Pageant FAQ

The Pageant is held in March each year. The 2026 Pageant will be held on March 7, 2026.

Please contact our Pageant Director, Lauren-Ashley Noel Segura, at 337-315-9433 or 337-510-LINK (5465) Ext. 5, or scottboudinqueensdirector@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

The Scott Boudin Festival Association, Inc. is a dedicated, hard-working group of volunteers from the Scott area who organize the Scott Boudin Festival each year. The Scott Boudin Festival for six years in a row, and counting, placed in the Times of Acadiana Best Festival Award. The SBF has won all of the Festival of the Year awards available through the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals, including New Event of the Year, Division 1 Festival of the Year, Division 2 Festival of the Year, Division 3 Festival of the Year, and Division 4 Festival of the Year. The SBF is proud to be winner of these awards in 2013, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. The SBF teams up with the City of Scott staff, Scott Police Department, Scott Volunteer Fire Department, sponsors, musicians, vendors, and volunteers to produce the Scott Boudin Festival. The Family Friendly atmosphere provides a haven for families to hear the best music South Louisiana has to offer, taste the best Boudin and foods which made Louisiana famous, and where the kiddies of all ages can enjoy amusement rides, fireworks, and plenty of unique Arts & Crafts items, from many talented artists and craftspersons. In Scott, our slogan is "Where the West Begins, and the Hospitality Never Ends." The City of Scott is known as the Boudin Capital of the World and the Gateway to Acadiana, and we proudly remind people to #EatMoreBoudin! The proceeds generated by the Scott Boudin Festival are invested into area non-profit organizations, capital improvements to public areas and City of Scott property, and put back into hosting one of the best festivals in Acadiana!

The purpose of the Pageant and Scott Boudin Royalty is to serve as the brand ambassadors and media correspondents for the Scott Boudin Festival and the Scott Boudin Festival Association at various events throughout the region, state, and country. Our pageant strives to cultivate an image of kindness, hospitality, integrity, honor, beauty, and respect. We demand our Queens strive to maintain the same.

This group of esteemed women is made up of past Miss and Ms. Scott Boudin Festival Queens and dedicated volunteers who help our Pageant Director and Royalty year-round. They make up the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant Committee, Media Committee, LAFF Committee, and assist in organizing and hosting visiting queen events, Boudin queen events, and Miss Scott Boudin's attendance at the Washington DC Mardi Gras.

We plan to have a photographer at our pageant each year, but it is not guaranteed.

Yes, either a vendor or the SBF hosts a concessions area at the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant. It will not have lunch, but will have snacks available for our guests.

Yes, there are typically vendors present at the pageant from whom you can purchase gifts for your queens and contestants. However, vendors are not guaranteed.

Anyone with a passion for the Scott Boudin Festival can compete in the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant. However, to compete for the MISS Scott Boudin Festival (18-23 years old), you must reside in one of the following parishes: Lafayette, Vermillion, Acadia, Evangeline, St. Landry, St. Martin, Iberia, or St. Mary, unless express permission is given by Ms. Lauren. To discuss the residency exception, please call Ms. Lauren at (337) 315-9433. Miss (18-23 years), Teen (15-17 years), Junior (12-14 years), and Deb (9-11 years) Scott Boudin divisions each have a contract to sign, and to which they are bound. Please review the contract if you are interested in competing for either the Miss or Teen title. Miss and Teen are exclusive titles, meaning you cannot hold another beauty title during your reign, and each of these titles is expected to travel to fairs and festivals to serve as a brand ambassador for the Scott Boudin Festival. Junior and Deb are limited titles, meaning Junior and Deb SBF can only hold one other beauty title during their reign.

No, contestants do not have to be from Scott to compete in the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant. However, to compete for the MISS Scott Boudin Festival (18-23 years old), you must reside in one of the following parishes: Lafayette, Vermillion, Acadia, Evangeline, St. Landry, St. Martin, Iberia, or St. Mary, unless express permission is given by Ms. Lauren. To discuss the residency exception, please call Ms. Lauren at (337) 315-9433 or at 337-510-LINK, Extension 5, or scottboudinqueensdirector@gmail.com.

There are a total of 8 divisions at the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant that span ages from 0 months to over 24 years.

Entry forms for the pageant are available to be filled out online at https://scottboudinfestival.com/pageant-registration-forms/

MISS Contestants should fill out the online form at https://forms.gle/Bvz9eRuAu7FvZi6e7.

