BG Pride Pageant

2022 BG Pride Pageant Information

Find below all the details you need to judge or to compete in the 2022 Mr. and Miss BG Pride Pageant!

The 2022 Mr. and Miss BG Pride Pageant Official Contestants' Handbook has all the details for competitors.

The 2022 Mr. and Miss BG Pride Pageant Registration Form must be submitted by September 24 with Entry Fee.

The 2022 Mr. and Miss BG Pride Pageant Official Judge's Handbook has all the details for Pageant Judges.

2022 Mr. and Miss BG Pride Pageant Official Contestants' Handbook (pdf)

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2022 Mr. and Miss BG Pride Pageant Contestants' Registration Form (pdf)

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2022 Mr. and Miss BG Pride Pageant Official Judges' Handbook (pdf)

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Apply to be a Pageant judge!

2022 Mr. and Miss BG Pride Pageant is accepting applications for qualified judges!

Thank you for you interest in being a judge for the 2022 Mr. and Miss BG Pride Pageant! Serving as a judge is an incredible responsibility and honor, as you will help select the community's representatives for the coming year!

Judges should have a deep appreciation for and understanding of drag (the process, techniques and requirements) and at least one of the following qualifications:

1. Experience performing in drag or drag entertainment

2. Experience competing in pageants

3. Experience backstage or “behind the scenes” as drag support

or production

4. History of support and patronage of the art of drag.

Anyone age 18+ may apply, although preference is given to members of the local community. Anyone with a close relationship with a contestant or significant history with a contestant shall NOT be permitted to judge.

Judges must commit to a code of ethics including fairness and impartiality, respect and attention, careful scoring, no cross talk, and more.

Scroll up to view and download the 2022 Mr. and Miss BG Pride Pageant Official Judges' Handbook for details about duties and expectations for Judges. All judges volunteer their time as a donation to our non-profit organization.

If you are interested in serving as a judge for the Pageant, please submit the Online Application.

Deadline to apply: September 14.

Mr. and Miss BG Pride Pageant

Saturday, October 1 at 6:30pm

BG FuZion presents the 2022 BG Pride Pageant! Join us as we crown BG's next PRIDE QUEEN and our first ever PRIDE KING!

Celebrate the reign and step-down of the Inaugural Miss BG Pride Queen Venus Knight with Special Guest BG Pride Emeritus Queen Gia Hall and Pageant Host Roman Young and Hostess Kara Belle! Join us as we crown and welcome our community's representatives for the next year: the 2022 Mr. and Miss BG Pride!

AUDIENCE MEMBERS:

Get your tickets now! Advanced tickets get table seating!

Early Bird Tickets: $10 each through September 14

Early Bird Whole Tables: $80 for 8 seats through September 14

Pageant Tickets: $12 each starting September 15

Whole Tables: $96 for 8 seats starting September 15

General Admission: $12 each, standing room or open seating

PAGEANT CONTESTANTS:

1. Scroll down to view and download the 2022 BG Pride Pageant Official Contestants' Handbook.

2. Download, complete and submit the 2-page Registration Form no later than September 24.

3. Pay your Pageant Registration Fee (click the Tickets/Registration link) or contact Pageant Director before September 24.

Pageant Contestant Registration Fees:

Early Bird Registration Fee- $50.00 each through September 14.

Pageant Registration Fee - $75.00 each from September 15-24.

No registrations will be accepted after September 24.

At the Xclaim! Center - 502 College St., Bowling Green, KY 42101

For details or special accommodations, contact BG FuZion Director Christopher H. Cherry at 270-935-3497 or email info@bgfuzion.com.

Get Your Tickets Now!

