Registration for the 2024 Little Miss/Mister Program is now closed.

Open to girls and boys ages 4-10, this program allows them a behind the scenes look at the program, a mentoring session with Miss New Bedford, Miss New Bedford’s Teen, and this year’s candidates. They will also participate onstage in the evening gown production number during the Miss New Bedford Program.

Date of Mentoring Program: Sunday, October 15, 2023
Location: Crown & Gown Parties, 2821 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford
Time: 3:00-6:00

Date of Competition: Saturday, October 21, 2023
Location: New Bedford High School, 230 Hathaway Blvd.
Time: 1:00PM

All paid participants will receive:

• Official banner and crown
• Mentoring session (arts/crafts and snacks) with Miss New Bedford 2023, Tori Kalisz,
  Miss New Bedford’s Teen, Jaime St. Onge and this year’s Miss contestants
• Participation in the Evening Wear Production Number during the Miss New Bedford Competition
• One comp ticket for participant to attend the Miss New Bedford Competition
• Special reserved seating section for participants during the show

Mentoring Session Details:
Participants should arrive no later than 3:00 PM on Sunday, Oct. 15th for registration and rehearsal at
Crown & Gown Parties to learn the on-stage production number they will perform at this year’s
competition. After rehearsing and spending time with the contestants, each Little Miss or Mister will receive
a crown and banner from Miss New Bedford 2023, Tori Kalisz and Miss New Bedford’s Teen, Jaime St.
Onge. This is a great photo opportunity (Parents are encouraged to remain during all afternoon
activities).

Competition Day:
Participants must arrive between 12:15-12:30 on Saturday, Oct. 21st at NBHS for the
afternoon performance, wearing an appropriate party dress or pants/shirt with crown &
banner. They will watch the competition from a special section of the audience. Additional tickets
are available for purchase for family and friends.