Belle of the Ball: A Pageant with a Purpose is a charity fundraiser supporting the Bahnam Builders St. Jude Dream Home Showplace in Cape Coral, Florida's first-ever St. Jude Dream Home Showplace. Net proceeds from the home's sale benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®.
About the Pageant
The mission is simple: "kids helping kids with cancer." Local girls ages 3–18 take the stage while raising money for children and families supported by St. Jude.
- Judging: Fundraising efforts, personality, and presentation
- Clothing categories: Denim, sleepwear, and ball gown
- Crowd Choice Award: The audience votes for a favorite
- Winners: Depending on the number of contestants, a winner may be crowned in each age group
- No previous pageant experience required
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, March 7, 2027 (start time to be announced)
- Venue: Splendor Event Banquet Hall, 360 Santa Barbara Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL
- Organizer: Bahnam Cares, supporting the St. Jude Dream Home Showplace
- Contestant sign-up deadline: October 30, 2026
To sign up a contestant, support a Belle, or learn more, visit givebutter.com/BelleoftheBall.
Sources: Belle of the Ball on Givebutter and North Fort Myers Neighbor