A child may remember the crown. A parent may remember the smile when their child walks onto the stage. But both can remember the people who helped make that moment possible.
That is what we are asking Marshall and our neighboring communities to help build at the Miss FireAnt Festival Pageant on October 3, 2026: a day that gives families something to look forward to and the next generation something to be proud of.
Hometown pride is something we do
Local pride lives in ordinary decisions. It is the shop owner who puts a community flyer in the window. The family that shares an announcement with a neighbor. The business that adds its name to a program because it wants young people to feel supported.
You do not have to fund the entire event to make a meaningful contribution. Pageant sponsorships begin at $50. A business can choose a level that fits its budget, or talk with Kaitlyn about supporting a contestant scholarship. Families and organizations are welcome to ask about contributing too.
A real example of support already given
Signature Cleaning has contributed a $100 scholarship for the oldest division. That contribution shows the idea in practical terms: a local business helps place an award in a contestant’s hands and receives acknowledgment for its support.
Additional scholarship ideas should be discussed directly with Kaitlyn. She will confirm how a contribution will be used. The pageant has event costs as well as award goals, so a general sponsorship should not be assumed to go entirely to scholarships.
We want people to know who helped
Every confirmed sponsor receives a dedicated business thank-you page and a listing in our sponsor directory, with approved public business details and a direct link. The sponsorship flyer also provides social-media acknowledgment at every level and program advertising from business card-size through full-page placement. Higher levels add live announcements and banners.
This is an invitation to stand alongside local families and be thanked for doing it. Read the sponsorship guide to see the full packages and what Kaitlyn needs to confirm a listing.
Three ways to show up
- Sponsor: choose a package or ask about a scholarship contribution.
- Share: send the sponsorship guide to a business owner who cares about Marshall.
- Encourage: follow the pageant’s Facebook Page and help families find accurate information.
The published sponsor deadline is September 14. Contact Kaitlyn at 903-926-5553 or fireantqueens@yahoo.com. Let the next generation see that their hometown showed up for them.