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Welcome to Pennsylvania Cinderella!

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Is Cinderella Right for My Child?

Most families that join Pennsylvania Cinderella are new to pageants!

Pennsylvania Cinderella is an all-natural youth development and scholarship program where girls build confidence, leadership skills, lifelong friendships, and memories that last a lifetime.

Why Families Choose Pennsylvania Cinderella

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There's a Division for Every Age!

Girls from infancy through age 29 can participate in one of our eight age divisions.  Age for the entire pageant season (September thorugh August) is determined by their age as of September 1.

Infants                                            under 1
Babies                                            under 2
Tiny Tots                                        under 3

Tots                                                3-6 years old
Miniature Miss                              7-9 years old
Miss                                               10-12 years old
Teen                                               13-17 years old
Woman                                          18-29 years old


Exceptional Division

Girls with exceptional needs ages 3 and older are welcome to participate in our Cinderella Exceptional program.

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What will My Child Actually Do?

Every participant competes in age-appropriate events such as interview, modeling, photogenic, and talent (for eligible divisions). More importantly, they build confidence, communication skills, and lifelong friendships in a fun and encouraging environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a glitz pageant?
No!  Cinderella is an all natural scholarship program - we are looking for real kids in real clothes.

How much does it cost?

Our regional preliminary pageants cost $125.  We do offer sibling discounts.

Do I need coaching?

No.  Our preliminary directors will work with you to answer all of your questions and help you grow your pageant skills.

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Does my child need talent? 

Girls in the age divisions of Miniature Miss, Miss, Teen, and Woman do perform a talent.  Participants in our Exceptional division can choose to perform a talent or not.

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What if we've never competed? 

That's no problem!  Our preliminary pageants are great for beginners.  Your preliminary director can help you with anything you need!

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What should we wear? 

For a preliminary pageant, you will need a casualwear and a partywear or formalwear dress.  If you are in a division that performs talent, you will also need a talent costume.

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How long is a preliminary? 

Our preliminary pageants run from approximately 10 am - 2pm.  The actual length depends on the number of participants and your preliminary director wll be in contact with an actual schedule.  

Can boys participate?

Sorry - we no longer run our Prince Charming division.

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What happens if we win?
First of all - congratulations!  We do not require our preliminary winners to attend the stat e pageant, but this is a big accomplishment and states would be your next step.

Ready to Get Started?

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