October~Fest in the Smokies 2026
Schedule
Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
River Terrace Resort and Convention Center | Gatlinburg, TN
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We are so excited to be back in the Smokey Mountains of Gatlinburg TN!!!There is nothing like being in Gatlinburg TN in the fall time!
We will be giving away some great activity passes, like putt putt golf, Top Jump trampoline & extreme arena etc.
Keep an eye out and see how you can win a free ticket!
Spring-Fest in the Smokies!!! Spring-Fest will be hosted at the River Terrace hotel in downtown Gatlinburg TN
We have one of the lowest entry fees of any nationals out there, that awards the amount of cash we award, not to mention the high dollar gifts we have on our tables.
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***New for the first time ever***
We will have 4 judges per ballroom and will drop the lowest score for each event.
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We will offer a few door titles that are always optional
Early Bird Special is good for the 1st 25 deposits only. Once they are gone, they are gone.
The 1st 25 deposits will get our supreme package for only $495.00 (unheard of low cost) and an amazing special personalized gift at registration.
To claim a spot for the 1st 30, please send $155.00 deposit, this includes the fees to:
[email protected] (add 4% for fees)
Cash App $madpageant
Venmo @madusapageant
***Important*** You must include contestant name, age as of October 16th, 2026, your fb name and OctoberFest
Spots will fill super-fast, we always do for our Gatlinburg nationals.
*Optional Events*
Casual Wear/Swim wear $80.00 75 Seconds
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
***Casual wear/Swimwear and Interview can replace OOC if Higher***
Interview $80.00 60 seconds
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
Overall Jackpot Titles $140.00 for all or $40.00 each 50\50
Most Beautiful
Best Dressed Beauty
Best Overall Beauty Hair
Best Overall Personality
Best Overall Smile
Best Overall Model
Best Overall OOC
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
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Photo Jackpot Events $35.00 per photo per category. Extra photos $10.00 per category. 50\50
Glitz
Natural Photo
Stage Shot
Print Model
B&W Photo
Please submit your photo(s) at registration. Photos must be in a photo protector!
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
*You can submit unlimited extra photos for all categories that you are entered in for only $95.00 after you enter at least one in that category*
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Best of the Best Awards for Pro and separate for TN/Novice
***0-5, 6 up***
$140.00 to enter all or $40.00 each
Best Beauty Hair
Most Beautiful
Best Model
Best Smile
Best Dressed
Best OOC
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Truly Novice has not won any cash at any national pageant from October16th, 2024, to October 16th, 2026.
Truly novice is also eligible to win Novice titles
Novice has not won more than $600 at any one national from October16th, 2024, to October 16th, 2026.
Pro has won $601.00 or more at any one national from October16th, 2024, to October 16th, 2026.
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Order to pull:
2- Elite Mega Supreme
$3000.00
0-5 & 6-up *100.00 to enter*
4- Mega Supreme
$1,500.00 Cash
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
4- American Dream Supreme
$700.00 Cash
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
4- Pro Diamond Supreme Wins
$500.00 Cash
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
4- TN/Novice Diamond Supreme Wins
$500.00 Cash
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
1- Pro Ultimate Baby Doll Supreme
$400.00 Cash
0-35 Months *65.00 to enter*
1- Truly Novice/Novice Ultimate Baby Doll Supreme
$400.00 Cash
0-35 Months *65.00 to enter*
4- Mega Ultimate Grand Supreme
$300.00 Cash
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
1- Baby Supreme
$300.00 Cash
0-23 months *40.00 to enter*
1- Toddler Supreme
$300.00 Cash
24-35 months *40.00 to enter*
4- Pro Ultimate Beauty Supreme
$100.00
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
4- Novice Ultimate Beauty Supreme
$100.00
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
4- Truly Novice Ultimate Beauty Supreme
$100.00
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
4- Elite Beauty Supreme
$100.00
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
4- Majestic Supreme
$100.00
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
4- Pro Supreme
$100.00
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
4- Novice Supreme
$100.00
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
4- Truly Novice Supreme
$100.00
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
2- Photo Supreme (Double crowned)
Gift bundle & Sash
0-5, 6-up *50.00 to enter*
2- Truly Novice Photo Supreme (Double crowned)
Gift bundle & Sash *50.00 to enter*
0-5 6-up
4- Diva Supreme
$50.00
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
4- Personality Supreme
$50.00
0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11 up
Buddy Supreme $40.00 per buddy
Free Coloring contest
at least 3 winners will be awarded a gift on stage.
