Texas Pageant Expo

Texas Pageant Expo makes Texas-size Debut by J.J. Smith

The Texas Pageant Expo made its smashing debut at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Houston on January 9, 2010.  Though it was it the first of its kind, the Expo kicked off the start of the Texas pageant season and is now being planned as an annual event, according to Will Henderson, the founder of the Texas Pageant Expo.  Despite the cold weather that was ushered in with the new year, hundreds of attendees enjoyed an array of pageant-related offerings from vendors from across the nation.

Much more than just a trade show, the Expo offered many interactive opportunities to those who were interested in participating.  Savvy Magazine, a leading publication in the beauty, style and pop culture field was featured as the title sponsor.  As the attendees arrived, they were greeted with a roped, red carpet backdrop which made even those in the pre-teen divisions feel like stars.  A roving photographer created paparazzi-like moments, as flashbulbs went off while capturing the excitement of the various events and festivities.  An avant garde fashion show featured a bevy of Texas pageant contenders and models strutting down the catwalk, debuting some of the latest and most beautiful cocktail dresses and competition evening gowns.  The crowd was treated to a “Walk-off” competition, where young ladies could show their own stage presence and modeling skills and be judged from among the best in the state.  A separate “Photogenic” contest was held where girls had the opportunity to submit their best photos for judging.  Finalists were invited on stage for the announcements and prizes were awarded in each division.

The show was truly all-encompassing for everything imaginable that was pageant-related.  Among the more than 50 vendors were a variety of pageant systems ranging from “Little Miss” to “Mrs.” divisions.  Also in attendance were the cream of the crop of clothing manufacturers, hair and makeup artists, modeling agencies, fitness coaches, photographers and personal interview professionals.  Hourly prize giveaways, featuring products and services from the vendors went to several lucky ticket holders and the event culminated in a Grand Prize drawing that was valued in the thousands of dollars.  At the Texas Pageant Expo, there was truly a fit for every pageant need, including the fulfillment of an event of this type to keep Texas in its spot at the forefront of pageantry.

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The Texas Pageant Expo is pageantry’s premier tradeshow in Texas that was held on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency  in Downtown Houston, TX. The Texas Pageant Expo offered attendees a complete marketplace of diverse pageant resources and a perfect venue for exhibitors to showcase products and services to pageant fans of all systems.  Featuring guest emcee and Miss Texas USA 2003, Nicole O’Brian, the Expo  also presented a Pageant Walk-off Competition,  Photogenic Contest, Titleholder Parade, FREE Pageant Training, Hourly Door Prizes, and FREE Giveaways!  It was the Pageant Kickoff Event of the 2010!