Pageant Information
Deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Location: Willie Davis Recreation Center
116 Cox Ferry Rd, Farmerville, LA 71241
Contestants should wear a gown of their choice. Photos of previous winners are avaliable on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MissLouisianaWatermelonFestivalPageant
The pageant will begin promptly at 2:00 PM. All contestants must arrive no later than 1:30 PM, fully dressed and ready. Please note that there will be no dressing space available this year, so contestants must come prepared. No refunds will be issued for late arrivals.
More information for a rehearsal opportunity will be provided in the coming weeks.
Parade Information
The festival parade will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Line-up will be at the Old Farmerville Junior High parking lot on Bernice Street, and participants must arrive no later than 8:15 AM.
All contestants are responsible for providing their own vehicle and creating their own signage. Participation in the parade is optional. Pageant winners will ride in the parade at no cost.