Ms. Pride of the South Pageant 2026
What is Ms. Pride of the South?
Calling all Pride Pageant holders from across the Southeast (TN, GA, NC, SC, AL & FL) who are looking to show their talents and expand their exposure to other areas. On February 20-21,2026 the Ms. Pride of the South Pageant is holding their 2nd annual pageant hosted by Metropolis Entertainment Complex of Augusta and emceed by Carla Cox from Columbia, SC.
Our goal is to provide a regional platform for drag performers to gather and share their talents to an audience that may be unfamiliar with them, and also to give pageant title holders of a Pride competition a chance to gain recognition outside their home areas.
Ms. Pride of the South is a 3-day co-ed event that starts on Friday, February 20th and runs through Sunday, February 22nd.
What are the categories?
Along with a Personal Interview, the pageant categories this year will be Creative Presentation, Evening Gown, On-Stage Q & A, and of course Talent. All, except the Personal Interview, will be performed in front of both judges and a live audience at Edge Nightclub in Augusta.
Weekend activities.
The weekend of activities starts off Friday night with the Rainbow Carnival held at Capri Lounge, then followed by a bonfire gathering at the resort's firepit. Then, on Saturday, the pageantry begins with rehearsals, personal interviews, and the competition in the evening at Edge Nightclub. The resort has other amenities to enjoy when you're not busy.
The Hosting Resort.
Metropolis Entertainment Complex of Augusta is a resort comprised of 2 hotels, 2 bars and 2 seasonal salt water swimming pools. It also has an on-site café that is open during various hours so you don't have to venture off property for food.
Entry fee, costs, and winner's prize.
CONTESTANTS:
For the pageant, there is a $150 entry fee for those who wish to compete. The winner of the pageant will receive a $1000 cash prize and the opportunity to come back to Edge Nightclub to perform.
THE FIRST 8 CONTESTANTS WHO PAY THEIR $150 ENTRY FEE WILL RECEIVE A FREE ROOM DURING THE PAGEANT! So, act fast!
ROOMS:
Rooms at the resort are available for the weekend.
For the pageant, there is a $150 entry fee for those who wish to compete. The winner of the pageant will receive a $1000 cash prize and the opportunity to come back to Edge Nightclub to perform.
THE FIRST 8 CONTESTANTS WHO PAY THEIR $150 ENTRY FEE WILL RECEIVE A FREE ROOM DURING THE PAGEANT! So, act fast!
ROOMS:
Rooms at the resort are available for the weekend.
How to enter.
If you are a Pride Pageant Title Holder (past or present) from one of the qualifying states listed above, you can reach out to Pride of the South pageant coordinator Judy at [email protected], or call 706-722-1155.