NON-MISS Contestants should fill out the online form at https://forms.gle/Fv5BfErmHJHzLkLB9/

All contestants must pay online at https://scottboudinfestival.com/pageant-payment/

Registration for the Pageant will begin on or about the first week of February each year at www.scottboudinfestival.com/pageant-registration-forms/

Miss Contestants may not register past the deadline on the registration form, which is typically nine (9) days before the pageant. To avoid paying a late fee, Children's, Deb, Junior, and Teen contestants MUST pre-register and pay online by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline before the pageant. The specific date of the deadline for each division will be on the registration form.

No. Miss Contestants may not register on pageant day.

Yes. Children, Deb, Junior, and Teen entries will be accepted late and at the Registration Table on pageant day. However, late entries submitted after the deadline or on pageant day MUST pay the $50.00 late fee, as well as a registration fee. All fees paid at the door MUST be paid in CASH ONLY

Please leave the "Contestant #" section of the Bio blank. Our Scott Boudin Pageant Staff will insert your Contestant # based on the order in which you register.

The Pageant Director may or may not release the number of contestants in each division before the pageant, but is not required to do so. Please "Follow" the Scott Boudin Festival Association, Inc. Facebook page for updates and to see if these numbers are posted.

There is a mandatory meeting for all Miss Contestants that is usually held the week or weekend before the pageant. The specific date, time, and location are on the pageant registration form. Please "Follow" the Scott Boudin Festival Association, Inc. Facebook page for updates and meeting information.

Contestants 12 months to 8 years old pay a registration fee of $25 (if paid by the deadline).
Contestants 9-17 years old pay a registration fee of $50 (if paid by the deadline).
Contestants 18 to 23 years old pay a registration fee of $100 (if paid by the deadline).
All contestants paying after the deadline for their division must pay the registration fee listed above, as well as the $50 late fee. Any late registration and late fees paid on pageant day must be in cash only. Late registrations shall not be permitted for Miss Contestants.

Payments are made through our website at https://scottboudinfestival.com/passes fees/#!/Pageant/c/112533155.

Yes. Online payments are preferred. Please visit https://scottboudinfestival.com/passes-fees/#!/Pageant/c/112533155. You can pay using PayPal, credit card, debit card, or Google Pay.

Only in exceptional circumstances will cash, money order, or cashier's check be accepted. We specifically request that you pay on our website at https://scottboudinfestival.com/passes-fees/#!/Pageant/c/112533155.

No. At no time is a personal check accepted.

Yes, but only in exceptional, rare, and specific circumstances. We accept cash only at the door on pageant day, but a late fee is required. Money orders and cashier's checks are accepted by mail as a last resort.

Yes. We accept business checks if the business is sponsoring a contestant's entrance into the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant. Please notify Ms. Lauren that a business check is coming before placing the check in the mail.

If necessary, money orders or cashier's checks should be mailed to P.O. Box 1362, Scott, LA 70583, Attn: Scott Boudin Festival Pageant

Yes, payments on pageant day at the Registration Table are allowed. However, in order to pay on pageant day, all contestants must pay the registration fee listed above for their age group and the $50 late fee in cash only.

All contestants paying after 5 pm on the registration deadline forthe division must pay a $50 late fee in addition to the registration fee for their respective age group. This applies to online registration and payment as well.

No, we do not offer refunds for any reason.

Yes, you can receive a copy of score sheets by paying $10 dollars in advance online at https://scottboudinfestival.com/passes-fees/#!/Pageant/c/112533155. Score sheets will not be available for purchase on pageant day.

Miss Contestants may not register past the deadline on the registration form, which is typically nine (9) days before the pageant. To avoid paying a late fee, Children's, Deb, Junior, and Teen contestants MUST pre-register and pay online by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline before the pageant. The specific date of the deadline for each division will be on the registration form.

Contestants ages 9 years old and up must arrive at Scott City Hall by 9:30 a.m. for check-in and interviews.
Contestants ages 12 months to 8 years old must arrive at the Scott Event Center and check in by 1:30 p.m.

Yes. Check-in is REQUIRED. Each contestant ages 9 years and up must check in at Scott City Hall to notify us that they are present for the interview and to receive their contestant number. Each contestant aged 8 years and below must check in at the Registration Table in the Scott Event Center to notify us that you are present and to receive your contestant number. The earlier you check in, the better. Failure to check in will result in your registration being removed from judging.

The interview competition (ONLY contestants ages 9 years and up) begins at 10:00 a.m.
The modeling competition for contestants 12 months and up begins at 2:00 p.m.

