2026 Pageant Guidelines
The North Judson Mint Festival Pageant King and Queen contestants will be judged on personality and poise. This judging will be divided into two divisions.
Division 1: Interview with the judges
Ability to converse 30 Points
Personality 30 Points
Poise 30 Points
Business Wear 25 Points
Division 2: On stage performance
Summer Attire 25 Points
On Stage Questions (3) 30 Points
Formal Attire 25 Points
Poise on Stage 30 Points
There are 225 points in total. The judges' decision are final.
The Queen, if eligible, is encouraged to represent the North Judson Mint Festival at the Indiana State Fair Pageant, held in November (TBA).
If, for any reason, any royalty cannot maintain the duties of their title, they will forgeit all their prizes, and titles of royalty will be presented to the First Runner-Up, who will assume the responsibilities of said title until the following year of 2027, should be crowned. Should the First Runner-Up also be unable to assume the responsibilities, succession will follow the Second Runner-Up, and so on.
Each King/Queen contestant will need 3 different outfits for the pageant.
Business Wear- must be worn to the pageant
Summer Wear- must be at least 2 fingers wide for shoulder straps, be the length of the contestants finger tips for shorts, and must not show the midriff
Flip Flops are not allowed.
Formal Wear- dresses for the Queen
Suit/dress pants and shirts for the King
If a contestants outfit does not meet the guidelines, the contestant is at risk for disqualification.
To Qualify as a King/Queen Contestant
- Must reside in Starke County, IN or attend a Starke County School
- Must be between 15-20 years of age on the day of the pageant, June 6, 2026. If 15 years old, the Queen contestant must turn 16 before November (TBA).
- Must register on or before May 1, 2026, along with a $50 entry fee. A fundraiser is not required.
- Must be available to appear for and on behalf of the North Judson Mint Festival and North Judson Mint Festival Pageant Committees as requested throughout the year and until her/his successor is crowned.You may be asked to make other community appearances and will need to wear your crown and sash. Bullying of parents or children will not be tolerated.As a representative of the Mint Festival, you are to conduct yourself with respect, courtesy, and pride at all times.There is no admission fee to attend the Mint Festival Pageant; however, donations are appreciated.
I understand that if I win, and this is my first fair/festival pageant win of 2026, my first loyalty shall be to the North Judson Mint Festival. As such, it is recommended that I not participate in any other fair/festival pageants in 2026 for a royalty title. If I do, and I receive another royalty title, I agree to represent the North Judson Mint Festival in area parades and community events not directly associated with the additional royalty pageant I have won.
- Mint Fest Opening Ceremony- Friday June 19, 2026 @ 4PM at Norwayne Field
- Mint Festival Parade- Sunday June 21, 2026The Mint Queen and King are required to participate in the following on behalf of the Mint Festival:
- Bass Lake Festival Parade- Sunday June 27 @1PM
- Yellowstone Trail Festival-Sunday August 23, 2026
- Peppermint Parade- Saturday December 5, 2026 @3PM