Miss Marion Co.
Open to Kentucky Residents
July 2nd at 6 PM for the Miss Marion County Fair Pageant, held at the Floral Hall on the fairgrounds. Young women ages 16–21 (as of October 31, 2025) are invited to compete in swimsuit, evening gown, and on stage question. Contestants must wear a one-piece swimsuit with shoes, and choose their own gown. This is an open pageant for Kentucky residents. The entry fee is $40. Register before July 2nd.
The winner will receive $250 cash, a crown, sash, and flowers, and will advance to the Kentucky State Pageant in January 2025. Cash prizes are also awarded to the 1st and 2nd runners-up. Dressing areas are provided (with one helper per contestant), but mirrors and supplies must be brought by participants.
For more information, contact Pageant Director
Katie Bruner
270-940-0904
Miss Teen Marion Co.
Open to Kentucky residents
The Miss Teen Marion County Fair Pageant will take place on July 3rd at 6 PM at the Floral Hall on the fairgrounds. Open to contestants ages 13–15 (as of October 31, 2025), participants will compete in evening gown of choice.
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The entry fee is $40. The winner will receive $100 cash, a crown, sash, flowers, and will advance to the Kentucky State Fair and Horse Show in October 2025. Cash prizes are also awarded to the 1st and 2nd runners-up. Dressing rooms are available (one helper per contestant), and participants must bring their own mirrors and supplies.
Contestants do pay gate admission.
For questions, contact Pageant Director
Jill Delk 270-402-3212
Miss Pre Teen Marion Co.
Open to Kentucky residents
The Pre-Teen Pageant will take place on July 3rd at 5 PM at the Floral Hall on the fairgrounds. Open to Kentucky residents ages 8–12 (as of June 30, 2025), contestants will compete in pageant wear and be judged on appearance, poise, and personality.
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Registration is $40, and all attendees must pay gate admission. The winner will be crowned Miss Pre-Teen Marion County and advance to the Kentucky State Pageant.
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For details, contact Pageant Director
Jill Delk 270-402-3212
Little Miss & Mister Marion Co.
Closed to Marion Co. residents only.
Marion County Fair Little Miss & Mister Pageant
The Little Miss & Mister Pageant will be held on July 4th at 6 PM at the Floral Hall on the fairgrounds, with registration beginning at 5 PM. Marion County residents only, this contest is for boys and girls ages 5–7 (as of June 30, 2025) and requires contestants to enter as a couple.
The entry fee is $20 per couple, and all attendees must pay gate admission. Participants will be judged as a pair based on appearance, poise, and personality by a panel of judges from outside the county. The winning couple will advance to the Kentucky State Pageant.
For more information, contact Pageant Director
Rita Spalding 270-699-5287
Baby & Toddlers
Closed to Marion Co. residents only
Marion County Fair Baby & Toddler Pageant
The Baby & Toddler Pageant will be held on July 4th, 2025 at 6 PM at the Floral Hall on the fairgrounds. This event is open to Marion County residents only. Age groups include: 0–3 months, 4–6 months, 7–9 months, 10–12 months, 13–18 months, 19–23 months, and 2–4 years. Boys and girls will be judged separately, and contestants must wear Sunday Best attire—no pageant dresses or tuxedos.
Judging is based on appearance, poise, and personality, with judges coming from outside the county. Entry fee is $10, and all attendees must pay gate admission. Registration starts at 4:30 July 4th in Floral Hall.
For more information, contact Pageant Director
Rita Spalding 270-699-5287
