Pageants

REGISTRATION

Friday – August 7, 2026
Mitchell Chamber of Commerce
533 W Main St.

All Age Groups 4-6 PM

Judging 

Sunday – September 20, 2026

3:00 PM

Location:
Mitchell High School Auditorium

Crowning

Monday – September 21, 2026
7:00 PM

Main Street Stage

How to enter the Persimmon Queen Contest

Being a Persimmon Festival Queen is a great honor!
Plus, there’s an opportunity to win cash prizes, gift certificates and more!
Awards: Queen, Miss Congeniality, Court

Entry Fee — $50

Pick up an application at the Mitchell Chamber Office from July 27 – August 7.

Please bring your completed form to registration.

Chairperson – Michele Super 

Phone Number – (812) 675-2361

2026 Persimmon Festival Queen Application

Please fill out the following form as you wish it to appear for your biography and/or in social media postings.

Submit a color wallet size photograph of yourself. The picture should be clear. Vertical school-like headshots work the best.

Entry fee is $50.00 paid either by self or a corporate sponsor. We encourage you to have a sponsor but not required. 

Please make checks payable to the Persimmon Festival Committee.

Please return form Aug 7th 4:00-6:00 pm at Mitchell Chamber office with entry fee.

Informational meeting: Aug 11th @ 6:00 Solution Center (door 8) 1490 W Main St. (if you are unavailable, please send a family member to take your place)

Check Facebook for updates: Persimmon Festival Queen Pageant

This pageant age group is for Grades 9-12. Contestants must attend a Lawrence County high school and have a clean disciplinary record for current year

Judging Date: September 20th @ 3PM

Crowning: September 21st @ 7PM 

Practice Dates: September 14th & September 17th @ 6:00 at the MHS Auditorium. Saturday September 19th @ 9AM . Bring the shoes you will wear during the judging process.  

We look forward to meeting you,
Michele

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact:

  • Michele Super Ph: 812-675-2361

REGISTRATION

Friday – August 7, 2026
Lot behind Mitchell Chamber of Commerce
533 W Main St.

All Age Groups 4-6 PM

Contest

Saturday – September 19th, 2026

3:00 PM

Location:
Mitchell High School

Crowning

Monday – September 21, 2026
6:00 PM

Main Street Stage

How to enter Mini, Little or Junior Miss Queen Contest

Entry Fee — $40

Pick up an application at the Mitchell Chamber Office from July 27th – August 7th.

Please bring your completed form to registration.

Chairperson – Holly Tanksley

Phone Number – (812) 865-0096

2026 Mini, Little, and Jr Miss Persimmon Queen Application

All contestants must be enrolled in a Lawrence County School. Former Queens are ineligible for the categories they have already won.

Bring this entry form along with one billfold size picture, bio questions and $40.00.

Make checks payable to the Greater Mitchell Chamber of Commerce.

Registration is Friday August 7th: 4-6PM for all age groups at the Mitchell Chamber of Commerce.

Only the first 25 applications in each category will be accepted, for a total of 75 contestants.

I agree to hold harmless the City of Mitchell, the Greater Mitchell Chamber of Commerce, and the Persimmon Festival Committee from all liability should my child incur any injury while practicing and participating in this event.