Wisconsin  State  
Czech-Slovak Queen Pageant

                              
 

Each year candidates from all over the  state of Wisconsin come to Phillips to compete for the title of Wisconsin
Czech-Slovak Queen (ages 17-25).   The winner of this competition represents the  state of Wisconsin at the national competition in Wilber Nebraska the first  weekend in August.  Ladies are judged in four categories:   Private interview;  On stage interview, Kroj modeling (folk dress); and  Talent.  Cash prizes,  trophies and medallions are awarded to the chosen Queen, Princess (first   runner-up), Kroj winners, and Talent winners.  The state pageant  has served as
an excellent vehicle for getting youth interested in their  heritage.  The  weekend is filled with events which keep the candidates busy.  Each candidate is assigned a “little sister” who “shadows” her during the weekend.  Many lasting  friendships have been formed and some little sisters  still hear from their candidates after several years.  See this link for  more information on the National Competition.

The Pageant  weekend also provides an opportunity for young girls (ages 13-17) to participate   in the Royal Court.  This is a non-competitive program that allows young  ladies to dress up in a kroj and have the experience of being part of the Wisconsin State Queen Pageant without the normal pressure.

The little  sister program is designed to allow young girls (ages 7-12) of any ethnic  background, living in the local area to participate in the pageant. 

 

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