Yes. A meeting room at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Scott, LA, is reserved as a dressing area where you can change and do hair and makeup. Due to limited space, there is no area available for hair, makeup, or to change clothes at the Scott Event Center. Dressing or providing hair or makeup services while at the Scott Event Center is STRICTLY PROHIBITED! Contestants should arrive at the Scott Event Center ready for competition.

Yes. The dressing area at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Scott, LA will open at 7:00 a.m. on pageant day. At that time, Contestants will be able to dress and prepare for interviews. Due to limited space, there is no area available for hair, makeup, or to change clothes at the Scott Event Center. Dressing or providing hair or makeup services while at the Scott Event Center is STRICTLY PROHIBITED! Contestants should arrive at the Scott Event Center ready for competition.

No. Due to limited space, there is no area available for hair, makeup, or to change clothes at the Scott Event Center. Dressing or providing hair or makeup services while at the Scott Event Center is STRICTLY PROHIBITED! Contestants should arrive at the Scott Event Center ready for competition. You may use the dressing area at the Holiday Inn to dress and do hair, and makeup.

A number of hair and makeup stylists attend the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant. Please join this year's Facebook event for the pageant and request info on the discussion board.

Only the Miss (18-23 years old), Teen (15-17 years old), Junior (12-14 years old), and Deb (9-11 years old) compete in the interview competition. ATTIRE NOTE: Miss and Teen contestants are to wear business dress, skirt suit, or pantsuit. Junior and Deb contestants are to wear a business skirt or pants with any Boudin-themed t-shirt. Note: Judges for the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant are NOT "festival pageant judges", but rather the judges for all eight age divisions may come from the business sector, tourism industry, media industry, or are a servant-leader within the Scott Community.

Interviews are held at Scott City Hall, 125 Lions Club Rd., Scott, LA 70583.

Miss and Teen interview contestants should wear a skirt suit, pantsuit, or business dress that is flattering in color and in style to the individual contestant, properly fit, and of a conservative length. Contestants are not required to wear stockings or a particular color, style, or heel height of shoe. Interview shoes should be professional, complement the Contestant's overall look, and not distract from the Contestant's message or image. The attire for the interview should be that which the Contestant believes would be acceptable to attend a meeting with the Lieutenant Governor, Governor, Congressman, or Senator. Junior and Deb contestants are to wear a business skirt or pants with any Boudin-themed t-shirt.

Hair and makeup should be professional, well-groomed, presentable, age-appropriate, and flattering for the individual contestant.

Beginning in 2026, Miss, Teen, Junior, and Deb Contestants will participate in a two-part interview competition - a round robin interview and a media interview.

The round-robin portion of the interview competition will have each Contestant sitting face-to-face with each of the four (4) judges for a one-on-one conversation. This portion of the interview competition will assess contestants' conversation skills, ability to respond to one-on-one intimate inquiry, understanding of their responsibilities as a representative of the Scott Boudin Festival, ability to explain aspects and information about the Scott Boudin Festival, and ability to discuss information and history on the City of Scott. Contestants can expect judges to ask questions about these topics. The Judges will also assess each contestant's personality, confidence, and speaking skills. No one other than the contestant, judges, and timekeeper will be allowed to be present during the round-robin portion of the interview competition. Note: Judges for the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant are NOT "festival pageant judges", but rather the judges for all eight age divisions may come from the business sector, tourism industry, media industry, or are a servant-leader within the Scott Community.

Each Deb & Junior Contestant will meet with each Judge for two minutes. Each Teen Contestant will meet with each of the four Judges for five minutes. Each Miss Contestant will meet with each of the four Judges for ten minutes.

The interview competition is judged on conversation and speaking skills, knowledge of the Scott Boudin Festival, knowledge of title contract responsibilities, confidence, personality, and contestants' overall appearance. Note: Judges for the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant are NOT "festival pageant judges", but rather the judges for all eight age divisions may come from the business sector, tourism industry, media industry, or are a servant-leader within the Scott Community.

The media portion of the interview competition will have each Contestant standing with a "news correspondent", answering questions commonly asked of our royalty during news interviews, and the brief interview will be video recorded. This portion will take place out of the viewing of judges. Each Contestant will only be allowed one opportunity to answer the questions. Contestants will not be provided the questions until the camera is rolling. No one other than the contestant, videographer, and news correspondent will be allowed to be present during the media portion of the interview competition. Note: Judges for the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant are NOT "festival pageant judges", but rather the judges for all eight age divisions may come from the business sector, tourism industry, media industry, or are a servant-leader within the Scott Community.

