2026 Beauregard Watermelon Festival Pageant
Schedule
Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Beauregard Parish Fair Exhibit Hall | Deridder, LA
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ππ 2026 Beauregard Watermelon Festival Pageant ππWe are excited to announce the 2026 Beauregard Watermelon Festival Pageant, where we will crown the queens who will represent our festival and community during the 21st Annual Beauregard Watermelon Festival!
π Saturday, May 9, 2026
π Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall β DeRidder, Louisiana
β¨ Entry Fee: $75
π Deadline to Enter: May 1, 2026
Late entries after May 1 will incur a $25 late fee.
β οΈ NO door entries will be accepted.
π Register Here:
https://beauregardwatermelonfestival.com/watermelon-pageant
Contestant divisions range from 0 months through Adult, with watermelon-inspired attire for the younger divisions and traditional pageant gowns for the older divisions.
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π Morning Pageant
Registration: 8:00 AM
Competition Begins: 10:00 AM
Divisions (Watermelon Attire):
β’ 0β6 Months
β’ 7β11 Months
β’ 12β17 Months
β’ 18β23 Months
β’ 2 Years
β’ 3 Years
β’ 4β5 Years
β’ 6β7 Years
β’ 8β10 Years
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π Afternoon Pageant
Registration: 2:00 PM
Competition Begins: 4:00 PM
Divisions (Long Pageant Gown):
β’ Deb Miss (11β12)
β’ Junior Miss (13β14)
β’ Teen Miss (15β16)
β’ Miss (17β23)
β’ Ms. (24 & Up)
Teen Miss and Miss contestants will also participate in an interview beginning at 2:15 PM.
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β¨ Awards
Festival Queens will receive:
π A Custom Crown
π A Monogrammed Banner
Princess awards will also be presented in the 0β10 year divisions.
Side Awards include:
β’ Best Fashion
β’ Prettiest Hair
β’ Most Beautiful
β’ Prettiest Eyes
β’ Best Smile
β’ Photogenic
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πΈ Photogenic Competition
Each division will have a Photogenic Winner.
Photos must be:
β’ No larger than 8Γ10
β’ Labeled on the back with name, age, and division
β’ Brought the day of the pageant
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π Admission
$5 per person ages 5 and up
Children 4 and under are free
(Contestants do not pay admission.)
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The winners of the 2026 Pageant will represent the festival during the 21st Annual Beauregard Watermelon Festival happening:
π May 21β23, 2026
π Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds
All Queens will be invited to attend the Festival Opening Ceremony and festival events throughout the weekend.
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We canβt wait to see who will wear the next crown and represent the sweetness of our community! ππ
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Where is it happening?
Beauregard Parish Fair Exhibit Hall, 528 West Dr, Deridder, LA 70634-3418, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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