All contest entries must remain completely anonymous. Entries will be identified by contestant number only—no names, studio names, or identifying information may be displayed.

Please have your entry fully covered before entering the contest staging area. Entries must be kept out of public view at all times before judging.

Dolls submitted for judging may not be photographed, shared, or published on social media or any public platform before submission.

Once your entry is displayed for judging, you are not allowed to touch your contest entry until judging is complete.

Contestants are not permitted to identify or imply which entry is theirs at any time while voting or judging is taking place.

You may be disqualified if you fail to follow the rules as mentioned.

You may be disqualified if you fail to follow the rules as mentioned.

All contest entries will be judged by a panel of qualified judges. Entries are identified by contestant number only to ensure fair and unbiased judging.

Judges will evaluate entries based on the criteria outlined for each specific contest category.

Judges will not know the identity of the artist associated with any entry. No doll names, artist names, studio names, or identifying information are permitted on or near the entry.

Contestants:

• May not touch or adjust their contest entry once it is displayed for judging.

• May not identify, discuss, or imply ownership of any entry while judging or voting is taking place.

• May not photograph or publish their contest entry prior to submission and judging.

Judging comments and score sheets will not be discussed with contestants.

All judging decisions are final.

KDS does not participate in the judging.

The fee to enter the contest is non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-exchangeable. 

Setting Up at the Show

Remember: All contest entries must remain anonymous at all times.
Have your entry fully covered or placed in a box when entering the contest staging area. Entries must not be visible to the public prior to judging.

You will pose and display your silicone contest entry on Saturday morning in the contest staging area. Once your entry is placed, you may not return to or touch it until judging has been completed.

Contest Setup Time

• Setup begins at 7:30 AM CST.

• All entries must be fully set up by 8:30 AM CST.

• Late entries may be disqualified.

The Kansas Doll Show will provide white baskets for posing your contest entry. Please bring any small blankets needed for posing. The outer display blanket must be plain white.

Each contestant will have a basket in the contest staging area containing a form with their name and contestant number. Please locate your assigned basket and complete the form. Leave the completed form with the KDS staff working in the contest area.

Be sure to place your contestant number sticker on your entry’s display blanket. This step is very important to ensure proper identification during judging.

Contest Entry Pickup

• Entries must be picked up on Saturday only.

• Pickup time is 1:00–1:30 PM CST.

• Please do not be late; unclaimed entries may be subject to forfeiture

When picking up your contest entry, you must:

• Sign a release form

• Present a valid photo ID

The Kansas Doll Show and its staff are not responsible for loss or damage to contest entries. Contestants assume all risk for their entries while on display.

Failure to follow contest setup, anonymity, or conduct rules may result in disqualification at the discretion of Kansas Doll Show officials.

Contest entries may not be removed from the staging or display area prior to the designated pickup time unless approved by KDS staff.

Contestants are not required to attend the Awards Banquet to receive their category awards or recognition.

Trophies for contestants who do not attend the Banquet must be picked up in person on Sunday at the Kansas Doll Show. KDS does not ship trophies.

While attendance is optional, we highly recommend that contestants join the Awards Banquet to celebrate their achievements, connect with fellow artists, and enjoy special recognition in person.