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2024 Little Miss Peanut

2024 Little Miss Peanut

Olivia Ryan Redmond- LM Dothan.
1st runner up: LM Sneads.
2nd runner up: LM Marianna.
3rd runner up: LM Eufaula.
4th runner up: LM Newton.
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Miss National Peanut Festival 2024:
Miss Dothan - Allie Campbell.

1st Runner Up:
Defuniak Springs -Quetzaly Ramirez.

2nd Runner Up:
Andalusia - Anna Martin.

3rd Runner Up:
Jackson County -Taylor Arunakul.

4th Runner Up:
Malvern - Aylana Santora.

Britney Sheppard Scholarship:
Dothan - Allie Campbell.

Congeniality:
Andalusia -Anna Martin.

Written Communication:
New Brockton - Jacey Boland.

Knowledge of Peanuts:
Jackson County - Taylor Arunakul.

Verbal Communication:
Dothan - Allie Campbell.

Evening Gown:
Dothan - Allie Campbell.

Judges Interview:
Dothan - Allie Campbell.

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National Peanut Festival Pageant Information

Welcome & Introductions

We are thrilled to welcome everyone to the National Peanut Festival (NPF) Pageant! Your Pageant Co-Directors, Angila Brannon and Mary-Grace Martin, are here to guide you through this exciting journey.

Communication Guidelines

To ensure efficient and clear communication, all correspondence must be sent to pageants@nationalpeanutfestival.com.

Important Notes:

  • Do not call the NPF office. If you do, you will be directed to email your concerns or requests to the above email address.
  • Avoid sending private messages or texts to directors or committee members. All communications must go through the official email.

2025 Preliminary Pageant Dates

February 22 - April 26, 2025

These dates allow us to establish mandatory dates for contestants, such as Wallace Day. Please note that there will be no exceptions or makeup dates for missed events.

Prelim Paperwork

Due Date: May 16, 2025

The following documents must be submitted to the NPF:

  • Signed Franchise Agreement for Little and Miss Pageants
  • Three Signed and Notarized Contestant Forms for each pageant
  • Winners’ Form: Includes Winner, 1st Runner-Up, and 2nd Runner-Up (ensure legible email addresses for contestant communications)
  • Float Form: Confirms whether you’re building your own float or using the NPF Float Builder
  • Principal or Parent’s Letter (Little Miss Only): Verifies grade promotion
  • Franchise Fees:
    • Little Miss: $450
    • Miss: $700

Eligibility Requirements

Little Miss Contestants:

  • Must have 3 eligible contestants.
  • Age: At least 6 years old, but not over 8 years old as of October 11, 2025.
  • Must live or attend school in their represented area.
  • Must be in 1st Grade when entering the local pageant and promoted to 2nd Grade at the end of the school year.
  • For virtual/home-schooled students: Provide a letter stating the school district they are zoned to attend.

Miss Contestants:

  • Must have 3 eligible contestants.
  • Age: At least 16 years old, but not over 19 years old as of October 17, 2025.
  • Must live or attend school in their represented area.
  • For virtual/home-schooled students: Provide a letter stating the school district they are zoned to attend.
  • Dual Enrollment Students: May only compete in the town/county of their high school enrollment or physical residence.

Note: Contestants attending school outside their designated zoning area via online classes are not eligible to compete in that area.


Important Dates

  • Fair Dates: October 31 – November 9, 2025
  • Little Miss Dress Rehearsal: Friday, October 10
  • Little Miss Pageant: Saturday, October 11 (5:00 p.m.)
  • Miss Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, October 12
  • Queens Arrive & Rehearsal: Thursday, October 16
  • Miss Prelims: Friday, October 17 (6:00 p.m.)
  • Miss Finals: Saturday, October 18 (4:00 p.m.)

Guidelines & Requirements

Behavior & Practices

  • Practices are both fun and crucial. Contestants must behave appropriately, and any disruptions will result in notifications to directors and parents.
  • Zero tolerance policy for misbehavior.

Attire

  • Gowns (Miss Contestants): Must be tasteful and age-appropriate. If unsure, please email us for guidance.
  • Arrival Day Attire: Contestants should wear the official NPF pageant shirt and any style of pants. Creativity is encouraged!

Float Safety

For participants building their own floats:

  • Ensure floats are safe with secure seating or handholds for standing participants.
  • Parade Entry forms (with liability disclaimers) will come from the Parade Committee.

Deadlines

  • No changes to winners will be accepted after June 1, 2025.
  • Local contestants’ paperwork must be electronically uploaded by July 11, 2025.

Additional Topics

  • Social Media: Follow us on Facebook:
    • Contestants and parents: Queens - National Peanut Festival
    • Directors only: NPF Prelim Directors (do not invite contestants’ family or friends).
  • Troy University Scholarships: Direct all scholarship inquiries to Kerrie Hill at kmhill@troy.edu.
  • Program Distribution: Judges will now receive programs in their welcome baskets.

