Queen/Princess of Roses Pageant

Orangeburg Queen of Roses Pageant 
 
Held the first weekend in March, the Orangeburg Queen of Roses Pageant is open to contestants throughout the state of South Carolina who meet the eligibility requirements of being 17-22 years old, have never been married or pregnant, is a full-time college or university student as of the 2015 fall semester who is either a resident of South Carolina or is attending a South Carolina college or university. The reigning queen will not be allowed to compete the year following her reign.
 
Contestants compete in Sportswear, Talent, and Evening Gown/On-Stage Question.
 
Awards include: 
 
Orangeburg Queen of Roses shall receive a sash, crown, trophy, and $1,500 scholarship. First Runner-Up shall receive a trophy and $750 scholarship. Second Runner-Up shall receive a trophy and $500 scholarship. Talent Competition Winner shall receive a trophy and $500 scholarship.
 
Applications are available at the City of Orangeburg Parks and Recreation Department and the Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce. Entry fee is $40 for the Pageant.
 
The Orangeburg Queen of Roses Pageant is sponsored by the Orangeburg Festival of Roses and 100.3 WORG FM.
 
 
Orangeburg Princess of Roses Pageant
 
Held annually the first weekend in March, the Orangeburg Princess of Roses Pageant is open to contestants throughout the state of South Carolina ages 4-16. There are five age divisions in the Pageant, and a winner, first, and second runner-up will be chosen in each division. There is also a Photogenic Competition for contestants who wish to enter one or more photographs. A winner and runner-up will be chosen in each of the Princess Photogenic age divisions. The Pageant reserves the right to combine age divisions if deemed necessary.
 
Applications are available at the City of Orangeburg Parks and Recreation Department and the Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce. Entry fee is $40 for the Pageant, $10 for the first photograph in the Photogenic Competition, and $5 for additional photographs in the Photogenic Competition. To receive an application call (803) 533-6020
 
The Orangeburg Princess of Roses Pageant is sponsored by the Orangeburg Festival of Roses and 100.3 WORG FM.
 
 Orangeburg Most Adorable Children
 
Orangeburg’s Most Adorable Children is an annual photogenic fundraiser fully benefiting the Orangeburg Queen of Roses Scholarship Fund.  The entry fee is $20 for the first photo and $5 for each additional photo entered.  You may enter as many photographs as you wish in each of these categories: most beautiful, funniest, and messiest.  One child per photo entry, please.  Please be sure to include your child’s name, date of birth, and category of entry on the back of each photo.  Children, both boys and girls, from throughout Orangeburg County and surrounding counties in South Carolina are encouraged to participate.  All winners from 2017 are eligible to enter the 2018 contest.  The age divisions are as follows:
36-47 months, 24-35 months, 18-24 months, 12-18 months, 6-12 months, birth-6 months