Miss Gay Southern Belle USofA/Newcomer

01/06/2023

Hello, Happy New Year, and Happy Friday!

It’s time to introduce our first Judge on our panel.

Kamula Mcknight-Bates aka Khamillion Adonis Dickerson Dartanyan

Khamillion Adonis Dickerson Dartanyan is a vibrant and curvaceous cis-gender woman who is our reigning Miss USofA Diva 2022

As the reigning Miss USofA Diva, she has been a judge at pageants and competitions across the country.

Her previous titles include Ms. Port City Femme, All American Femme, Ms. Xquisitus Thicce, Nubian National Femme, Sweetheart International Femme, Miss Renaissance Femme and Renaissance Plus Femme, Miss AZ USofA Diva and Miss GA USofA Diva.

01/05/2023

Well it’s 2023 and we are now in full Pageant Preparation mode.

Our Judges panel is set and announcements with bios are forthcoming starting tomorrow.

We will have a panel of 7 judges, and the highest and lowest scores will be excluded. Our panel of judges are extremely qualified, and come from various backgrounds, systems and perspectives.

We will be blessed with performances by the newly crowned Miss Heart of Florida, Kennedy Davenport, Miss Gay USofA Tonica Cavalli, Sapphire Davenport, Miss Gay USofA Newcomer, and several of our celebrity judges.

01/05/2023

Anyone looking for an pageant gown? This fully stoned from collar to floor, and lights up like a disco ball on stage.

12/25/2022

Just think! This time next year, I’ll have two beautiful Southern Belle Queens sending out Christmas wishes. Until then, on behalf of Southern Belle Pageantry, I wish you all a joyous day.

Merry Christmas y’all!

12/22/2022

These things are Heavy AF!

12/19/2022

Well things are heating up! Both divisions are shaping up to be amazing.

Are you ready to be the first Southern Belle? Get your entry fee paid to secure your spot. *Only 10 spots per division available.

2 divisions:
•Miss Gay Southern Belle USofA - Prelim to Miss Gay USofA - May 2023

•Miss Gay Southern Belle USofA Newcomer - Prelim to Miss Gay USofA Newcomer - August 2023

For more info: [email protected]
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Southern Nights TAMPA

12/18/2022

The crowns have shipped!!!!

11/23/2022

11/02/2022

Here’s our Prelim Schedule for Miss Gay USofA Newcomer. Southern Belle is right there in March 2023!!!

10/25/2022

Email: [email protected] for more info or to get a contestants packet.

10/24/2022

Our official flyer

10/16/2022

USofA Pageant season is officially open and the road to Dallas runs right through Tampa, FL.

With over $4,000 prize packages for each division winner, and $2,000 for the 1st alternates, Miss Gay Southern Belle USofA and Miss Gay Southern Belle USofA Newcomer is the regional prelim you need to enter.

Pre-registration is open. $125 entry through the end of this year.

Email [email protected] for contestants packet.

10/10/2022

Hey everyone!!!! The Newcomer road to Dallas starts this Friday with the first Preliminary in IL!!!

Make sure you reach out to any USofA promoter if you have questions, or need help locating any preliminaries in your area.

Did you hear that Drag It Up LLC is going to be offering a Gown Rental Service for Newcomer contestants?

10/01/2022

Here is the initial flyer
*Creative Presentation (not judged)

10/01/2022

Southern Belle Pageantry and USofA Pageants are excited to announce the Inaugural Miss Gay Southern Belle USofA and Miss Gay Southern Belle USofA Newcomer Pageants (regional prelims to Miss Gay USofA and Miss Gay USofA Newcomer) on March 19th, 2023 at Southern Nights TAMPA, Florida.

Pre-Registration is now open!!!
$125 entry (before 12/31/22)
$150 entry (after 12/31/22)
•Money Order (no checks)
•Venmo
•Cashapp
•Zelle
•PayPal
•Messenger

To request a contestant’s packet, please send an Email to: [email protected]

Creative Presentation: “Show me your wild side”

Judged Categories:
•Interview
•Evening Gown w/onstage question
•Talent

Prize Package:
Each Division Winner:
•Crown
•Sash
•$1,000 at event
•$1,000 at nationals
•Paid Lodging at nationals
•$500 credit at South Tampa Trading Co for National Package Costumes
•Promo Photo Shoot -Blackrose Photography
•$500 booking for 2024 pageant
•$350 Need For Bling Custom Jewelry Set
•Fundraising Assistance for Nationals Package

Each Division 1st Runner Up
•$500 at event
•$500 at Nationals
•$250 credit for National Package Costume at South Tampa Trading Co
•Paid Lodging at Nationals
•Promo Photo Shoot
•Free entry to the 2024 Miss Southern Belle USofA / Newcomer Pageant
•Fundraising assistance for National Package

10/01/2022

09/25/2022

2022 Miss Gay USofA Newcomer
Sapphire Keaton

09/20/2022

Had a nice meeting with Morgan LeShade of Blackrose Photography.

We are pleased to announce Blackrose Photography will be our Photographer.

But wait, there’s more!

Each winner and 1st alternate from both divisions will each get a promo photo shoot as part of the winning package!

Are you ready to be our first Southern Belles????

Registration opens 10/2/2022

09/19/2022

Drag It Up LLC DBA Southern Belle Pageantry is born!

09/14/2022

Here are the categories for both pageants:

•Creative Presentation (not judged)
*Show me your Wild Side

Judged Categories
•Interview
•Evening Gown w/onstage question
•Talent

09/14/2022

Drag It Up LLC is excited to announce the prize package for the 2023 Inaugural Miss Gay Southern Belle USofA and Miss Gay Southern Belle USofA Newcomer Pageants (March 19th, 2023).

Each Division Winner:
•Crown
•Sash
•$1,000 at event
•$1,000 at nationals
•Paid Lodging at nationals
•$500 credit at South Tampa Trading Co for National Package Costume
•Promo Photo Shoot
•$500 booking for 2024 pageant
•$350 Need For Bling Custom Jewelry Set
•Fundraising Assistance for Nationals Package

Each Division 1st Runner Up
•$500 at event
•$500 at Nationals
•Promo Photo Shoot
•$250 credit for National Package Costume at South Tampa Trading Co
•Paid Lodging at Nationals
•Free entry to the 2024 Miss Southern Belle USofA / Newcomer Pageant
•Fundraising assistance for National Package

*Registration opens 10/1/2022

09/13/2022

Here’s the National Prelim schedule

09/13/2022

We are pleased to announce that Need For Bling is the Official Jeweler for Miss Gay Southern Belle USofA and Miss Gay Southern Belle USofA Newcomer Pageants.

Both our Prelim Winners will receive a $350 custom jewelry set.

Need For Bling has weekly FB auctions where you can get some amazing jewels. They also have a fantastic website where you order all kinds of jewelry.

We are thrilled to know our prelim Winners will be Blingtastic!

*Registration opens 10/1/22

www.needforbling.com

Need For Bling - Costume Jewelry for all that want that EXTRA bling, High quality 6A Rhinestones available, Jewelry Designer for stage and over the top looks.

09/13/2022

We are so excited to announce our newest Corporate Sponsors.

Southern Nights TAMPA is the pageant’s location. We are thrilled to work with Michael Wilson and his staff to put on a night of pageantry.

South Tampa Trading Company is who we are partnering with to help with creative designs and custom costumes. we are thrilled to announce they are adding to the winners prize package with $500 credit towards custom design work for the National Package.

The full winner’s package will be announced very very soon, but it’s looking very nice, and will include lodging at nationals for both the winners and 1st runner ups in each division.

*Registration opens 10/1/22