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.

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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.)

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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.

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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!