2026 Saline County Fair Queen Pageant
Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026
Tara Shelton, Director, 501-317-8239
www.facebook.com/salinecountyfairpageant
LOCATION
Saline County Fairgrounds, Fair Office Building, Benton, AR
DIVISIONS
BOYS:
- Baby Mister 0-2 years
- Little Mister 3-5 years
GIRLS/WOMEN:
- Baby Miss 0-11 months
- Toddler Miss 12-23 months
- Teeny Miss 2 years
- Tiny Miss 3 years
- Little Miss 4-5 years
- Petite Miss 6-7 years
- Young Miss 8-9 years
- Preteen Miss 10-13 years
- Junior Miss 14-17 years
- Miss 18-23 years – must be graduating senior
- Ms. 20-39 years
- Sr. Ms. 40+ years
(Ms. & Sr. Ms. will be combined if there are not 3 contestants in each group)
BEAUTY (Boys and Girls 0-13 years):
Contestants will be judged on modeling, attire, poise, beauty, and personality.
• MODELING – Diamond/Figure 8. No routines. Walk and model while letting your personality show! No points will be deducted
for pattern.
• ATTIRE – Pageant dress or Sunday Best dresses for girls. Tuxedo or Sunday Best for boys. Age appropriateness is taken into
consideration. Attire score will be based on fit and fun. Attire should be something your child loves and can show off!!
• POISE – Confidence counts!! Chin up, shoulders back, and Take the Stage!
• BEAUTY – All our contestants are beautiful, but too much makeup, fake hair, flippers, spray tans, etc. will lose your points. Keep
it naturally beautiful!
• PERSONALITY – We are looking for someone who we will be proud representing Saline County! Let it Shine!
PHOTOGENIC:
All photogenic entries are due with entry form. If sending through the mail, please ensure the photo will not be damaged or bent. The Saline
County Fair Pageant is not responsible for lost or damaged entries. All photos should be no larger than 8×10. Black and white or color
photos are accepted. Contestants will be judged on natural photogenic qualities, age appropriateness, quality of photo, and over-all
impression. Please NO GLITZ PHOTOS.
One photogenic entry is included in the entry fee. Additional entries may be added for $10/photo but only the top scoring photo for each
contestant will count toward the division title score.
INTERVIEW (Jr. Miss, Miss, Ms. and Sr. Ms.):
This private, timed, five-minute interview is a great opportunity to showcase your personality to the judging panel. Come prepared to talk
about the topics on your entry form, current events, the fair in general, etc.
PARADE OF CONTESTANTS:
This is the opening number. You’ll walk up to the mic and say a fun introduction. Example: your name and your county.
INTERVIEW/PARADE OF CONTESTANTS ATTIRE:
Think bright, fun with flair, yet professional. Pantsuit, casual dress, jumpsuit, skirt, etc. This outfit will be what you wear for the interview
and the parade of contestants.
EVENING GOWN (Jr. Miss, Miss, Ms. and Sr. Ms.):
A Contestant may wear a gown of choice. The gown must be age appropriate. This phase will be judged on confidence, state presence,
eye contact, posture, walking and modeling, appropriate choice of gown for her age, and overall impression.
DRESSING & BACKSTAGE:
The Saline County Fair Association is not responsible for loss or damage to clothing or other personal items left in the dressing room or in
other areas. Only one chaperone per contestant will be allowed in the dressing room. Failure to comply with the rule will result in
disqualification. No makeup artists or hairdressers are allowed backstage.
JUDGING:
The judges will be appointed by the Saline County Fair Pageant Director. They will be well qualified people to judge a contest of this kind.
Their decision will be final. Scores and critiques will be provided upon emailed request within 7 days of the contest.
JUNIOR FAIR QUEEN DUTIES:
During her reign, the Saline County Fair Queens are required to attend the following events on our behalf: The Saline County Fair and
Rodeo, The Saline County Fair Parade (Sept. 2), and various Saline County Fair functions. All other appearances must be scheduled through
the Saline County Fair Pageant Director.
QUALIFICATIONS & RULES:
1. A contestant must legally reside or attend school (academic) in Saline County for one full semester immediately preceding the contest.
2. The Jr. Miss and Ms. Saline County Fair Queens will be REQUIRED to compete in the Arkansas State Fair Pageant.
3. Little Miss will have the option to compete at District Fair.
4. Contestants are required to be on time for all events. Absent or tardy contestants may be disqualified at the discretion of the Pageant
Director. If you are unable to attend or be on time due to an emergency, contact Tara Shelton at 501-317-8239 as soon as possible.
5. NO ENTRY FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER AUG. 28, 2025. Entry forms will be accepted online only. You may enter and pay online by scanning the QR code below.
6. A dressing area for contestants will be provided. One chaperone per contestant will be allowed backstage, NO EXCEPTIONS. Contestants are subject to disqualification at the discretion of the Pageant Director for failure to comply.
7. The reigning Saline County Fair Queen must always conduct herself properly. Inappropriate behavior bringing unfavorable publicity to herself and/or the Saline County Fair may result in the Fair Queen relinquishing her title and the forfeiture and return of all prizes and monetary awards.
8. Any display of poor sportsmanship and/or unbecoming conduct, any interference and/or disturbance, or any other behavioral problem created by a contestant, companion, parent, relative, or supporter of a contestant could result in disqualification of the contestant from this year’s contest and all future contests.
9. The Saline County Fair Pageant Director reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto or otherwise arising out of or connected with, or incident to the contest, and the right to amend or add to these rules as their judgment may determine. Any contestant who fails to abide by any of the above rules can be disqualified from the contest.
Tara Shelton, Fair Pageant Director
501-317-8239
[email protected]
👸🏻Enter the Pageant at this link:
2026 Saline Co. Fair Pageant Entry Form https://pci.jotform.com/form/260673788814168
Return to the Main Page for the 2026 Saline County Fair & Rodeo information at www.mysaline.com/fair.