, a gift basket, gift certificates, and CASH* award (amount to be determined and it will be updated on here as it grows)and the CASH may be used for another pageant(presented at the end and completion of your reign as well as  a beautiful photo memories quilt with pics of your reign), a $1000.00 Educational Scholarship to Glenville State College. Entry fee is $100.00 and you MUST have a 5x7 Black and White head shot (no crowns)in case you win ready to be mailed out on Monday after the pageant. Contestant must be 16 by pageant day and not have turned 22 on or before Jan. 1, 2008.

MS contestants may be ages 18 to 26 and will NOT be considered for the QUEENS title or the trip to WVAFF. They will receive a CASH* award (amount to be determined) and may use the funds toward any other pageant they choose provided they meet criteria or are welcome to spend it on whatever they choose. Funds are presented after completion of reign and there is a legal binding contract presented upon winning. If you are entering the MS division and are between 18 and 21 PLEASE state MS on the entry form. Crown/Tiara, Sash,Trophy and Gift Bag to winner and runner up awards depend on contestant total. Entry fee is $100.00 and includes lunch*

MRS requirements are that you must be legally married when you win the title. CASH* award to be determined and presented at the end of your reign and there will be a contract. Crown/Tiara, Trophy, Sash, Flowers and a gift bag to the winners, runner up awards and titles depends on contestant total. The more contestants, the more you win!!!! Entry fee is $100.00 and includes lunch*

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS POSTMARK OF SEPTEMBER 13TH, AFTERWARDS PLEASE ADD $25.00 TO YOUR ENTRY TOTAL AND THE FINAL DEADLINE IS IN HAND SEPTEMBER 30TH.

CATEGORIES for ALL contestants are Personal Interview (Panel Style), everyone in  their T Shirts and may wear skirts, trousers, shorts, jeans, capris or pants with the Tshirts. PERSONAL INTRO/EVENT PROMO (about you, the event or both), you will introduce yourself on stage either simply or creatively as it counts for points and can wear what you did for Interview or themed 50s, 60s, or 70s wear. THERE WILL BE NO EVENING GOWN but the QUEEN/MISS will need one if you win for Charleston. YOU will model a dress or suit (casual, dressy casual) and answer a question.  IF you have time after interview and do not wish to hang out and are with a parent (if under 18) you may drive the five miles to Flatwoods and shop the Outlet Mall, just return no later than 6:30pm as the pageant begins at 7pm.

Queens Requirements 

**Must be 16 years of age by January 1, 2008 and must
not have turned 22 years of age on or before January 1, 2008...
Date of Birth must be on or between 1/2/86 and 1/1/92
**Contestant must be a citizen of the United States and a legal resident of West Virginia
**Contestant must be single, not had a marriage annulled or never had a child
**5x7 Photo, headshot, B&W, no crown to be sent for WVAFF program book MUST be brought with you in case you win.

 PAGEANT Itinerary WILL be emailed and POSTED on the website so IT IS IMPORTANT to check your email. If you don't have one, go to the library and get one through YAHOO or HOTMAIL, please. This is easier for all of us.

PARENTS must remain in the premises for contestants who do not have their own vehicles or a license to assure they are fed and looked after during this break.

SPACE IS LIMITED as is the dressing area so be prepared. There will be ice water, juice or soda provided to quench your thirst during the pageant. NO OUTSIDE FOOD MAY BE BROUGHT IN. 

ALL CONTESTANTS need to bring a Gift Basket for our Silent Auction and Contestants and Parents as well as audience may bid in Saturday but it actually begins on Saturday October 11, 2008 at the pageant and continues on October 25, FESTIVAL DAY. The funds are used  for festival expenses, as we are non-profit including awards. The basket should relate to the area where each contestant is from or the contestant herself and can be crafty, candles, fragrance, thigns you made or purchased or had donated ,etc. just something someone could enjoy. JUNIOR ROYALTY may also bring baskets if they choose but it is not mandatory for them.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET YOUR BASKETS

Contact Sue Loyd at (304)689-7717 or email wvautumnfestival007@yahoo.com  or wvwriter007@hotmail.com Contact Leah Nicholson email nicholsonleah@yahoo.com for information and/or entry forms

IF A QUEEN CONTESTANT WINS ANOTHER WV ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS AND FESTIVALS PAGEANT AFTER YOU HAVE PAID OUR ENTRY FEE BUT BEFORE OUR PAGEANT, WE WILL REFUND YOUR MONEY.

**REMEMBER: RATHER THAN PAY TO USA OR ANOTHER SYSTEM, WE GIVE YOU THE CASH (we only have cash if we have twenty or more contestants in the Queen group, and twenty in the Teen, there must be at least ten in the Ms and Mrs for Cash)TO USE AS YOU CHOOSE ; )

NOTICE: As of now NUMBERS ARE LOW.

CHILDRENS PAGEANT registration for age six and under is at 10am, come dressed and ready to compete as pageant is at 11 with attire being 50s, 60s or 70s wear and you may model to your music or let us know your song choice (preferred). Crowning right after and registration for the seven to 12 ages and boys is at approx 1 or 130 with the pageant after all are registered

ICE CREAM SUNDAE party for contestants afterwards

DUCKIES(business, owners, employees, property owners, management), WV AUTUMN FESTIVAL (pageant, board, staff, volunteers, officers), DPS are not responsible for any accidents, illnesses, injuries or losses incurred as a direct or indirect result of the event