GAINESVILLE 2026 Citrus Pageant & Model Search Prelim Tour

Schedule

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Best Western Gateway Grand | Gainesville, FL

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Celebrate 30 years of Citrus Pageantry with us!
Visit littlemisscitrus.com to apply for this event
ONE Phase of Competition only: FORMAL ATTIRE
Citrus is a Natural Pageant and we ask that all Formal attire be natural/Sunday's best or special occasion style.
For 0-6 year age groups we suggest Sunday's Best or Holiday Attire. All other age divisions may wear party style/formal dresses.
Formal Attire for the boys may be a suit, tuxedo, or dress pants/dress shirt. Any color/style is allowed.
Age Divesions:
Girls:
0-11 months
12-23 months
2-3 years
4-6 years
7-9 years
10-12 years
13-15 years
16-19 years
20-29 years
30-49 years
50 years+
Boys:
0-35 months
3-6 years
7-12 years
13-19 years
20+
Compete in age division as of his/her age on January 23, 2026
Entry Fee: $99
Optional Categories: $10 each (Most Beautiful, Handsome, Supermodel, Fashionista/Fashion Icon
Admission Ticket $10 adult $5 children (6-12 years)
One parent for 0-23 months and 0-35 boys will receive a complimentary ticket.
Prizes:
2 winners in each age divsion Queen/Princess and King/Prince
Citrus Custom Crown, Sash, and Trophy will be awarded along with the full $395 entry fee paid for the 2026 International Pageant and Model Search
At large titles available if you are unable to make it to a prelim near you.
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Best Western Gateway Grand, 4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606-3742, United States

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