How much does it really cost to participate in a beauty pageant?
As an individual, I'd never fully realized how much pageantry actually costs until I started researching it. It's no wonder beauty pageantry is becoming a billion dollar industry, the expenses are absolutely incredible. For a specific pageant in Sydney, Australia, the costs are very high. Some of the expenses include a non-refundable 355 dollar fee to enter the pageant, and 20 extra dollars for every support person brought. There were also other optional costs such as a talent section for 95 dollars, a t-shirt and a ring that were 20 dollars each, a tiara for 25 dollars and a DVD of the pageant for 50 dollars (Cheryl Critchley). Another thing I found is that some parents spend thousands and thousands of dollars for their children to participate in beauty pageants. Some pageants actually charge up to 500 dollars for contestants to enter the pageant. Another thing that people have to pay for is being sponsored, which can cost up to 900 dollars. Beauty pageant fees do consist of more than just entry fees though, they consist of all the costumes, makeup, and lessons as well.