Presented by Once Upon a Child & KidsLinked

Do YOU have what it takes? Want to strut your stuff on the runway at the Columbus Children's Festival? Then this is the contest for you!  This is part of the Once Upon A Catwalk Fashion Series with the final Catwalk at the Oktoberfest Kids Day!

Contestants will be able to show off their looks and style at Kidslinked's Columbus Children's Festival on the Mapre Stage on Saturday, June 20th at the OSU Fred Beekman Park

Nomination / Entry:

• 10 & under
• 11 & older

How are Finalists Selected:
Family, friends and neighbors can vote for their favorite contestants.   The top 25 contestants receiving the most votes will automatically become semi-finalists.  Judges will select an additional 25 contestants as semi-finalists.

Voting runs May 18th - June 11th.  Encourage everyone to vote!!!

What does it mean to be a semi-finalist:

All of the semi-finalists will appear at the Once Upon a Catwalk on June 20th at the Columbus Children's Festival at the OSU Fred Beekman Park.

All participants will receive a coupon to Once Upon a Child to purchase attire for the Catwalk!

All of the semi-finalists will be judged on the following:

• Appearance
• Fun / Confidence
• Outfit selection

How are the finalists selected?
All the semi-finalists will strut their stuff on the Catwalk.  Judges will then select 3 semi-finalists from each age category.  The 6 finalists will then walk the Catwalk  again and the winners will be selected.

What Can You Win:

Age groups winners will receive:

• First Place

  • $50 Cash Award

  • Will be represented by the Stephanie Stein Management company.  The Premier fashion company with access to the top modeling agencies US.

  • 10 & Under Age group winner will also receive $150 gift card package to the American Girl store at Easton.

• Second Place - $25 Cash Award

• Third Place - $10 Cash Award

In addition:

The Overall 1st Place Winner will receive:

• $50 Cash Award
• $50 Once Upon A Child gift card
• 1st Place “Once Upon a Catwalk” Winner Certificate
• African Safari Wildlife Park VIP Car Pass (up to 6 guests)
• 2 Zoombezi Bay passes
• $25 Power Card from Dave & Busters Polaris

The Overall 2nd Place Winner will receive:

• $25 Cash Award
• $25 Once Upon A Child gift card
• 2 Columbus Zoo & Aquarium passes
• $10 Power Card from Dave & Busters Polaris
• Menchies Frozen Yogurt Gift Certificate

The 3rd Place Winner will receive:

• $10 Cash Award
• $10 Once Upon A Child gift card
• $10 Power Card from Dave & Busters Polaris
• Menchies Frozen Yogurt Gift Certificate