All dates and events are mandatory. Contestants with scheduling conflicts should reconsider their participation.


Thank you for your cooperation and enthusiasm. Let’s make the 2025 National Peanut Festival Pageant unforgettable!

History of the Crown

Miss National Peanut Queens
YEAR NAME REPRESENTED
1938-1939 Elizabeth Johnson Headland, AL
1939-1940 Virginia Strong Ashford, AL
1940-1941 Frances Williams Bonifay, FL
1947-1948 Lois Jean Fussell Chipley, FL
1948-1949 Georgia Roberts Eufaula, AL
1949-1950 Jo Ann Bryant Blakely, GA
1950-1951 Patsy Howell Panama City, FL
1951-1952 Mary Alice Caraway Enterprise, AL
1952-1953 Shirley Shivers Enterprise, AL
1953-1954 Betty Watson Enterprise, AL
1954-1955 Joyia Wilson Bainbridge, GA
1955-1956 Karen Mullins Enterprise, AL
1956-1957 Jackie Geoslin Bainbridge, GA
1957-1958 Carla McKinney Panama City, FL
1958-1959 Shirley Davis Bainbridge, GA
1959-1960 Beebe Merrill Andalusia, AL
1960-1961 Paula Smith Dothan, AL
1961-1962 Katherine Kirkland Graceville, FL
1962-1963 Jarvis Rose Allen Marianna, FL
1963-1964 Rosemarie Shelton Colquitt, GA
1964-1965 Charlene Hales Panama City, FL
1965-1966 Carolyn Tice Enterprise, AL
1966-1967 Jennifer McFadden Enterprise, AL
1967-1968 Donna Gayle Martin Dothan, AL
1968-1969 Jude Anne Clayton Donalsonville, GA
1969-1970 Beverly Hornsby New Brockton, AL
1970-1971 Carlene Hubbard DeFuniak Springs, FL
1971-1972 Celeste Anderson Albany, GA
1972-1973 Ava Cox Dothan, AL
1973-1974 Pam Flowers Headland, AL
1974-1975 Debra Donaldson Enterprise, AL
1975-1976 Belva Lee Myers Cottondale, FL
1976-1977 Sharon Lynn Riddle Troy, AL
1977-1978 Tammy Wilson Troy, AL
1978-1979 Tonia Kirkland Cottonwood, AL
1979-1980 Annetta Sparks Enterprise, AL
1980-1981 Jennifer VanderWerf Chipley, FL
1981-1982 Stephanie Beasley Geneva, AL
1982-1983 Shawn Webster Abbeville, AL
1983-1984 Toni Hudson Elba, AL
1984-1985 Laura Benefield Graceville, FL
1985-1986 Millie Murphree Ozark, AL
1986-1987 Kathy Cox Chipley, FL
1987-1988 Julie Montgomery Enterprise, AL
1988-1989 Kristen Whitcomb Chipley, FL
1989-1990 Shay Atkinson Enterprise, AL
1990-1991 Michelle Shelley Dothan, AL
1991-1992 India Waller Chipley, FL
1992-1993 Jennifer Lambert Samson, AL
1993-1994 Nicki Pilcher Zion Chapel, AL
1994-1995 Jaycie Preskitt Fort Rucker, AL
1995-1996 Beth Miller Skipperville, AL
1996-1997 Leigh Speed Kinsey, AL
1997-1998 Brandy Holland Fort Rucker, AL
1998-1999 Tricia Henschel Eufaula, AL
1999-2000 Brooke Justice Hartford, AL
2000-2001 Amanda Zane Sanders Dothan, AL
2001-2002 Katie Lester Geneva Co., AL
2002-2003 Hannah Yohn Rehobeth, AL
2003-2004 Mindy Brannon Hartford, AL
2004-2005 Brittany Shepard Ozark, AL
2005-2006 K'Lea Lisenby Dothan, AL
2006-2007 Christy McAlpin Marianna, FL
2007-2008 Madison Wester Grand Ridge, FL
2008-2009 Alicia Hatcher Jackson Co., FL
2009-2010 Katie Andrews Ozark, AL
2010-2011 Courtney Larkin Marianna, FL
2011-2012 Marlena Collins Early Co., GA
2012-2013 Whitney DeVane Houston Co., AL
2013-2014 Annabeth Colbert Troy, AL
2014-2015 Laura McKenny Houston Co., AL
2015-2016 Shelley Beaty Eufaula, Al
2016-2017 Raleigh Baldwin Henry County, AL
2017-2018 Avery Willis Dothan, AL
2018-2019 Julia Mae Sherrer Coffee County, AL
2019-2020 Holley Driggers Dothan, AL
2020-2021 Holley Driggers Dothan, AL
2021-2022 Lydia Paulson Wicksburg, AL
2022-2023 Jakia Pearson Slocomb, AL
2023-2024 Leah Whitehead Jackson County
2024-2025 Allie Campbell Dothan, Al
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