Ms. Silver Stars ( 50+ Pageant)

Exact Time still TBD
This contest is designed for Women ages 50 and up and will be held on July 4th at the Pekin Park between the Prince & Princess Contest and the Queen Contest (exact time is TBD).
Some information for the Contest:

Women ages 50 and up as of July 4, 2026. They DO NOT need to be a resident of Washington County, Indiana.

Entry fee is $40.00 each (you can choose to have a sponsor for the fee, or pay it on your own)

Pre-Registration is highly appreciated with forms completed by Saturday, June 27, 2026. However, it is not required. You can register at the Pekin Park at the PCBO Booth on July 3rd and 4th. Registration ends 30 minutes prior to the start of the contest.

There will be a Ms. Silver Star winner and a winner for Most Patriotic.

No required dress code - participants may dress as casually or as dressed-up as they feel comfortable.

Outfits may be patriotic or non-patriotic—completely up to the participant, but there will be a winner for Most Patriotic.

Judging will based on stage presence and how questions are answered. Outfits may be considered IF there is a tie.

Please have a fun fact ready. A random question will also be asked during the contest from a prepared set.

Ms. Silver Star will receive a Crown, Sash, and Bouquet of Flowers. Once you receive the prize, the Betterment is no longer responsible for them and they will not be replaced if it gets broken in any way.

The winners must stick around for pictures after the contest. By participating, contestants agree that photos/videos taken may be used for festival promotion, social media, or in local news outlets.

Derogatory remarks or bad behavior from participants and their friends/family will result in being banned from future contests.

Accepted forms of payments: check, PayPal or money order. Please make checks out to Pekin Betterment Community Organization. (Online payments are subject to a fee and can be paid through the website).

Payments are non-refundable!!