2026 Golden Beauty Pageant

NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! There are no height or weight requirements. We are looking for women with wisdom, grace and personality, who are beautiful on the inside and out.

Thank you for asking!

There are ways for you to be part of granting this wish and making this event happen! We rely on the amazing people in our communities to make the Wishing Well Project happen. It takes a village and we are incredible thankful for the amazing partners that show up to take care of those who once took care of us. All who contribute to this event will be thanked and recognized publicly through all advertising avenues we are able to access. Thank you in advance for being a wish granter and honoring our older population!  

We are accepting donations of items and/or monetary gifts of any amount!
 

https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-16226

 Special Donation Opportunities
Platinum Sponsors: $2,000 (First received donation in this category includes a seat to be the 2026 Honorary Guest Judge)
Golden Sponsors: $1,000
Regal Sponsors: $500
Contributing Sponsors: Any monetary donations up to $499 and any other donations to the event.

Donations are 100% used to support the efforts of the YCEATF.
Any residual funds from this project will be use to grant future wishes and to help with the educational efforts of the York County Elder Abuse Task Force. 

We understand this but your story is so important to us. So....we have a mobile recording studio and will be prerecording your monologue to play as you walk the stage in your evening wear! Don't worry, it will be less than a minute long and we can edit it as many times as you need.
Also, our Emcee Nicci will be reading some answers to questions you provide while you strut your stuff during your fashion walk!

We hope for two workshops, a rehearsal and pageant. Contestants are required to attend. 

Your talent is being who you are!  There is no other talent required. You will walk the stage in a fashion outfit of your choice and also will grace the stage in an evening/formal wear of your choice. You will have an interview about a month prior to the pageant at one of the contestant workshops. 

To make sure you are serious about your participation, we require a $95 check made out to: York County Elder Abuse Task Force or you may use this link to pay:https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-16226

 We encourage you to seek sponsorship from friends, family or businesses! This fee also will help us purchase your t-shirt, sash and contestant pin! Also- we have scholarships available for those who need help with the fee!

 Categories:
25pts (20pts content, 5pts poise/grace)
Interview-Held month before the competition.

50pts (25pts for Gown/poise and 25pts for monologue)
Evening Gown & Personal Monologue-While contestants walk the stage-their pre-recorded monologue will be playing along with light instrumental music.
 

25pts (20pts for answers/5pts fashion)
Fashion Statement-Contestants will take the stage in an outfit of their choice that showcases their “Fashion Statement”.
MC will read contestant answers during their walk.  

It sure is! We ask for grace as we navigate through this and make it the best we can. Details are subject to change as we progress, but we think we are on a good path so far!

Yes! We are still working on all the details but we anticipate something along these lines:
 

Tentative Details
Applications open July 7, 2025 (Mrs. Fricke’s birthday)
Deadline to enter is May 1, 2026

Workshop Session #1
3 months prior (May 2026): Meet contestants, explain pageant details, have Q&A and head shots for program/People’s Choice award
 

Workshop Session #2
1 month prior (August 2026): The scored interview session takes place, questionnaire completed and monologue of contestant will be recorded at this meeting as well.
 

Saturday, September 19, 2026 Friday or Saturday Lunch or Dinner: TBD
Sunday, September 20, 2026 9am Rehearsal and 1pm Competition