Smile & Shine Pageantry
Where Smiles Shine, Confidence Grows, and Friendships Last.
Snow & Shine:
The Winter Wonderland Pageant
Celebrate the season where smiles shine and snowflakes sparkles.
A celebration of confidence, empowerment, friendships, and the magic that lights up each moment.
Every participant shines bright, and every moment feels touched by winter’s glow.
Join us in our sparkling Winter Wonderland to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Smile & Shine Pageantry. (January 2024 - Snow Ball Pageant)
Smile & Shine is open to participants of all ages. We have an age group for everyone!
Each participant will leave with a crown, sash & special gifts. (and most likely a handful of new friends!)
There will be one overall 'Royalty' awarded in each age group with the highest overall scores from our judges, who will also receive a royalty sash, crown, & special gifts.
Age Groups
0-23 months
2-3 years
4-5 years
6-8 years
9-11 years
12-14 years
15-17 years
18-21 years:
22 years and up
(age groups are subject to slightly change based on registrations)
Photo credit: Karlene Proctor Photography
Formal Wear: Time to dress to impress! Rock your favorite dress, suit, or anything that makes you feel confident and classy.
Cozy Comfy Wear: Laid-back and loving it! Bring out your comfiest, coziest outfit - the one you’d live in if you could.
Theme Wear: Get creative with your Winter Wonderland look! Think sparkle, icy vibes, and a touch of winter magic — your chance to make the stage shine.
Get ready to shine! Participants will take the stage to showcase three outfit categories throughout the day, showing off their style, confidence, and personality. We’re all about creating a supportive and empowering space for each participant to shine.
We don't want you to stress about needing to spend a lot of money on outfits. Consider using local resources! Check your closets first, thrift stores are great, your local 'Buy Nothing' page, fb marketplace, or try borrowing items from family/friends, etc.
For each outfit category on stage, participants will do their walk on stage. We typically recommend a 'T' walk as it provides the perfect amount of time to shine, but it's fine if the participant does their own thing!
Our 'T' walk recommendation with each X being a pause/pose to stop and shine. We will have little marks for each x on the stage floor for reference. Enter/Exit sides may change from right/left based on the specific venue layout
Got a special talent you'd love to show off? This optional category is your chance to shine! Whether it's dancing, singing, playing an instrument, telling jokes, performing martial arts, or any other hidden skill - we want to see it!
Talent will be grouped by ages:
0–5 ● 6–11 ● 12–16 ● 17–21 ● 22+
Each age group will have an overall award, and every participant will receive a medal for sharing their talent.
(Talent is judged and awarded separately from the main pageant categories)
Smiling & Shining isn't always just for our participants! We have recently added an add-on category for the Moms, the Grandmas, or Aunties! This is a perfect opportunity to have a magical moment shining on stage with your participant.
This add on category will consist of ONE outfit category (Cozy Comfy Wear) and a brief introduction.
With Smile & Shine being a natural pageant system, we want our participants to come as they feel comfortable. While makeup is not required, participants are welcome to wear natural light everyday makeup if they would like. The goal with pageantry makeup is to enhance your natural beauty,
One of Smile & Shine’s goals is to help participants build confidence in using their voice and speaking in front of others. To start simple, each participant (ages 4 and up) will share a brief introduction before their Formal Wear walk, and will answer a fun question before their Comfy Cozy Wear walk.
Introductions can include your name, age, and something fun about yourself or a favorite hobby. Keep it short and sweet around 20 to 45 seconds, then enjoy your moment to shine on stage! Examples of questions will be provided in the welcome package that comes after registration, so you can practice and think about your special answers ahead of time.
We typically have 2-3 special guest judges join us for the day. The judges evaluate on various details such as outfits, confidence, personality, etc. and they also leave special kind comments to each participant to leave with at the end of the day!
Let's shine in aWinter Wonderland
Main Registration Fee: $185
($60 of the fee is considered a non-refundable deposit)
Talent (Optional Add-On): $30
Mom/Grandma Registration Fee (Optional Add-On): $50
Siblings Discount: $25 off each additional sibling
We accept e-transfer, and credit/debit via our Square Site (linked here) with an option of 4 interest-free payments.
If you would like to request a printable Gift Certificate to gift this holiday season, please send us a direct message through our 'Contact Us' box!
Main Registration Fee includes:
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Welcome Package via e-mail
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Access to start meeting friends on the Smile & Shine Community Group Page
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Entry to all three categories on Pageant Day (Formal Wear, Cozy Comfy Wear, and Winter Wonderland Theme Wear)
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Special Crown & Gift Bag to take home
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Plus a magical day of memories with the Smile & Shine family
Cancellation of Registration Fee Policy
Cancellation before December 15th: Refund of registration fees paid (minus $60 non-refundable deposit)
Cancellation from December 16th to December 31st: $50 refund & $60 credit applied to account to use towards a future Smile & Shine Pageant.
Cancellation after January 1st: $60 credit applied to account to use towards a future Smile & Shine Pageant.
*This event will happen Snow or Shine.* There is a lot of behind the scenes planning that happens for our pageants, so we are unable to reschedule due to weather. We have a great room block rate available at the hotel for anyone who would like to stay to avoid driving in the morning. Information on how to book and rates will be provided upon registration confirmation.
We understand that the economy is tough and that every dollar counts. While registration fees may seem like a big commitment upfront, we’re happy to offer a flexible payment option through our Square site - just four interest-free payments of approximately $46 bi-weekly.
At Smile & Shine Pageantry, our goal is to create a magical, confidence-building experience that your child will cherish forever. We truly pour our hearts into making each event a special, unforgettable day for every participant. The approximate pageant fee can generally range from $220 to $1,800 or more.
Smile & Shine loves being able to showcase local businesses. If you would like to sponsor an event, partner with Smile & Shine or offer products/coupons for our gift bags given to each participant, reach out directly, we would love to hear from you!
If you are a business and interested in joining us as a vendor for the day, please fill out this application form and we will be in touch.
