By. Alexis Hill, Intern
The Coffee County Fair has announced that its popular fair pageants are returning to the fairgrounds this year, marking a move back to an on-site venue after being held elsewhere in recent years.
All pageants and practices will take place at the new Midway Entertainment and Agriculture Pavilion, allowing contestants, families and fairgoers to once again enjoy the pageants as part of the fair experience.
Registration for all pageants will be in person only, with no online, phone or late entries accepted. Registration will be held at the Starnes Building on the following dates:
- Sunday, Aug. 9: 1-6 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 10: 4-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 11: 4-8 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 12: 4-8 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 13: 4-8 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 14: 4-8 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 15: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
A practice day for all contestants is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29 at the pavilion. Practice times are:
- 9 a.m. – Little Miss
- 11 a.m. – Jr. Miss (Ages 6-8)
- 1 p.m. – Jr. Miss (Ages 9-12)
- 3 p.m. – Miss Teen
- 5 p.m. – Fairest of the Fair
The official pageants begin on Saturday, Sept. 5, with Little Miss at noon, Junior Miss (Ages 6-8) at 2 p.m., Junior Miss (Ages 9-12) at 4 p.m., Miss Teen at 6 p.m. and Fairest of the Fair at 8 p.m.
The younger age divisions will compete on Sunday, Sept. 6, beginning with the Baby Show for infants 0-6 months at 1 p.m. Additional Baby Show divisions for ages 6-12 months and 12-18 months will follow, with the Baby Show for 18-24 months at 4 p.m. The weekend concludes with the Toddler Show for ages 2-3 years at 5 p.m.
Fair officials say bringing the pageants back to the fairgrounds is an exciting step that allows contestants and visitors to once again be part of the full Coffee County Fair atmosphere. Those planning to participate are encouraged to register during one of the scheduled registration dates, as no late entries will be accepted.
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