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
There will be no scheduled rehearsals for this year’s pageant. However, the Willie Davis Recreation Center will be open on Monday, July 13, 2026 and Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for contestants who would like the opportunity to walk the stage.
Interviews for Junior Miss and Teen Princess contestants will be held at the Willie Davis Recreation Center on July 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM . Once the interview is complete, contestants are free to leave and return later for the pageant.
The pageant will begin at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 19, 2026. All contestants must arrive at the Farmerville Recreation Center no later than 1:30 PM. Please ensure your child is fully dressed and ready upon arrival. No refunds will be issued for late arrivals.
Junior Miss and Teen Princess contestants will first model their required sportswear on stage, which includes the official Louisiana Watermelon Festival t-shirt and white shorts of your choice. Shoes are the contestant’s choice. One (1) 63rd Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival t-shirt is included with your entry fee. Please note that due to limited inventory, the Farmerville Jaycees cannot guarantee specific shirt sizes. Shirts will be distributed during rehearsals.
For gown and fitness information, photos of previous winners can be foudn on our Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MissLouisianaWatermelonFestivalPageant
For dressing room access, only one (1) adult per contestant will be permitted. A wristband will be provided, and only individuals wearing a wristband will be allowed entry into the dressing area.
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 all participants must arrive no later than 8:15 AM. 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.