Saturday, July 2

Door open at 6:30p

Pageant starts at 7:00p

AUDIENCE TICKETS:

$ 10 - Early Bird Table Seat

$80 - Early Bird Full Table

Early Bird sales thru Sept. 14

$ 12 - Pageant Table Seat

$96 - Pageant Full Table

Pageant ticket sales Sept. 15-30

$ 12 - General Admission

After Sept. 30 thru day of

CONTESTANTS:

$50 - Early Bird Registration

Early Bird thru Sept. 14

$75 - Pageant Registration

Sept. 15-24

Xclaim! Center

502 College Street

Bowling Green, KY 42101

Must be 18+ to enter

21+ for cash bar

ID required

Click link below to get your tickets now on Eventbrite!

TICKETS/REGISTRATION

COMMUNITY SERVICE, COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Miss BG Pride Pageant

provides an avenue for community service and an opportunity to elevate the importance of drag in our region.

2021 Miss BG Pride Queen Venus Knight

competed on a platform of Unity in the Community. Each month, our Queen will provide opportunities to build community in Bowling Green through service projects and various programs.

The 2021 Miss BG Pride Court

will host various community events based on the Court members' platforms.

Check back here for details about Pride Court initiatives!

2021 Miss BG Pride Queen Venus Knight and the 2021 Miss BG Pride Court!

2021 Miss BG Pride

Queen Venus Knight

Queen Venus ran on a platform of community unity and lead our community in raising funds for tornado relief.

2021 Miss BG Pride 1st Alternate

Zoe Zahara

Queen Zoe ran on a platform of ending conversion therapy in Kentucky.

Zoe is planning a community event to provide our local LGBTQ+ community to help end this life-threatening activity and make our state safer!

2021 Miss BG Pride 2nd Alternate

Telishis Ebony Jackson

Queen Telishis ran on a platform of being the voice of the "forgotten" and under-represented in our community.

Telishis moderated the first Pride Court community event November 21: a business meeting for local drag performers, directors, producers and promoters to network and share their plans and policies for the upcoming year!

2021 Miss BG Pride Miss Congeniality

ChaNel Eclipse

Queen ChaNel ran on a platform of increasing programming with inclusivity for African-American LGBTQ+ youth.

ChaNel is planning a community event to address this need and promote a safe environment for young minorities!

sunday, november 21 at 5:30p

FIRST PRIDE COURT COMMUNITY EVENT!

Submit your RSVP below to reserve your spot!

Community Drag Business meeting!

FIRST PRIDE COURT COMMUNITY EVENT!

Want to know what's happening in the drag world in the Bowling Green community? Find out at the first ever community meeting

for local drag performers, directors,

producers and promoters only!

Get updates about plans and events from:

The 2021 Miss BG Pride Court

BG FuZion

The PrimaDonnas

The Illusions of Bowling Green

Alter Egos at the Dollhouse

All local performers will have the opportunity

to present themselves and their goals to the community & connect directly with producers!

Connect with community, network with other performers, and enjoy fellowship!

All attendees are asked to contribute

$3 for pizza and sodas.

SCROLL DOWN AND RSVP BELOW!

Friday, May 20 at 6:30pm

Bowling Green's 1st ever Pride Prom!

"Love is Universal" All ages welcome!

Submit your RSVP below to reserve your spot!

"Love is Universal" All ages welcome!

The 2021 Miss BG Pride Court and BG FuZion present the first-ever BG PRIDE PROM!

Dedicated to creating a safe, fun environment for ALL, this event ensures inclusivity for LGBTQIA+ individuals and supporters!

Drinks, finger-foods & desserts provided!

Music and dancing from DJ Gorg!

With performances from:

2021 Miss BG Pride Queen Venus Knight

2021 Miss Congeniality ChaNel Eclipse

and more!

Friday, May 20 at 6:30-10:00pm

Bowling Green Country Club

251 Beech Bend Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

This is a drug and alcohol-free event!

mr. and miss bg pride pageant Registration!

2022 BG Pride Pageant Information

Apply to judge the 2022 Mr. and Miss BG Pride Pageant!

Apply to be a Pageant judge!

2022 Mr. and Miss BG Pride Pageant is accepting applications for qualified judges!

Apply by Sept. 14 to JUDGE the 2022 Mr. and Miss BG Pride Pageant

mr. and miss bg pride pageant!