The media portion of the interview competition will simulate a live news interview, much like Scott Boudin Festival Queens will participate in within days of being crowned. As our Brand Ambassadors, Miss, Teen, Junior, and Deb Queens attend live in-studio news interviews, live and recorded radio interviews, and live on-location news interviews.

Each Miss, Teen, Junior, and Deb Contestant will be asked the same common questions asked in news interviews promoting the Scott Boudin Festival. Contestants can anticipate the recording portion of the competition to last no more than two minutes.

This portion of the interview competition will assess contestants' knowledge of the Scott Boudin Festival and its events, ability to summarize a lot of information on the Scott Boudin Festival into a concise and enticing response, ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and without rambling, and skill in answering difficult or "landmine" questions. The Judges will also assess each contestant's content of answers, confidence, and poise on camera, and ability to be personable and relatable while talking to a "news correspondent". Note: Judges for the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant are NOT "festival pageant judges", but rather the judges for all eight age divisions may come from the business sector, tourism industry, media industry, or are a servant-leader within the Scott Community.

All eight (8) Scott Boudin Festival Royalty divisions compete in a modeling competition. Note: Judges for the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant are NOT "festival pageant judges", but rather the judges for all eight age divisions may come from the business sector, tourism industry, media industry, or are a servant-leader within the Scott Community.

The pageant is held at the Scott Event Center, 110 Lions Club Rd., Scott, LA 70583.

Contestants 8 years old and younger should wear Sunday Best. Typically, this means a tea-length silk or cotton smocked dress, white tights or socks, and white dress shoes. Particular shoes are not required, but we recommend white age-appropriate flats or Mary-Janes with white tights or socks. Whatever shoes are worn should not distract from the contestant's overall look. The contestant should be able to walk and model gracefully in the shoes. Examples of what former contestants have worn successfully are available at https://scottboudinfestival.com/reigning-royalty/.

Contestants 9 years old and older should wear Formal Attire. This means a properly fitting formal gown that is flattering in color and style for that particular contestant. The hem of the gown should touch the floor while modeling, but should not puddle on the ground or be stepped on while modeling. Note that the judges' will be eye-level to the stage floor and the contestant's feet. Particular shoes are not required, but if shoes will be visible, we recommend clear or nude heels. Whatever shoes are worn should not distract from the contestant's overall look. The contestant should be able to walk and model gracefully in the shoes. Examples of what former contestants have worn successfully are available at https://scottboudinfestival.com/reigning-royalty/.

All contestants should be well-groomed, with hair free of flyaways and prepared for a formal event. Attire should be clean, well-fitted, and free from marks, snags, and wrinkles.

Note: Judges for the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant are NOT "festival pageant judges", but rather the judges for all eight age divisions may come from the business sector, tourism industry, media industry, or are a servant-leader within the Scott Community.

Contestants 14 years old and younger will be judged on hair, makeup, wardrobe, personality, confidence, poise, grace, and beauty. Contestants 15 years old and older will be judged on their introduction, answer to their on-stage question, hair, makeup, wardrobe, personality, confidence, poise, grace, and beauty. All judges' decisions are final. Note: Judges for the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant are NOT "festival pageant judges", but rather the judges for all eight age divisions may come from the business sector, tourism industry, media industry, or are a servant-leader within the Scott Community.

Note: For the Children's Pageant, the Judges' table will be placed ON the stage facing the right side. Children's pageant contestants will compete facing the Judges' table, NOT facing the crowd. Children of all ages and in all divisions up to 8 years old are encouraged and expected to go up to the Judge's table and interact and/or speak to the Judges. The Children will not be judged on content like an interview, but this will allow the Judges an opportunity to interact with the child and allow the child to express their personality.

Hair and makeup should be well-groomed, free of flyaways, presentable, age-appropriate, and flattering to the contestant's facial features. Hair and makeup for modeling and pageants should be that which would be acceptable to attend a formal gala, event, or photoshoot. These include events hosted by Fairs and Festivals, City or Parish Government officials, Louisiana State government officials, or United States Government officials.Note: Judges for the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant are NOT "festival pageant judges", but rather the judges for all eight age divisions may come from the business sector, tourism industry, media industry, or are a servant-leader within the Scott Community.

