16th Annual Nanticoke Riverfest in Downtown Seaford, Delaware
 
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  Friday, July 9th at 5:30 p.m.
   
  The Little Miss and Junior Miss Riverfest Pageant will take place this year on Friday, July 9th, at 5:30 p.m. The Pageant will be held on the main stage in the Mt. Olivet Church parking lot. It will include 20 contestants divided into two categories: Little Miss (Ages 3-6) and Junior Miss (Ages 7-10). All contestants have previously been registered.

Parents, Grandparents, Family & Friends are encouraged to come and cheer on the Little or Junior Miss in their lives. Last year’s title holders: Peyton Givans, Little Miss Riverfest 2009 and Bridget Johnson, Junior Miss Riverfest 2009 will return this year for their final performances as title holders and to crown this year’s Little & Junior Miss Riverfest 2010.

Our panel of judges are no strangers to the stage. This year’s judges will be Miss Delaware USA 2010, Julie Citro, Miss Delaware Teen USA 2010, Ashley DiLiberto and Mrs. Dover DE America 2010, Lindy Scott. All three will be available for autographs following the Pageant. In addition to our panel of royalty, the Pageant will also feature entertainment, highlighting local talent from around the area.
 

Sponsored by Seaford Florist, Meg Gem, Vincent Fire Equipment, the City of Seaford and Heritage Jewelers

Pictured Above from L to R: Peyton Givans, Little Miss Riverfest 2009, Bridgette Johnson, Junior Miss Riverfest 2009

Rules & Regulations for Little Miss & Junior Miss Riverfest

1. All contestants must be between the ages of 3 and 10 years old on July 7, 2010. The Little Miss
category is ages 3-6 and the Junior Miss category is ages 7-10.

2. The pageant is limited to twenty (20). This is a combined total of the Little Miss and Junior
Miss. There will be no additions made once twenty contestants have signed up. It will be on
a first come, first serve basis.

3. Contestants must be able to participate in the pageant which will be held on Friday, July 9,
2010 at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Seaford, in the Mt. Olivet Church Parking Lot. The
contestants will need to arrive at approximately 5:00 p.m.

4. A MANDATORY practice will be held prior to the event on Wednesday
afternoon, July 7, 2010 at 5:15 p.m. in Front of City Hall. Practice will be held
inside City Hall should it rain.

5. The Contestants will be judged in the following areas: their demonstration of enjoyment of
water and water activities; their ability to converse with the MC; their short talent and their
poise and appearance on stage.

6. Contestants may recite a nursery rhyme, sing a song, or a talent of their choice. (Water related
is recommended, but not required and will not count against them). Talents are to be no
more than 3 minutes in length. Any music needed for the day of the Pageant MUST be
turned in the night of practice.

7. The contestants must wear a swimsuit during the pageant. There will be no costume changes
during the pageant. The children will not be judged on how they look in the swimsuit, but
rather on their overall appearance and how they accessorize - after all, they will be awarded
Little Miss and Junior Miss Riverfest!

8. First and second place will be awarded in each age group, but all contestants will receive a prize
for participating.

9. Adult supervision is required at all performances.

10. The decision of the Nanticoke Riverfest panel of judges is final.

11. A recent wallet size picture of the contestant as well as a $5 registration fee must accompany the
completed application. These items must be turned in to the Nanticoke Riverfest committee by
June 25, 2010, failure to submit information by the due date will prevent your child’s
biography from being printed in the program. Entries may be mailed to Nanticoke Riverfest
Pageant, PO Box 1100, Seaford, DE 19973 or dropped off at City Hall, 414 High Street,
Seaford.

12. Any questions should be directed to Trisha Newcomer at 629-9173 or by email at
tnewcomer@seafordde.com.

   
 

Would you like to be a Part of the Nanticoke Riverfest 2011?
The Riverfest committee is seeking volunteers to help with the event before, during and after the festivities. Specific duties include helping with the children’s programs, setting-up and taking-down equipment, to work the information booths, serving on the trash crew and in many other capacities. Many positions are available depending on your abilities and time constraints. Contact the Nanticoke Riverfest for more details.

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