Free to enter, must turn in coloring sheets by Saturday 8pm.
Registration gifts for all contestants.
Divisional supreme titles:
Ultimate Grand Supreme
Grand Supreme
Mini Supreme
Beauty Supreme
Living Doll Supreme
Sweetheart Supreme
Divisional Supreme
Queen Supreme
Princess Supreme
Age divisions
0-12 Months, 13-23 Months, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16 up
Compete your age as of October 16th, 2026, or you may move up a division.
***No Fallback***
All our cash title winners will receive a custom crown, monogrammed sash, trip to the prize tables, and cash fan or cash in envelope.
All our division supreme winners will receive a custom crown and a trip to the prize tables.
We reserve the right to split or combine divisions due to numbers.
Cash awards are based on 15 contestants per supreme breakdown.
Stage Events:
Glitz Beauty Competition *Mandatory* 90 Seconds
Outfit of Choice Competition *Mandatory* 90 Seconds
Swimwear *optional* 75 Seconds $80.00 (Can replace OOC)
Interview *optional* 60 Seconds $80.00 (can replace OOC)
2nd Chance Beauty
Optional $95.00
Different stage, different set of judges, no outfit change!
2nd OOC
Optional $95.00
Different stage, different set of judges, no outfit change.
2nd Casual Wear/Swim wear $95.00
Different set of judges, no outfit change.
Beauty plus 1
Plus one can be OOC, Casual wear/Swim wear or Interview
October~Fest National Photographer
PbMW They will be offering stage shots and videos. Get their best deal by doing the early pre order discount
Roster Fee $75.00 mandatory
Not included in any package, discount or sibling discount. Includes line up awards, diva supreme and personality supreme. *If you won a free package, you must still pay the roster fee.
Door titles will be posted soon, not included in any package.
Rules & Information
1. All judges' decisions are final.
2. If you are late for any event, points will be deducted. If you are late for line up, you will not be eligible for any side awards.
3. No Poor sportsmanship
4. You may compete your age as of October 16th, 2026
5. No PayPal payments accepted at the door. We will accept credit card payments with a 4% fee added.
6. All photos must be turned in at registration Friday.
7. Hair/Make-up and dressing areas will be provided all weekend in the venue.
8. No refunds, transfers or credits will be given.
9. No plus points allowed.
10. Door admission is $35.00 for ages 16 & up, 9-15 $10.00, 8 years and under free. If you wait until Sunday badges will be $45.00 16 & up and $20.00 for kids
11. No discount may be combined except the referral discount, sibling or share discount.
12. Last day to send a PayPal payment is October 7th, 2026.
13. Judges will be available for questions after all awards; toys & gifts are awarded. You have 2 minutes with the judges, this is where you will pick up your scoresheets and photos. If you do not pick up your scoresheets that day, they will not be available at a later date.
14. Photos can NOT be used as your plus one.
15. After crowning we will ask for you to stay for photos for our promotions throughout the year. This will be done before you go to the toy tables.
16. No cameras or video equipment are allowed in the ballroom.
17. Crowning will be Sunday morning. Nothing can be left in your hotel room after checkout time, or they will charge you for an extra night.
18. On stage photos and videos will be PbMW Photography.
19.Cash awards are based on 15 contestants per supreme breakdown.
20.. Armbands must be purchased and worn to enter the ballroom.
21. No food or drinks in the ballrooms.
22. Crowning dress code: Dressy & cute. Think black, green and white
Host Hotel booking instructions:
River Terrace Resort
240 River Road
Gatlinburg TN 37738
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