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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 May 31st)
Standard Entry Fee: $90 per contestant (Registration Closes July 9)
Your entry fee includes:
✅ Participation in the formalwear beauty competition
✅ Eligibility for special awards: Best Dressed, Best Hair, Best Personality, Most Photogenic, and more
✅ Entry into the Photogenic Competition (photo submission required)
✅ A chance to win the coveted Compassion Crown as the top fundraiser in her category
✨ Every contestant will also enjoy:
👗 A private dressing area with restroom access for the contestant and one female chaperone
🎉 A supportive, encouraging atmosphere where every girl gets her moment to shine
🎟️ Guest tickets available at the door for just $5—invite friends and family to cheer her on!
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!
