Southeast Thresher’s Queen Pageant

Southeast Threshers Queen

Since 1984, the Southeast Threshers Queen Pageant has provided young women the opportunity to represent the Denton FarmPark and the Southeast Old Threshers Reunion at various events throughout North Carolina. The pageant is held on the first night of the Southeast Old Threshers Reunion to allow the new Queen to reign over the week’s festivities.

Lorelei Elberson

Through the help of generous community sponsors, the Southeast Threshers Queen Pageant also provides a scholarship to the new Queen to continue her post-secondary education. In addition, the pageant offers each contestant an opportunity to build confidence, improve communication skills, and form lifelong friendships. All contestants must meet the qualifications set forth by the Southeast Threshers Queen Scholarship Committee.

Congratulations to Lorelei Elberson for being crowned Southeast Old Thresher’s Queen and will represent the Denton FarmPark and the Southeast Old Thresher’s Reunion to the fullest extent. Let us welcome our 39th Southeast Thresher’s Queen.

CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE OFFICIAL PAGEANT APPLICATION

Eligibility Requirements

Ladies who are a resident of, a student in, or employed in North Carolina.
Raising High School Senior to age 25 as of July 2.
Must be born Female, Single, Never Married or had a Marriage Annulled.
Must Never have Given Birth to a Child.
Must be of good Moral Character and have no Criminal Record.

Competition Categories

A personal interview with a panel of three judges
An onstage appearance in Red, White, and/or Blue Casual Wear Outfit
An onstage appearance in evening wear

2023 Crown

Entry Fee

$75.00 (Nonrefundable Fee) to be submitted with the completed application. Optional Photogenic Competition – $10 per picture (5X7 or 8X10 Headshots ONLY)

Queen Requirements

The winner will be required to be at the Southeast Old Threshers Reunion at least a part of each day to mingle and be a part of the Parade of Power. The new queen will be asked to make appearances on behalf of the Southeast Old Threshers Reunion at various events throughout the state during her reign including but not limited to: Southeast Old Threshers Reunion Tractor Ride, Jeeps on the Farm, Fun on the Farm Fall Festival, Country Christmas Train, Denton Christmas Parade, Miss & Little Miss Denton Pageant, Gotta be NC Festival, Denton Watermelon Festival, Carolina Dogwood Festival, NC Rhododendron Festival and other Community outreach.

Queen Awards (subject to change)

Crown
Silver Plate and sash
$5,000 Educational Scholarship (reduced to $1,000 if not enrolled)*
Travel Expenses and car signs
An 8X10 portrait
Crown Box
Travel Bag from the Southeast Threshers Scholarship Committee
Crown Pin from reigning Southeast Threshers Queen

* The Southeast Threshers Queen Scholarship Committee reserves the right to revoke all or portion of the scholarship award if they deem the queen is NOT performing the duties previously listed.

Contestant Awards (subject to change)

First Runner-Up- Silver plate and $450 Scholarship
Second Runner-Up- Silver plate and $350 Scholarship
Best Interview- Plaque and $50 award
Best Casual Wear- Plaque and $50 award
Most Photogenic- Plaque and $50 award
Each Contestant- A complimentary Southeast Old Threshers Reunion T-Shirt and a goodie bag.

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