No. Contestants are not scored on the content of their Contestant Bio or entry form. Note: Judges for the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant are NOT "festival pageant judges", but rather the judges for all eight age divisions may come from the business sector, tourism industry, media industry, or are a servant-leader within the Scott Community. (**2026 Update**) Note: For the Children's Pageant, the Judges' table will be placed ON the stage facing the right side. Children's pageant contestants will compete facing the Judges' table, NOT facing the crowd. Children of all ages and in all divisions up to 8 years old are encouraged and expected to go up to the Judge's table and interact and/or speak to the Judges. The Children will not be judged on content like an interview, but this will allow the Judges an opportunity to interact with the child and allow the child to express their personality.

Only the Miss (18-23 years old) and Teen (15-17 years old) divisions give an introduction on stage. Note: Judges for the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant are NOT "festival pageant judges", but rather the judges for all eight age divisions may come from the business sector, tourism industry, media industry, or are a servant-leader within the Scott Community.

(**2026 Update**) Note: For the Children's Pageant, the Judges' table will be placed ON the stage facing the right side. Children's pageant contestants will compete facing the Judges' table, NOT facing the crowd. Children of all ages and in all divisions up to 8 years old are encouraged and expected to go up to the Judge's table and interact and/or speak to the Judges. The Children will not be judged on content like an interview, but this will allow the Judges an opportunity to interact with the child and allow the child to express their personality.

Only the Miss (18-23 years old) and Teen (15-17 years old) divisions answer an on-stage question. Note: Judges for the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant are NOT "festival pageant judges", but rather the judges for all eight age divisions may come from the business sector, tourism industry, media industry, or are a servant-leader within the Scott Community.

Before beginning their modeling competition, each Miss and Teen contestant will give an on-stage introduction. After all contestants in their division compete in the modeling competition, each Miss and Teen contestant will come back on stage, one at a time, to answer an on-stage question.

The introduction is judged on delivery and the contestant's ability to present a memorized statement to an audience. The on-stage question is judged on delivery and the contestant's ability to answer an unknown question on stage while maintaining their poise and composure. Note: Judges for the Scott Boudin Festival Pageant are NOT "festival pageant judges", but rather the judges for all eight age divisions may come from the business sector, tourism industry, media industry, or are a servant-leader within the Scott Community.

The Miss (18-23 years old) and Teen (15-17 years old) divisions enter into a contract with the Scott Boudin Festival.

Only the Miss (18-23 years old) and Teen (15-17 years old) divisions are exclusive, which means Miss Scott Boudin Festival and Teen Miss Scott Boudin Festival cannot hold any other beauty title while holding their Boudin title. Junior Scott Boudin and Deb Scott Boudin may only hold ONE other beauty title while holding their Boudin title.

The Miss, Teen, Junior, and Deb contracts are available for download at https://scottboudinfestival.com/pageant-faq/.

The Miss, Teen, Junior, and Deb contracts describe in detail the duties of the Miss, Teen, Junior, and Deb queens. Miss, Teen, Junior, and Deb queens are expected to travel to fairs and festivals around Louisiana to promote and serve as an SBF Brand Ambassador.

All titleholders have the following minimum responsibilities: a) Attend Scott Boudin Festival, give an on-stage introduction at least once per day, represent their title, and have fun, b) Attend the Opening Ceremonies of the Scott Boudin Festival on Friday, c) Attend the following Scott Boudin Festival Pageant to crown their successor, and d) Represent the Scott Boudin Festival in person, on social media, etc. with dignity and grace.

Yes. Anyone who pays the admission fee can attend the Scott Boudin Festival pageant.

Yes. Event admission is $5.00 cash for each guest. EVERYONE except the contestant must pay $5.00 per person.

ONLY a contestant can enter the pageant for free and without paying the $5.00 door admission.

Bad sportsmanship will not be tolerated by any contestant, representative, sponsor, parent, or guest. Bad sportsmanship will result in the disqualification of the represented contestant, and the individual will be asked to leave the premises without the benefit of a refund. This includes disrespectful comments and hurtful words about contestants. Parents and spectators may stand behind the judges; however, you are prohibited from leaning over the ropes around the judges or entering the judging area. Child contestants are not to be placed on top of the judging table. The judges will have a clear view of all contestants from their table. The judges may speak or wave to younger contestants.

(**2026 Update**) Note: For the Children's Pageant, the Judges' table will be placed ON the stage facing the right side. Children's pageant contestants will compete facing the Judges' table, NOT facing the crowd. Spectators are expected to respect the ropes surrounding the Judges and respect the Judges' opportunity to engage with and observe each contestant with their undivided attention.

Visiting queens should contact the current Miss Queen and "Follow" the Scott Boudin Festival Facebook page for information.